Rolex Day-Date 40 White Gold — Baguette Diamond Bezel Black Baguette Diamond Dial | Ref. 228349RBR

The 228349RBR Day-Date 40 in white gold is among the most technically demanding Day-Date references in current production. The baguette diamond bezel — in which elongated step-cut baguette diamonds are channel-set continuously around the case — represents a significantly more complex technique than brilliant-cut diamond bezels, requiring precise calibration of each stone for a seamless band without gaps. The black baguette diamond dial mirrors this technique across the full dial surface, creating a complete coverage of matched baguette stones in a structured grid that achieves extraordinary optical depth under light. In 18ct white gold — the coolest and most chromatic of Rolex's precious metals — the contrast between the white metal and black stones is maximised. The President bracelet in white gold completes this as the rarest and most demanding gem-set Day-Date in the current catalogue.