Rolex Day-Date President 18046

Reference 18046 is an exceedingly rare flagship model from the 180xx single quickset Day-Date series, produced from approximately 1978 to 1988. The technical specification denotes a 36mm case and President bracelet constructed from solid 950 platinum (6), fitted with a factory-set brilliant-cut diamond bezel (4). The bezel typically comprises 44 to 46 high-grade diamonds. It is powered by the Caliber 3055, the movement that introduced the ‘single quickset’ date function to the Day-Date line, and was among the first to be equipped with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The significance of the 18046 lies in its position as the apex model of the transitional single-quickset generation, combining the most precious case material and extensive gem-setting with significant functional modernizations.