Rolex Day-Date President 18948

The Reference 18948 belongs to the ultra-rare 189xx “special edition” Day-Date series produced around the turn of the millennium. The technical specification is a 36mm case in 18k yellow gold (8) with a factory brilliant-cut diamond bezel and factory diamond-set lugs (4 configuration code). A defining characteristic of this reference is its pairing with the “Karatan” President bracelet, which has center links fully paved with brilliant-cut diamonds. This integrated, triple-diamond configuration (bezel, lugs, and bracelet) makes it a pinnacle of factory opulence. Powered by the Caliber 3155, it merges the Day-Date’s mechanical reliability with the aesthetics of high jewelry, serving as a significant precursor to the modern Pearlmaster collection.