Rolex Day-Date 'Bark'

Few watches make a statement like a solid gold Rolex. This anachronistic blend of technical design and functionality with a precious metal casing material is a polarizing one, and depending on how its worn (and indeed, by whom), can send very different signals - and we'll just leave it at that.  But in an expanding community of vintage enthusiasts, how do you maintain your individuality while also seeking to acquire some of the 'standard fare' iconic timepieces? Enter the special finishes. This particular Day-Date, a Reference 18248A, dates to circa 1991 and features an 18k yellow gold case with factory 'bark' finishing on the bezel and bracelet, an English language calendar, and a champagne Tritium dial with factory diamond indices and matching handset. Our staff always enjoys seeing the more scarce executions of a classic model in excellent condition such as this come through, particularly one featuring a Double-Quickset calendar mechanism.