Description

The Rolex Day-Date 128458TBR is a remarkable fusion of luxury and exclusivity, showcasing high jewelry craftsmanship and precision watchmaking. This exceptionally rare timepiece, featuring a radiant turquoise dial with purple baguette-cut sapphire hour markers, has been offered exclusively to VIP clients as an out-of-catalog reference.

Rolex’s gem-set Day-Date models are among the most sought-after luxury timepieces, representing the pinnacle of prestige and craftsmanship. Watches featuring vibrantly colored dials, such as this turquoise variation, trace their lineage to the historic Stella dials of the mid-20th century, making them particularly desirable among collectors. In recent years, factory-set jeweled Rolex watches have cemented their place as the ultimate status symbols within elite circles.

The present reference 128458TBR is housed in a yellow gold case, beautifully set with square-cut diamonds on the bezel and brilliant-cut diamonds across the lugs, shoulders, and case sides. The turquoise dial, a striking focal point, is adorned with 10 applied baguette-cut purple sapphires, offering a bold yet refined contrast against the gold tones. Completing the watch’s signature elegance are the iconic day and date windows, a hallmark of the Day-Date collection.

A true masterpiece of gem-setting and haute horology, this Rolex Day-Date 128458TBR presents a rare opportunity to own an extraordinary factory-set jeweled timepiece. With its exquisite dial, exceptional craftsmanship, and exclusive provenance, this timepiece represents the epitome of modern Rolex luxury.

Rolex – bio

Founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, initially as Wilsdorf & Davis Ltd. Renamed Rolex by 1908 and moved its base of operations to Geneva, Switzerland in 1919.  Their success is due to their innovation namely the legendary “Oyster” case – first water resistant watch and their extremely reliable movements.
The most famous models are Datejust, Day-Date, Daytona, Explorer, GMT-Master, Submariner and many more.
The company is owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, a family private trust.
One story, never confirmed by Wilsdorf, recounts that the name came from the French words “horlogerie exquise”‘è, meaning “exquisite clockwork”.