{"product_id":"rolex-day-date-honeycomb-pave-ref-18168-in-yellow-gold","title":"Rolex Day-Date 'Honeycomb Pavé' ref.18168 in Yellow Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rolex Ref. 18168 stands as one of the defining high-jewellery Day-Date creations of the 1980s. Unlike more conventional Day-Date references, its signature feature is the bezel set with 24 elongated baguette-cut gemstones, arranged in pairs to mark each hour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with the more commonly seen diamond-set versions, this particular 18168 is fitted with deep blue sapphires, creating a striking contrast in both colour and tone against the warmth and brilliance of the yellow-gold case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven more distinctive is its honeycomb-set dial. An 18K gold base is covered with diamonds, rubies and sapphires arranged in a continuous geometric pattern, forming a structure reminiscent of a honeycomb. The geometry gives the dial a strong sense of order, while the concentric interplay of red and blue gemstones introduces a lively visual rhythm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo preserve the continuity of the composition, the ROLEX and DAY-DATE signatures are placed on separate gold plaques. Black hands cut sharply through the almost entirely gem-set background. The contrast between gold, blue, red and black is exceptionally strong, yet the time remains immediately legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow shift the eye away from the dial for a moment. Rather than the more familiar President bracelet, this watch is fitted with a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003ediamond-set Jubilee bracelet\u003cspan\u003e. Its centre links continue the diamond setting, extending the jewellery character of the bezel and dial seamlessly across the bracelet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PaddleWaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67762164891963,"sku":null,"price":520000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/1623\/0971\/files\/Rolex_Day-Date_18168_Honeycomb_1.jpg?v=1792568727","url":"https:\/\/paddlewaves.com\/products\/rolex-day-date-honeycomb-pave-ref-18168-in-yellow-gold","provider":"PaddleWaves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}