Rolex Day-Date 36mm Diamond-Paved 128236

Diamond-Paved Dial

Exceptional Brilliance and Craftsmanship

This dial is adorned with 10 baguette-cut, rainbow-colored sapphires, alongside diamonds, rubies, and emeralds—the most precious stones meticulously chosen to enhance every Rolex timepiece. Rolex combines in-house expertise and state-of-the-art equipment to achieve flawless gem-setting on every model.

Highly experienced gemologists first select only the finest stones, guided by both expert judgment and advanced analysis tools. Each gemstone is then carefully set by hand, one by one, to precision within hundredths of a millimeter. This meticulous process ensures that every stone radiates optimal brilliance and is perfectly aligned, creating a gem-set watch that shines with exceptional intensity and exemplifies Rolex’s uncompromising standard of excellence.

Fluted Bezel

The Iconic Rolex Signature

The fluted bezel is one of Rolex’s most distinctive hallmarks, blending heritage, precision, and elegance. Originally, the fluting had a functional role—securing the bezel to the case to maintain water resistance.

It mirrored the fluted case back, which was also screwed down using specialized Rolex tools. Over time, the fluting evolved into a purely aesthetic signature. Today, crafted in platinum on the Day-Date 36, the fluted bezel symbolizes refinement, luxury, and Rolex’s timeless craftsmanship.

Platinum

The Noblest of Metals

Platinum is a rare and precious metal, celebrated for its silvery-white brilliance and vibrant luminosity. It ranks among the densest and heaviest metals, with exceptional corrosion resistance and unique physical and chemical properties.

Despite its durability, platinum is soft, elastic, and highly malleable, making machining and polishing a highly skilled task. Rolex exclusively uses 950 platinum—an alloy containing 950‰ pure platinum—carefully crafted in-house by master metalworkers, ensuring the noblest metal is reserved for its most exceptional timepieces.

The President Bracelet

Icon of Refinement and Comfort

The President bracelet represents the pinnacle of Rolex craftsmanship, combining precision engineering, advanced technology, and rigorous testing to ensure exceptional quality and durability.

Every component undergoes careful visual inspection to guarantee flawless aesthetics. Introduced in 1956 with the launch of the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date, its signature semi-circular three-piece links are crafted exclusively from the finest precious metals, offering unparalleled elegance, comfort, and timeless style.