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Lot Essay
For Rolex, the pursuit of excellence extends well beyond watchmaking. For over half a century, the manufacture has cultivated enduring partnerships with some of the world's foremost artists and cultural institutions through its Perpetual Arts Initiative, supporting disciplines ranging from music and cinema to architecture. Among these collaborations, Rolex has maintained a particularly close relationship with the Vienna Philharmonic, serving as the orchestra's Exclusive Partner and Exclusive Sponsor of its world-renowned New Year's Concert, an event broadcast annually to millions of viewers across more than ninety countries. This longstanding commitment to musical excellence inspired the creation of an exceptional Day-Date whose dial pays tribute to one of the world's greatest orchestras.
Unveiled on 1 January 2024 to commemorate fifteen years of partnership with the Vienna Philharmonic, the model presents a refined artistic interpretation of Rolex's flagship timepiece. Crafted in 18K gold, it features an extraordinary grand feu champlevé enamel dial depicting the elegant silhouette of a violin and its volute. Directly engraved into the gold base, the motif is meticulously hand-filled with several shades of green enamel, Rolex's signature colour, selected for their richness, depth, and luminosity, resulting in a dial of remarkable craftsmanship and visual appeal.
The present timepiece belongs to Rolex's highly exclusive off-catalogue creations, a discreet collection of exceptional models produced in extremely limited numbers and absent from the manufacture's official catalogue. Rather than being offered through conventional retail channels, this remarkable reference was reserved exclusively for members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and a select group of the brand's most distinguished clients. Combining exceptional artistic craftsmanship, extreme rarity, and a unique connection to one of the world's most celebrated musical institutions, it represents one of the most exclusive contemporary interpretations of the Day-Date.
Unveiled on 1 January 2024 to commemorate fifteen years of partnership with the Vienna Philharmonic, the model presents a refined artistic interpretation of Rolex's flagship timepiece. Crafted in 18K gold, it features an extraordinary grand feu champlevé enamel dial depicting the elegant silhouette of a violin and its volute. Directly engraved into the gold base, the motif is meticulously hand-filled with several shades of green enamel, Rolex's signature colour, selected for their richness, depth, and luminosity, resulting in a dial of remarkable craftsmanship and visual appeal.
The present timepiece belongs to Rolex's highly exclusive off-catalogue creations, a discreet collection of exceptional models produced in extremely limited numbers and absent from the manufacture's official catalogue. Rather than being offered through conventional retail channels, this remarkable reference was reserved exclusively for members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and a select group of the brand's most distinguished clients. Combining exceptional artistic craftsmanship, extreme rarity, and a unique connection to one of the world's most celebrated musical institutions, it represents one of the most exclusive contemporary interpretations of the Day-Date.