There are those who park right in front, and those who quietly leave the car around the corner. This gorgeous platinum Day-Date definitely belongs to the second category.

What makes platinum so appealing on a Day-Date is the combination of its cool appearance and considerable weight. You notice that immediately when picking up the watch. The case and bracelet material may look understated, but the extra weight of platinum gives this Day-Date a surprisingly substantial feel on the wrist.

The smooth, domed bezel is another detail that sets this example apart. Rather than the fluted bezel most commonly associated with the Day-Date, the smooth bezel keeps the appearance clean and subtle. The silver-coloured dial follows the same idea, although the diamond-set hour markers make sure this is still very much a Day-Date. An especially interesting detail is that the diamond indices used on platinum Day-Dates are slightly larger than those found on their gold counterparts. Nevertheless, the diamonds give a very subtle charm to the watch because they hardly contrast with the silver-dial. A small difference, but one that collectors will immediately recognize.

Dating from 1995, this 18206 is powered by Rolex's calibre 3155. Introduced with the 18200 series, this improved automatic movement brought the double quick-set function to the Day-Date, allowing both the day and date to be adjusted independently. In this case the day disc is in English.

The 36mm platinum case remains in a very sharp condition. Also taking a look at the back shows us the hallmarks have a very good visibility. The matching President bracelet is executed in platinum as well, and is beautifully preserved as well with minor stretch, sharp links and a stunning Rolex coronet at the concealed clasp.

For us, this is exactly what makes this 18206 so interesting. The combination of platinum, the smooth bezel and the diamond-set dial gives it a rather different character from your usual Day-Date. It is ready to be enjoyed for years to come.