Pre-owned Rolex Day-Date Masterpiece ref 18946 (2000 – 2001) was Rolex’s attempt to take its flagship watch even further upmarket. The Masterpiece paired the functionality and prestige of other staple Rolex dress watches with elevated finishing, precious gemstones, and a bracelet designed exclusively for the collection. It wasn’t simply a dressed-up Day-Date. It was a distinct model positioned at the very top of the Rolex catalog. One of the defining features is the Pearlmaster bracelet. While it shares a five-link layout with the Jubilee at a glance, the design is entirely different. The links are broader, more rounded, and considerably more substantial, creating a fluid, jewelry-like appearance that perfectly complements the watch’s luxurious character. Crafted entirely from platinum, this ref. 18946 already occupies rare territory before you even get to the dial. And what a dial it is. The meteorite dial is the undeniable centerpiece, displaying the natural crystalline patterns that formed over millions of years in space. No two meteorite dials are exactly alike, making each watch unique. Rolex paired it with 5-minute markers for a clean, elegant layout, while the signature Day-Date displays remain in place with the day spelled out in full at 12 o’clock and the date at 3 o’clock. Two teardrop-shaped diamonds at 6 and 9 o’clock add just the right amount of sparkle without distracting from the meteorite itself. Finished with a diamond-set bezel, the Day-Date Masterpiece ref. 18946 is Rolex at its most ambitious. Shop Rolex Day-Date Collection