Rolex King Midas - Onyx & Diamond Dial
An icon among icons, this ultra-rare vintage Rolex King Midas Ref. 4316 is one of the Midas lineage's most elusive and luxurious expressions. Crafted entirely in 18k white gold, this version breaks from the more commonly seen asymmetrical models by offering a clean, bold square case design.
What truly elevates this piece into collector-grade territory is its flawless factory onyx dial, accented with brilliant-cut diamonds surrounding the onyx dial. Most of the Rolex King Midas's were created in the traditional white gold with a silver dial or yellow gold with a champagne dial to give it that integrated brick of gold look. However, out of the handful of them created, there were stone dials put into a few of them. This is one of the few and in unpolished and mint condition, looking practically brand new.
The Ref. 4316 is one of the final iterations of the King Midas line before its absorption into the Cellini collection. It features a manual-wind movement, and going off the path of the asymmetrical case with the razor crown to the right side more traditional crown. The bracelet, fully integrated with crisp geometry and weighty presence, maintains the Midas identity—monolithic, sculptural, and unapologetically bold.
The King Midas line was produced in small numbers; most examples in yellow gold and very few in white gold are still floating around. A large number of these were melted over the years, as most people never understood the true value of this historical masterpiece by Rolex. The amount of these that have been melted over the years since the 70s is insane, since they were so heavy and used to be worth gold melt value before King Midas had the spotlight it deserved in the past few years.
Finding a white gold King Midas is near impossible, now to find one in unpolished condition is unseen of, and to go a step beyond everything, finding one with an onyx stone dial is probably impossible. For serious collectors, this watch represents not only a horological artifact but also a work of wearable art, blending Rolex's high-jewelry ambitions with mid-century modern design cues.
A museum-worthy example of Rolex’s experimental golden era—this Rolex King Midas 4316 is now available in the shop.
Reference number- 4316
Crystal- Sapphire
Movement- Manual Wind
Year- 1976
Dial color- Onyx & Diamond
Case material- 18K White Gold
Bracelet styles- Integrated 18K White Gold fitting 6.5 inch
Case size- 25mm
Bezel type- 18K White Gold
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•30 October 2025The watch arrived safely and exactly as described. It's a beautiful piece, in excellent condition, and clearly well cared for. Communication was clear and courteous throughout, and the shipping was prompt and secure. I'm very pleased with this purchase and would happily buy from this seller again. Thank you very much!
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