ROLEX, DAY-DATE, REF. 18038, A VERY FINE 18K YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE, AND ONYX DIAL
ROLEX, DAY-DATE, REF. 18038, A VERY FINE 18K YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE, AND ONYX DIAL
ROLEX, DAY-DATE, REF. 18038, A VERY FINE 18K YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE, AND ONYX DIAL
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ROLEX, DAY-DATE, REF. 18038, A VERY FINE 18K YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE, AND ONYX DIAL

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ROLEX, DAY-DATE, REF. 18038, A VERY FINE 18K YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE, AND ONYX DIAL
CIRCA: 1986
CASE MATERIAL: 18k Yellow Gold
CASE DIAMETER: 36mm
SERIAL NO’: 9540595
BRACELET MATERIAL: 18k Yellow Gold
BRACELET SIZE: 7.75 inches / 195mm
DIAL: Black Onyx
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: Day, Date
BOX: No
PAPERS: No

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Lot Essay

As the name suggests, the Rolex Day-Date was the first wristwatch to covet a day and date indicator. Launched in 1956, the iconic model quickly became the flagship of the brand, almost exclusively constructed in precious metal. Precise engineering and ingenuity helped the watch surpass its competitors by instantaneously changing day and date at midnight. The Day-Date, often referred to as “President,” due to the bracelet, symbolizes excellence. It has and will continue to accompany the wrists of the most important and influential people.

Collectors often search for after precious stone dial Day-Dates due to their lustrous beauty and rarity. This present lot features an elusive black onyx dial. The lack of hour markers fully allows the dial to appear bottomless and void. 44 masterfully cut diamonds create a fantastic contrast between the bezel and dial, and add to the charm of this desirable Day-Date.

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