ROLEX, REF. 18238, DAY-DATE, A VERY FINE AND RARE 18K YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE, AND BLOODSTONE DIAMOND-SET DIAL
ROLEX, REF. 18238, DAY-DATE, A VERY FINE AND RARE 18K YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE, AND BLOODSTONE DIAMOND-SET DIAL
ROLEX, REF. 18238, DAY-DATE, A VERY FINE AND RARE 18K YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE, AND BLOODSTONE DIAMOND-SET DIAL
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ROLEX, REF. 18238, DAY-DATE, A VERY FINE AND RARE 18K YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE, AND BLOODSTONE DIAMOND-SET DIAL

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ROLEX, REF. 18238, DAY-DATE, A VERY FINE AND RARE 18K YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE, AND BLOODSTONE DIAMOND-SET DIAL
CIRCA: 1990
CASE MATERIAL: 18k Yellow Gold
CASE DIAMETER: 36mm
SERIAL NO’: E327829
BRACELET MATERIAL: 18k Yellow Gold
BRACELET SIZE: 7.5 inches / 190mm
DIAL: Green Bloodstone, Diamond-Set
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 only being 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 is often referred to as “President,” due to the bracelet, and symbolizes excellence. It has and will continue accompanying the wrists of the most important and influential people in our society.

The most desirable and collectible Day-Dates often feature precious stone dials. The present lot covets a green bloodstone dial with diamond hour markers. The deep green dial has a speckle of maroon color and is a pleasure to behold. The diamond hour markers present a wonderful contrast against the dial and contribute to the elegance of this distinguished timepiece.

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