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Lot Essay
Offered 'full set', an extremely rare occurrence as well as having passed through Rolex's 'CPO' or certified pre-owned workshop in 2024, the present Day-Date reference 18238 features a beautiful and deep blue lapis lazuli dial, a favorite gem of Egyptian pharaohs and Royal dynasties throughout history for its richness and color. The hardstone dial is furthermore enhanced by 2 brilliant cut diamonds within the Arabic numerals, and the dial has natural inclusions within it, both adding a subtle yet pleasing flair to the watch, as if one were looking at the night sky.
The Rolex Day-Date
As the name suggests, the Rolex Day-Date was the first wristwatch to have a day and date indicator. Launched in 1956, the iconic model quickly became the flagship of the brand and was almost exclusively constructed in precious metal. Precise engineering and ingenuity helped the watch surpass its competitors by instantaneously changing the day and date at midnight. The Day-Date is often referred to as the 'President', due to the bracelet style. It has and will continue accompanying the wrists of the most important and influential people in society.
The Rolex Day-Date
As the name suggests, the Rolex Day-Date was the first wristwatch to have a day and date indicator. Launched in 1956, the iconic model quickly became the flagship of the brand and was almost exclusively constructed in precious metal. Precise engineering and ingenuity helped the watch surpass its competitors by instantaneously changing the day and date at midnight. The Day-Date is often referred to as the 'President', due to the bracelet style. It has and will continue accompanying the wrists of the most important and influential people in society.