ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE, SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BRACELET, AND LAPIS LAZULI DIAL, ADDITIONAL 18K GOLD BEZEL.

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ROLEXRef. 18238 with Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Indexes Dial

ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE, SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BRACELET, AND LAPIS LAZULI DIAL, ADDITIONAL 18K GOLD BEZEL.

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE MODEL, REF. 18238, CASE NO. E797657, CIRCA 1990.

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ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE, SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BRACELET, AND LAPIS LAZULI DIAL, ADDITIONAL 18K GOLD BEZEL.

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE MODEL, REF. 18238, CASE NO. E797657, CIRCA 1990.
Movement: Automatic cal. 3155, automatic, 31 jewels, signed.
Dial: lapis lazuli, baguette and brilliant-cut diamond-set numerals, signed.
Case: Diamond-set bezel, screw back, inside case back stamped 18200, 36 mm diam., signed.
WHIT: 18K gold Rolex President Bracelet and concealed deployant clasp stamped 8385, overall length approximately 170 mm. and 18k gold additional day- date bezel.

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Lot Essay

First Rolex timepiece to display a separate day and date feature, the Day-Date was initiated in 1956 and became one of the most iconic model of the manufacture. Throughout its production, the Day-Date was crafted in multiple variances with examples adorned with precious stones, lacquered or hard-stone dials.
Property of an important European collector, the present wristwatch impresses through the immaculate condition of its delicate dial. Lapis-lazuli dials are known for their fragile nature and are increasingly rare to come across in untouched condition. Adding further to the appeal and rarity of the timepiece, the dial is set with an attractive diamond-setting, with baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, set in yellow gold chatons.

Property of an important European collector, the present wristwatch impresses through the immaculate condition of its delicate dial. Lapis-lazuli dials are known for their fragile nature and are increasingly rare to come across in untouched condition. With a deep and captivating color, the present dial is amongst the most attractive examples. Adding further to the appeal and rarity of the timepiece, the dial is set with an impressive diamond-setting, with baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, set in yellow gold chatons.

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