ROLEX. A VERY FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE, LAPIZ LAZULI DIAL AND BRACELET
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ROLEX. A VERY FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE, LAPIZ LAZULI DIAL AND BRACELET

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE, REF. 18238, CASE NO. L429’592, CIRCA 1989

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ROLEX. A VERY FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE, LAPIZ LAZULI DIAL AND BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE, REF. 18238, CASE NO. L429’592, CIRCA 1989
Movement: cal. 3155, automatic, 31 jewels, signed
Dial: Lapis Lazuli, signed
Case: screw back, inside case back stamped 18200, 36 mm. diam., signed
With: 18K gold Rolex President bracelet with deployant clasp stamped 8385, overall length of approx. 180 mm., service invoice stamped by Rolex Taipei and dated 19 January 2017.
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Lot Essay

The present ref. 18238 is preserved in excellent overall condition, the rarity enhanced by the lapis lazuli dial. These dials are known for their fragile nature and are increasingly scarce to find in unharmed condition.

The Day-Date, Rolex’s first timepiece to display a separate day and date feature, was launched in 1956 and is one of the firm’s most iconic models. Throughout its production, it was available in multiple variances with examples adorned with precious stones, lacquered or hardstone dials.

The lapis lazuli version, the favourite gem of Egyptian pharaohs and Royal dynasties throughout history, is perhaps the most eye-pleasing: not only the deep blue colour is breathtaking, but the stone’s natural inclusions add movement and flair to the dial

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