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

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE MODEL, REF. 18238, CASE NO. S158412, CIRCA 1993

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ROLEX. A FINE AND VERY RARE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE, BRACELET, FRENCH CALENDAR AND CORAL DIAL
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE MODEL, REF. 18238, CASE NO. S158412, CIRCA 1993
Movement: Cal. 3155, automatic, 31 jewels, signed
Dial: Coral with French calendar, signed
Case: Screw down crown, screw back, 36 mm. diam., signed
With: 18k gold Rolex President bracelet and concealed deployant clasp, overall length approximately 190 mm.

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

The most significant trait of this watch, making it extremely attractive and sought after, is its enthralling red coral dial. Due to the natural variation in rock formation, each example fitted with a coral dial is unique, with each exhibiting a different veined texture to the last. This feature is so important that Rolex has even removed all numerals from the dial to draw attention to it, resulting in a clean (yet far from dull) design.

Further enhancing the appeal of this piece is the French calendar, a welcome addition to an already remarkable watch. The discs on the present example have acquired a deep ivory hue over time, wonderfully harmonising with the gold case of the timepiece.

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