Rolex

Day-Date, Reference 18238

A yellow gold Ammonite dial and diamond-set wristwatch with day, date and bracelet

Circa 2002

Dial: Ammonite and diamond-set

Calibre: cal. 3155 automatic winding, 31 jewels

Movement number: 7’799’406

Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back

Case number: T’351’470

Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet and folding clasp

Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 205 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: yes

Accessories: Rolex guarantee, international service guarantee, service invoice, instruction manual, leather notebook and presentation box with outer packaging

Rolex is certainly known for its robust watches, used by professionals and designed to be accurate and useful in any environment. However, they have also developed more elegant watches while retaining these characteristics. The Day-Date is the perfect example, produced continuously since 1956.

Rolex has also long been known to use hardstones, meteorites, and even fossils for its dials.

The Day-Date ref. 18238 shown here features a dial made from ammonite hardstone, an unusual material derived from fossilized mollusk organisms. This results in a truly unique dial, as each piece of ammonite hardstone is different. On this dial the 6 and 9 index is diamond-set.

Inside, the watch is powered by the calibre 3155, a COSC-certified chronometer offering a reliable 48-hour power reserve, underscoring Rolex’s commitment to precision and performance.

With its President bracelet, unique dial and unmistakable yellow-gold presence, this Day-Date stands as a statement of timeless prestige.

Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers is not applicable to this lot.