ROLEX, DAY-DATE REF. 18238 ‘STRING DIAL’, A GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET DIAL
CASE NUMBER: W 206’212, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 7’024’364
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Price Realised USD 22,680
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USD 20,000 - USD 30,000
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Closed: 30 Apr 2024
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ROLEX, DAY-DATE REF. 18238 ‘STRING DIAL’, A GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET DIAL
CASE NUMBER: W 206’212, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 7’024’364
Rolex introduced its flagship Day-Date 182XX-series, the fifth generation of Day-Dates, in 1988 with double quick-set function courtesy the Cal. 3155. This was first Day-Date reference with a double quickset-function, this allowed the user to adjust the date, day, and time independently. The Ref. 18238 replaced the 18038 and was produced right up to the year 2000 when it was replaced by the Ref. 118238.
The present Ref. 18238 is a ‘String Dial’ Day-Date – the gilt dial has a string of diamonds that runs alongside the minute trackers and sit between the chapter ring and the ruby-set hour markers. Attractive and offered in excellent condition, this is a watch that should appeal to collectors of gem-set Day-Date references.
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CASE NUMBER: W 206’212, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 7’024’364ROLEX, DAY-DATE REF. 18238 ‘STRING DIAL’, A GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET DIALEstimate: USD 20,000 - 30,000
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OVERALL CONDITION: Excellent CASE: Very few light surface scratches, the case is sharp and in excellent condition DIAL: Nice, clean and original. The gem-setting is clean and intact MOVEMENT: Ticking at the time of cataloguing. The day and date functions are working correctly. However, we do not test the movement for accuracy. A service is recommended. BRACELET: Overall length including watch head is approx. 195 mm. BUCKLE: Has some surface scratches from wear
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CASE NUMBER: W 206’212, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 7’024’364ROLEX, DAY-DATE REF. 18238 ‘STRING DIAL’, A GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET DIALEstimate: USD 20,000 - 30,000
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