WTS: Rolex Day-Date 18238 Diamond Dial

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Price: USD 10,500

Description

This is the Rolex Day-Date 18238. Within the Rolex line, the Day-Date is often the model that is associated with the highest level of prestige. Introduced in 1956, it was the first timepiece to display both the day and the date on the dial. The nickname, “The President”, was derived from this timepiece being gifted to then President Dwight Eisenhower. The nickname actually refers to the bracelet that accompanies the watch rather than the entire timepiece itself.

Traditionally associated with prestige, the demand for vintage Day-Dates have increased drastically with the understanding that these gold pieces were actually undervalued. Most don’t come with bracelets as they were removed and sold as gold in the past.

The reference 18238 was introduced in 1988 with a new movement, the Calibre 3155. Importantly, this brought about the double quickset function, making it much easier to adjust the day and the date independently. The 18238 as a reference is the last series of the five-digit Day-Dates and was replaced by the six digit Day-Dates in 2000.

This particular piece has a factory gold diamond dial, matching the gold case perfectly.

Condition

This Rolex Day-Date 18238 is in good pre-owned condition. The case remains in excellent condition with some light hairlines from prior wear, though it might have seen a polish in the past. The dial has a scratch near the 11, clearly visible in the pictures. The hands are superluminova replacements, likely from a service. Both serial and reference are still clearly visible between the lugs. The watch is in full working order.

Specifications

Brand Rolex

Model Day-Date

Reference 18238

Movement Automatic

Case 36

Case material Yellow Gold

Bracelet material Leather

Year 1990

Condition Excellent

Accessories None. Watch Only.

Limited No. Discontinued.

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