Rolex
Reference 218235 Day-Date II | A pink gold, ruby and diamond-set automatic wristwatch with day, date and bracelet, Circa 2015
Auction Closed
December 6, 09:17 PM GMT
Estimate
25,000 - 50,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: black, diamond and ruby-set indices
Caliber: cal. 3156 automatic, 31 jewels
Case: 18k pink gold, screw down caseback
Case number: 48’K89’117
Closure: 18k pink gold Rolex President bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 41 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 155 mm
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with outer packaging, International Guarantee Card dated 23 January 2015, leather cardholder, booklets, two additional links, and hangtag
Introduced in 2008, the Rolex Day-Date II, designated as Reference 218235, belongs to the esteemed Day-Date family, affectionately known as the "President" series due to its association with President Lyndon B. Johnson, who famously favored a yellow gold Day-Date. This collection, known as the 'Day-Date II', features a larger 41mm case which is a departure from its traditional 36 mm case.
This model showcases Rolex's exclusive "Everose" gold, a proprietary alloy developed by the brand. Infused with platinum to prevent discoloration, it imparts a lustrous and radiant finish to the timepiece. Elegant rubies adorn the 6 o'clock and 9 o'clock markers, a nod to the enduring design heritage harking back to the earliest Day-Dates, where such precious gemstones were conventionally reserved for these two positions.