PROPERTY OF AN ASIAN COLLECTOR
ROLEX | DAY-DATE, REFERENCE 18238, A YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE, BRACELET AND AMMONITE HARDSTONE DIAL, CIRCA 2001 | 勞力士 | "Day-Date 型號18238 黃金鑲鑽石鏈帶腕錶，備日期、星期顯示及菊石錶盤，錶殼編號X257145，約2001年製"
Auction Closed
October 9, 11:30 AM GMT
Estimate
160,000 - 220,000 HKD
Lot Details
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PROPERTY OF AN ASIAN COLLECTOR
ROLEX
勞力士
DAY-DATE, REFERENCE 18238
A YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE, BRACELET AND AMMONITE HARDSTONE DIAL, CIRCA 2001
Day-Date 型號18238
黃金鑲鑽石鏈帶腕錶，備日期、星期顯示及菊石錶盤，錶殼編號X257145，約2001年製
附帶證書、說明書及盒子
Dial: ammonite hardstone
Calibre: cal. 3155 automatic, 31 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down case back
Case number: X257145
Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 170 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Rolex Garantie, instruction manual and presentation box
The adventurous spirit of Rolex is known to adopt rare material choices for their daring watch dials. Bringing the heritage of our ancient oceans onto the wristwatch, the present Day-Date reference 18238 features a dial crafted from ammonite hard stone, a group of extinct mollusk animals which are relatives to the living nautilus species. Due to the fragility of the hardstone, the manufacturing of the dial requires extreme precision to expose the day and date apertures. With each dial unique in its rights, these pieces are becoming highly collectible among discerning collectors. The watch is furthermore retained in very original condition.