Fine Jewels, Watches & Handbags: Cologne
Fine Jewels, Watches & Handbags: Cologne
Rolex
Day-Date, Ref. 18248 Yellow gold wristwatch with day, date, bracelet with bark finish and diamond-set onyx dial Circa 1995
Lot Closed
June 14, 02:49 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 26,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Day-Date, Ref. 18248
Yellow gold wristwatch with day, date, bracelet with bark finish and diamond-set onyx dial
Circa 1995
Dial: onyx, diamond-set
Calibre: cal. 3155 automatic, 31 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down case back
Case number: W'270'306
Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex service card dated April 27, 2021, travel pouch and service invoice
This watch is accompanied by an additional unworn black crocodile leather strap.
Historically, Rolex creates by utilizing different materials for their dials including a wide selection of hardstones. Collectors have been coveting these unique dials ever since being released. Extremely difficult to manufacture, hardstones are very fragile as they are thinly cut and may crack during the process, hence every successful dial is utterly rare and collectible. Proudly known for its glossiness, the onyx dial mounted on the present watch is mysteriously attractive as it is highlighted by nicely decorated diamonds at 6 and 9 o’clock.
Furthermore to the rare and exclusive dial, the watch is complete with a bark bezel and a bark president bracelet, offering a timber like texture on the yellow gold presentation. As stunning as it looks, the black-colored dial on a yellow gold case is always the perfect duo for a sharp looking timepiece on the wrist.
Serviced in April 2021 by Rolex and unworn since then the watch remained in absolutely stunning condition.