Rolex
Day-Date, Reference 18248 | A yellow gold wristwatch with day, date, bracelet and bark finish | Circa 1999
Lot Closed
June 27, 02:09 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Day-Date, Reference 18248
A yellow gold wristwatch with day, date, bracelet and bark finish
Circa 1999
Dial: white
Calibre: cal. 3155 automatic, 31 jewels
Movement number: 38'084'250
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back
Case number: A'796'824
Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet with bark finish and folding clasp
Size: 36.5 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, original invoice and presentation case with outer packaging
The Day-Date is arguably one of Rolex's most iconic models and has adorned the wrists of many key figures in history. This example of a reference 18248 is a slightly more contemporary iteration. Aesthetically not much has changed since the model was introduced in 1956, testament to its timeless character, though the white dial of this timepiece has an outer minute track accented by Roman numerals offering it a somewhat more modern appearance.
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 white-colored dial on a yellow gold case is always the perfect duo for a sharp looking timepiece on the wrist.