Rolex
Reference 118238 Day-Date | A yellow gold automatic wristwatch with day, date and bracelet and mother-of-pearl dial, Circa 2000
Lot Closed
June 17, 03:31 PM GMT
Estimate
16,000 - 24,000 USD
We may charge or debit your saved payment method subject to the terms set out in our Conditions of Business for Buyers.
Read more.Lot Details
Description
Dial: mother-of-pearl
Caliber: cal. 3155 automatic, 31 jewels
Movement number: 38’121’110
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down case back
Case number: P’246’599
Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 165 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
The Rolex Day-Date, also known as the "President," has been a defining symbol of prestige and elegance since its launch in 1956. As the first wristwatch to display both the day of the week spelled out in full and the date, it quickly earned a reputation as the timepiece of choice among world leaders, captains of industry, and discerning collectors.
Reference 118238, introduced in the early 2000s, represents the modern evolution of this iconic model. Cased in solid 18k yellow gold, the 36mm Oyster case maintains the perfect proportions and understated elegance of the original design while incorporating technical upgrades, including a solid-link President bracelet and an improved movement—Caliber 3155. This robust in-house automatic movement offers a double quickset function for both the day and date displays, along with COSC-certified precision and reliability.
Often fitted with a wide variety of dials—from classic champagne and black to more elaborate diamond-set options—the 118238 allows wearers to express individual taste within the enduring framework of Rolex refinement. The fluted bezel adds a further touch of distinction, catching the light with every movement of the wrist.
Whether worn as a daily companion or held as a cornerstone in a collection, the
Rolex Day-Date 118238 continues the legacy of one of the most iconic and influential timepieces ever made. The current example is presented with a beautiful mother-of-pearl dial and applied radial Arabic numerals, giving the watch a distinctive and elegant appearance.