Important Watches: Part I

Important Watches: Part I

View full screen - View 1 of Lot 78. Day-Date, Reference 18038 | A yellow gold wristwatch with day, date, bracelet and ferrite dial  | Circa 1987.

Rolex

Day-Date, Reference 18038 | A yellow gold wristwatch with day, date, bracelet and ferrite dial | Circa 1987

Auction Closed

May 11, 11:29 AM GMT

Estimate

12,000 - 18,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Dial: ferrite

Calibre: cal. 3055 automatic, 27 jewels

Movement number: 0'344'120

Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back

Case number: 9'190'250

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: yes

Papers: yes

Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, travel pouch and presentation case with outer packaging

The Rolex Day-Date is renowned for its timeless elegance and sophisticated design. It is the most famous symbol of prestige and luxury since its introduction in 1956.

While the overall design has been preserved throughout the years, Rolex has continued to innovated and to bring diversity by introducing new special dials. Amongst them, stone dials are some of the most collectibles creations.

Produced in small numbers, the nature of the material makes each of them unique.

This particular model stands out as a most captivating example. Featuring a charming yellow gold case and matching President bracelet, it is elevated by its very rare and beautiful ferrite dial. The use of ferrite, composed of an iron oxide mixed with oxides or carbonates of one or more metals such as manganese, nickel or magnesium, highlights the brand’s expertise in selecting and working with exotic and unusual materials to create visually stunning timepieces.

The combination of the elegant yellow gold case and the exquisite ferrite dial make this watch, coming with its box and papers, a particularly exceptional and desirable timepiece for discerning collectors.