Rolex
Reference 18238 Day-Date | A yellow gold automatic wristwatch with date, bracelet and engraved case back, Presented to Jack Nicklaus as a Career Achievement Award at the Van Patrick Memorial Invitational in 1992, Circa 1992
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: black tapestry
Caliber: cal. 3155 automatic, 31 jewels
Movement number: 5'606'764
Case: 18k yellow gold, engraved screw down case back
Case number: E'279'441
Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex presentation box fitted with a commemorative plaque for the Career Achievement Award presented to Jack Nicklaus at the Van Patrick Memorial Invitational on August 2, 1992, outer packaging, Official Chronometer Attestation dated August 2nd, 1992, facsimile of Letter from Brian T. Schubot, former president of Jules R. Schubot, facsimile of Letter of Provenance from the original owner’s family, booklets, and polishing cloths
Weight: approximately 140.64 g
Jack Nicklaus
Van Patrick Memorial Invitational Auction for Henry Ford Health Systems 1992 (donated by the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
The Rolex Reference 18238 was introduced in 1988 and is a more contemporary reinterpretation of the classic Rolex Day-Date first introduced in 1956. In production until 2000, the 18238 is distinguished by its double quick-set day-date function thanks to the caliber 3155, and it's kaleidoscope of dial variations including hardstone, lacquer, and mother-of-pearl. The present lot features an exquisite black tapestry dial in fantastic condition.
This watch was given to legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus on August 2, 1992 at the annual Van Patrick Memorial Invitational. In honor of the charitable tournament, the watch was then auctioned off and won by the consignor’s family. Nicklaus won 177 professional tournaments in his career, but is also known for his close relationship with Rolex – and was often seen wearing a Day-Date. The watch is an opportunity to own a phenomenal timepiece with ties to a golfing legend.