280 Rolex Outstanding and Extremely Lavish, Day-Date, Automatic Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Pavè Diamond Dial, Arabic Calendar, Diamond-set Bezel, Lugs and Bracelet, Reference 118 388, With Box, Papers, Tag and Additional Links
Estimate: €50,000 – 100,000
Sold (Premium)€52,000
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 118 388
Case Material: Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Bracelet Material: Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Year: 2015
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 3155
Case N°: 17W0X190
Dimensions: 36 mm
Signed: Dial, Movement and Case
Accessories: Box, Warranty, Service, Booklet, Tag and Additional Links
The Day-Date model was introduced to the market in 1956 and in the years many examples have made their appearance on the stage. The present reference 118 338 is one of the last creations made by Rolex, manufactured in fully 18k yellow gold with diamonds applied on the lugs and preserved in exceedingly good conditions. Classified as a luxury watch and witnessed on the wrists of many powerful and influential members of the society, the Day-Date is an icon of its own in the lineage of Rolex. The lot offered here is one of the very few examples known with this special dial made up of a set of round-cut diamonds and Roman indexes, important is the full Arabic calendar, which further renders this timepiece as one of the most desirable objects in the world of collectable Rolex. The presence of the Arabic calendar disc and numerals would have given this watch an exotic vibe in the 1980s but nowadays confers to the whole watch an aura of prestige and rarity with very few equals. Moreover, this example is even more special and rare since it offers a diamond set bezel, lugs and a president bracelet with inner links with diamonds as well. The three-body case with brushed, screwed down back and crown, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens is in great conditions and quality.