Exclusive Timepieces 23 – 24 April 2022 | Monaco
Auction Details
A wide and extremely attractive selection of collectible timepieces from leading collectors, such as Goldberger with the third part of the famous “Rolex Connoisseur Collection”. Also offered: an assortment of the most sought-after contemporary watches such as the platinum Patek Philippe Nautilus, some very rare examples of the Royal Oak, a single owner’s collection of extraordinary Stella dials Rolex DayDates.
Session I
Saturday 23 April at 2:30 p.m. – lots 1 to 103
Session II
Sunday 24 April at 10:30 a.m. – lots 104 to 181
Session III
Sunday 24 April at 2:30 p.m. – lots 182 to 273
260 Rolex Charismatic and Extremely Well Preserved, Day-date, Automatic Wristwatch in Gold, Lapis Lazuli Dial, Reference 18238, With Papers, Booklets and Invoices
Estimate: € 40,000 – 80,000
Sold € 60,450
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 18238
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Yellow Gold
Year: 1997
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 3155
Case N°: T171981
Dimensions: 36 mm
Signed: Dial, movement and case
Accessories: Papers, Booklets and Invoices
The present example is a very attractive, playful variation of Lapis Lazuli Day-Date: its classic combination of rich blue lapis lazuli, diamonds and yellow gold makes this lot extremely intriguing and fascinating. It is a reference 18238 offered in very pleasing condition and complete with all documentation of the watch like its original Rolex warranty, booklets and invoices. The tonneau case of 36 mm with screw back is in full 18k yellow gold and still presents the original proportion with a precious president bracelet. It is also enhanced by the lapis lazuli dial, known for their fragile nature, are increasingly scarce to find in unharmed condition such as the present one. On the back is also present in the original Rolex sticker confirming that this watch has been worn only occasionally.