42 Rolex Very Rare and Esteemed, Day-date, Automatic Wristwatch, in Gold, Bark Finish, Wood Dial, Reference 18248, Box and Papers

Estimate: € 18.000 –⁠ 35.000

The Day-Date is well known for having been a canvas onto which Rolex unleashed an innumerable number of variations and experiments for cases style and dials. The example here offered is one of the creations that combines both of them with an unusual layout of case/bracelet and dial as well. This elegant reference 18248 from 1989 has a very well preserved 18k yellow-gold case and bracelet elegantly adorned with a bark finish on the bezel and central links on the bracelet. The “bark” finished bezel includes rectangular hour markers that line up perfectly with the applied baton hour markers on the very unusual wood dial. In addition to the indexes, the dial is accented with beige text, matching the minute markers along the outer chapter ring. The present reference is part of the new generation of Day-Date fitted with Rolex’s caliber 3155, which features a double quick-set function allowing for rapid adjustment of both the day and date. It remains well preserved after many years and is further embellished with its original box and warranty, making it a fine addition for any collector.