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ROLEX. A FINE AND VERY RARE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH JASPER HARD STONE DIAL, SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY AND DATE
Lot 27 Rolex
Day-Date Ref. 18038 with "Jasper Dial"

ROLEX. A FINE AND VERY RARE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH JASPER HARD STONE DIAL, SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY AND DATE

SIGNED ROLEX, SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER, OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED, REF. 18038, CASE NO. 5’802’147, CIRCA 1979

Closed22 March 2019

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ROLEX. A FINE AND VERY RARE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH JASPER HARD STONE DIAL, SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY AND DATE
SIGNED ROLEX, SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER, OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED, REF. 18038, CASE NO. 5’802’147, CIRCA 1979
Movement: Automatic, Cal. 3055, 26 jewels, signed
Dial: Jasper hard stone, aperture for day in English, magnified window for date, signed
Case: 18k gold, fluted bezel, screw back, inside case back stamped 18000, 36 mm diam., signed
With: 18K gold Rolex President bracelet, deployant clasp, overall length of approximately 185 mm.

PHILLIPS AUCTION Glamorous Day-Date Lot 2 Geneva Auction 9 May 2015

Specialist note

The present Day-Date is fitted with the extremely collectible and captivating Jasper hard stone dial.
In excellent overall condition, the present wristwatch is crafted in an 18k gold case and features a highly attractive jasper dial. Due to the complexity of assembling wristwatches hard-stone dials, many examples encompass hairline cracks after being fitted to a watch case, or following shocks due to wear.
In intact condition, the present dial enhances the overall appeal of the present Day-Date, making it a stunning example for collectors.