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Lot 40 Rolex
Day-Date Ref. 18038 with Wooden Dial
Day-Date Ref. 18038 with Wooden Dial
ROLEX. A VERY FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE AND WOODEN DIAL
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE, REF. 18038, CASE NO 6’195’186, CIRCA 1979
Closed20 July 2020
Price Realised
CHF 15,000
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Specialist note
This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. The watch will be supplied with a calf leather strap.
Widely acknowledged as being one of the most varied and unusual model created by the Rolex manufacture, the Day-Date was assembled with a variety of dials adorned with precious stones, lacquered or unusual dials, now highly sought-after by the most astute collectors.
Very attractive and rare, the present timepiece features a beautiful wooden dial free of any signs of ageing or wear, allied to an 18K gold case of strong proportions.
Introduced in 1977, reference 18000 showcased innovations within the Day-Date line. The reference embodied the division between models crafted with the Plexiglas crystal and the highly resistant sapphire crystal. The model was now assembled with an improved screw down crown and case back, enhancing the waterproof abilities of the model to 100 meters. Caliber 1556 used on previous models gave way to caliber 3055 with quick-set date.
Widely acknowledged as being one of the most varied and unusual model created by the Rolex manufacture, the Day-Date was assembled with a variety of dials adorned with precious stones, lacquered or unusual dials, now highly sought-after by the most astute collectors.
Very attractive and rare, the present timepiece features a beautiful wooden dial free of any signs of ageing or wear, allied to an 18K gold case of strong proportions.
Introduced in 1977, reference 18000 showcased innovations within the Day-Date line. The reference embodied the division between models crafted with the Plexiglas crystal and the highly resistant sapphire crystal. The model was now assembled with an improved screw down crown and case back, enhancing the waterproof abilities of the model to 100 meters. Caliber 1556 used on previous models gave way to caliber 3055 with quick-set date.