Rolex - Day-Date - 18238 - Men - 1990-1999
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Rolex Day-Date reference 18238 in 18k yellow gold, 36 mm case, automatic movement, champagne dial with diamonds, leather strap, no original box or papers, dating from 1990–1999 and showing signs of wear.
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Pre-owned Rolex Day-Date ref. 18238, in yellow gold, champagne dial with diamonds, on top of a generic leather strap (with a generic buckle).
A timeless expression of Rolex prestige, the Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18238 combines classic proportions with the unmistakable elegance of an 18-karat yellow gold case.
This striking example features a luxurious champagne dial with diamond hour markers, creating a sophisticated contrast with the cool tones of the yellow gold case. The iconic Day-Date display, showing the day of the week spelled out in full at 12 o'clock and the date at 3 o'clock, remains one of the most recognizable designs in Swiss watchmaking.
The Rolex Day-Date 18238 is powered by a reliable automatic movement and represents an important generation of the legendary Day-Date collection. Its 36mm case offers timeless proportions, making it a versatile choice for both collectors and enthusiasts.
This watch is presented on a generic leather strap.
The strap gives the watch a more understated and contemporary character while allowing the exceptional champagne diamond dial and 18k yellow gold case to remain the focus.
Its story:
The Rolex Day-Date debuted in 1956, and to this day, not much about the watch has changed. That’s the power of such an icon, but perhaps it’s also the reason why it is such an iconic watch after all.
1988 saw the introduction of the ref. 182XX family of the Day-Date, taking over from that relatively short lived ref. 180XX (and for the Datejust it was the ref. 162XX replacing the ref. 160XX).
Externally, there was very little to tell one from the other and, in truth, their calibers shared far more similarities than differences too.
But by this point in its aesthetic development, the President was the President, its character and contours set in stone and its place as Rolex’s flagship unassailable. And the most classic interpretation of the Day-Date was the ref. 18238, a bold, brazen watch which was unmistakable in any company.
Brand: Rolex
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 18238
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Movement: Automatic
Dimension: 36 mm
Dial: Champagne with Diamonds
Crystal: Sapphire
Bracelet Type: Strap (Generic)
Bracelet Material: Leather
Bezel Material: Gold
Original Box: No
Original Papers: No
Condition: Very Good
Seller's Story
Debonar Watches is a Company dedicated to buy and sell luxury watches, owned by Antonio Guaccio, long-term passionate collector and enthusiast. The passion for the mechanical watch, authenticity and reliability are the most important parts of our work. We are permanently searching for the distinctive watch to ensure the quality of our wide selection of precious timepieces.
Pre-owned Rolex Day-Date ref. 18238, in yellow gold, champagne dial with diamonds, on top of a generic leather strap (with a generic buckle).
A timeless expression of Rolex prestige, the Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18238 combines classic proportions with the unmistakable elegance of an 18-karat yellow gold case.
This striking example features a luxurious champagne dial with diamond hour markers, creating a sophisticated contrast with the cool tones of the yellow gold case. The iconic Day-Date display, showing the day of the week spelled out in full at 12 o'clock and the date at 3 o'clock, remains one of the most recognizable designs in Swiss watchmaking.
The Rolex Day-Date 18238 is powered by a reliable automatic movement and represents an important generation of the legendary Day-Date collection. Its 36mm case offers timeless proportions, making it a versatile choice for both collectors and enthusiasts.
This watch is presented on a generic leather strap.
The strap gives the watch a more understated and contemporary character while allowing the exceptional champagne diamond dial and 18k yellow gold case to remain the focus.
Its story:
The Rolex Day-Date debuted in 1956, and to this day, not much about the watch has changed. That’s the power of such an icon, but perhaps it’s also the reason why it is such an iconic watch after all.
1988 saw the introduction of the ref. 182XX family of the Day-Date, taking over from that relatively short lived ref. 180XX (and for the Datejust it was the ref. 162XX replacing the ref. 160XX).
Externally, there was very little to tell one from the other and, in truth, their calibers shared far more similarities than differences too.
But by this point in its aesthetic development, the President was the President, its character and contours set in stone and its place as Rolex’s flagship unassailable. And the most classic interpretation of the Day-Date was the ref. 18238, a bold, brazen watch which was unmistakable in any company.
Brand: Rolex
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 18238
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Movement: Automatic
Dimension: 36 mm
Dial: Champagne with Diamonds
Crystal: Sapphire
Bracelet Type: Strap (Generic)
Bracelet Material: Leather
Bezel Material: Gold
Original Box: No
Original Papers: No
Condition: Very Good
Seller's Story
Debonar Watches is a Company dedicated to buy and sell luxury watches, owned by Antonio Guaccio, long-term passionate collector and enthusiast. The passion for the mechanical watch, authenticity and reliability are the most important parts of our work. We are permanently searching for the distinctive watch to ensure the quality of our wide selection of precious timepieces.
Details
Brand
Rolex
Gender
Men
Model
Day-Date
Reference number
18238
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
Yes
Period
1990-1999
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Automatic
Dial colour
Champagne
Case material
Yellow gold
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
36 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
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