Rolex
Day-Date, Reference 18038 A yellow gold wristwatch with day, date, lapis lazuli dial and bracelet Circa 1996
Auction Closed
November 5, 12:07 PM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Day-Date, Reference 18038
A yellow gold wristwatch with day, date, lapis lazuli dial and bracelet
Circa 1996
Dial: lapis lazuli
Calibre: cal. 3055 automatic, 27 jewels
Movement number: 0’290’385
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back
Case number: T’635’340
Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 165 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
The present Rolex Day-Date showcases a remarkably elegant and exceptionally rare lapis lazuli dial. Crafting such a dial is an intricate process, given the demanding criteria for size and mineral quality. However, the outcome is truly breathtaking. The dial exhibits a captivating combination of lapis lazuli with delicate golden pyrite accents, harmonizing splendidly with the watch's yellow gold case.v