Rolex
Day-Date, Reference 18248 A yellow gold wristwatch with day, date, burl wood dial and bracelet Circa 1979
Auction Closed
November 5, 12:07 PM GTNN
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Day-Date, Reference 18248
A yellow gold wristwatch with day, date, burl wood dial and bracelet
Circa 1979
Dial: burl wood
Calibre: cal. 3155 automatic, 31 jewels
Movement number: 5’517’773
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back
Case number: 5’214’465
Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
The Rolex Day-Date holds an esteemed position as one of the most iconic t.mes
pieces produced by the brand. Originally introduced in 1956, it revolutionized the watch industry by being the first self-winding wristwatch to be both waterproof and chronometer-certified. It boasted the unique feature of displaying the date at 3 o'clock and the day of the week in full letters at 12 o'clock. Revered as a sophisticated dress watch, it adorned the wrists of influential individuals throughout the century and was exclusively available in precious metals.
The present watch is a remarkable example of the t.mes less and iconic Day-Date design, thanks to its distinctive rare and exquisite natural wood dial. The Rolex Day-Date collects ion is renowned for offering a wide array of dial options, and the presence of the of a wood dial on this particular t.mes piece is exceptionally rare and somewhat adds a touch of exoticism. The seamless combination of the woodgrain dial's complementary colors and the gold elements of the bracelet, case, and bezel creates a welcoming and radiant ensemble.
The present watch is a remarkable example of the t.mes less and iconic Day-Date design, thanks to its distinctive rare and exquisite natural wood dial. The Rolex Day-Date collects ion is renowned for offering a wide array of dial options, and the presence of the of a wood dial on this particular t.mes piece is exceptionally rare and somewhat adds a touch of exoticism. The seamless combination of the woodgrain dial's complementary colors and the gold elements of the bracelet, case, and bezel creates a welcoming and radiant ensemble.