104th Auction
2021/5/22
Lot 280
RolexDay-Date
A very attractive wristwatch with later original box and later Rolex hang tag
estimated
19.000—25.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
18k white gold, screw back ref. 18200, reeded bezel, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, 18k white gold "President" bracelet, bracelet length 145 mm, total length 185 mm.
Dial
Blue, sunray-brushed, applied diamond indexes.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.S954725
Ref.18239
Cal.3155
Diam.36 mm
Circa1994
Ctry.Swiss
Wt.144 g
The name of the Rolex Day-Date explains its two main functions – the date under the Cyclops lens and the large window for the day of the week at 12 o'clock. This Rolex timepiece is the double quick set model, meaning the date and day wheel can be changed independently.
The Rolex Day-Date is also known as the "Rolex President". Whereas other models such as Datejust, Submariner and Daytona are available in stainless steel too, the Day-Date was only ever produced in gold or platinum.
The watch has a heavy 18k white gold case and bracelet – the white gold presents a marvellous contrast to the blue dial with its ten sparkling diamonds.