113rd Auction

2025/11/8

Lot 29

Rolex
Day-Date

A charsimatic vintage wristwatch with beautiful golden brown tropical dial, date and German weekday indicator

Sold

estimated
9.00014.000 €
Price realized
15.000 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, screw back with marking 18000, screwed "Twinlock" winding gold crown, fluted bezel, 18 K gold "President" bracelet ref. 8385 with stretch (1 link short), Crownclasp folding clasp, total length 175 mm.
Dial
Gilt, sunburst-finish, outer railway track minute ring with Roman numerals, applied gold indexes with luminous dots (tritium), luminous baton hands (tritium).
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.8980772
Ref.18038
Cal.3055
Diam.36 mm
Circa1985
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.137 g


This rare luxurious model comes in a comfortable size and features an appealing design and finish. Over time the dial has darkened and acquired a warm honey-yellow hue. The 18 K gold bracelet is heavy and has been worn often, but provides extremely pleasant wearing comfort.