96th Auction
2017/11/18
Lot 198
Rolex "Oyster Perpetual DAY-DATE Superlative Chronometer officially certified", Case No. 8075033, Ref. 18038, Cal. 3055, 36 mm, circa 1983
An automatic wristwatch with day and date indicator - with original box, original certificate and operating instructions
Case: 18k gold, screw back, reeded gold bezel, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, 18k gold "President" bracelet ref. 8385 with 21 bracelet links. Dial: gilt. Movm.: rotorwind movement, Glucydur balance.
Rolex Day-Date: The name of this model 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. 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.
An automatic wristwatch with day and date indicator - with original box, original certificate and operating instructions
Case: 18k gold, screw back, reeded gold bezel, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, 18k gold "President" bracelet ref. 8385 with 21 bracelet links. Dial: gilt. Movm.: rotorwind movement, Glucydur balance.
Rolex Day-Date: The name of this model 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. 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.
Sold
estimated
4.800—7.500 €
Price realized
7.200 €