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Rolex
Ref. 118389
Day-Date
A refined and highly attractive white gold wristwatch with bracelet, center seconds, day, date, diamond-set bezel and dial sector ring, with warranty and presentation box
- Estimate
- CHF18,000 - 36,000€19,400 - 38,800$22,600 - 45,200
CHF25,400
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Rolex
- Year
- Circa 2003
- Reference No
- 118389
- Case No
- P901751
- Model Name
- Day-Date
- Material
- 18k white gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 3155, 31 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K white gold Rolex President bracelet, max overall length approx. 190mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Rolex concealed deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 36mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Rolex warranty dated October 2003 and stamped Seddiqi Dubai, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Since its debut in 1956, the Rolex Day-Date has stood as one of the brand’s most glamorous and versatile flagship models, available only in precious metals and endlessly celebrated for its diversity of dials, bracelets, and bezels.
The present ref. 118389, crafted in white gold, distinguishes itself with a striking silver dial adorned with Arabic numerals and a diamond-set sector ring, further enhanced by a matching diamond-set bezel and lugs. The result is a watch of rare sophistication and presence.
Dating to circa 2000 with a “P” serial, this example is preserved in outstanding condition, retaining its crisp edges and proportions. With its highly coveted configuration, this Day-Date is a rare opportunity for the discerning collector.
The present ref. 118389, crafted in white gold, distinguishes itself with a striking silver dial adorned with Arabic numerals and a diamond-set sector ring, further enhanced by a matching diamond-set bezel and lugs. The result is a watch of rare sophistication and presence.
Dating to circa 2000 with a “P” serial, this example is preserved in outstanding condition, retaining its crisp edges and proportions. With its highly coveted configuration, this Day-Date is a rare opportunity for the discerning collector.
Rolex
Swiss | 1905Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.
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