8029
Rolex
Ref. 18388
Day-Date 36
An exquisite and lavish yellow gold diamond-set wristwatch with day, date, centre seconds, pavé diamonds and rubies-set dial, bracelet and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$150,000 - 300,000€16,400 - 32,900$19,200 - 38,500
HK$215,900
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Rolex
- Year
- Circa 1991, Switzerland
- Reference No
- 18388
- Movement No
- 6’331’379
- Case No
- X575’476, inside caseback stamped “18200”
- Model Name
- Day-Date 36
- Material
- 18K yellow gold, diamonds and rubies
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 3155, 31 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K yellow gold Rolex President bracelet, endlinks stamped “55B”, max length 175mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Rolex concealed folding clasp stamped “8385
- Dimensions
- 36mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by additional crystal, Rolex presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
• Among Rolex's legendary watch models, the Day-Date stands apart as both a pioneering icon and enduring emblem of luxury. Launched in 1956 as the brand's first self-winding, waterproof, calendar wristwatch, the Day-Date was a groundbreaking integration of technical innovation and elegant aesthetics.
• The Day-Date earned its eminent nickname “the President” after being spotted on the wrists of numerous U.S. presidents, dignitaries, and heads of state. However, its sophisticated design and refined craftsmanship possess a universal appeal that transcends status symbols.
• While staying true to its signature aesthetics over the decades, Rolex has introduced an astounding diversity of Day-Date iterations through creative implementations of dial, case, and size variations. From exotic dials to precious metals and gems, the Day-Date collection showcases Rolex's unrelenting ingenuity and versatility as a manufacturer.
• The present yellow gold Day-Date ref. 18388 is a shining exemplar of Rolex's expertise. Its sleek 36mm Oyster case retains the collection's iconic profile, while the diamond-set bezel, lugs, dial and ruby-set hour ring add sophistication befitting the moniker “the President.” The bejeweled dial provides an elegant contrast against the glittering diamonds and warm yellow gold that has developed an attractive oxidation over time.
• Preserved in excellent overall condition along with a presentation box, this dazzling Day-Date from circa 1991 offers collectors a chance to own an emblem of luxury, prestige, and innovation.
• The Day-Date earned its eminent nickname “the President” after being spotted on the wrists of numerous U.S. presidents, dignitaries, and heads of state. However, its sophisticated design and refined craftsmanship possess a universal appeal that transcends status symbols.
• While staying true to its signature aesthetics over the decades, Rolex has introduced an astounding diversity of Day-Date iterations through creative implementations of dial, case, and size variations. From exotic dials to precious metals and gems, the Day-Date collection showcases Rolex's unrelenting ingenuity and versatility as a manufacturer.
• The present yellow gold Day-Date ref. 18388 is a shining exemplar of Rolex's expertise. Its sleek 36mm Oyster case retains the collection's iconic profile, while the diamond-set bezel, lugs, dial and ruby-set hour ring add sophistication befitting the moniker “the President.” The bejeweled dial provides an elegant contrast against the glittering diamonds and warm yellow gold that has developed an attractive oxidation over time.
• Preserved in excellent overall condition along with a presentation box, this dazzling Day-Date from circa 1991 offers collectors a chance to own an emblem of luxury, prestige, and innovation.
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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