Property of the Original Owner

8084

Rolex

Ref. 18206

Day-Date

A fine and attractive platinum wristwatch with bracelet, center seconds, day, date, diamond-set indexes, guarantee and presentation box

Estimate
HK$120,000–200,000
€13,300–22,100
$15,400–25,600
Current Bid (3 bids)
HK$130,000
Current Bid (3 bids)
HK$130,000
Manufacturer
Rolex
Year
Circa 1996
Movement No
7’171’472
Reference No
18206
Case No
T935’470, inside caseback stamped “18200”
Model Name
Day-Date
Material
Platinum
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 3155, 31 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Platinum Rolex President bracelet, endlinks stamped “55B”, max length 195mm
Clasp/Buckle
Platinum Rolex concealed folding clasp stamped “8385” and “V6”
Dimensions
36mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Eldorado Watch Hong Kong dated 14th October 1997, purchase invoice, 1997-1998 calendar, leather cardholder, product literature, 2 hang tags and fitted presentation box.
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Good To Know:

- Offered by the original owner
- Full set accessories with guarantee, invoice and presentation box
- Excellent overall condition

- Debuting in 1977, the 5-digit 18000 series succeeded the classic four-digit 1800 reference family, introducing key technical upgrades including a sapphire crystal and a single-quickset movement. In 1988, Rolex launched the 18200 series, powered by the upgraded cal. 3155 which introduced the highly practical double quickset for adjusting both the day and date independently.

- The present ref. 18206 (circa 1996) perfectly captures the ongoing refinement of Rolex's flagship model. Executed in a hefty 36mm platinum case paired with a sunburst silver dial and factory diamond hour markers, it exudes an effortless, luxurious presence. Offered directly by the original owner and accompanied by its original accessories—including the original purchase invoice—this timepiece is preserved in attractive overall condition.

- Combining the substantial weight of platinum with the utility of the Double Quickset calibre, this classic reference stands as a testament to Rolex’s relentless commitment to perfecting its most prestigious model over decades.

Rolex

Swiss | 1905

Founded 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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