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Manufacturer:
Rolex
Year:1983
Reference No:18038
Case No:7'440'287
Model Name:Day-Date
Material:18k yellow gold and diamonds
Calibre:Automatic, 3055
Bracelet/Strap:Rolex President, end links stamped 55
Clasp/Buckle:Concealed deployment clasp
Dimensions:36mm. Diameter
Signed:Movement, dial, case and bracelet signed
Accessories:Punched Rolex guarantee dated 14th October 1985, green leather wallet and swing tag
Literature:The present lot is illustrated in Day Date, The Presidential Rolex by Pucci Papaleo, Spin Edizioni Catalogue Essay
From its first catalogue introduction in 1956, the Day-Date undeniably embodied the Rolex symbol of class and elegance. Many possible combinations were given by the variety of dials and case materials, the innumerable bezel patterns and the different bracelet assortments. This 18038 reference manufactured in 1983 shows a perfectly conveived timepiece able to convey a remarkable visual aesthetic impact.The yellow gold case creates a contrasting effect with the amazing brown dégradé dial. The distinguishing feature of these lacquered ‘dégradé’ coatings is the centripetal gradual colour fading. Furthermore, the dial is adorned with round cut diamond hour markers.This example shows an immaculate overall state of preservation, with unpolished case and bracelet and its original warranty papers. As a result, the ensemble of these features bestows an outstanding charm to the present timepiece.
Maker Bio
Rolex
Swiss • 1905
FollowFounded 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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Rolex
Ref. 18038
A rare yellow gold and diamond-set calendar wristwatch with bracelet, centre seconds, brown degrade dial, guarantee and swing tag
1983
36mm. Diameter
Movement, dial, case and bracelet signed
Estimate
CHF10,000 - 20,000
sold for CHF43,750
Livia Russo
+41 22 317 81 86
Glamorous Day-Date
Geneva Auction 9 May 2015 7pm
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Model: Day-Date
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Model: Day-Date
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Ref. 1804, stamped 1803 inside the case back
Model: Day-Date
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Ref. 19168
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Ref. 18038
Model: Day-Date
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Ref. 18039
Model: Day-Date
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Ref. 1803
Model: Day-Date
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Model: Day-Date
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Model: Day-Date
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Ref. 1804
Model: Day-Date
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Model: Day-Date
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Ref. 18038, inside case back stamped 18000
Model: Day-Date
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Ref. 18039B
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Ref. 18038
Model: Day-Date
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Model: Day-Date
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Model: Day-Date
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Model: Day-Date
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Ref. 18168, stamped 18000 inside the case back
Model: Day-Date
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Model: Day-Date
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Ref. 1804
Model: Day-Date
A very rare platinum and diamond-set calendar wristwatch with centre seconds, bracelet, rate certificate, guarantee, day-date booklet, swing tags and unusual presentation boxEstimate CHF20,000 - 40,000
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Ref. 18038
Model: Day-Date
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Ref. 1806, stamped inside the case back 1803
Model: Day-Date
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Ref. 18248
Model: Day-Date
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Rolex
Ref. 118'206
Model: Day-Date
A rare and heavy platinum, diamond and emerald-set calendar wristwatch with centre seconds, bracelet, original guarantee card, product literature and fitted presentation boxEstimate CHF20,000 - 40,000
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Rolex
Ref. 6511
Model: Day-Date
An exceptionally rare and historically important yellow gold calendar wristwatch with centre seconds, red date, unusual bracelet, original guarantee and boxEstimate CHF20,000 - 40,000
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Rolex
Ref. 6511
Model: Day-Date
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Rolex
Ref. 6611
Model: Day-Date
A very rare and historically important white gold and diamond-set calendar wristwatch with centre seconds and braceletEstimate CHF25,000 - 50,000
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Rolex
Ref. 6612
Model: Day-Date
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Ref. 18238
Model: Day-Date
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Rolex
Ref. 18039
Model: Day-Date
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Ref. 18208, stamped 2098 inside case back
Model: Day-Date
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Rolex
Ref. 18038
Model: Day-Date
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Rolex
Ref. 118'205
Model: Day-Date
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Rolex
Ref. 1803
Model: Day-Date
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Rolex
Ref. 6611
Model: Day-Date
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Rolex
Ref. 1831
Model: Day-Date
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Sold for CHF305,000
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Rolex
Ref. 1803
Model: Day-Date
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Rolex
Ref. 1803
Model: Day-Date
A rare pink gold calendar wristwatch with bracelet and centre secondsEstimate CHF8,000 - 16,000
Sold for CHF21,250
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Rolex
Ref. 1803
Model: Day-Date
A very rare and attractive white gold and diamond-set calendar wristwatch with centre seconds, bracelet and black lacquer dialEstimate CHF20,000 - 40,000
Sold for CHF149,000
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Rolex
Ref. 6611
Model: Day-Date
A very rare, early and attractive pink gold calendar wristwatch with bracelet, centre seconds and black lacquer dialEstimate CHF20,000 - 40,000
Sold for CHF35,000
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Rolex
Ref. 18079
Model: Day-Date
A very rare and attractive white gold and diamond-set calendar wristwatch with centre seconds, bracelet and burgundy lacquered “stella” dialEstimate CHF25,000 - 50,000
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Rolex
Ref. No. 1802, stamped 1803 inside the case back
Model: Day-Date
A very rare and attractive white gold and diamond-set calendar wristwatch with bracelet, centre seconds and blue lacquered “Stella” dialEstimate CHF20,000 - 40,000
Sold for CHF71,250
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Rolex
Ref. 1802, stamped 1803 inside case back
Model: Day-Date
A very rare and attractive yellow gold and diamonds calendar wristwatch with bracelet, centre seconds, yellow lacquered “Stella” dial, guarantee and boxEstimate CHF40,000 - 80,000
Sold for CHF275,000
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Rolex
Ref. 18239
Model: Day-Date
A very rare and attractive white gold and diamond-set calendar wristwatch with centre seconds, bracelet and pink lacquered “Stella” dialEstimate CHF30,000 - 60,000
Sold for CHF125,000
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Rolex
Ref. 18039
Model: Day-Date
A very rare and unusual white gold and diamond-set calendar wristwatch with bracelet, centre seconds and turquoise lacquered “Stella” dialEstimate CHF25,000 - 50,000
Sold for CHF68,750
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