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  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: Circa 2001
    Reference No: 118209, inside caseback stamped “118200”
    Movement No: 8’494’062
    Case No: P447’019
    Model Name: Day-Date
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3155, 31 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: 18K white gold Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 195mm
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Rolex concealed folding clasp stamped “73859”
    Dimensions: 36mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Becker Germany dated April 2001, 2000-2001 calendar card and associated presentation box

  • Catalogue Essay

    Distinguished by its white gold case, the present Rolex Day-date reference 118209 is not just an ordinary example. First of all, the bezel is the more minimalistic smooth bezel. Featuring an ivory hue dial and patterned with a ROLEX motif, this is known as the anniversary dial initially launched to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Datejust collection. A classic design from the 80s, the rare choice of Arabic numerals made this timepiece very contemporary.

    Bearing a P serial dating back to 2001, the present Day-Date’s condition is astonishing, furthermore, the bracelet will intrigue the seasoned Day-Date collector. First and foremost for a change of scenery, this Day-Date is fitted with a white gold Rolex Oyster bracelet. Preserved in stunning condition, it is equipped with a concealed folding clasp that is a rare sight to see amongst the Day-Date collection. Highly desirable and scarce variation of an icon, the present timepiece is further accompanied by its original guarantee.

  • Artist Biography

    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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Ref. 118209, inside caseback stamped “118200”
A rare and unusual white gold wristwatch with center seconds, day and date, ivory Arabic numeral monogrammed dial, Oyster bracelet and guarantee

Circa 2001
36mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$100,000 - 200,000 
€11,800-23,600
$12,800-25,600

Sold for HK$177,800

Contact Specialist

Thomas Perazzi
Deputy Chairman, Watches, Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2001
WatchesHK@phillips.com

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVII

Hong Kong Auction 24-25 November 2023