Rolex - Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023 Hong Kong Thursday, September 21, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: Circa 2019
    Reference No: 228239
    Case No: 79’FK1’332
    Model Name: Day-Date 40
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3255, 31 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: 18K white gold Rolex President bracelet, max length 190mm
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Rolex President deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 40mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Now Watch, Korea dated 24th October 2019, instruction manual, product literature, leather card holder, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - The present Rolex Day-Date ref. 228239 is the definition of utilitarian chic. Crafted with a white gold case and bracelet, this watch is not only durable, but also beautifully designed. The 40mm case is the perfect size for any wrist, providing a comfortable and secure fit.

    - One of the most striking features of this watch is the meteorite dial. The natural patterns and textures of the meteorite create a unique and captivating visual effect that is both sophisticated and otherworldly. The dial is further enhanced by diamond-set indexes, which add a touch of glamour and luxury to the watch.

    - The fluted bezel of the present example complements the meteorite dial and diamond-set indexes, creating a cohesive and elegant aesthetic.

    - With the perfect combination of a white gold exterior, meteorite dial, and diamond-set indexes, this white gold Day-Date ref. 228239 bears a distinctly sleek appeal that is sure to turn heads. Whether worn for a special occasion or as an everyday timepiece, this well-preserved watch is a true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the brand and is further accompanied by its original accessories.

  • 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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Property from the Original Owner

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Ref. 228239
A rare and attractive white gold wristwatch with center seconds, day, date, diamond-set indexes, meteorite dial, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box

Circa 2019
40mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$240,000 - 480,000 
€28,200-56,400
$30,800-61,500

Sold for HK$381,000

Contact Specialist

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

Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023

21-28 September 2023