Forte dei Marmi Auction

Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 24, 2022

LOT 97

ROLEX
REF. 118209, DAY-DATE, BURGUNDY DEGRADE DIAL, 18K WHITE GOLD

EUR 15,000 - 30,000

USD 16,000 - 31,900 / HKD 126,000 - 250,000 / CHF 15,600 - 31,200

Sold: EUR 36,540

A very fine self-winding 18K white gold elegant wristwatch with burgundy degradé dial.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Day-Date

Reference 118209

Year Circa 2000

Movement No. 8914225

Case No. P916617

Bracelet Original Rolex oyster 18k white gold Length 180 mm. (approx.)

Caliber 3155

Dimensions 36 mm

Weight 168 gr. (approx.)

Signature Dial, case and movement

Accessories Original Rolex warranty

Notes

In 1956, the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date made its debut. Available only in 18K white gold or platinum, it was the first wristwatch to display the date and day of the week spelt out in full in a window on the dial.
The present model comes with an amazing burgundy degradè dial.