Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 26, 2024

LOT 87

ROLEX, REF. 118238, DAY-DATE, CHAMPAGNE MOTHER OF PEARL DIAL, CASE AND CASEBACK STICKERS, 18K YELLOW GOLD

HKD 100,000 - 180,000

EUR 11,700 - 21,100 / CHF 11,000 - 19,800 / USD 12,900 - 23,200

Sold: HKD 187,500

A very fine and very rare, 18K yellow gold self-winding wristwatch with champagne colour mother of pearl dial set with 2 teardrop diamonds indexes at 6 and 9, day and date indication and centre second.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Day-Date

Reference 118238

Year sold on 10 Aug 2005

Case No. K225693

Bracelet 18K yellow gold Rolex President bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. total length 180mm.

Diameter 36mm.

Caliber 3155

Weight 179gr. (approx.)

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories Rolex fitted box, certificate, 2 tags, clean cloth, booklets

Notes

This beautiful Rolex 118238 features a stunning and rare dial: a champagne-coloured mother of pearl dial set with teardrop diamond indexes at 6 and 9 o’clock, along with applied minute markers every five minutes. The presented Rolex 118238 was purchased new by the original owner on August 10, 2005, and comes with complete accessories. It has been carefully maintained and remains in excellent condition. The original Rolex certificate dated Aug 10th, 2005, specifies the dial as ‘CHAMPAGNE M-O-P WITH 2 DIAMONDS’.

Provenance

Property of a USA collector