Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jan 19, 2023

LOT 134

ROLEX
REF. 18038, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, DATE, DAY, GREEN "DEGRADE" DIAL; "DAY-DATE"; 18K YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMONDS

EUR 15,000 - 25,000

USD 16,100 - 26,800 / HKD 126,000 - 210,000 / CHF 14,900 - 24,800

Sold: EUR 20,800

Fine and very rare, 18K yellow gold, self-winding, "tonneau"-shaped, gentleman's wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, green colour "dégradé" dial with diamond-set indexes, centre-seconds, date of the month (aperture at 3 o'clock under Cyclops lens) and day of the week (aperture at 12 o'clock; indications given in English).


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, Geneva

Model "Day-Date"

Reference 18038 / 18000

Year circa 1980

Movement No. 0 621 218

Case No. 6 257 250

Material 18K yellow gold

Bracelet 18K yellow gold Rolex "Oyster" bracelet with deployant clasp

Diameter 36 mm.

Length 160 mm. (approx.)

Caliber 3035, 27 jewels

Weight 128.9 gr. (approx.)

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories C.O.S.C