Geneva, May 11, 2024
LOT 193
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 18038/ 18000, DAY-DATE, TEST LABRADORITE DIAL, 18K YELLOW GOLD
CHF 15,000 - 25,000
HKD 130,000 - 218,000 / USD 16,600 - 27,700 / EUR 15,300 - 25,500
Sold: CHF 25,000
A fine, very rare, 18k yellow gold, self winding wristwatch with test labradorite dial and day date
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3 * |
|
Dial: 3-14-71-01 |
Good Damaged ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, switzerland
Model Day-Date
Reference 18038/ 18000
Year circa 1978
Case No. 5907044
Diameter 36
Caliber 3055, 27 jewels
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
According to the consignor who used to work at Rolex Geneva, a test stone dial was manufactured using Labradorite, a stone that reflects shades of blue, green and yellow and that naturally has inclusions in the stone. For unknown reasons, it was never put into production.
Provenance
Property of a Swiss Gentleman