Important Watches

Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 26, 2021

LOT 158

ROLEX
REF. 18039, DAY-DATE WITH RARE “WOOD DIAL”, 18K WHITE GOLD, ORIGINAL SET AND PUNCHED, VALIDATED WARRANTY

EUR 20,000 - 36,000

Sold: EUR 31,250

Very fine and rare, self-winding, wristwatch with day and date in Deutsch language.


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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 18039

Year circa 1978

Movement No. 0044685

Case No. 5507421

Bracelet original Rolex president 18K white gold with concealed deployant clasp. approx length 18,5

Caliber 3055

Dimensions 36 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Notes

This watch is accompanied by the original set (box, Rolex booklets, leather warranty holder, sealing wax). Punched, signed and validated warranty. Watch sold by German official dealer on November 1980. The present example encased in white gold and fitted with a “wood” dial is a rare variant and a specimen of the fathomed artistry of Rolex’s dial creations. Often seen in yellow gold cases, the white gold variant is believed to have produced in much less quantities. Wood dials are extremely hard to work with as they are brittle and for dial makers to cut out apertures or the day and date without fracturing the material requires supreme artisanal craftsmanship to execute. The present example is presented in attractive condition with a nice case and an excellent dial.