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New York, Oct 18, 2026

LOT 147 *

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 18238, DAY-DATE, GREY/BROWN GRADIENT DIAL, DIAMOND INDEXES, 18K YELLOW GOLD

USD 18,000 - 24,000

EUR 15,900 - 21,100 / HKD 142,000 - 190,000 / CHF 15,000 - 20,000 / JPY 2,840,000 - 3,790,000

A fine, rare and attractive, 18k yellow gold, self winding wristwatch with day and date and gradient dial

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If the lot is delivered within the USA:
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If the lot is delivered outside the USA:
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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, switzerland

Model Day-Date

Reference 18238

Year circa 1986

Case No. 9864539

Bracelet 18k yellow gold Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 150 mm.

Caliber 3155, 31 jewels

Diameter 36

Signature dial, case and movement

Provenance

Property of a Japanese collector