Hong Kong, Nov 25, 2022
LOT 153
ROLEX
REF. 18346, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, DATE, DAY, SILVER DIAL, DIAMOND-SET INDEXES AND BEZEL; “DAY-DATE”; PLATINUM AND DIAMONDS
HKD 160,000 - 240,000
EUR 20,400 - 30,500 / CHF 20,000 - 30,000 / USD 20,300 - 30,400
Platinum and diamond-set, self-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, bezel set with diamonds, silver colour dial with radial indexes set with diamonds, centre-seconds and two horological complications:
· Instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock, under Cyclops lens)
· Day of the week (aperture at 12 o’clock; indication 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 “Oyster Perpetual” “Day-Date” “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”
Reference 18346 / 18200
Year circa 1995
Movement No. 7 374 962
Case No. W 646 853
Material platinum and diamonds
Bracelet platinum Rolex “President” bracelet with deployant clasp (Ref. 8385)
Diameter 36 mm.
Length 160 mm. (approx.)
Caliber 3155
Weight 167 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Rolex, “Day-Date”
The “Day-Date” model was launched in 1956. It is one of Rolex most coveted “classic” models – in opposition to the “sports” models.
Known as the wristwatch worn by presidents, hence its nickname “President”, it was the first water-resistant and self-winding chronometer wristwatch to offer a modern calendar with an instantaneous day display, spelt out in full in a window on the dial, in addition to the date.
Exclusively crafted in precious metals, very few watch models come close to the stature, eminence and timelessness of the Rolex “Day-Date”.