Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 19, 2022
LOT 197
ROLEX
REF. 228238, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, DATE, DAY, "PRESIDENT" BRACELET; "DAY-DATE 40"; 18K YELLOW GOLD
EUR 35,000 - 55,000
USD 36,900 - 58,000 / HKD 290,000 - 456,000 / CHF 35,300 - 56,000
A very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, self-winding, gentleman's wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, silver colour dial, centre-seconds, day of the week and date of the month.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1 |
As new |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model "Day-Date"
Reference 228238
Year sold on April 4, 2021
Movement No. 12L189E4
Case No. 686293V0
Material 18K yellow gold
Bracelet 18K yellow gold Rolex "President"bracelet with deployant clasp
Diameter 41 mm.
Length 170 mm. (approx.)
Caliber 3255
Weight 208.2 gr (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box and outer box, guarantee, tags, booklet and invoice
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”.