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Rolex

Day-Date, Reference 18248🍰 A yellow gold wristwatch with day, date, burl wood dial and bracelet Circa 1979

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November 5, 12:07 PM GMT

Estimate

20,000 - 30,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Rolex


Day-Date, Reference 18248

A yellღow gold wristwatch with day, date, burl꧅ wood dial and bracelet

Circa 1979


Dial: burl wood

Calibre: cal. 3155 automatic, 31 jewels

Movement number: 5’517’773

Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back

Case number: 5’214’465

Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex President🦄 bracelet and folding clasp

Size: 36🥂 mm diameter, bracelet circumferenꦉce approximately 185 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: none

The Rolex Day-Date holds an esteemed position as one of the most iconic timepieces produced by the brand. Originally introduced in 1956, it revolutionized the watch industry by being the first self-winding wristwatch to be both waterproof and chronometer-certified. It boasted the unique feature of displaying the date at 3 o'clock and the day of the week in full letters at 12 o'clock. Revered as a sophisticated dress watch, it adorned the wrists of influential individuals throughout the century and was exclusively available in precious metals.

The present watch is a remarkable example of the timeless and iconic Day-Date design, thanks to its distinctive rare and exquisite natural wood dial. The Rolex Day-Date collection is renowned for offering a wide array of dial options, and the presence of the of a wood dial on this particular timepiece is exceptionally rare and somewhat adds a touch of exoticism. The seamless combination of the woodgrain dial's complementary colors and the gold elements of the bracelet, case, and bezel creates a welcoming and radiant ensemble.