1001
Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18238 in 18K Gold
Estimate:
$18,000 - $20,000
Sold
$20,000
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Sold price includes hammer of $16,000 plus Buyer's Premium
ARTIST
Rolex
Category
Description
CIRCA: 1993
SERIAL NUMBER: S639989
REF.: 18238
CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold
CASE DIMENSIONS: 36 mm in diameter
DIAL: Champagne with applied baton hour markers, date aperture at the "3" hour marker, day aperture at the "12" hour marker
BRACELET MATERIAL: Original Rolex President bracelet in 18K yellow gold
MAX. BRACELET SIZE: 7-3/4 inches
MOVEMENT: Automatic with day and date
CALIBER: 3155
There is nothing like the classic Rolex Day-Date "President." Worn by many US Presidents since LBJ started the tradition in 1966, the iconic gold Rolex is undervalued compared with some of the sport models. The present example, from 1993, has the classic champagne dial, hidden clasp President bracelet and is in all-around amazing condition for the age.
Accompanied by a Rolex box, warranty card, booklet, and notebook.
SERIAL NUMBER: S639989
REF.: 18238
CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold
CASE DIMENSIONS: 36 mm in diameter
DIAL: Champagne with applied baton hour markers, date aperture at the "3" hour marker, day aperture at the "12" hour marker
BRACELET MATERIAL: Original Rolex President bracelet in 18K yellow gold
MAX. BRACELET SIZE: 7-3/4 inches
MOVEMENT: Automatic with day and date
CALIBER: 3155
There is nothing like the classic Rolex Day-Date "President." Worn by many US Presidents since LBJ started the tradition in 1966, the iconic gold Rolex is undervalued compared with some of the sport models. The present example, from 1993, has the classic champagne dial, hidden clasp President bracelet and is in all-around amazing condition for the age.
Accompanied by a Rolex box, warranty card, booklet, and notebook.
Condition
Dial is in excellent condition. Case is excellent, with minor scratches. Movement is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the present example is in excellent condition.
Any reference to condition in a condition report will not include a full description of condition, and for example, may not specify all faults, alteration, adaptation, mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, or dial. Colors and shades may look different online or in printed materials than they look on physical inspection, and images may not clearly show the condition of a lot. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot in person and make their own evaluation of the lot. They must understand that any statement made by Fortuna Auction LLC ("Fortuna") is merely a subjective, qualified statement and does not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Fortuna. All dimensions in catalog descriptions are approximate. No warranties are made that watches in water-resistant cases are currently water-resistant. Fortuna does not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets or leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts.
Pre-owned watches, unless still in original packaging or never worn, will likely have some degree of wear and scratches. This should be expected for many of the watches offered in auction. Even if a watch is running and keeping time, bidders and buyers should expect that all movements will require maintenance. Fortuna recommends that all successful buyers promptly take their watches to a professional watchmaker for evaluation.
Prospective buyers should also refer to any notices as well as the Conditions of Sale in Fortuna's print catalogs and made available on its website, digital bidding platform, and other third-party digital bidding platforms. Please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, including but not limited to customs regulations, duties, and lots incorporating materials from endangered species. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DESCRIPTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY FORTUNA, THAT ANY OF THE LOTS FOR SALE ARE MERCHANTABLE OR SUITED FOR ANY PURPOSE.
Any reference to condition in a condition report will not include a full description of condition, and for example, may not specify all faults, alteration, adaptation, mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, or dial. Colors and shades may look different online or in printed materials than they look on physical inspection, and images may not clearly show the condition of a lot. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot in person and make their own evaluation of the lot. They must understand that any statement made by Fortuna Auction LLC ("Fortuna") is merely a subjective, qualified statement and does not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Fortuna. All dimensions in catalog descriptions are approximate. No warranties are made that watches in water-resistant cases are currently water-resistant. Fortuna does not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets or leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts.
Pre-owned watches, unless still in original packaging or never worn, will likely have some degree of wear and scratches. This should be expected for many of the watches offered in auction. Even if a watch is running and keeping time, bidders and buyers should expect that all movements will require maintenance. Fortuna recommends that all successful buyers promptly take their watches to a professional watchmaker for evaluation.
Prospective buyers should also refer to any notices as well as the Conditions of Sale in Fortuna's print catalogs and made available on its website, digital bidding platform, and other third-party digital bidding platforms. Please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, including but not limited to customs regulations, duties, and lots incorporating materials from endangered species. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DESCRIPTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY FORTUNA, THAT ANY OF THE LOTS FOR SALE ARE MERCHANTABLE OR SUITED FOR ANY PURPOSE.
Provenance
PROPERTY OF A FLORIDA ESTATE