Rolex
Day Date, ref. 18238, circa 1994
The Rolex Day Date, also known as the "Rolex President", is the epitome of luxury watchmaking. This specific model, reference 18238, dates back to circa 1994. The watch is made entirely of 18-carat yellow gold and features a highly coveted dial, the splendid and rare blue vignette dial.
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/ Brand
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/ Year
Circa 1994
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/ Serial
W1843xx
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/ Reference
18238
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/ Material
18k yellow gold
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/ Size
36mm
about the watch
The Rolex Day Date, also known as the "Rolex President", is a legendary and highly prestigious model in Rolex's rich history. Unlike the so-called "sports" models, the Rolex Day Date is a pure luxury product. Always produced in white, yellow or rose gold, it is perfectly suited to everyday use, thanks in particular to its day and date functions, which are all too often neglected. The 18238 saw the introduction of the quickset for the day in addition to the date, providing a practical advantage without compromising the watch's vintage aesthetic.
A description of the Day Date would be incomplete without mentioning the feature that sets it apart from the rest: the iconic President bracelet. The fact that a model is named after its bracelet speaks for itself.
This particular piece is in fantastic condition, including the rare blue vignette dial, which is immaculate. Indeed, many of the vignette dials on the market are unfortunately fakes. This dial is the main attraction of this piece, shifting from royal blue to a deep navy blue at the edges, all with an extremely well-executed gradient. As seen on the second picture, the way the lacquer has been laid out gives deeper reflections than on a more standard sunburst dial.
What's more, this piece has been preserved in super cosmetic condition. Both the bracelet and case are in excellent condition. It is a perfect collection timepiece.
The case has a lot of material and sharp edges. The buckle and bracelet are in excellent condition too.
The bracelet is the original president bracelet, reference 8385, and has no stretch.
The watch is sold alone, without box nor papers. We provide a Veritas pouch.
The movement is the original caliber 3155, which works perfectly well.
Our watches are available for in-person viewing in Lausanne by appointment only. While we occasionally travel to meet clients in Geneva, Zurich, or Bern, Lausanne remains the most convenient meeting point. Unfortunately, viewings outside of Switzerland are not feasible. To make an appointment, you can click on "Purchase request".