DESCRIPTION:
WW - Rolex Day-Date, "President," ref 18238, circa 1995, 36mm x 44mm to lug tips, 20mm lug width, original 18K yellow gold screw back Oyster case, SR engraved onto case back, 18K yellow gold President bracelet with hidden clasp, original silvered dial aged to a light champagne with applied gold baton indices, two inset apertures for day at 12 and date at 3, double QS, 31J cal 3155, s#W959270, triple signed with signed clasp, bracelet ref 8385 with 55B stamped end links, inside back ref 18200. Head and bracelet combined length is just over 8 inches; bracelet with 7 links showing screw heads. Includes original sales receipt from Torneau as well as the original paperwork and matched serial number hang tag as well as manuals and leather wallet. Gross weight of assembled watch 88.2 dwt (137.2 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, no oxide on rotor, no oxide elsewhere; nearly flawless dial; nearly mint hands; polished case shows very little wear, retains some of the original factory finishing; bracelet shows ample wear with worn out and flattened links typical of a well worn day date, numerous small dings and dents; original signed crown shows very little wear, good threads; excellent sapphire crystal; resealed for auction. Box shows little wear.
ESTIMATE:
$9000
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$16000
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