Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18238
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1995
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Day-Date wristwatch, identified by reference 18238 and dating to 1995, features an 18K yellow gold case measuring 36mm. The timepiece is fitted with a matching 18K yellow gold Rolex 8385 President bracelet.
The dial is a glossy white with applied yellow gold indices and tritium lume plots. The watch is powered by the Rolex caliber 3155, which includes a double-quickset complication for setting the day and date functions. The case is equipped with a fluted bezel.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1995
- Type
- Day-Date wristwatch
- Bracelet
- Rolex 8385 President
- Movement
- Caliber 3155
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is finished in a glossy white. It is marked with applied baton-style hour markers and features the Rolex coronet at the 12 o'clock position. The apertures for the day and date are located at 12 and 3 o'clock respectively. The handset consists of yellow gold hands with tritium luminous inserts. The lume plots on the dial and the hands are reported to show an eggshell patina. Inspection under UV light reportedly shows no degradation of the luminous material on either the dial or the hands.
- Visible features
- • Glossy white dial with applied indices • 18K yellow gold fluted bezel • Double-quickset day and date functionality • Tritium lume plots exhibit eggshell patina
- Case and Bracelet
- The watch is housed in an 18K yellow gold Oyster case with a 36mm diameter. It features a fluted bezel in matching 18K gold. The lugs are described as having a symmetrical presence with minor evidence of previous polishing. The case back is stated to retain its original geometry. The watch is secured by a Rolex 8385 President bracelet constructed from 18K yellow gold. It contains 22 links and includes two additional links. The vendor reports that the bracelet exhibits very minor stretch and is suitable for a wrist size up to 7 inches.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timepiece is driven by the Rolex caliber 3155 self-winding movement, introduced by the brand in 1988. This movement incorporates a double-quickset complication, allowing for independent adjustment of both the day and date indications. Operation of the quickset feature is performed via the crown in the second position. Rotating the crown clockwise adjusts the date, while counterclockwise rotation adjusts the day.
Identification
- Reference
- 18238
- Serial number
- W5XXXXX
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Exact serial number is masked by vendor as W5XXXXX
- Research required: Potential minor stretch to bracelet as noted in the auction description