Rolex Day-Date Tridor Reference 18239B
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1993
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Day-Date wristwatch, referenced 18239B, features the "Tridor" design, characterized by the integration of three distinct colors of gold—yellow, white, and rose—within its construction.
The watch is presented with a 36mm case crafted from white gold, paired with a yellow gold fluted bezel. The dial possesses a satin texture in a shade described as champagne or peach, featuring applied Roman numeral hour markers. At the 12 o'clock position, a disc displays the day of the week in English, while a date aperture is positioned at 3 o'clock beneath a cyclops lens. The bracelet is a three-color "President" style, incorporating white, yellow, and rose gold in its central links.
According to the provided information, the watch dates to approximately 1993 based on its serial number and includes a handmade leather carry case. The auction description reports that the movement has been serviced.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Day-Date wristwatch
- Maker
- Rolex
- Reference
- 18239B
- Bracelet Type
- Tridor President
- Case Material
- White gold
- Serial Number
- X501xxx
- Bezel Material
- Yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Production Date
- circa 1993
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Visible features
- • Tri-color gold President bracelet links • Fluted yellow gold bezel • Applied Roman numeral hour markers • Cyclops date magnifier on crystal
- Design and Materials
- The Rolex Day-Date Tridor is defined by the use of three distinct gold varieties: white, yellow, and rose gold. The 36mm watch case is constructed from white gold and is finished with a yellow gold fluted bezel. The satin-textured dial exhibits a color profile described as a mix of champagne and peach. The bracelet is an integrated tri-color President style featuring white, yellow, and rose gold elements in the central links. This specific aesthetic configuration is consistent with the Tridor branding, which emerged in the late 20th century as a production variation within the Day-Date series.
- Technical Features and Dial
- The watch displays the day of the week via an aperture at the 12 o'clock position in English. The date is visible through an aperture at the 3 o'clock position, which is fitted with a magnifying cyclops lens on the watch glass. The dial features applied Roman numerals. The technical operation and mechanical state of the timepiece, including the claim of a recent service by the provider's watchmaker, are stated by the source.
- Provenance and Authentication
- The provenance of the watch is linked to the serial number prefix X501xxx, which supports a production date of approximately 1993. The object is sold with a handmade leather pouch. The source includes disclaimers regarding the verification of the watch's components and mechanical status. All technical and mechanical details are attributed directly to the seller, with no independent certification provided by the current hosting platform.
Identification
- Reference
- 18239B
- Serial number
- X501xxx
- 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.
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- Research required: The precise production date is an estimation based on the serial number