Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model “Oyster Perpetual” “Day-Date” “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”, so-called “Red Vignette”
Year circa 1995
Reference 18238
Calibre 3155, self-winding, 27 jewels
Case No. W 622 098 (by Genex S.A., Geneva)
Material/s yellow gold (18-carat), diamonds
Bracelet yellow gold (18-carat) “President” bracelet (Ref. 8273)
Buckle yellow gold (18-carat) deployant clasp
Dimensions Ø 34.6 mm. (bezel) 44.2 x 35.6 mm.
Thickness 12.3 mm.
Weight 131 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement * An additional 0.9% surcharge applies to the hammer price for local delivery only. -- Rolex
Ref. 18238, self-winding, centre-seconds, date, day, red gradient colour diamond-set dial, so-called “Red Vignette”, inclined fluted bezel, yellow gold (18-carat) “President” bracelet; “Day-Date”; yellow gold (18-carat) and diamonds Yellow gold (18-carat), self-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, with centre-seconds and two horological complications:
• Instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock, under Cyclops lens)
• Day of the week (aperture at 12 o’clock; indication given in English) Case: three-piece, polished and satin-finished, water-resistant with screwed case-back; polished screwed “Oyster” crown; yellow gold (18-carat) inclined fluted bezel. Dial: red gradient colour, so-called “Red Vignette”, yellow gold applied radiating diamond-set indexes; yellow gold luminescent “Bâton” hands; date and day discs on gold background with black inscriptions. Movement: calibre 3055, self-winding, 27 jewels, adjusted 5 positions and temperature.