1995 Rolex Day Date Fossil Dial NOS Ref. 18238 (with Papers)
SKU : 3.2.333
Brand : Rolex
Model : Day Date
Ref. No : 18238
Serial No : W320xxx
Year : 1995
Gender : Gents
Case Size : 36mm
Case : Excellent New Old Stock case showing strong oxidation from age
Bracelet / Strap : Excellent and unsized NOS President bracelet
Dial : Rare original Fossil stone dial with applied Diamond indexes
Crystal : Sapphire
Movement : Automatic
Functions : Day, Date
Condition : NOS
Box : No
Papers : Orig. Punched Warranty from Malaysia, Serial hang tag
Jurassic Park - hard to believe that Rolex went that far to use millions of years old petrified fossils for their dials but as we can see here, they did, and we are not surprised. We don't believe there are many of these out there. Slicing a piece of fossilized stone, cutting and stone setting it does not sound like many of these have survived manufacturing. This fossilized stone is absolute mesmerizing you only see the fossilized stone when under magnification, with the naked eye it looks like a very finely dotted piece of stone and the gilt print only enhances the look, paired with the 10 diamonds we find on the dial. There are two colors of the fossilized stone, a bright color one and a dark, almost black color. The one offered here is in a light cream color. The watch around the dials is magnificent too, this 18238 is in NOS condition and has never been worn or polished. The watch is a feast for the eyes and looks so good. We are happy to offer this exceptionally rare Day Date with papers in a rare 'New old Stock' condition. You don't need a loupe to see that this watch is of highest quality.
