1995 Rolex Day Date Fossil Dial NOS Ref. 18238 (with Papers)

Model:
Year of issue: 1995
Reference number: 18238
Condition: mint
Status: available
Dealer country: Dubai
Dealer name: Tariq Malik
Price in US $ 54,455

Description

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.

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

Dealer

Tariq Malik

THE DAY-DATE 1956

In 1956, the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date made its debut. Available only in 18 ct gold or platinum, it was the first wristwatch to display the date and day of the week spelt out in full in a window on the dial. With the President bracelet, originally created specially for it, the Day-Date continues to be the watch par excellence of influential people.

LEADERSHIP

Rolex watches have long been associated with those who have, over time, guided the destiny of the world. No matter their vision, their domain of excellence, or their achievements, the one thing these exceptional men and women have in common is often their watch: the Day-Date.