Brand: Rolex
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 18238
Year: 1989
Serial number: L508XXX
Material: 18 carat yellow gold
bracelet: 18 carat yellow gold
Diameter: 36 Millimeter
Condition: very good
boxpapers: yes, full set
Description: Beautiful Day-Date with a rare T SWISS T Onyx dial.
The case of this watch is simply perfect. Absolutely unpolished, with perfect proportions, wonderful sharp edges and an equally perfect matte finish leave absolutely nothing to be desired.
This watch has seen little wear over the last thirty years and therefore shows a light discoloration of the gold. This discoloration is caused by the copper content in the alloy and causes the watch to tend towards red gold in colour. Wonderful to look at and testifies to the quality of this watch.
Oh and the caseback also underlines the quality of this beauty. The green caseback sticker is wonderfully intact with clearly legible reference number 18238.
The onyx dial is an absolute highlight. It is the rare and demanded T Swiss T variant which is the first variant of the Onyx dials produced and guarantees that it is not a service dial. The condition of the dial is perfect and without any weaknesses. Clear and fully present print.
The set of hands is also in perfect condition and is the correct version without lume.
Just as the watch, the bezel is unpolished and has a patina that matches the case.
This crazy cool Day-Date comes with original papers and service papers.
It has originally been sold to Mappin & Webb Ltd. in England (LC 160). The scope of delivery also includes the Oyster booklet and the original box with outer box. In addition, the watch received a full factory service from Rolex Geneva in September 2023. Rolex Geneva only revised the movement and replaced the glas. The case and bracelet have not been touched!
The 8385 President bracelet is perfect just as the watch. It doesn’t show any stretch, even the clasp is still stiff. The bracelet has 23 links and with clasp code N8 for August 1989, it is the original bracelet for the watch.
Conclusion: A magical Onyx Day-Date. Dial, condition, scope of delivery, this quality is no longer often available on the market these days.
