Brand: Rolex
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 18238
Year: 1990
Serial number: L928XXX
Material: 18 carat yellow gold
Bracelet: 18 carat yellow gold
Diameter: 36 Millimeter
Condition: very good
box&papers: yes, full set
Description: Beautiful Day-Date with a super rare Howlite or also known as marble stone dial.
Day-Dates with stone dials are something magical and every time i am able to offer one of these watches, my heart jumps in excitement. These watches have a charisma that has to be experienced. Due to the individuality of the stone, each of these watches is unique and due to the fine lines, structures and the asymmetry of these stone features, these watches create a liveliness that no normal dial can create.
The case of this Day-Date is top. Unpolished, with wonderful proportions, top sharp edges and a great matte finish. Signs of wear are present but this Day-Date was cherished the last 30 years and worn carefully.
The Howlite stone dial is the already mentioned highlight of this watch. Howlite is a mineral from the borate family. Rolex used it to make stone dials because it is identical in color and structure to white Carrara marble, but is much easier to process. Due to their identical appearance, Howlite dials are also often offered as marble dials.
This dial is absolutely perfect. It shows no damage, no scratches, hairline cracks, or anything else. 100% perfectly cut stone. Furthermore, the dark vein structure is wonderfully present and creates the before mentioned magic of these dials.
The no lume hands are also perfect. Just as the watch, the bezel is unpolished and has a patina that matches the case.
This beautiful Day-Date is offered with box and papers. It was sold in 1990 from Artland Watch Co. in Hongkong.
The 8385 President bracelet is also top. It doesn’t show any stretch and only light signs of wear. The bracelet has 23 links and with clasp code O5 for may 1990, it is the original bracelet to the watch.
Conclusion: A magical Day-Date. Nothing more to say.
