Day-Date 18238 - Champagne Diamond Dial - Box & Papers (1989)

Rolex Day-Date 18238 - Champagne Diamond Dial - Box & Papers (1989)

The Rolex Day-Date 18238 is the reference that ushered the President into the modern era, introducing the sapphire crystal and the Double Quickset Caliber 3155. This 1989 example pairs the 18k yellow gold case and President bracelet with a factory-set champagne diamond dial, the definitive dress-watch configuration in Rolex's flagship line.

Details:

• Reference: 18238
• Year: 1989
• Case Size: 36mm, 18k Yellow Gold
• Bezel: Fluted 18k Yellow Gold
• Dial: Champagne sunburst with factory-set diamond hour markers - eight round brilliants with baguette diamonds at 6 and 9
• Movement: Rolex Caliber 3155, automatic, COSC-certified, 48-hour power reserve, Double Quickset day and date
• Bracelet: President, 18k Yellow Gold with concealed Crownclasp
• Crystal: Sapphire with Cyclops magnifier over the date
• Water Resistance: 100 meters

Set Includes:

• Original box
• Original Rolex warranty paper (dated 3 May 1989, Right Watch Co. Hongkong)

Condition:

• Excellent overall condition
• Champagne diamond dial clean and bright, all indices intact
• Case and President bracelet retain sharp geometry
• Crystal free of significant scratches
• Movement running, all functions operating

The 18238 sits at the exact turning point of Day-Date history - the first President reference to combine the sapphire crystal, Double Quickset function, and the modern Caliber 3155, and today one of the most accessible entry points into a full-gold, papered vintage Rolex President.