1989 Rolex Day Date Onyx NOS Ref. 18238 (Full Set)
1989 Rolex Day Date Onyx NOS Ref. 18238 (Full Set)
Momentum by AIX Tempora, Ltd.
ICD Brookfield Place, Al Mustaqbal St, DIFC, POBox 506645
Dubai DU
United Arab Emirates
When it comes to new Old Stock a lot of Vintage Rolex watches become interesting even if they weren't in used condition but to find a truly rare specimen in NOS conditions is like a lottery win. This exceedingly rare double quickset Rolex Day Date with Onyx dial is such a watch. The condition of the watch lets us assume that this watch has been sitting in a safe place for most of its life. The razor sharp case doesn't show any wear from use rather than a few handling hairlines. The factory case back sticker is 100% intact and the original fluted bezel bears its original factory finishing. Further this watch is fitted an original Onyx dial with matching no-lume hands. Box & papers.
| SKU | 1.1.749 |
| Brand | Rolex |
| Model | Day Date Onyx NOS |
| Ref. No. | 18238 |
| Serial No. | 463xxx |
| Year | 1989 |
| Gender | Gents |
| Case Size | 36mm |
| Case | Excellent case and bezel in NOS conditions. The watch seems to be in unworn condition and only bears a few handling hairlines. The factory case back sticker is fully intact. |
| Bracelet / Strap | Excellent unpolished President bracelet in NOS conditions, 6 screws |
| Dial | Excellent original Onyx dial with non-lume hands |
| Price | Sold |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Functions | Day Date |
| Condition | New Old Stock |
| Box | Orig. Box & Carton |
| Papers | Punched certificate, hang tags |
Brief History
Rolex Day-Date
Arguably one of the most iconic watches ever made, the Day-Date aka the Rolex President was introduced in 1956 and was the first to feature both the day and date in dedicated windows on the dial.
The Day-Date is the top model in the Rolex line-up and comes in an array of configurations with rare and special dials and case decorations. It has only ever been made in precious metals with Automatic movements and historically with an elegant diameter of 36mm - the perfect size for an iconic dress watch.
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