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Rolex 18k Day-Date Single Quick Set Watch. Ref: 18038 Circa 1985. ...
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Rolex 18k Day-Date Single Quick Set Watch. Ref: 18038 Circa 1985Case: 36mm, 18k, three piece case consisting of a stationary bezel and an Oyster case back, #8562146
Dial: spun blue dial with applied gold markers, w/ luminous baton hands
Movement: Single Quick Set: Rolex caliber 3055 automatic, 27 jewels, Swiss lever, chronometer certified, adjusted to five positions and temperature, with day, quickset date, and hacking seconds functions, nickel finish.
Band: Rolex 18k Presidential bracelet (modified). End pieces stamped: 53 Will fit up to a 6 3/4 inch wrist.
Signed: dial, case and movement signed by maker
Condition Report*:
Type: Rolex 18k Day-Date Single Quick Set Watch. Ref: 18038 Circa 1985
Signed: dial, case and movement signed by maker
Model: Day-Date
Dial: spun blue dial with applied gold markers
Hands: w/ luminous baton hands
Metal: 18k
Case: ##8562146
Case Info: three piece case consisting of a stationary bezel and an Oyster case back
Case Width: 36mm
Crystal: sapphire
Watch Movement: Single Quick Set: Rolex caliber 3055 automatic, 27 jewels, Swiss lever, chronometer certified, adjusted to five positions and temperature, with day, quickset date, and hacking seconds functions, nickel finish.
Band: Rolex 18k Presidential bracelet (modified). End pieces stamped: 53 Will fit up to a 6 3/4 inch wrist.
Circa: 1985
Condition: The watch head is in very good to excellent condition. Sharp corners and flutes. No marring to the case back teeth. Micro dings and surface scratches commensurate with age. Excellent crystal with no chips and excellent blue dial. Bit of lume loss on minute hand. The Presidential bracelet has been modified. Appears bark finish was added later. Repair work evident to the back of the bracelet. Appears bracelet may be an earlier model and modified to fit a 18038. Clasp is tight. Moderate stretch to bracelet. The watch sets, runs and the single quick set works. Calendar fully correct in window at 3 am. The service history of the watch is unknown and a service will be required to guarantee accurate timekeeping and to insure longevity.
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and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".
Signed: dial, case and movement signed by maker
Model: Day-Date
Dial: spun blue dial with applied gold markers
Hands: w/ luminous baton hands
Metal: 18k
Case: ##8562146
Case Info: three piece case consisting of a stationary bezel and an Oyster case back
Case Width: 36mm
Crystal: sapphire
Watch Movement: Single Quick Set: Rolex caliber 3055 automatic, 27 jewels, Swiss lever, chronometer certified, adjusted to five positions and temperature, with day, quickset date, and hacking seconds functions, nickel finish.
Band: Rolex 18k Presidential bracelet (modified). End pieces stamped: 53 Will fit up to a 6 3/4 inch wrist.
Circa: 1985
Condition: The watch head is in very good to excellent condition. Sharp corners and flutes. No marring to the case back teeth. Micro dings and surface scratches commensurate with age. Excellent crystal with no chips and excellent blue dial. Bit of lume loss on minute hand. The Presidential bracelet has been modified. Appears bark finish was added later. Repair work evident to the back of the bracelet. Appears bracelet may be an earlier model and modified to fit a 18038. Clasp is tight. Moderate stretch to bracelet. The watch sets, runs and the single quick set works. Calendar fully correct in window at 3 am. The service history of the watch is unknown and a service will be required to guarantee accurate timekeeping and to insure longevity.
Auction Info
2023 November 15 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature® Auction #5550 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
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