Rolex Day-Date 18238 'President' 18ct Gold with Full Collector's Set

This magnificent Rolex Day-Date bleeds prestige and watchmaking excellence. While boasting both day and date functions, this watch retains its simplicity through a minimal white-coloured dial with gold Roman numerals and hands, day window at twelve and date window at three. Its 18ct gold case measures at 36mm with a fluted bezel, presented on a solid 18ct gold Rolex bracelet.

For decades, the Day-Date has been considered the ultimate watch of prestige. It first appeared in Rolex catalogues in 1956, emerging as the first waterproof and self-winding chronometer wristwatch to incorporate a modern calendar with a day display alongside the date, with each day etched out entirely in a window on the dial. Over half a century later, the Day-Date continues to radiate an unmatched status. This 18238 reference is referred to as the 'President' - launched in the late '80s as a vast improvement on prior Day-Date models due to the powerful Cal. 3155 Perpetual movement featuring the revered Double Quickset function. Importantly this example is accompanied by a complete collector's set, including box inner and outer packaging, three spare 18ct gold links, Rolex service papers (dated 2009), booklets, hang-tag, bill of sale and original guarantee dated 11/03/1998.