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Lot Essay
The property of an important private European collector, the present timepiece is offered in complete and well preserved overall condition with its box, product literature and Rolex International Warranty.
Amongst the most iconic and collectible model of the Rolex manufacture, the Rolex Day-Date was launched in 1956 and kept throughout the years its unique design and aesthetic appeal. Often representing the more playful side of Rolex, the Day-Date was able to follow trends with ease and be offered in an impressive variety of versions.
Released in 2008, the Day-Date II reference 218239 was only manufactured in precious metals and assembled in a case of wider proportions than previous references. Available for a short amount of time, it is assumed that a reasonable number of the reference were produced, an important point interest for collectors of the model. A natural evolution, the timepiece preserved its inimitable day and date apertures in its majestic 41 mm. case and was only fitted with the Presidential bracelet. Crafted from a solid block of metal, the case was designed with lines true to the heritage of the model, with a case back hermetically sealed and participating in the waterproofness of the wristwatch up to 100 meters. One of the most reliable Day-Date models created, the timepiece is equipped with the COSC certified 3156 calibre featuring an impressive inertia balance wheel and enabling great timekeeping accuracy.
A similar example of the reference 218239 is published in “Day-Date, The Presidential Rolex” by Pucci Papaleo, page 52 to 55.
Amongst the most iconic and collectible model of the Rolex manufacture, the Rolex Day-Date was launched in 1956 and kept throughout the years its unique design and aesthetic appeal. Often representing the more playful side of Rolex, the Day-Date was able to follow trends with ease and be offered in an impressive variety of versions.
Released in 2008, the Day-Date II reference 218239 was only manufactured in precious metals and assembled in a case of wider proportions than previous references. Available for a short amount of time, it is assumed that a reasonable number of the reference were produced, an important point interest for collectors of the model. A natural evolution, the timepiece preserved its inimitable day and date apertures in its majestic 41 mm. case and was only fitted with the Presidential bracelet. Crafted from a solid block of metal, the case was designed with lines true to the heritage of the model, with a case back hermetically sealed and participating in the waterproofness of the wristwatch up to 100 meters. One of the most reliable Day-Date models created, the timepiece is equipped with the COSC certified 3156 calibre featuring an impressive inertia balance wheel and enabling great timekeeping accuracy.
A similar example of the reference 218239 is published in “Day-Date, The Presidential Rolex” by Pucci Papaleo, page 52 to 55.