Lot 71
Rolex

Day-Date Ref. 118235 in 18k Rose Gold

Ref. 118235
Sold forCHF 20'000
Total bids5
EstimateCHF 15'000 – 30'000
LocationOffice, Zurich
  • No buyer’s premium

Reasons to Bid

The Rolex Day-Date Ref. 118235 is a notable example of the ‘President’ watch, combining the long-standing reputation of the Day-Date with a more modern approach. Replacing the earlier five-digit 182xx references, this model marks the return of Rolex’s proprietary 18k Everose gold, a rose-gold alloy designed to maintain its color and resist fading over time. The 36 mm case keeps the familiar Day-Date shape, with a polished finish and a fluted bezel that suits the warm tone of the Everrose metal. The textured wave dial features applied arabic numerals and stick hands, providing a clean and easy-to-read display. As expected in the line, the full day of the week is shown at 12 o’clock, while the date sits at 3 o’clock under the Cyclops magnifying lens. Inside this model beats the automatic Caliber 3155, a COSC-certified movement known for stable performance. It offers instantaneous switching of both the day and date, along with a Parachrom hairspring designed to improve accuracy and resistance to shocks and temperature variations and takes the tradition of the Day-Date into the modern era.

CaseEverose gold case 750/1000 with a fluted bezel, screw-down crown at 3 o'clock, screw-down rose gold caseback
BraceletEverose gold president bracelet 750/1000, with a rose gold folding clasp, N°83205 patented
DialBrown wave dial with applied rose gold Arabic numeral hour markers, date calendar at 3 o'clock aperture, day window at 12 o'clock
MovementRhodium-plated automatic movement, with day & date complication
Cal.3155
Ref.118235
Case No.M218900
Diameter:36mm
Year2009
Case:Very good, small sign of wear
Bracelet:Very good, signs of wear
Dial:Mint condition
Movement:All functions working properly
Amplitude (Dial on top/Lift angle 52):Approx 310°
Accuracy (Dial on top):Approx +5 sec/day
Box:Yes
Papers:Yes