1988 Rolex Day Date Factory Onyx Diamond Dial Ref. 18038 (with Certificate)
1988 Rolex Day Date Factory Onyx Diamond Dial Ref. 18038 (with Certificate)
Momentum by AIX Tempora, Ltd.
ICD Brookfield Place, Al Mustaqbal St, DIFC, POBox 506645
Dubai DU
United Arab Emirates
The Serti Onyx - The market for Day Dates has taken off since about 2 years and collectors have realized that there are some really rare dial versions. Certainly of them is the Onyx dial which is the probably one of the most striking and dials on a Day Date. It is very difficult to find a original example among the masses of aftermarket dials offered on the market. What we have here is a very uncommon and rare version of the Onyx dial, the Onyx Serti dial fitted with 10 diamonds in circular gold fittings. The combination of black, gold and diamonds makes this watch look very rich on the wrist and is for sure an eye catcher. The current watch is very well preserved showing no signs of polishing, still retaining the factory finish. Further the watch comes with original Warranty Certificate from Sweden and Serial hang tag. We haven't had many of these in the past and we believe there aren't many around at all.
SKU | 1.1.870 |
Brand | Rolex |
Model | Day Date Factory Onyx Diamond Dial |
Ref. No. | 18038 |
Serial No. | R453xxx |
Year | 1988 |
Gender | Gents |
Case Size | 36mm |
Case | Excellent 18K case that seems to be unpolished and is not showing much wear from age. The fluted bezel is also very crisp and in great condition. Reference and serial numbers are crisp and fully intact |
Bracelet / Strap | Excellent 18K President bracelet with very light wear from age.The clasp code is M3 dating it to 1988. The bracelet has 21 links |
Dial | Excellent factory Onyx Serti dial with 10 diamonds |
Crystal | Sapphire |
Movement | Automatic |
Functions | Day Date |
Condition | Mint |
Box | No |
Papers | Orig. punched Warranty Certificate from Sweden, Serial number hang tag |
Brief History
Rolex Day-Date
Rolex revolutionized the industry in 1956 with the Day-Date model, innovatively displaying the day and date through dedicated windows on the dial. It is the pinnacle of the Rolex collection with its multitude of configurations. Made exclusively from precious metals, featuring coveted dials like Onyx, Stone, and Stella, and often embellished with diamond settings and distinctive case decorations.
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