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185 - ROLEX Day-Date ‘Green Bloodstone Jasper Dial’ Ref.
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Estimate €20,000 - €40,000
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Description
ROLEX Day-Date ‘Green Bloodstone Jasper Dial’ Ref. 18238 No. E170308 Circa 1990 18k yellow gold (750) wristwatch Case: round, fluted bezel, screw-down crown and caseback, signed Dial: bloodstone jasper, applied diamond hour markers, central seconds hand, railway-track minute track, double window displaying the date and day of the week (in English), signed Movement: automatic, cal. 3155, chronometer-certified, signed Strap: Président in gold Buckle: folding clasp, ref. 8385, signed Wrist circumference: approx. 19 cm Diameter: 36 mm Includes: leather-lined presentation box and period outer box, a Rolex Oyster booklet, a ‘punched’ warranty card dated 24 September 1991 with serial number L979746 and the handwritten note ‘E170208 Jaspe’. Provenance: Original owner. An 18k yellow gold automatic wristwatch, green bloodstone jasper dial, President bracelet with Rolex folding deployant clasp. From the original owner. Launched in 1988 to replace the reference 18038, the Rolex Day-Date ref. 18238 was the first Day-Date to feature a dual quickset system, allowing for rapid adjustment of both the day and the date. Remaining in production until 2000, our example comes with a period warranty showing a different serial number, but annotated with the handwritten note ‘E170208 Jaspe’. This document, provided by the retailer to the watch’s owner at the time of purchase in 1991, certifies that the bloodstone dial is entirely original.  Featuring red iron oxide inclusions, bloodstone dials are currently particularly prized by collectors and connoisseurs. Emblematic of the 1970–1990 period, they were primarily fitted to the Day-Date, Oysterquartz Day-Date and certain Datejust models.    Launched in 1988 as the successor to reference 18038, the Rolex Day-Date ref. 18238 was the first Day-Date to be fitted with a double quickset mechanism, allowing the rapid adjustment of both the day and the date. Produced until 2000, this particular example is accompanied by its original warranty certificate bearing a different serial number, but annotated with the handwritten note “E170208 Jasper”. This document, provided by the retailer to the original owner at the time of purchase in 1991, confirms that the bloodstone dial is undoubtedly original to the watch. Characterised by distinctive red iron-oxide inclusions, bloodstone dials are currently among the most sought-after stone dials amongst collectors and connoisseurs. Emblematic of the 1970s–1990s period, they were primarily fitted to Day-Date, Oysterquartz Day-Date and certain Datejust models. CONDITION REPORT: Movement operational at the time of writing the catalogue. Dial well preserved. Case stamped 18200 on the inside, with a French import hallmark. Minor impact marks visible on the lug at 5 o’clock; visible scratches on the case middle at 11 o’clock. Scratches and signs of wear visible on the bezel, the case middle and the case back. Servicing recommended. Please note that all watches are sold as is. No guarantee is given as to their working condition. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches. Buyers are advised to consult a watchmaker to check the watch’s water resistance. Any information provided regarding restoration, damage or the condition of the item is subject to the buyer’s own judgement. The absence of any mention of replacement parts, restoration or damage does not in any way imply that an item is free from any existing defects. All items presented may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original parts. The dimensions and weight of the items are given as approximate figures. CONDITION REPORT: Movement operational at the time of cataloguing. Dial well preserved. Case stamped 18200 on the inside, with a French import hallmark. Minor knocks visible on the lug at 5 o’clock; scratches visible on the side of the case at 11 o’clock. Scratches and signs of wear visible on the bezel, case band and case back. Servicing recommended. Please note that all watches are sold as is. No guarantee is provided regarding their working condition. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant models. Buyers are advised to consult a watchmaker to check the watch’s water resistance. Statements regarding restoration, damage or condition are provided for guidance only and remain subject to the buyer’s personal assessment. The absence of any mention of replacement parts, restoration or damage does not imply that the item is free from defects. All items may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original parts. Dimensions and weights are provided as approximate values.
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Auction time 07/06/2026 at 5:00 PM
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