Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date 36 Watch - Fluted Bezel - Black Index Dial - Oyster Bracelet - 118238 bkso
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The automatic chronometer movement at the heart of the Rolex 118238 exemplifies four decades of incremental refinement in the Day-Date's dual complication mechanism, delivering instantaneous day and date changes that distinguish this 36mm yellow gold president's watch from simple time-only pieces. Against the striking black index dial, applied hour markers catch and reflect light with the same 18-karat gold composition as the substantial case, creating visual continuity that speaks to Rolex's material discipline. The fluted bezel, machined with precisely forty ridges, serves both aesthetic and functional purposes—originally designed to secure the crystal while now standing as the Day-Date's most recognizable design signature. This unworn example represents the final iteration of the 118238 reference before transitional updates altered the collection's technical specifications.
Key Features & Specifications
- Perpetual Movement Architecture — Rolex caliber 3155 automatic chronometer with instantaneous day and date complications, featuring a 48-hour power reserve and COSC certification
- Solid Gold Construction — Monobloc 36mm case crafted from 18-karat yellow gold with screwdown caseback and Twinlock crown system rated to 100 meters
- Black Index Dial Configuration — Lacquered black surface with applied yellow gold hour markers and matching hands, complemented by dual aperture displays at 12 and 3 o'clock positions
- Signature Fluted Bezel — Hand-machined 18-karat yellow gold bezel with forty individual ridges, creating the Day-Date's distinctive light-catching profile since 1956
- Three-Link Oyster Bracelet — Solid yellow gold construction with hidden Crownclasp and Easylink comfort extension system for precise fit adjustment
- Factory Fresh Condition — Unworn timepiece retaining original protective films and sharp case edges, complete with box and documentation
About This Timepiece
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Jestik Collection is an independent luxury watch dealer and is not affiliated with Rolex S.A., Rolex USA, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Cartier, Omega, Tudor, or any brands listed.
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