1988 Rolex Day-Date 18238
The patina on this is INTENSE! The once-yellow gold case has developed an intense rosy patina, showing shades of rainbow and purple in certain areas. Nothing can replicate this sort of aging, other than time itself. Truly sets it apart from other Day-Dates of the same era. The case remains thick and well defined. Tiny fleabites on the edge of crystal around 11 and 1. Minor slack visible on the bracelet, which has 5 screws and fits a 7.25” wrist.
Serial - Year: R serial ~1988
Bracelet - Strap: 8385 bracelet
Box - Papers - Accessories: Watch only
Service History: Unknown. Running at 5s/d, 275 amplitude
The patina on this is INTENSE! The once-yellow gold case has developed an intense rosy patina, showing shades of rainbow and purple in certain areas. Nothing can replicate this sort of aging, other than time itself. Truly sets it apart from other Day-Dates of the same era. The case remains thick and well defined. Tiny fleabites on the edge of crystal around 11 and 1. Minor slack visible on the bracelet, which has 5 screws and fits a 7.25” wrist.
Serial - Year: R serial ~1988
Bracelet - Strap: 8385 bracelet
Box - Papers - Accessories: Watch only
Service History: Unknown. Running at 5s/d, 275 amplitude
The patina on this is INTENSE! The once-yellow gold case has developed an intense rosy patina, showing shades of rainbow and purple in certain areas. Nothing can replicate this sort of aging, other than time itself. Truly sets it apart from other Day-Dates of the same era. The case remains thick and well defined. Tiny fleabites on the edge of crystal around 11 and 1. Minor slack visible on the bracelet, which has 5 screws and fits a 7.25” wrist.
Serial - Year: R serial ~1988
Bracelet - Strap: 8385 bracelet
Box - Papers - Accessories: Watch only
Service History: Unknown. Running at 5s/d, 275 amplitude