Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold 18238 - 1990
Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold 18238 - 1990
Cologne Watch Düsseldorf
Schadowstraße 11
40212 Düsseldorf
Germany
Cologne Watch Köln
Benesisstraße 24-32
50672 Köln
Germany
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Mon–Fri: 10:00–19:00
Sat: 10:00–19:00
Sun: Closed
*Excluding public holidays
Mon–Fri: 10:00–19:00
Sat: 10:00–19:00
Sun: Closed
*Excluding public holidays
All information at a glance
Features
Availability
Identification
Condition & Scope of Delivery
- Original Papers
- Original Box
Case & Dial
Movement & Bracelet
Special Features
- Screw-Down Crown
- Date
- Weekday
- Folding Clasp
- Factory Dial Diamond Setting
Description
Rolex Day-Date 36 (Ref. 18238) – The "President" of the Neo-Vintage Era
The Rolex Day-Date 36 (Reference 18238) from 1990 is the epitome of absolute status and horological mastery. As the legendary "President Watch," it stands like no other watch for the wrists of the global elite. This model from the beginnings of the Neo-Vintage era combines the warm, classic charm of Yellow Gold with groundbreaking technical comfort.
The Milestone: The Double Quickset
Vintage models from the late 1980s benefited from one of the most important updates in the history of the Day-Date: the Caliber 3155. Thanks to the integrated Double Quickset function, both the Date at 3 o'clock and the spelled-out Weekday at 12 o'clock can be set independently and quickly via the crown – a massive gain in everyday usability compared to older references.
18 Karat Yellow Gold & The President Bracelet
The case, the iconic fluted bezel, and the bracelet are made of solid, in-house 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The President bracelet, designed exclusively for this model line with its semi-circular, three-piece links, fits perfectly and is elegantly secured by the invisible Crownclasp folding clasp.
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Case: 36 mm diameter – the classic, perfectly proportioned men's size, which today is also celebrated as a Unisex icon.
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Dial: Often in the timeless champagne tone, protected by scratch-resistant Sapphire Crystal with the characteristic Cyclops lens.
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Precision: Certified chronometer of the highest order with automatic self-winding.
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Water Resistance: Protected up to 100 meters depth thanks to the Oyster case and Twinlock crown.
The Day-Date 18238 from 1990 is a historic statement piece. It delivers the perfect balance for collectors and aesthetes who seek the timeless vintage look of classic Yellow Gold but do not want to forgo the modern comfort of a quickly adjustable calendar function.
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