Rolex - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: Circa 2022
    Reference No: 228239
    Case No: 7T1L1405
    Model Name: Day-Date 40
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3255, 31 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: 18K white gold Rolex President bracelet, max length 200mm
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Rolex President deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 40mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee dated 12th April 2022, instruction manual, product literature, leather card holder, hang tags, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    One of the most seductive dial that have been bestowed on the modern Day-dates is the impressive meteorite dial. A piece of nature from outer space that expresses individuality from each asteroid, the coarse texture creates unique patterns that are captivating and handsome.

    The present Rolex Day-Date ref. 228239 is the definition of utilitarian chic. Cased in the pureness of 18K white gold with a sharp fluted bezel that is ever so iconic of the Day-Date lineage, this breezy cool 40mm Day-Date with meteorite dial has extra heft thanks to the 10 baguette-set diamonds that marks the indexes glamorously.

    Although the days of the week is the same wherever you are in the world, the Day-Date is famed for expressing the cultural identity of its wearer. Requested by the original owner, this Day-Date is personalized with a Chinese day wheel that elevates the collectability of the present timepiece.

    Perfectly distinct with monochromatic coolness, the timepiece is preserved in superb condition and is accompanied with its guarantee and accessories. For those who seeks for an extra special modern Day-Date with a sleek appeal, look no further.

  • Artist Biography

    Rolex

    Swiss • 1905

    Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.

    One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.

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Property from the Original Owner

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Ref. 228239
A highly rare and attractive white gold wristwatch with center seconds, day, date, baguette-set indexes, meteorite dial, Chinese day wheel, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box

Circa 2022
40mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$300,000 - 600,000 
€35,900-71,900
$38,500-76,900

Sold for HK$381,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024