Rolex. A fine 18K gold diamond set automatic calendar bracelet watch
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 228238
Date: Purchased 6th May 2021
Movement: 31-jewel Cal.3255 automatic, adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, No.L4813101
Dial: Sunburst champagne, baguette diamond set hour markers, black outer minute track, magnified date aperture at 3, day aperture at 12, gilt baton hands, centre seconds
Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back and crown, fluted bezel, No.77C23451
Strap/Bracelet: Brushed and polished 83418 President link
Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding concealed clasp
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 40mm
Accompaniments: Rolex box, International Guarantee, swing tags, receipts, brochure
Footnotes:
For nearly 70 years now the Day-Date has been an icon of luxury and sophistication for 20th and 21st century watch connoisseurs. A mainstay of Rolex production since 1956, the Day-Date has enjoyed a long history of collaboration and customisation with some modifications being more elaborate than others. The current example features a larger 40mm case and baguette diamond set hour markers.

Movement: Runs when powered
Dial: Good, all stones present at time of cataloguing
Hands: Good
Glass: Good
Case: Light surface scratches
Strap/Bracelet: Light surface scratches, measures approximately 185mm
Buckle/Clasp: Light surface scratches

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