91 - Rolex - Day-Date Ferrite Stone

Rolex - Day-Date Ferrite Stone A very attractive, heavy wristwatch with an extremely rare dial made of ferrite stone and a bezel and bracelet with a bark finish Ref. 18248, Cal. 3155, Case No. L427208, Dimensions 36 mm, circa 1990, Weight 145 g, Origin: Switzerland, Original box, Original certificate, Accessories Case: 18K gold, screw-down back marked 18200, screw-down “Twinlock” winding crown, beautiful 18K “President” gold bracelet Ref. 8723 with bark-finished center links, 22 bracelet elements, end links stamped 55B, Crownclasp folding clasp, total length 185 mm. Dial: Dark-gray ferrite stone, applied Roman gold numerals, German weekday display, date, non-luminous gold baton hands. Movement: Automatic. This Day-Date features a crisp case with a beautiful bark-finish bezel and a very attractive 18k yellow gold President bracelet, also with a bark texture and showing only minimal stretch. Inside ticks the automatic Caliber 3155 with a silver hairspring, which is why we recommend a service. The watch comes with its box and stamped papers from Bucherer in Basel. It was originally purchased on August 9, 1990. The Rolex Day-Date is one of those rare wristwatches that never cease to surprise the market with their almost endless combinations of case and dial variations. This reference 18248 features one of the most popular and rare dial types: a shimmering ferrite stone in varying shades of gray. Ferrite is a ceramic alloy with a striking, almost meteorite-like reflectivity that gives the dial an exceptionally graphic appearance. The bark-finish bezel features fine cross-hatching and rectangular hour markers that harmonize perfectly with the applied Roman numerals on the dial. This textured pattern is echoed in the center links of the gold Rolex President bracelet, further enhancing its appeal. Inside the watch beats the Rolex Caliber 3155, equipped with a double quick-set mechanism for rapid adjustment of both the day and date. Case: very good, slightly worn. Dial: very good. Movement: very good, in working order, cleaning recommended. Please note that leather straps made from endangered or protected species—such as alligator, crocodile, or lizard—are used in our catalog or on our website for illustrative purposes only. For customs-related reasons, such straps cannot be shipped outside the EU.