CHF 25'000 .-

The present Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date reference 19018, executed in 18K yellow gold and fitted with a highly attractive wood dial, is a rare and charismatic example of Rolex’s iconic quartz-powered flagship model. Although bearing serial 9727XXX, corresponding to production around 1987, the watch was originally sold in 1993, a situation not uncommon for precious-metal Oysterquartz references. The watch is accompanied by its original papers, which bear the retailer code 902, corresponding to AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), the retail network serving American military bases abroad. This code indicates that the watch was originally sold through a U.S. military base in Germany, adding an unusual and historically interesting provenance. The yellow-gold case has been recently polished and is preserved in excellent overall condition, with crisp lines and a beautifully defined fluted bezel. The reference and serial numbers remain clearly visible, confirming the integrity of the case. The rare wood dial is preserved in excellent condition for its age, displaying the warm and distinctive organic appearance that makes these dials especially sought after among collectors. The watch retains its correct tritium hands, maintaining strong period coherence. The integrated yellow-gold bracelet remains in superb condition and shows very little stretch, an important and highly desirable attribute for Oysterquartz Day-Date references. The battery has also been recently replaced, and the watch is functioning correctly at the time of cataloguing. Combining the iconic angular Oysterquartz design, a rare wood dial, military retail provenance, and excellent overall preservation, this reference 19018 represents a compelling opportunity to acquire one of Rolex’s most distinctive and collectible Day-Date variations.

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