{"product_id":"rolex-day-date-baguettes-ref-18238","title":"Rolex Day-Date \"Baguette\" ref. 18238 from 1986","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereference 18238\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, introduced around 1988, represents an important evolution of the classic 36mm yellow-gold Day-Date. While retaining the proportions and unmistakable appearance of its predecessor, the ref. 18038, it introduced the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecaliber 3155\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing independent quick-setting of both the day and date for the first time to the Day-Date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular example is distinguished by one of the most desirable \"champagne\" dial configurations of the reference: the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baguette diamond dial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than using conventional applied baton indexes, Rolex set the dial with elongated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebaguette-cut diamonds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a remarkably architectural appearance. Baguette cutting emphasizes clarity and proportion rather than brilliance alone: its long, parallel facets produce broad flashes of light and give each stone a clean, geometric character particularly well suited to the restrained symmetry of the Day-Date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory gem-set Day-Date dials occupy a fascinating corner of Rolex collecting. Throughout its history, the Day-Date served as a canvas for some of the manufacture's most unusual creations, including stone, lacquered, mother-of-pearl and gem-set dials. Within this tradition, the baguette dial represents an especially classic and elegant expression of Rolex gem-setting — unmistakably luxurious, yet considerably more restrained than pavé-set executions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: Day-Date\u003cbr\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1986\u003cbr\u003eReference number: 18238\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: 18K Yellow Gold\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 36mm\u003cbr\u003eCrystal Material: Sapphire\u003cbr\u003eLuminescent Material: No\u003cbr\u003eMovement: 3155\u003cbr\u003eBracelet measurement: 18.5cm\u003cbr\u003eBracelet: 8385\u003cbr\u003eBox\/Papers: No\u003cbr\u003eMechanical Operation Warranty: 6 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComments: Watch working properly, sharp edges on the case, verified original dial with no imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"rvmusa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54372668047670,"sku":null,"price":26000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/8628\/1014\/files\/08_ROLEX_Day-Date_Baguettes_18238_01.png?v=1785957945","url":"https:\/\/relojesvintagemexico.com\/products\/rolex-day-date-baguettes-ref-18238","provider":"rvmusa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}