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ROLEX PRESIDENT DAY-DATE, QUICK SET 18038 - 18K GOLD & DIAMONDS One-of-a-kind Rolex - 2-Year Warranty - No Reserve

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Special Bark Textured Motif - True One-of-a-Kind Rolex - Quick-Set Date Model
Fully Serviced ($450 Value) - 2-Year Warranty
For nearly a century, Rolex watches have been the benchmark for high-grade timepieces, setting the bar through their precision timekeeping, durability, and prestige. Favorites of CEO's, professional athletes, Hollywood celebrities, and anyone desiring to wear a world-class wristwatch, these important watches are regarded as one of the finest and most expensive watches money can buy.
For many watch connoisseurs, the special Rolex featured in today's auction needs no introduction... Nicknamed "The President" after Rolex gave one to Dwight Eisenhower, the Day-Date, the company's flagship model, is the most recognizable elite, luxury watch in the world. Examples can be found adorning prominent wrists around Hollywood (Tom Cruise's, Sean Penn's, Ray Liotta's, and Danny DeVito's to name a few) and in boardrooms around the world.
Created in 1956, the President embodies the qualities sought after by successful, active men: elegance, sporty design, precision, and robust capabilities. They are impervious to water and feature day, date, and hack seconds capabilities.
To own a President is to claim a true distinction, and with this special President, a one-of-a-kind distinction.
We were fortunate to acquire it in such superb condition. The original case and genuine Rolex President bracelet has been refinished and a custom bark textured motif. The case is in excellent condition with light wear; the bracelet is also in excellent condition; the beautiful purple/blue custom diamond dial is mint; and the high-grade movement is clean and pristine.
Our master watchmaker has cleaned and oiled the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any worn parts, reassembling and lubricating it, replacing the waterproofing seals with new, genuine Rolex gaskets, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $450 value). The watch continues to keep time very accurate time, running within a few seconds per day.
Included with the watch is a full two-year warranty on the movement and its functions and a certificate of authenticity.
For a complete description of the President's many features, please visit the following page on the Rolex website - Day-Date Features. To purchase a new President today would cost $24,800 USD. Don't miss this opportunity to own a special one-of-a-kind example for a fraction of the cost.
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Timepiece's Finer Points:
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Dial: Purple/blue with fluorescent tone-shifting properties and 8 brilliant diamond-set and two baguette-set diamond markers, outer minute/seconds divisions, apertures for the day of the week and the date, mint condition |
Crystal: Sapphire, mint condition |
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Case: 18K gold, three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, 36mm diameter, excellent condition |
Bracelet: Genuine original Rolex Presidential bracelet (not Italian aftermarket like many sold on this site and in other on-line shops...This is an authentic gent's President), solid 18K gold, concealed deployment clasp, designed to fit a wrist of approx. 192mm (approx. 7 9/16 inches), polished and brushed, excellent condition with mild to moderate stretch
Note: Should the buyer need the bracelet lengthened, we have additional links in stock that could be finished to match. |
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Movement: High grade, Cal. 3055, rhodium-plated, oeil-deperdrix decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism, warranteed for 2-years. |
Functions: Time, Day, Date, Waterproof, Hacking Sweep Seconds |
| Crown: Rolex, twinlock, gold, excellent condition |
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Detailed Appraisal: |
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Model: Ref. 18038, No. 5,869,824
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Functions: Hours, Minutes, Day, Date, Waterproof, Sweep Seconds
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Designed for: Men
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Case material: 18K gold
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Case markings (inside): Montres Rolex S.A, Geneva, Switzerland, Patented, 18K
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Case condition: Excellent condition
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Dimensions: 36mm diameter, 13mm thickness
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Dial: Purple/blue with fluorescent tone-shifting properties and 8 brilliant diamond-set and two baguette-set diamond markers, outer minute/seconds divisions, apertures for the day of the week and the date, mint condition
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Dial condition: Mint condition
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Hands: Luminous gold 'batons'
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Movement type: Cal. 3055, rhodium-plated, oeil-deperdrix decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism
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Jewels: 27 rubies
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Band: Genuine original Rolex Presidential bracelet (not Italian aftermarket like many sold on this site and in other on-line shops...This is an authentic gent's President), solid 18K gold, concealed deployment clasp, designed to fit a wrist of approx. 192mm (approx. 7 9/16 inches), polished and brushed, excellent condition with mild to moderate stretch
Note: Should the buyer need the bracelet lengthened, we have additional links in stock that could be finished to match.
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Crystal type: Sapphire with 'cyclops' magnifying lens
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Serviced: Yes, by JM. Fully serviced and oiled. Please visit: http://www.connoisseuroftime.com/pages/team.htm for more information on our watchmaking team.
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Timing: Extensively timed on a state-of-the-art computerized Microset III watch system, keeping very accurate time.
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Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please see our eBay About Me page for details.
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Box/Papers: BOX - Deluxe mahogany watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
Also known as: 18038BSP, Rolex 18038BSP Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. Connoisseur of Time is not affiliated with Rolex USA, Inc. or Rolex International. |
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SELLING POLICIES
- 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.
- All items are packaged carefully and mailed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items.
- The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms.
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- The payment of ALL customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer. Please be aware of the cost of these for your country as you enter a bid.
- The water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof
- All international buyers outside of Canada and Great Britain must pay by wire (bank) transfer through Paypal, or Paypal e-check.
- Winning bidders must fully pay within 7 days of the auction. After 7 days the piece will be relisted and appropriate action taken against the non-paying bidder.
- To be fair to all bidders, we make it our practice never to end an auction early.
- Because of the high rate of lost items and number of fraudulent payments, we do not sell or ship to Indonesia or Africa.
SHIPPING
Domestic shipping is by UPS Ground or USPS Express Mail. All shipments are fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing.
International shipments will sent via U.S. International Express Mail fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing. A $5 (USD) handling fee applies to all international orders. We will e-mail the winning bidder at the end of the auction with the exact shipping cost. Bidder is responsible for all duties and taxes.
The shipping cost to most countries not covered by eBay's shipping calculator is $38.95 plus insurance. Insurance charges are $1.55 for every $100 of coverage needed. This includes the following countries:
Italy, UK (for some shipments), Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, and all other countries for which eBay's shipping calculator does not generate a quote.
The insurance fee for certain “high-risk” countries not in the above list is a flat rate of $50.
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