This example here is an 18K solid yellow gold Ref. 18238 from 1996, that remains in like New Old Stock (LNOS) condition.
It features a flawless blue sunburst dial with perfect and complete lume plots that have aged to a warm creamy hue. The hands are perfectly matching.
The case is preserved in superb condition too, remaining sharp and unpolished, and showing hardly any wear, only some storage marks.
The case back remains unmolested too, preserving the original case back sticker.
All gold hallmarks remain clearly visible, again being a sign of the unmolested condition, this example is in.
The sharp, 18k yellow gold fluted bezel is also in excellent condition showing only light wear.
Furthermore, the watch comes on a Rolex President 7286 18K Yellow Gold bracelet with clasp code R8 that shows no stretch at all, matching with the overall condition of the watch, and showing only light wear on the clasp.
The watch is running great and keeping time, although service history is unknown.
Furthermore, it is presented as a full set which includes outer box with reference sticker, inner box, manuals, wallet, translation booklet, hang tag and stamped guarantee papers showing it was sold in Andorra in 1997.
This is indeed a great opportunity to own an astonishing example with ‘New Old Stock’ feelings of a powerful watch such as a gold Rolex Day-Date.