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1995 Rolex Day-Date President 18238 - 18K YG Black Onyx Stone Diamond Dial

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The Onyx And The Diamond
Rolex's decision to use a slice of pure black onyx for a Day-Date dial was a commitment to material over ornamentation. Onyx is a difficult stone to work with, and its deep, uniform blackness can't be improved upon. To preserve that integrity, the dial is stripped of nearly all applied markers, a choice that sacrifices convention for purity. The result is a watch that presents the Day-Date, Rolex's most prestigious model, in its most elemental form. It's a statement of confidence, relying on the mirror-like void of the stone and the weight of solid gold to make its point.
Factory Diamonds At Six And Nine
The centerpiece of this reference 18238 is its black onyx dial, which is flawless and shows no imperfections. Two brilliant-cut diamonds are factory-set at the six and nine o'clock positions, a configuration that's both minimal and deliberate. This execution, combining a perfect stone dial with a sparse diamond setting, is one of the most sought-after and difficult-to-find variants of the five-digit Day-Date. The crystal is perfect, free of any marks.
The Case And Bracelet Are Sharp
The 18K yellow gold case and its fluted bezel are sharp, retaining their original factory profiles, and the watch is in excellent vintage condition. The President bracelet is correct for the reference and shows minimal stretch. All functions, including the double quick-set day and date, operate as they should. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
Material Over Complexity
This particular execution of the Day-Date appeals to the owner who understands the model's position in the Rolex catalog but wants an expression of it that's both rare and reductive. The stark contrast between the solid gold and the pure black dial creates a visual that's immediately distinct from the more common champagne or silver variants. It's a watch that conveys its importance not through complexity, but through the inherent quality and purity of its materials. The onyx dial variant remains one of the most collectible configurations of the reference 18238, and examples with flawless stone dials are increasingly difficult to source.
Key Specs
Reference: 18238
Model: Day-Date President
Year: 1995
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 36mm (Excluding Crown)
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Fluted
Bracelet: 18K Yellow Gold President
Bracelet Length: Fits up to a 6.75-inch wrist
Dial: Black Onyx Stone Diamond
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 133g
Includes: Service Card
SKU: 1840
Fit & Customization
We want your watch to fit the day it arrives, so its next chapter starts the moment you put it on, and that's why we offer:
  • Any two-piece strap swapped out and customized in the material, color, and length you want
  • Links added or removed on a metal bracelet
  • Integrated bracelets resized, which few dealers will take on
Contact us about the listing or your order and we'll take it from there.