{"product_id":"1995-rolex-day-date-president-18238-18k-yg-black-onyx-stone-diamond-dial","title":"1995 Rolex Day-Date President 18238 - 18K YG Black Onyx Stone Diamond Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Onyx And The Diamond\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRolex'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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Diamonds At Six And Nine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Case And Bracelet Are Sharp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Over Complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18238\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Day-Date President\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1995\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm (Excluding Crown)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold Fluted\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold President\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits up to a 6.75-inch wrist\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Onyx Stone Diamond\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 133g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Service Card \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1840\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit And Customization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWe 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:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e-Any two-piece strap swapped out and customized in the material, color, and length you want\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e-Links added or removed on a metal bracelet\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e-Integrated bracelets resized, which few dealers will take on\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eContact us about the listing or your order and we'll take it from there.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55787357045027,"sku":"11840","price":50000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF1984.jpg?v=1792174593","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1995-rolex-day-date-president-18238-18k-yg-black-onyx-stone-diamond-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}