{"product_id":"1996-rolex-day-date-president-18238-18k-yellow-gold-onyx-stone-diamond-dial","title":"1996 Rolex Day-Date President 18238 - 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Stone Diamond Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom The Double Quick-Set Generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe reference 18238 marks a key point of technical maturity for the Day-Date. It was among the first to feature the caliber 3155, which introduced the double quick-set function. This practical upgrade allowed both the day and date complications to be adjusted independently via the crown, a significant convenience over earlier models. This watch pairs that modern movement with a dial treatment from Rolex's more adventurous period. The pure, deep black of the onyx stone dial provides a stark canvas for the gold handset and factory-set diamond indices, representing the best of both the mechanical and aesthetic evolution of the line.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe President Bracelet In Sharp Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIntegral to the Day-Date's identity is its President bracelet, and the one on this example is in exceptional condition. The semi-circular, three-piece links show minimal stretch, retaining the tight and solid feel expected of a flagship gold Rolex. Its concealed Crownclasp is secure and operates precisely. This bracelet completes the watch as a single, uninterrupted piece of 18K yellow gold, with its excellent form matching the high-contrast presentation of the dial.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Vintage Condition, Stone Dial Intact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis example is in Excellent Vintage Condition. The 18K yellow gold case and bracelet show only light, honest signs of wear, with the fluted bezel retaining sharp definition. The black onyx stone dial presents cleanly, its high-gloss surface providing maximum contrast against the gold indices and diamond markers. The case lines remain crisp and the bracelet maintains its structural integrity with minimal stretch across 19 links. 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\u003eThe Rare Stone Dial Day-Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eStone dial Rolexes represent the most collectible category within the gold Rolex market, and the onyx variant with diamond indices is among the less frequently encountered executions. The Day-Date has only ever been produced in precious metals, a deliberate positioning that separates it from the steel sport catalog. This specific dial treatment offers a starker and more assertive alternative to the champagne or silver dials that dominate the reference. The combination of solid 18K yellow gold with a rare stone dial prioritizes material and design, providing a high-contrast take on the brand's flagship dress watch.\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 1996\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 6.7-inch wrist\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 132.4g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1853\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\u003eThis watch should feel like it was made for your wrist from the moment you put it on. That's why we offer:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Strap Customization: Any two-piece strap swapped and custom-fitted in your choice of material, color, and length\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Standard Bracelet Sizing: Precise link additions or removals to achieve your exact fit\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Integrated Bracelet Sizing: A bespoke service few boutiques are equipped to handle\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Custom Caseback Engraving: Personalize your watch with initials, dates, or custom text engraved on the caseback\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eContact us about this item or your order, and we'll take it from there.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55877648613667,"sku":"11853","price":42500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF3868_03e7fc87-fa3f-4cc1-9802-171372b73723.jpg?v=1793285495","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1996-rolex-day-date-president-18238-18k-yellow-gold-onyx-stone-diamond-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}