Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date 36 Watch - Fluted Bezel - Champagne Arabic Dial - President Bracelet - 118238 chapBehind the champagne Arabic dial of this yellow gold Day Date lies Rolex's perpetual, self winding caliber 3155 movement, a proven workhorse that powers the watch's signature dual complications with unwavering precision. The 118238 represents the final generation of the 36mm Day Date to house this movement before Rolex's transition to the newer 3255 caliber, making it a significant reference for collectors who appreciate mechanical heritage. Crafted

The regatta chronograph function allows sailors to synchronize with race committee starting sequences through Rolex's innovative Ring Command bezel system

Patek Philippe Calibre — Self-winding mechanical movement with 48-hour power reserve and meticulous hand-finishing throughout

Unworn 2020 Production — Complete example from the inaugural year of the refreshed Oyster Perpetual color range

Ring Command Bezel — Bidirectional rotatable bezel mechanically linked to the movement

Split-Seconds Chronograph Movement — Manual-wind calibre enables independent timing of two events with the rattrapante complication

its brushed surfaces catching light against the warm rose opaline dial beneath

where each diamond-set hour marker complements the bold Arabic numerals in a composition that reads as both legible and luxurious

39mm White Gold Case — Polished white gold construction with curved lugs and integrated pushers for chronograph operation

Current production since 2020 positions this Gondolo Serata as a modern interpretation of Patek Philippe's rectangular case heritage

Brand Patek Philippe Series Golden Ellipse Model Number 3738/100R-001 Production Year 2010-2020 Recent Condition Call for Enquiry Box/Papers Box & Papers Case Material Rose Gold Case Size 40 mm Case Shape Round Case Back Solid Case Detail 31

and moon phases accurate until 2100

Sapphire Crystal — Anti-reflective coated sapphire crystal ensures optimal dial visibility while providing superior scratch resistance