Rolex Day-Date II Ref. 218238BG de 41mm, oro amarillo de 18K, esfera champán con diamantes y rubíes baguette de fábrica

A Day-Date II 218238BG in 41mm 18K yellow gold with one of the line's rarest dials: a champagne sunburst ground set with factory diamond baguettes and vivid ruby markers. A late-production random-serial example in A-rank condition, it comes with its Rolex service booklet and original Japanese purchase documentation.

The Piece

The Day-Date II (2008–2015) carried the President into a more contemporary register: bolder 41mm dimensions, reinforced movement architecture and sharper geometry. Its Oyster and President lineage remains unmistakable in the muscular lugs, the fluted 18K yellow gold bezel and the perfectly weighted three-link President bracelet, engineered to hold its form for decades.

This example rises above its peers through its factory gem-set dial, a composition of diamond baguettes and ruby markers against a champagne sunburst ground that shifts from warm gold to crystalline brilliance with every turn of the wrist. Such dials were produced in very limited numbers and occupy a significantly rarer tier within the Day-Date II hierarchy.

The Calibre 3156 automatic movement incorporates Rolex's Paraflex shock system and drives an English day and date display beneath a sapphire crystal with Cyclops lens, robust enough for daily wear despite the watch's regal presence. The random serial marks late-generation production, and the solid gold case and bracelet keep the depth and heft that made the Day-Date II immediately iconic.

Details

• Maker: Rolex
• Model: Day-Date II
• Reference: 218238BG
• Era: Late production (random serial)
• Material: 18K yellow gold case, fluted bezel and President bracelet
• Measurements: Case 41mm · Lug-to-lug approx. 49mm · Thickness approx. 12mm · Bracelet fits up to approx. 17.5cm
• Included: Rolex service booklet, original purchase documentation (Japan), presentation material (as shown)
• Dial: Champagne sunburst with factory diamond and ruby baguettes
• Movement: Rolex Cal. 3156 automatic with Paraflex shock absorber
• Functions: Day (English), date, seconds
• Crystal: Sapphire with Cyclops
• Water resistance: 100m

Condition

Japonista grade A · Excellent, with minimal signs of handling.

• A rank: excellent surfaces with uniform, controlled micro-handling marks; no dents or distortion.
• Dial: factory gem-set dial preserved beautifully; no visible degradation, stones bright and secure.
• Bezel: fluted bezel retains sharp definition and deep geometry, with minimal softening from wear.
• Bracelet: President bracelet strong and well tensioned; minimal stretch for its age.
• Movement: running within expected parameters at the time of assessment; no mechanical issues observed.
• Accessories: all items present and matching the photographs.

Authenticity & Care

Factory diamond and ruby dial under reference 218238BG with random serial; accompanied by the Rolex service booklet and the original purchase documentation issued in Japan. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.

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