Fine Americana And Continental Antiques Two Day Event - Day 1
Fri, Dec 5, 2025 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 61
1982 Mens Rolex Day-Date 18078 President 18K Gold Wrist Watch
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $1 |
| $10 | $5 |
| $100 | $10 |
| $300 | $25 |
| $1,000 | $50 |
| $3,000 | $100 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Description
Late 20th Century; Original, Estate found, Rolex day date ref. 18078, Lemon Diamond Dial, serial #7329415, with original boxes and dial documentation. Case: 18k yellow gold, ref. 18078, Dial: Diamond lemon dial and champagne dial with Roman outer track, the watch comes with documentation from Bailey Banks and Biddle that shows the diamond dial that is currently fitted on the watch was installed in November of 1985. the original champagne dial is included and is currently stored in a Rolex dial holder, Movement: Rolex cal. 3055, serial #0883208.The watch comes with a wonderful amount of documentation. The watch comes with the original purchase receipt form Bailey Banks and Biddle, the service paperwork from BBB, and a Rolex chronometer paper( number on chronometer paperwork does not match serial on watch). Also included are (2) Rolex manuals, a Rolex leather notepad case, the original 18078 case back sticker, and the original inner/outer boxes. The original Rolex bracelet is marked 8723 on the clasp and 55 on the end links. The watch can wind and set and is running at time of evaluation. the date advances with the quickset function, the day and date advance with hand. The clasp is not closing securely at the time of evaluation. Overall appears to be complete. We encourage all bidders to view and inspect this watch in our gallery. Listed above is a detailed report that has been provided by a trusted watch expert. All online bidders have a bid limit cap. If you are concerned about your cap and would like an increase, please contact our office prior to Wednesday 12/3/25 with your requested increase. Bid limit increase requests submitted after 12/3 will not be accommodated. Total weight 134.7 grams. Please view photos. Provenance: CN Collection
Artist or Maker
Rolex
Medium
18K Gold
Date
1982
Exhibited
Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview
Literature
The 1982 Rolex Day-Date reference 18078 is a vintage 18k yellow gold men's watch known for its distinctive "bark" textured finish on the bezel and bracelet. This model is part of the five-digit Day-Date series, which was introduced in 1977.
Notes
Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert
Condition
Very Good and working, Complete with box and papers
Available payment options
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CN Collection