168 Rolex Catching and Charming Oyster, Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Reference 14 238

Estimate: €7,000 –⁠ 14,000

Model: Oyster Perpetual
Reference: 14238
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Yellow Gold
Year: 1992
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 3000
Case N°: N199463
Dimensions: 34 mm
Signed: Dial, Case and Movement

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual here offer is a nice and well-preserved watch: it has to be considered, in fact, that this example right here has exactly 30 years since it has been produced in 1992 as demonstrated by the serial number reported on the case. 1951 was a very significative year for Rolex since its founder, Hans Wilsdorf, turned 70 the very same year and he celebrated his 50th anniversary in watches world. Moreover, 1951 was the 25th year since when the first Oyster case has been realized, the innovation and demonstration of cleverness which made Rolex known all over the world. And watches like this Reference 14 238 perfectly captured this essence of ingenuity, and also a distinctive flair. Its simple and essential design has nothing to envy to other more “noble” models. The yellow-gold case is in great storage conditions, the pure white dial as well in very elegant completed and made even more attractive thanks to the special applied baton and painted black Roman numerals for the hours as well as the luminous dots. Equipped with an automatic movement, yellow-gold oyster riveted bracelet the present watch is the perfect example of essentiality, functionality and utility, what Rolex has always represented.