Rolex 18ct Yellow Gold Day Date II- Any Used For Sale?

[Chad_Hugo]

I'm looking for a used but near mint day date II, 218238, yellow Gold, with champagne diamond dot dial however it's proving rather difficult to find.

I had originally planned on buying the 36mm pre-facelift 18238 and found a watch in excellent condition which was also very competitively priced (under £8000 list price for a 1999/2000 serial number). When I tried it on though, it was far too small and did not sit right on my wrist. The very small size made it look a bit dated and generally just did not look and feel right to me.

The 41mm 218238 would be perfect, I have been checking all the usual places online with no luck.

Does anyone know of a shop selling a used one at the moment, or can someone recommend anywhere that could find me one? Would be willing to travel to see the watch of course.

I'm not looking for a bargain, so would pay well for the right watch.

This is the watch I am looking for:

http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/rolex_18ct_day_...

Can't believe I missed out on this!! I check blowers site as often as possible, did not see this when it was for sale...

[Chad_Hugo]

No one's got any idea of where I could pick a used one up?

It does seem that the champagne diamond dot dial is a lot rarer on the new model than on the previous generation, or it seems that way from my search anyway.

I have seen most other variants for sale used at some point, but never the exact version I am after, other than the blowers watch which was already sold when I came accross it.

[daveenty]

Not sure if this is the one, but there are a few on this page: -

http://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/ref-218238.htm

None in the UK though as far as I can see.

You may want to try Dominic here: http://www.hackettwatches.com/

A very helpful and nice guy.

ETA: Another one here: http://www.yclondon.co.uk/watch/?id=1

Edited by daveenty on Saturday 19th May 14:34

[Chad_Hugo]

I checked chrono 24, like you said though none in the UK at all, and only one in the whole of Europe. The only diamond dial watch is in Germany and is new unworn, the price is not any less than it would be available for from a UK AD.

Thanks for the that shop's link- I saw that yesterday, unfortunately it looks very dubious to say the least. No mention of year, no serial number, no mention or photo of box/manuals, no proper pictures, actually no full picture at all, no details of condition, watches origin, basically no info. They appear to sell jewelry more than watches, that's actually the only Rolex they have.

The site is even more suspicious- the first paragraph claims they sell jewelry to Rihanna and 50 Cent.

Yeah, I'm sure they both get all their bling from a small shop in Croydon

Just does not seem like the kind of place to buy a high value watch of this type from.

[bry1975]

You can check the YC London firm's financial details here-

http://companycheck.co.uk/company/05149229

[Chad_Hugo]

Thanks for that, wasn't familiar with that site.

What they have on them doesn't exactly fill me with confidence, quite the opposite.

Watch could be legit of course, it's a £22,000 watch as new though, somehow I don't really see something selling a watch like that to this type of shop.

If anyone has any other ideas about getting a used one please let me know.

Odd that for the day date II champagne diamond dot dial seems a rare combination, considering that Rolex make 750,000-1000000 watches a year I would have thought there would be at least a few for sale in the UK at any one time.

[Stinkfoot]

You could of course buy one with a different face and then change it to the one you want but I have not researched this so its just an idea.

[Chad_Hugo]

That's a possibility but I think the original dials are very expensive and wouldn't it require my AD sending the watch to Rolex, and take a long long time.

I think it would add probably £1000 to the watch cost so I'd rather keep looking for a watch with the diamond dot dial.

I am checking all the usual places regularly, I know one will turn up eventually with a reputable seller, although going by how few have been for sale so far I think it could be a long wait.

[bean455]

Hi OP.I sell rare and luxury brands,in excess of 150 Rolex last year.Are you still looking or have you located one yet?
If not I will make some calls and get one for you.
What is your budget?
Regards
Terry

[Chad_Hugo]

Wurls said:

Chad_Hugo said:

That's a possibility but I think the original dials are very expensive and wouldn't it require my AD sending the watch to Rolex, and take a long long time.

I think it would add probably £1000 to the watch cost so I'd rather keep looking for a watch with the diamond dot dial.

Changed Mrs's to diamond dial 18 mths ago. Rolex did it for £1600 and thats the small dial size. My bum still stings.

So at least £2000 for a 41mm day date II then.

I knew it was expensive, but did not think it would be that much, that's the price of a very good watch in itself just to change a dial.

I will keep on looking for one with the dial I want I think.

Just out of interest what sort of discounts are available at AD's on day date's? I have read on here about some very substantial discounts. My local AD has a few which remain unsold for a very very long time, while I have never even seen a s/s white or black face Daytona there once.

bean455- to be honest for a watch like this I am not really looking to buy privately, would rather buy from a established used retailer that has sold thousands of similar value watches and I am already at least partially familiar with. Thanks for the offer though.

[david hockney]

I have a 41mm yellow gold Day Date 2 on Turf website- plenty of refs on good guys thread....
champagne dial/ baton markers......... drop me a mail for further details if interested..

[JRewing]

david hockney said:

I have a 41mm yellow gold Day Date 2 on Turf website- plenty of refs on good guys thread....
champagne dial/ baton markers......... drop me a mail for further details if interested..

More than 18 months later? I'm guessing that he has either located one or gone off the idea. But I could be wrong.

[david hockney]

Yes- I was aware it was an old thread but you never know........
I tried to post my Day Date 2 for sale on the Pistonheads 'for sale' watches thread but there
appears to be a problem with the website- when you click on 'watches' it then
just says 'loading' and won't let you proceed further to list the ad......
anyway- lovely watches the DD2...here's some pics of mine........

[JRewing]

That is a beautiful watch. If I had the money and I weren't so set on an original Day-Date I would probably be in contact now!

[david hockney]

Thanks, all the Day Date's are iconic- I just found the DD2 a nicer fit at 41mm-
at 36mm the original just felt a bit small on me.....
this one I'm selling was brand new from the AD just before Christmas-
only been on the wrist 3 times but having waited so long for it to come from the factory
after ordering with a deposit I need the dough elsewhere now- selling for 5k off list price.....

[yeti]

Hello Ben, how's the 911?

Still loving my DSSD

[michael gould]

My brother has one for sale ......it's hardly been worn and comes with the original receipt , box, paperwork ect( from a local Rolex dealer, Boodles) I think he wants 7k for it.......email me if your interested

[yeti]

michael gould said:

My brother has one for sale ......it's hardly been worn and comes with the original receipt , box, paperwork ect( from a local Rolex dealer, Boodles) I think he wants 7k for it.......email me if your interested

Gold Day-Date on a bracelet Michael..?

[michael gould]

Yes with president bracelet and concealed clasp......I think it's about 12 yo but in mint condition......22k new !

The arse has fallen out of these watches as they are considered to bling

[yeti]

michael gould said:

The arse has fallen out of these watches as they are considered to bling

Pale or gold dial..? Yes they are bling... but then so am I on occasion