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Vintage Rolex Day-Date 18038 Champagne Dial Yellow Gold Automatic 36mm Watch
Vintage Rolex Day-Date 18038 Champagne Dial Yellow Gold Automatic 36mm Watch
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Rolex Day-Date 36 – Ref. 18038 (18k Yellow Gold / Champagne Service Dial / 36mm)
Specific Watch Details:
- Year: 1982 (Approximately)
- Condition: Used (Fair) – Shows heavy wear such as scratches, dents, or scuffs. Bracelet or strap may be stretched. Signs of use are clearly visible. Please see photos.
- Condition Notes: Comes on a generic black leather strap with a stainless steel buckle.
- Inclusions: Watch Only
- Bracelet/Strap: Generic black leather strap with stainless steel buckle
- Stock Number: 1468
General Information:
- Brand: Rolex
- Family: Day-Date
- Model: Day-Date 36
- Reference Number: 18038
- Movement: Rolex Caliber 3055 – Automatic; Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Day, Date
- Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold
- Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Fluted
- Crystal: Sapphire
- Case Back: Closed
- Case Diameter: 36.00 mm
Dial:
- Color: Champagne
- Indexes: Index hour markers
- Hands: Stick hands
- Features: Rolex service dial, Swiss Made dial
About the Rolex Day-Date 36 – Ref. 18038 (18k Yellow Gold / Champagne Service Dial / 36mm):
The Rolex Day-Date ref. 18038 represents an important chapter in the evolution of Rolex's flagship model. Introduced as a successor to earlier Day-Date references, it maintained the collection's hallmark full day and date displays while introducing the caliber 3055 movement.
A key feature of the caliber 3055 was the addition of the Quickset date function, allowing the date to be adjusted independently without advancing the hands through multiple 24-hour cycles. This made the ref. 18038 significantly more convenient to use while preserving the classic 36mm yellow gold case, fluted bezel, and timeless Day-Date aesthetic. Positioned between the earlier vintage references and the later double Quickset models, the 18038 offers a compelling blend of classic Rolex character and improved functionality.
Important Notes:
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