Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date - 18038

Specifications

Year: 1978/79
Box/Papers: No/No 
Reference: 18038
Serial: 6XXXXXX
Case size: 36mm 
Movement: Rolex Calibre 3055 Automatic
Crystal: Sapphire
Strap Size: Full length.

History 

The Rolex Day-Date, launched in 1956, was the first wristwatch to display both the day of the week spelled out in full and the date simultaneously. Produced exclusively in precious metals such as gold and platinum, it soon became an icon of refinement and authority. Worn by world leaders, visionaries, and influential figures, the Day-Date earned its nickname, the “President’s Watch.” Over the decades, it has remained a symbol of power, elegance, and timeless style, representing Rolex’s mastery of innovation, precision, and luxury watchmaking tradition.

Condition

This is an absolutely stunning vintage Rolex Day-Date reference number 18038 from the late 1970s which features a stunning sunburst champagne dial. The watch is working beautifully and certainly well within specification. This piece has all of its original Rolex parts including the dial, bezel, movement, and crown. As always, we will issue you with a TWW authenticity guarantee card. 

Dial - Really nice dial on this one which is close to mint condition.

Case - This piece features a solid 18ct yellow gold case which is in fantastic condition showing minor signs of wear such as some small scratches as you would expect of a watch of this age.

Crown - The crown is its original Rolex screw down and is in excellent condition and works perfectly in all of its functions. 

Movement - This model houses its original Rolex Calibre 3055 automatic movement which is flawless in every way. The watch is keeping perfect time. 

Case back - The case back is original with all of its Rolex markings on the inner. It shows just some minor signs of wear from use over its decades of life such as small scratches.

Bracelet - This piece has been put on a beautiful new strap and a Rolex signed buckle. 

Crystal - Near mint

All of our watches are fully examined and deemed to be 100% authentic before sale. Please see our authenticity guarantee below. An authenticity guarantee card will be provided with the watch. 

For a watch of this age, this piece is in spectacular order and is ready to wear!

If you have any further questions about this piece please don’t hesitate to contact us via email or Instagram.

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Terms of sale

Please note these are vintage timepieces and their timekeeping abilities will never be the same as modern equivalents. We ensure that all of our watches are keeping time within vintage specification.

We are a registered limited company and can be found on companies house and therefore are legally required to accept returns within 14 days and provide our customers with fully authentic timepieces.

We guarantee the full authenticity of all out of timepieces. Each piece is fully tested and inspected by our watchmaker to ensure both full functionality and authenticity.

International customers are responsible for customs charges when receiving a purchase.

We cannot guarantee any water resistance due to the age of these watches.

Returns

Customers may return their purchased item within 14 days of delivery date as long as the item(s) are returned in the same condition as received.

International buyers are responsible for customs charges that apply when returning an item.

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