Rolex Day-Date 18038 'brown vignette'
The Rolex Day-Date reference 18038 is an iconic watch introduced in the 1970s. The 18038 was launched in 1978 as the successor to the reference 1803, bringing some significant updates and improvements, including the 3055 caliber with a quick-set date function. The watch is available in various versions, offering different dial colors, materials, and bracelet options. The Day-Date continues to represent style, luxury, and prestige to this day.
This stunning Vintage Day-Date 18038 is from the year 1979 and has something that excites us greatly! The watch features the brown vignette dial, a must-have for any watch collector. Additionally, the 18K yellow gold case and bezel are in razor-sharp condition. The 18K yellow gold President bracelet shows minimal to no stretch considering its age. The watch comes with a 12-month warranty from 10 over 10.
What you need to know:
- Original brown vignette dial
- Beautiful even patina on the dial and hands
- Razor-sharp 18K yellow gold case and bezel
- 18K yellow gold President bracelet with minimal to no stretch
- 12-month warranty
- Free insured shipping
Rolex Day-Date
The first Day-Date, also known as the "President," was introduced in 1956 and remains Rolex's iconic status watch to this day. When Rolex introduced the Day-Date, it was the first watch to display both the day at the 12 o'clock position and the date at the 3 o'clock position simultaneously. Another hallmark of the Day-Date is the renowned President bracelet, which was introduced to the market in 1966 and has become almost as famous as the watch itself. However, the President bracelet gained its unofficial name when Rolex gifted a Day-Date to the American President Dwight Eisenhower.
General
Brand |
Rolex |
Model |
Day-Date |
Reference |
18038 |
Year |
1979 |
Documentation |
No |
Box |
No |
Movement
Caliber |
3055 |
Winding |
Automatic |
Case
Diameter |
36mm |
Case material |
18K yellow gold |
Bezel material |
18K yellow gold (fluted bezel) |
Dial |
Brown (vignette dial) |
Glass |
Sapphire crystal |
Bracelet
Clasp |
Folding clasp |
Materiaal clasp |
18K yellow gold |
Material bracelet |
18K yellow gold |
Colour bracelet |
Gold |