Rolex Day-Date 18038

Name: Rolex Day-Date 18038 18k yellow gold Champagne 1980 Ireland | FINE WATCHES | Lot 105
Brand: Rolex
SKU: 18038
Price: 11659.76 USD
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Rolex Day-Date 18038 36mm 18k yellow gold Champagne

Rolex Day-Date 18038 36mm 18k yellow gold Champagne 1

Description

ROLEX REF. 18038, DAY-DATE, 18K YELLOW GOLD A fine 18K yellow gold automatic chronometer wristwatch with day, date and President bracelet. Year: Circa 1980 (serial 6583695) Dial: Champagne sunburst...

REF. 18038, DAY-DATE, 18K YELLOW GOLD A fine 18K yellow gold automatic chronometer wristwatch with day, date and President bracelet. Year: Circa 1980 (serial 6583695) Dial: Champagne sunburst dial with applied baton indexes, outer minute track with Roman numerals, central seconds, apertures for day at 12 o’clock and date at 3 o’clock with cyclops magnifier; signed ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY-DATE SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED. Calibre: Automatic Rolex calibre 3055, 27 jewels, quickset date, chronometer certified, signed, numbered 0656201. Case: 18K yellow gold Oyster case with fluted bezel, screw-down crown, sapphire crystal, screw-down back ref. 18000, signed. Case engraved Orig. Rolex Design 18038, serial 6583695. Diameter: 36 mm Bracelet/Strap: Rolex 18K yellow gold President bracelet, ref. 8385, with concealed folding clasp, clasp code F. Approx. overall length: 180 mm. Gross Weight: 134.56 g approx. Signature: Dial, movement, case and bracelet.

Collectible Features |Rolex Day-Date 18038

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Tropical Dial

A dial that has aged from black to a brown or caramel color due to prolonged exposure to sunlight and elements. Highly prized for its unique and attractive aging. Greatly increases value due to unique appearance and collector demand.

Linen Dial

A dial with a texture resembling linen fabric, adding a unique aesthetic.

Khanjar

Part of the national emblem of Oman, watches fitted with "Khanjar" dials were made upon special request from His Majesty Qaboos bin Said Al Said, the Sultan of Oman, and are highly coveted.