Rolex Day-Date 18078

Listed : 117 Days Ago
Condition: Excellent
Year of Production: 1986
Case Size: 36mm
Case Material: 18K YG
Dial Color: walnut burlwood
Bracelet/Strap: -
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: No
Papers: No
Location: United States
Description

Rolex Day Date 18K YG ref 18078 Bark Finish circa 1986

An especially fine condition example factory bark finish Rolex 18K YG Day Date President ref 18078 circa 1986. Featuring a 36mm yellow gold case with factory bark bezel and matching factory bark Presidential bracelet. With sapphire crystal, and original stunning walnut burlwood dial. The Burlwood dial is in pristine condition with no defects whatsoever. The dial shows the rich and subtle natural variations of the wood. The dial features simple gold applied indexes and is printed Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day Date, Officially Certified Chronometer, and signed at the bottom T SWISS T. This watch features a very tight original hidden clasp bark finish bracelet that will comfortably fit a 7 1/4″ wrist. The raised texture of the bracelet as well as the bark finish bezel are especially sharp and not polished or worn down. Powered by calibre 3055 self winding movement with sweep seconds and quick set date. Recently serviced and in excellent operating condition. Of course guaranteed genuine and as described, and offered with our 1 year warranty of accurate time keeping and operation. Specialty dials such as stone, stella and natural burlwood such as the example here all create an especially prized appearance to a gold Day Date model. Burlwood dials are especially interesting as each dial is unique in showcasing the subtle grain and variations in color of the natural burlwood. An especially nice condition example of this more decorative variation of the classic day date model. An ideal choice for a man or fashionably oversized for a woman. Your purchase includes our signature fine leather watch pouch, ideal for travel or storage, a $65.00 value. Maker : Rolex Model Name/Type : Day Date Model/Case Ref : 18078 Circa : 1986 Case Metal : 18K YG Man's / Lady's : Men Case mm : 36mm Bezel : 18K YG Bark Finish Crystal : sapphire Dial & Hands : walnut burlwood Movement Type : Self Winding Movement Caliber : 3055 Crown-Pushers : Signed Crown Strap / Bracelet : factory bark Presidential bracelet with hidden clasp Date Function : quick set date Box / Papers : No Strap / Bracelet Size : 7.25 Condition : Excellent Country of Origin : Switzerland

Collectible Features |Rolex Day-Date 18078

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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
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