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Rolex Day-Date 36 ROLEX 18038 1978 Day Date with thick Case and mega rare dial

Ref. no. 18038

Rolex Day-Date 36 18038 (1978) - Black dial 36 mm Yellow Gold case (1/8)
Rolex Day-Date 36 18038 (1978) - Black dial 36 mm Yellow Gold case (2/8)
Rolex Day-Date 36 18038 (1978) - Black dial 36 mm Yellow Gold case (3/8)
Rolex Day-Date 36 18038 (1978) - Black dial 36 mm Yellow Gold case (4/8)
Rolex Day-Date 36 18038 (1978) - Black dial 36 mm Yellow Gold case (5/8)
Rolex Day-Date 36 18038 (1978) - Black dial 36 mm Yellow Gold case (6/8)
Rolex Day-Date 36 18038 (1978) - Black dial 36 mm Yellow Gold case (7/8)
Rolex Day-Date 36 18038 (1978) - Black dial 36 mm Yellow Gold case (8/8)
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ROLEX 18038 1978 Day Date with thick Case and mega rare dial. Very beautiful and rare Rolex Day Date, reference 18038. This early version from 1978 still has the sought-after thicker case than the later versions. The highlight of this watch is undoubtedly the spectacular and very rare black lacquer dial with baguette diamonds and thread-like rows of brilliant-cut diamonds, known as a ‘string dial’. The dial is also a ‘big Lume’ with larger tritium dots than the later versions, as was customary at the time. This combination makes the watch very rare, as this version was only produced for a short time. Day Dates with rare dials have been in high demand for years and are almost impossible to find in top condition. The movement runs beautifully with a constant amplitude of 265 degrees and has no maintenance backlog. The strap of the reference 8385 is also in very good condition and has the matching clasp code with the ‘C’ stamp.

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Brand Rolex
Reference no. 18038
Category Vintage
Year of production 1978
Gender Unisex
Availability Ready to ship in 1-3 days
State Pre-owned
Condition Very good
Original papers No
Original box No
Price € 27.500
Warranty Yes

Caliber

Movement Automatic

Case

Case size 36 mm
Case material Yellow Gold
Bezel material Yellow Gold
Crystal Sapphire Crystal
Water resistance 10 ATM
Dial Black

Bracelet

Bracelet material Yellow Gold
Bracelet color Gold
Clasp Fold clasp, hidden
Clasp materials Yellow Gold

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New / unworn
The watch has not been worn and is in new condition. It may come directly from an authorised dealer or the brand itself, or it may have been recently traded without being worn.
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Minor signs of wear such as hairline marks or small surface scratches. Case, bezel, and bracelet retain sharp edges and overall form. May have been professionally polished without affecting the original contours. Fully functional mechanically.
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Product

Article type
Watch
Brand
Rolex
Reference no.
18038

Manufacturer

Rolex SA
Genève
Switzerland
Website
www.rolex.com

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Rolex Deutschland GmbH
Dompropst-Ketzer-Straße 1 - 9
50667 Köln
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Email
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Phone
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