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Rolex Day-Date Vintage Rolex Day-Date Champagne dial 18k Solid Yellow Gold 18038 - 36mm - 1978
Ref. no. 18038
Rolex Day-Date Vintage Rolex Day-Date Champagne dial 18k Solid Yellow Gold 18038 - 36mm - 1978
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This Rolex Day-Date 36, reference 18038, produced in 1978, is one of the most iconic luxury watches ever created. Made from solid 18 karat yellow gold, it features a beautiful champagne dial with the signature day and date display, offering the elegance that has defined the Day-Date for decades. This specific one comes with a German day wheel. The case remains in beautiful condition and is paired with a brown leather strap with a crocodile motif embossing, fitted with a brand new Rolex gold-plated buckle, while the original buckle is also included. Inside beats the Rolex caliber 3055 automatic movement, professionally serviced in July 2026, running and functioning excellently. A truly exceptional vintage Rolex, recognized all around the world.
Year of production: 1978
Serial number: 544xxxx
Model / Reference number: 18038
Case dimensions.
- Width excluding crown: 36mm
- Width including crown: 38,5mm
- Lug to lug: 43,5mm
- Thickness: 12mm
Lugs width: 20mm
Strap: A brown leather strap with a crocodile motif. (Both a new Rolex as well as the original Vintage one is included) (Fits a 13 to 21cm wrist)
Total head-only weight: 66,5g
Country of origin: Switzerland
Movement: Cal. 3055 Automatic
Service information: Movement serviced in July 2026. Runs and functions excellently. (~+/-0s/d, ~293amp, ~0.0ms b/e)
Internal code: M 1808
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Rolex Day-Date Vintage Rolex Day-Date Champagne dial 18k Solid Yellow Gold 18038 - 36mm - 1978
Ref. no. 18038
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