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ROLEX | DAY-DATE, REFERENCE 18038, YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE AND BRACELET, CIRCA 1979

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December 5, 02:06 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 8,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

ROLEX

DAY-DATE, REFERENCE 18038

YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE AND BRACELET,

CIRCA 1979

Dial: silvered pink, later

Calibre: cal. 3055 automatic, 27 jewels

Movement number: 0’203’210

Case: 18ct yellow gold Oyster, screw-down crown and back

Case number: 6’115’491

Closure: 18ct yellow gold Rolex President bracelet with integrated folding clasp

Dimensions: 36mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 170mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: service guarantee card dated November, 17, 2011, service booklet, Chronometer booklet, Chronometer hang tag and polishing cloth

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The Rolex Day-Date reference 18038 saw light in 1977, propelling the legendary wristwatch into the next generation. The newly introduced 5-digit reference was an early adopter of the sapphire crystal, conferring the watch with a modern feel and look. The calibre 3055, fifth iteration of the Day-Date movement, introduced the quick-set function for the date setting. These innovations, coupled with the modern looks, have surely contributed to elevating the reference 18038 to an all-time favourite in Rolex collections.

The present yellow gold example is fitted with the equally highly-praised President bracelet and features an interesting later pink dial which blends surprisingly well with the yellow ensemble.