Fine Watches
Fine Watches
Day-Date, reference 18038 Montre bracelet en or jaune avec jour et date | Yellow gold wristwatch with day and date Vers 1979 | Circa 1979
Lot Closed
September 29, 12:07 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 15,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Day-Date, reference 18038
Montre bracelet en or jaune avec jour et date |
Yellow gold wristwatch with day and date
Vers 1979 |
Circa 1979
Cadran: bois de loupe, jour en italien
Calibre: cal. 3055 automatique, 27 rubis
Numéro de mouvement: D'312'470
Boîtier: or jaune 18K (750°/00), fond vissé
Numéro de boîtier: 6'115'320
Fermoir: bracelet en alligator Rolex et boucle ardillon plaquée en or jaune 18K (750°/00)
Dimensions : 36 mm
Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement
Ecrin: non
Papiers: non
Accessoires: aucun
Dial: burl wood, day in Italian
Calibre: cal. 3055 automatic, 27 jewels
Movement number: D'312'470
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down back
Case number: 6'115'320
Closure: Rolex alligator strap and 18k yellow gold pin buckle
Size: 36 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Poids brut 72.80 g |
Gross weight 72.80 g
The Rolex Day-Date reference 18038 was introduced 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.
The popularity of the 18038 among collectors is explained not only on its reliability but also on the endless dial configurations.
Those fitted with stone dials, lacquered, precious stone or even wood are the most sought-after.
This present example presents an extremely well-preserved case with strong lugs and houses a 'T Swiss T' burl wood dial, typical of this rare production.