$9,497.00
Product Description
Offered here is a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date, reference 18038 the quintessential “President” in its purest form: solid 18K yellow gold, a fluted bezel, and the unmistakable day-at-12 / date-at-3 layout that has defined Rolex’s flagship since the mid-century.
This example carries a 5.8 million serial (commonly associated with the late-1970s production range) and features a clean champagne dial with applied gold baton markers, classic Rolex typography, and strong legibility. The crystal and dial are in excellent condition, which is where the value is; nothing ruins a Day-Date faster than a tired dial or compromised glass, and this one presents sharply.
Condition is very good overall with visible wear on the lugs and case consistent with age and real-world use—fully disclosed, no dramatics. It remains a strong-wearing gold Day-Date that looks correct on the wrist and retains the traditional presence collectors buy these for in the first place.
Sale includes the watch only. It is fitted to an aftermarket leather strap anchored on a Rolex buckle. As with any vintage Rolex, water resistance should be treated as non-guaranteed unless recently pressure-tested.
| Brand | Rolex |
|---|---|
| Model | Oyster Perpetual Day-Date |
| Reference Number | 18038 |
| Serial | 5.8 million (approx. late-1970s production range) |
| Country/Region of Manufacture | Switzerland |
| Condition | Very Good (honest wear to case/lugs; dial/crystal excellent) |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Age Group | Adult |
| Style | Luxury Dress / Heritage Classic |
| Display | Analog |
| Case Material | 18K Yellow Gold |
|---|---|
| Case Color | Yellow Gold |
| Case Size | 36 mm |
| Case Thickness | Approx. 12 mm (typical for ref. 18038) |
| Case Shape | Round |
| Case Finish | Polished (with visible wear as noted) |
| Bezel Type | Fixed, Fluted |
| Bezel Material | 18K Yellow Gold |
| Crystal | Sapphire (with Cyclops magnifier) |
| Caseback | Screwdown |
| Crown | Screwdown Rolex crown |
| Dial Color | Champagne |
|---|---|
| Dial Finish | Metallic (champagne tone) |
| Indices | Applied gold baton markers |
| Minute Track | Roman-style chapter ring (as shown) |
| Lume | Tritium-style plots (period-correct presentation) |
| Features | Day display at 12, date at 3 with Cyclops |
| Movement | Rolex Automatic (commonly Cal. 3055 for ref. 18038) |
|---|---|
| Escapement Type | Swiss lever escapement |
| Frequency | 28,800 vph (typical) |
| Power Reserve | Approx. 42 hours (typical) |
| Functions | Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Day, Date |
| Strap Material | Aftermarket Leather |
|---|---|
| Strap Color | Brown |
| Lug Width | 20 mm (typical for 36mm Day-Date case) |
| Clasp/Buckle | Rolex buckle (included) |
| Water Resistance | Not guaranteed due to age; pressure test recommended prior to water exposure |
|---|---|
| Included | Watch only; aftermarket strap; Rolex buckle |
| Condition Type | Pre-Owned |
| Seller Warranty | Yes fully authenticated |
