271 Rolex Very Fascinating and Fine, Day-date, Automatic Wristwatch in Gold, With Blue-dodger Lacquered “stella” Dial, Reference 18038

Estimate: € 40.000 –⁠ 80.000

Model: Day-Date Reference: 18038 Case Material: Yellow Gold Bracelet Material: Yellow Gold Year: 1983 Movement: Automatic Caliber: 3055 Case N°: 8220152 Dimensions: 36 mm Signed: Dial, movement and case The Day-Date is Rolex’s most prestigious line of dress watches since it was launched in 1956. Predominantly produced in either gold or platinum, Rolex introduced a special variant of the series during the 1980s. With the exception of the most modern executions, the Day-Date comes exclusively in a 36 mm case. An example of this size is the reference 18038, totally made in yellow gold the lot offered here comes with a particular dial: due to the enamel-like production method of these so-called “Stella-dials”, they shine under the light and this one comes in perfect conditions without any cracks and with a vivid blue color, very appreciated by the collectors. Completed by applied baton indexes, outer tracks for minutes and Roman numbers, English calendar it also strikes for the very nice conditions of both case and bracelet.