25 Rolex Very Fascinating and Fine, Day-Date, Automatic Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Purple Dial, Reference 18 038, With Service Booklet
Estimate: €12,000 – 24,000
Sold (Premium)€33,800
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 18038
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1979
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 3055
Case N°: 5 909 739
Dimensions: 36 mm
Signed: Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories: Service
Rolex is known in the world of vintage watch collecting for being one of the brands that most dared with intriguing designs. Patented in 1955 and released only a year later, the Rolex Day-Date presented itself as a watch of undoubted charm but often also very undervalued given its complication that could indicate the day of the week and the date. In 1977, Rolex introduced a new movement for the Day-Date generation, caliber 3055. It is the first Rolex movement to have a quick-set function, making it very easy to correct the date. The present lot is a very pleasant example of Day-Date reference 18 038, immediately recognizable for its special fluted bezel in yellow gold. Preserved in great condition, the yellow-gold case is still nice with sharp gold marks and hallmarks on the lugs, the dial is very particular with its purple color with English calendar and is resumed by the hands that shine on the surface. This lot is completed by its original service card and booklet.