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

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.