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
Sold (Premium)€331,500
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.