1979 Rolex Day Date Onyx Ref. 18038 (Full Set)
1979 Rolex Day Date Onyx Ref. 18038 (Full Set)
Momentum by AIX Tempora, Ltd.
ICD Brookfield Place, Al Mustaqbal St, DIFC, POBox 506645
Dubai DU
United Arab Emirates
The 18038 Day Date has been produced from 1978 until 1987 and comes with sapphire crystal and quickset date movement. Many special dial variants exist for this model including Stella, Diamond and Stone dials. The Onyx dial is one of the most popular stone dials on a Day Date not only because of its clean and neat appearance lacking all indexes but also the combination of black and gold works so well. The current example is in great condition and bears a mint dial free of any cracks or blemishes. We are happy to offer this watch in a beautiful full set with box, papers and booklets, just like you wish to find it.
SKU | 1.1.806 |
Brand | Rolex |
Model | Day Date Onyx |
Ref. No. | 18038 |
Serial No. | 6042xxx |
Year | 1979 |
Gender | Gents |
Case Size | 36mm |
Case | Excellent condition case that has been lightly polished in the past. The lugs remain straight and even with clear numbers between |
Bracelet / Strap | Very good 18K President bracelet with moderate stretch from age, has 24 links |
Dial | Excellent 'Swiss' Onyx dial with Tritium hands |
Crystal | Sapphire |
Movement | Automatic |
Functions | Day Date |
Condition | Mint |
Box | Orig. Box & Carton |
Papers | Orig. Certificate, booklets and Service receipt |
Brief History
Rolex Day-Date
Rolex revolutionized the industry in 1956 with the Day-Date model, innovatively displaying the day and date through dedicated windows on the dial. It is the pinnacle of the Rolex collection with its multitude of configurations. Made exclusively from precious metals, featuring coveted dials like Onyx, Stone, and Stella, and often embellished with diamond settings and distinctive case decorations.
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