ROLEX, DAY-DATE REF. 18038, AN ATTRACTIVE GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH ONYX DIAL
CASE NUMBER: 5’341’973, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 0’013’963
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Price Realised USD 35,280
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USD 30,000 - USD 50,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Closed: 1 May 2025
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ROLEX, DAY-DATE REF. 18038, AN ATTRACTIVE GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH ONYX DIAL
CASE NUMBER: 5’341’973, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 0’013’963
The Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18038 was manufactured from 1977 to 1988 and marked the introduction of the first Day-Date model with a single-quickset date function, thanks to the Cal. 3055 movement that powered the watch. Unlike the Ref. 1803, which used an acrylic crystal, the 18038 comes with a sapphire crystal.
Stone dials take a prominent position within the highly esoteric sub-set of Day-Date collectors and within this niche Onyx dials tend to be the most sought-after examples. The inky black stone dial forms a handsome contrast with the yellow gold case. This particular piece showcases a striking Onyx dial and is in excellent condition. Additionally, it features a calendar in Spanish.
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OVERALL CONDITION: Very good CASE: In very good condition, a few light surface scratches. The hallmarks are crisp and visible on the back of the case DIAL: Nice, clean and original. The hands and sapphire crystal were changed during service MOVEMENT: Ticking at the time of cataloguing. All the functions are working. However, we do not test the movement for accuracy. A service is recommended. BRACELET: Shows some signs of wear, but in very good condition overall. Bracelet length including watch head is approx. 195 mm. There are two additional gold links but without screws
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CASE NUMBER: 5’341’973, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 0’013’963ROLEX, DAY-DATE REF. 18038, AN ATTRACTIVE GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH ONYX DIALEstimate: USD 30,000 - 50,000
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