1978 Rolex Day Date Blue/Purple Dial UnpolishedRef. 18038
1978 Rolex Day Date Blue/Purple Dial UnpolishedRef. 18038
Momentum by AIX Tempora, Ltd.
ICD Brookfield Place, Al Mustaqbal St, DIFC, POBox 506645
Dubai DU
United Arab Emirates
SKU | 1.2.151 |
Brand | Rolex |
Model | Day Date Blue/Purple Dial unpolished |
Ref. No. | 18038 |
Serial No. | 5417xxx |
Year | 1978 |
Gender | Gents |
Case Size | 36mm |
Case | Excellent 'New Old Stock' case that does not show any wear from age but only shows very light handling marks if at all. |
Bracelet / Strap | Excellent matching bracelet with old style concealed clasp. This seems to be one of the last batches delivered with this bracelet. Clasp codes is matching |
Dial | Excellent Blue Sunburst dial which has developed purple hues over time. The lume dots are original and have turned to a mustard yellow, hands are matching |
Crystal | Sapphire |
Movement | Automatic |
Functions | Day, Date |
Condition | Mint |
Box | No |
Papers | No |
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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