1982 Rolex Day Date Onyx NOS Ref. 18038 - Price on Request
1982 Rolex Day Date Onyx NOS Ref. 18038 - Price on Request
Momentum by AIX Tempora, Ltd.
ICD Brookfield Place, Al Mustaqbal St, DIFC, POBox 506645
Dubai DU
United Arab Emirates
Day Dates have have stepped forward into the limelight a while ago and are enjoying more and more attention. Especially those which come in rare and uncommon references or dial. The Onyx dial is one of the most popular if not the most popular stone dial. Collectors love the clean and neat look of the index-free dial. The number of Onyx dial Day Dates has gone tremendously down as they are going into more and more private collections. They are still available, however in small numbers and at always higher prices. This current example is from 1986 and has never been worn, nor has the watch seen a watchmaker before. The condition is simply the best possible. Over the last 30 years it has been sitting in the dark and has developed a dark patina on the case. a true New Old Stock.
| SKU | 3.2.009 |
| Brand | Rolex |
| Model | Day Date Onyx |
| Ref. No. | 18038 |
| Serial No. | 7559xxx |
| Year | 1982 |
| Gender | Gents |
| Case Size | 36mm |
| Case | Mint case that is showing no wear from age. The case remains unused and untouched, still bearig the patina (oxidation) on the gold from the last few decades |
| Bracelet / Strap | Excellent and unused original President bracelet |
| Dial | Excellent original Onyx dial with matching hands |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Functions | Day Date |
| Condition | New Old Stock |
| 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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