1978 Rolex Day Date Blue/Purple Dial UnpolishedRef. 18038
1978 Rolex Day Date Blue/Purple Dial UnpolishedRef. 18038
1978 Rolex Day Date Blue/Purple Dial UnpolishedRef. 18038
1978 Rolex Day Date Blue/Purple Dial UnpolishedRef. 18038
1978 Rolex Day Date Blue/Purple Dial UnpolishedRef. 18038
1978 Rolex Day Date Blue/Purple Dial UnpolishedRef. 18038

1978 Rolex Day Date Blue/Purple Dial UnpolishedRef. 18038

Sale priceDhs. 79,950.00
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
Price AED 79,950/USD 21,500
Crystal Sapphire
Movement Automatic
Functions Day, Date
Condition Mint
Box No
Papers No

Brief History

Rolex Day-Date

 Arguably one of the most iconic watches ever made, the Day-Date aka the Rolex President was introduced in 1956 and was the first to feature both the day and date in dedicated windows on the dial.

The Day-Date is the top model in the Rolex line-up and comes in an array of configurations with rare and special dials and case decorations. It has only ever been made in precious metals with Automatic movements and historically with an elegant diameter of 36mm - the perfect size for an iconic dress watch.

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