1978 Rolex Day Date UAE Armed Forces Ref. 18038
SKU | 1.1.664 |
Brand | Rolex |
Model | Day Date UAE Armed Forces |
Ref. No. | 18038 |
Serial No. | 5465xxx |
Year | 1978 |
Gender | Gents |
Case Size | 36mm |
Case | Excellent and crisp 18K yellow gold case that has just been polished. |
Bracelet / Strap | Alligator leather strap with generic gold plated pin buckle |
Dial | Rare brown UAE Armed Forces dial. The lume plots have aged to a beautiful light brown matching with the hands |
Price | Sold |
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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