1979 Rolex Day Date Diamond String Sapphire Baguette Dial Ref. 18038
| SKU | 9.3.2.277 |
| Brand | Rolex |
| Model | Day Date Diamond String Sapphire Baguette dial |
| Ref. No. | 18038 |
| Serial No. | 5812xxx |
| Year | 1979 |
| Gender | Gents |
| Case Size | 36mm |
| Case | Excellent 18K case that is not showing much wear from age. The lugs are healthy and well defined with prominent factory brushing. Case numbers are crisp and fully intact. The fluted bezel is also in excellent condition |
| Bracelet / Strap | Excellent 8385 President bracelet not showing much wear from age, comes with 23 links |
| Dial | Excellent Champagne dial with Diamond string setting and Sapphire Baguettes as hour indexes. The luminous material on the dial has been re-lumed with luminova, hands are original Tritium |
| Price | AED 105,000 / USD 28,590 |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Functions | Day, Date |
| Condition | Very good |
| 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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