1986 Rolex Day Date Onyx Ref. 18038
The 18038 Day Date has been produced from 1978 until 1987 and comes with sapphire crystal and quickset date movement. Many special dial variants exist for this model including Stella, Diamond and Stone dials. The Onyx dial is one of the most popular stone dials and maybe the most distinguished dials on the 18038 becoming rarer and rarer.
| SKU | 1.1.621 |
| Brand | Rolex |
| Model | Day Date Onyx |
| Ref. No. | 18038 |
| Serial No. | 8806xxx |
| Year | 1986 |
| Gender | Gents |
| Case Size | 36mm |
| Case | Excellent 18K case that has been polished. Lugs remain straight and numbers between the lugs are fully intact |
| Bracelet / Strap | Excellent and crisp President bracelet with very little stretch from age |
| Dial | Excellent 'Swiss' Onyx dial. Free of any blemishes |
| 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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