RolexDay-Date

KEY FACTS

● A 1979 example of Rolex’s premier dress watch, specified in yellow gold with a President bracelet

● Offered by a UK-based trade vendor

● Presented with a modern Rolex box (not original to the watch), a travel pouch, swing tags and a certified pre-owned timepiece card provided by H.Hogarth Jewellers of Kendal

● The vendor notes the watch is supplied on a standard link bracelet, with additional links available at extra cost should the successful bidder require them  

● Reported to be in good working order and graded ‘A’ for condition by the vendor  

FUNCTIONS

● Time, day and date  

● Powered by the chronometer-certified calibre 3055 movement

● Automatic winding with a 48-hour power reserve

SUMMARY

The Rolex Day-Date was first launched in 1956 and was the world's first chronometer wristwatch that could display the day and date through windows in its dial. Since then, it's become synonymous with luxury as a flagship model in Rolex's catalogue. This reference 18038, which dates to 1979, measures a classically sized 36mm and is finished in solid yellow gold. Housed underneath the screw-down case back is a chronometer-certified in-house movement delivering a 48-hour power reserve. Attached to the case is a three-link President bracelet, which is available almost exclusively on the Day-Date.

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