137 Rolex Special and Refined, Day-date, Automatic Wristwatch in Gold, With Blue Dial, Reference 18038
Estimate: €15,000 – 30,000
Sold (Premium)€20,800
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 18038
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Yellow Gold
Year: 1987
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 3055
Case N°: R416779
Dimensions: 36 mm
Signed: Dial, movement and case
Rolex is arguably the most famous brand in the world when it comes to distinctive timepieces. Among its most appreciated models, the day date is the very essence of a luxurious timekeeping, provided with a day and date function. It was launched in 1956 as a niche model and was only produced in precious metals. The lot here offered is a notable specimen of reference 18038 with an 18k yellow-gold case and bezel, as well as its original, solid gold presidential bracelet. Since the caliber is the 3055, it has the quick-set date functions that make it highly practical and comfortable. Blue dials are some of the most valued in the Rolex world, whether they are equipped on any models, they’re among the most desired and charming. The deep, rich blue dial like the present one is extremely pleasant, with applied yellow-gold baton indexes, hands and gilt text that recalls the case material.