Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 25, 2023
LOT 52
ROLEX, REF. 18038, DAY-DATE, YELLOW GOLD
EUR 10,000 - 15,000
USD 10,900 - 16,400 / HKD 86,000 - 128,000 / CHF 9,800 - 14,700
Fine 18K yellow gold wristwatch, self-winding, center seconds with day date.
Polished and brushed lugs, screwed case back and winding crown, fluted bezel, crystal with cyclops lens.
Polished and brushed lugs, screwed case back and winding crown, fluted bezel, crystal with cyclops lens.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Switzerland
Model Day-Date
Reference 18038
Year Circa 1979
Movement No. 0342312
Case No. 6115346
Material 18k yellow gold
Bracelet 18K yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet with folding clasp.
Diameter 36 mm.
Length 160 mm.
Caliber 3055,27 jewels
Weight 133 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
The Day Date was originally released in 1956, it became the most desirable luxury watches to own at the time. The actual watch reference 18038, is a part of the next generation of Day-Dates released in 1978 replacing the famous reference 1803.