1980 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18038 'Champagne Diamond dial' 18K Yellow Gold

Ford, Kennedy, Reagan, Nixon, Roosevelt, Johnson… These are just some of the wearers of the Rolex Day Date in gold. A watch that represents success, hard work, status, character, power and respect has been chosen by many personalities as their daily beater, and there’s no wonder why.

The example offered here is an 18K solid yellow gold Ref. 18038 with diamond dial from 1980.

 

It features a mint sunburst champagne dial with factory diamond markers and perfect lume plots aged to a creamy patina hue. The original hands have age to a slightly deeper tone.

 

The case 18K yellow gold case is thick and even, showing light wear from use. The 18k yellow gold bezel remains in the same condition, as well as the case back. All gold hallmarks remain clearly visible.

 

The watch is running great and keeping time, as it has been fully serviced.

 

It comes suited on an unworn, handmade leather strap with yellow gold Rolex buckle.

 

Macros of dial and case, as well as movement, inner case back and service pictures are available under request.