Day-Date 18038 – Blue Vignette Diamond Dial (ca. 1986)

A bold statement in solid gold, this Rolex Day-Date 18038 stands out with its rare blue vignette dial adorned with diamond hour markers—merging classic prestige with vivid, unmistakable flair.

Details:

• Reference: 18038

• Year: ca. 1986

• Case Size: 36mm, 18k yellow gold

• Bezel: Fixed fluted bezel in 18k yellow gold

• Dial: Blue vignette dial with factory-set diamond hour markers and English day wheel

• Movement: Rolex Caliber 3055, automatic with day-date function, quickset date

• Bracelet: 18k yellow gold President bracelet with concealed Crownclasp

Set Includes:

• Watch only 

Condition:

• Very good condition with signs of wear consistent with age

• Case remains thick with even lugs, bezel shows light wear

• Bracelet has moderate stretch but presents well with crisp coronet clasp

• Original vignette dial and diamonds are clean and vibrant

• Running well, day and date functions working correctly

A collectible vintage Day-Date, this 18038 offers standout visual impact with its vivid factory blue vignette dial and diamond markers—an increasingly sought-after configuration from the golden era of Rolex design.