Day-Date 36 18038 - Yellow Gold - Champagne Diamond Dial - Head Only (1984)

Rolex Day-Date 36 18038 - Yellow Gold - Champagne Diamond Dial - Head Only (1984)

A classic mid-1980s Day-Date 36 in solid 18k yellow gold, presented with a factory champagne diamond dial and fluted bezel. Offered as head only, this reference introduced sapphire crystal and quickset date to the Day-Date line and remains one of the most recognisable dress watches ever made.

Details:

• Reference: 18038
• Year: ca. 1984
• Case Size: 36mm, 18k yellow gold
• Bezel: Fluted, 18k yellow gold
• Dial: Champagne with factory diamond hour markers and baguette diamonds at 6 and 12
• Movement: Rolex Caliber 3055, automatic, 48-hour power reserve, 28,800 vph, COSC-certified
• Bracelet: Head only (aftermarket leather strap fitted for presentation)
• Water Resistance: 100 meters
• Crystal: Sapphire with Cyclops lens over date

Set Includes:

• Watch head only

Condition:

• Good overall condition with signs of normal wear
• Case retains a strong presence with the fluted bezel intact
• Champagne diamond dial, hands and day/date discs clean with no visible damage
• Sapphire crystal free of significant scratches
• Movement running, all functions operating

Produced from 1977 to 1988, the 18038 marked a pivotal step in the Day-Date's evolution - the first sapphire-crystal Day-Date, powered by the higher-beat Caliber 3055 with single-quickset date.