Rolex Day-Date 18k Black 1978

Rolex Day-Date 18k Black 1978Our reference is the 18038, which was part of the next generation of Day Dates released in 1978, at its launch replacing the famed ref. 1803 and updating the President towards a slightly more modern style. At its core, the ref. 18038 is the quintessential Day Date, complete with its classic namesake dial configuration, solid gold 36mm case and fluted bezel. This updated version did, however, feature a new watertight construction, now designed to be

34 mm (without crown) / 41 mm (lug-to-lug) / 19 mm (between lugs)

Vacheron Constantin Cal

Omega Caliber 30T2 - manual wind

some very slight stardust patina throughout

The case is in very good unpolished condition with some developed patina and the screw back case has a rounded shape similar to a bubble back

45 hours power reserve

the original Oyster Bracelet (G) has no stretch (up to 20cm wrist)

The slim Oyster case wears like a glove

and with a gorgeous silver dial

original never touched silver pie pan dial in flawless condition

a very beautiful Pie Pan Dial and rare slim baton hour markers with onyx centers

original never touched yellow gold dial in flawless condition