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Rolex
DayDate Onyx
ROLEX Vintage DAY-DATE Ref 18038 18k Yellow Gold Onyx Dial Box Papers Bj-1985 Full Set
€ 46,980
plus shipping costs
| Germany | € 250 |
| EU 1 Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Spain | € 250 |
| EU 2 Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden | € 300 |
| Switzerland | on request |
| World | on request |
Data
| Reference | 18038 |
| Code | K23769 |
| Condition | Very good |
| With box | |
| With papers | |
| Year of production | 1985 |
| Property of | Bachmann & Scher GmbH |
Description
| Case material | Yellow gold |
| Case diameter | 36 |
| Glas | Sapphire glass |
| Clasp | Fold clasp |
| Clasp material | Yellow gold |
| Dial | Black |
| Dial numbers | No numerals |
| Bracelet material | Yellow gold |
| Caliber | ROLEX COSC 3055 |
| Number of jewels | 27 |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Power reserve | 48 |
Features
Date, Weekday
Miscellaneous
Vintage, Center Seconds, Quick Set, Chronometer, Only Original Parts
Our remarks
ROLEX VINTAGE DAY-DATE – Reference 18038 – 18K Yellow Gold – Onyx Dial – Full Set – Circa 1985
We are pleased to offer this striking ROLEX DAY-DATE, reference 18038, housed in a solid 18k yellow gold case, paired with a matching President bracelet and concealed Crownclasp. This example features the highly desirable factory Onyx dial — known for its deep, jet-black surface with no hour markers, offering a minimalistic and luxurious aesthetic.
This Reference 18038 is accompanied by a complete full set, including:
- Original inner and outer boxes
- Punched guarantee paper (dated 1985)
- Day-Date instruction manual
- Calendar card
- Green leather document holder
A standout in Rolex’s vintage portfolio, the 18038 marks the transition into the modern era of the Day-Date, featuring a quickset date mechanism and powered by the robust Caliber 3055 automatic movement. At 36mm, the case maintains the timeless proportions that have defined the Day-Date since its debut in 1956.
The factory Onyx hardstone dial elevates this piece into a category of its own — rare, refined, and highly collectible. Each dial is unique due to the natural stone's formation, and the absence of markers lends it a sleek and enigmatic presence on the wrist.
A watch long favored by dignitaries, artists, and tastemakers, the Day-Date in this configuration is a true statement of vintage luxury. A real 1970ies Disco era icon.
"An exceptional opportunity to acquire a rare Onyx dial Day-Date — complete with original box and papers — from the Disco era of the 1980s.“
Comes with a one-year warranty!
Comes with a one year warranty through our watch lab.
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