The Rolex Day-Date reference 18078 is a 36mm timepiece in Yellow Gold presented in used condition, with a Custom Full Pave Ruby Markers dial, Custom Diamond bezel, President bracelet, dated circa 1986. This piece is customized — aftermarket-modified (setting or dial added outside the manufacturer); not original factory condition. Every watch is inspected and authenticated by our specialists before it is offered, so you can buy with confidence.
Pricing across the Day-Date runs from about $10,370 to $200,647. Plain-bezel yellow-gold pieces anchor the entry point, while fully diamond-set white-gold references reach the ceiling. Gem-set dials and RBR diamond bezels carry the highest premiums, and fluted or smooth bezels typically retain value more reliably. We help you read that spectrum honestly, matching specification to budget with a verified condition assessment. Read the full Day-Date buying guide ›
Durability and precision turned a 1905 Geneva start-up into the benchmark for mechanical watches. Hans Wilsdorf built Rolex around waterproofing, self-winding movements, and date displays, and the brand now leads the prestige sports market while trading like an asset class. Before you decide, we confirm the Oyster case, Perpetual movement, and Cyclops lens in house. With Submariner, GMT-Master II, and Daytona above retail, that verification earns its place. Browse all Rolex ›
Rolex · 18078
Customized — aftermarket-modified. Diamond setting or dial added outside the manufacturer; not original factory condition.
A 36mm Yellow Gold Rolex Day-Date with a Custom Full Pave Ruby Markers dial, Custom Diamond bezel, circa 1986 — authenticated and ready to wear. Carries an aftermarket diamond setting — not original factory condition.
