This Rolex Day-Date, reference 18038, is a 36mm case in Yellow Gold used condition, featuring a Custom Red Vignette Roman Diamond dial, a Custom Diamond bezel, a President bracelet, dated circa 1980. This example carries custom / aftermarket diamond setting applied outside the manufacturer.
Rolex · 18038
Rolex Day-Date in Yellow Gold, 36mm case, Custom Red Vignette Roman Diamond dial, Custom Diamond bezel. Circa 1980. Custom / aftermarket-set piece.
The Rolex Day-Date is the marque's apex production reference — made exclusively in 18k gold or platinum since its 1956 debut. Its twin distinctions of a fully spelled-out day display and the integrated President bracelet set it apart from every other Rolex. Universally associated with heads of state, executives, and cultural icons, it remains the definitive statement of horological prestige in the precious-metal watch category. Read the full Day-Date buying guide ›
Founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex is the benchmark by which most mechanical watches are measured. The Geneva manufacture pioneered waterproofing, self-winding movements, and date displays, earning a reputation for precision and durability that transcends horology. Today it dominates the prestige sports-watch market and functions as much as a financial asset class as a timepiece. Browse all Rolex ›