Unpolished Rolex Day Date 36mm 18038 Stella Dial Oxblood Red Yellow Gold

Brand: Rolex 

Model: Day Date 

Reference Number: 18038 

Materials: Yellow Gold

Case diameter: 36mm 

Movement: Automatic

Condition: Very Good

Year of Production: Unknown

Box: No

Papers/Warranty Card: No

Booklets: No

ID : 65670 

The Rolex Day-Date 18038 is a quintessential symbol of prestige and timeless sophistication, crafted in 18k yellow gold and featuring a classic 36 mm case. Introduced in the late 1970s, this reference marked a significant evolution of the Day-Date line with the introduction of the quickset date function, thanks to the Caliber 3055 movement. The champagne dial enhances the watch’s warm, opulent aesthetic, pairing seamlessly with gold baton hour markers and the iconic day window at 12 o’clock. It’s a piece that immediately signals luxury and legacy, worn by world leaders and cultural icons alike.

This model is often paired with the equally iconic President bracelet, though some variants appear with leather straps or different bracelet configurations. The 18038 maintains Rolex’s hallmark Oyster case construction, offering solid durability alongside refined style. Collectors value this reference for its balance between vintage charm and functional modernity, especially as it bridges the earlier pie-pan dial era with Rolex’s shift toward more contemporary profiles. A Rolex Day-Date 18038 isn’t just a watch — it’s a statement of enduring power and presence.