Rolex - Day-Date - 18038 - Men - 1981

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Rolex Day-Date wristwatch with reference 18038 from 1981, featuring a 36 mm yellow gold case and bracelet, automatic movement, brown radica dial, original box included, no original papers, and a warranty valid until 2028, serial 6607071, in very good condition with minimal signs of wear.

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Rolex Day-Date, Caliber 36 case, year 1981, reference 18038, serial 6607071, original dial in wood veneer, Rolex certificate of authenticity issued April 2026.
Total Rolex service performed in April 2026, complete with warranty until 05/2028.
A unique piece of history of its kind, thanks to the peculiarity of its dial, as every wooden dial has a unique shading and grain and is not replicable.
Still with protective films on the case placed by the manufacturer with seal on the case back.
The watch has been guaranteed directly by the manufacturer for originality and genuineness.
Complete with the original box and inner box! Rare

Rolex Day-Date, Caliber 36 case, year 1981, reference 18038, serial 6607071, original dial in wood veneer, Rolex certificate of authenticity issued April 2026.
Total Rolex service performed in April 2026, complete with warranty until 05/2028.
A unique piece of history of its kind, thanks to the peculiarity of its dial, as every wooden dial has a unique shading and grain and is not replicable.
Still with protective films on the case placed by the manufacturer with seal on the case back.
The watch has been guaranteed directly by the manufacturer for originality and genuineness.
Complete with the original box and inner box! Rare

Details

Brand
Rolex
Gender
Men
Model
Day-Date
Reference number
18038
Band material
Yellow gold
Shipped insured
Yes
Band length
Regular (180–200 mm)
Period
1980-1989
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Automatic
Dial colour
Brown
Case material
Yellow gold
Original box included
Yes
Original papers included
No
Original warranty included
Yes
Case diameter
36 mm
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
Year
1981
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