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Rolex Day-Date 18038 (1979)

Day Date 36 Single Quick

  • In stock — ships now
  • Pre-owned
  • 1979 · No papers
Custom / aftermarket. Modified outside the manufacturer: bezel (Custom Diamond); dial (Custom Navy Blue Baguette). Not original factory condition; our 2-year store warranty applies.
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Specifications

Brand
Rolex
Model
Day-Date
Reference
18038
Year
1979
Papers
No
Condition
Pre-owned
Case size
36mm
Material
Yellow Gold
Dial
Custom Navy Blue Baguette
Bezel
Custom Diamond
Bracelet / strap
President
Stock #
MWDW2598
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Shipping & delivery

Ships 1–2 business days after payment clears, fully insured, adult signature required. Free insured overnight on orders of $1,000 and up, flat $55 under. Shipping details

Returns & warranty

7 days from delivery to return an in-stock watch unworn and as shipped; refunds go back to your original payment method. Every watch carries our 2-year store warranty on the movement, from us, not the manufacturer. Returns & warranty

Authenticity & appraisal

Inspected on our own bench before it ships, with a MyLuxApp-certified written appraisal and our presentation box. “Box & papers” on a listing means the original manufacturer’s box and papers only. Authenticity

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Is this watch authentic?

Yes. Every watch is inspected on our own bench before it ships and comes with a MyLuxApp-certified written appraisal. We are an independent dealer, so the inspection is ours, not Rolex’s.

Does it come with box and papers?

We have not recorded the original box and papers for this piece. Ask the desk and we will confirm in writing before you buy. It is a 1979 piece. Every watch also gets our presentation box and a MyLuxApp appraisal.

Can I return it?

Yes. You have 7 days from delivery to return an in-stock watch unworn and as shipped, refunded within 5 business days of bench inspection.

How fast does it ship?

In-stock watches ship in 1–2 business days after payment, insured overnight with an adult signature. Shipping is free on orders of $1,000 and up.

Can I pay over time?

Affirm and Klarna are offered at checkout on eligible orders. You can also pay by card, bank wire or crypto, and the wire price skips the 3.5% card fee.

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