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Day-Date yellow

Ref 18038 · Stock #MWDW7598
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About this piece

Rolex Day-Date, Yellow Gold, 36mm case, Champagne Stick dial, Fluted YG bezel. Circa 1980.

Specifications
BrandRolex
ModelDay-Date
Reference18038
Year1980
Case size36mm
MetalYellow Gold
DialChampagne Stick
BezelFluted YG
BraceletHead only
ConditionUsed
Box & papersPapers only
iWhat this means
Original manufacturer’s box & papers. “Papers only” refers only to the factory box and papers issued by Rolex — not to what we include. Every watch we sell ships with our 2-year warranty, a MyLuxApp-certified appraisal and a My Watch Dealer presentation box, whatever the original kit.
Warranty2-year My Watch Dealer warranty
Stock #MWDW7598
MyLuxAppShips with a MyLuxApp-certified appraisal and a free vault account. About the service ›
Extend your warrantyOptional
Add a strapHead only — no strap
Your total$11,036

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About this Rolex Day-Date

This Rolex Day-Date, reference 18038, is a 36mm case in Yellow Gold used condition, featuring a Champagne Stick dial, a Fluted YG bezel, a Head only bracelet, dated circa 1980. It comes with its original papers. Priced dealer-direct and shipped fully insured.

The Rolex Day-Date

Modern references like the 128238, 128239, 128345, 228348 and the 40mm 218238 run the Cal. 3255 and open broader service access, while the older 1803 and 18238 pull patina collectors. Gold or platinum only, as always. We price the whole spread, $10,370 to $200,647, at trade level. A wire saves you the processing fee versus card. Liquidity stays solid whichever generation you choose. Read the full Day-Date buying guide ›

About Rolex

Demand has outrun supply on these for years, and that's the whole story for a buyer. Wilsdorf founded Rolex in 1905, and the Geneva house earned its standing on waterproofing, automatics, and date displays. Precision and durability made the name; the market made it an asset class. Steel sports references sell over retail every day, so dealer-direct pricing and a wire payment keep your fair trade-level number where it belongs. Browse all Rolex ›

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My Watch Dealer presentation boxThe original manufacturer’s papers are included with this piece; the factory box is not.
2-yearwarranty
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MyLuxApp.com certified appraisal certificate
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