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Rolex Day-Date 18038
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Rolex Day-Date 18038

The Rolex Day-Date 18038 was the first DD to be equipped with sapphire glass. It's movement now had a quick-set function for the date; it is generally referred to as the 'single quick'. The example posted has a yellow gold body and bracelet plus a champagne dial; the most common configuration.

Reference18038
CollectionDay-Date 36
Case diameter36 mm
Case materialYellow Gold
Case shapeRound
Case backClosed
Lug width20.00 mm mm
MovementRolex caliber 3055Hours
Water resistance100 m
Dial colourChampagne
IndexesStick / Dot
HandsStick
CrystalSapphire
Year introduced1978
Limited editionYes

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