
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.
| Reference | 18038 |
|---|---|
| Collection | Day-Date 36 |
| Case diameter | 36 mm |
| Case material | Yellow Gold |
| Case shape | Round |
| Case back | Closed |
| Lug width | 20.00 mm mm |
| Movement | Rolex caliber 3055Hours |
| Water resistance | 100 m |
| Dial colour | Champagne |
| Indexes | Stick / Dot |
| Hands | Stick |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Limited edition | Yes |
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