Circa 1987 Rolex Day-Date 36 Ref. 18038 18K Gold – Aftermarket Strap, No Box or Papers

This circa 1987 Rolex Day-Date 36 Ref. 18038 is a classic example of Rolex’s prestigious solid-gold dress watch. Its 36mm Oyster case is crafted from 18K yellow gold and features a fluted bezel, champagne dial and Rolex’s signature day and date displays.

The dial features applied gold hour markers, luminous hands, a day display at 12 o’clock and a date window beneath the Cyclops magnifying lens at 3 o’clock. The watch is powered by the automatic Rolex Caliber 3055, which introduced a convenient quickset-date function to the Day-Date collection.

This example is fitted with an aftermarket black leather strap. The original 18K yellow gold President bracelet is not included.

Brand: Rolex
Collection: Day-Date 36
Reference: 18038
Approximate Year: Circa 1987
Case Size: 36mm
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: Fluted 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Champagne Dial
Crystal: Scratch-Resistant Sapphire with Cyclops Lens
Movement: Rolex Caliber 3055, Automatic
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Day and Quickset Date
Strap: Aftermarket Black Leather Strap
Original President Bracelet: Not Included
Condition: Pre-Owned, Rated 8/10
Box: No
Papers: No

Professional polishing may be available upon request. This watch is guaranteed authentic and has been inspected by AAA Jewelers. Water resistance is not guaranteed unless the watch has been recently pressure tested.