Rolex Day-Date Quickset Reference 18038
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1986
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Day-Date wristwatch, bearing reference 18038, is a gold-cased timepiece manufactured circa 1986. The watch is defined by its fluted bezel and a white lacquer dial, which features applied indices and hands accented with tritium luminous material.
The timepiece utilizes an automatic movement equipped with a single quickset feature for calendar adjustment. The watch is presented on a gold bracelet featuring a concealed clasp. The crystal is sapphire and includes a cyclops lens over the date aperture. The watch follows the design lineage of the Day-Date model first introduced in 1956, noted for its combined display of the full day of the week and the date of the month.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Day-Date wristwatch
- Maker
- Rolex
- Reference
- 18038
- Bezel type
- Fluted
- Dial material
- White lacquer
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Luminous material
- Tritium
- Year of production
- circa 1986
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Case and Dial
- The timepiece features an all-gold construction, including the case and the bracelet. The front of the case is fitted with a classic fluted bezel and a sapphire crystal that incorporates a magnification lens positioned over the date window at the 3 o'clock position. The watch face consists of a white lacquer dial. It is appointed with indices and central hands containing tritium luminous material. At the 12 o'clock position, the watch displays a calendar disc showing the day of the week, written in Hebrew, which serves as a variation for international markets.
- Visible features
- • White lacquer dial with tritium luminous markers • Day calendar disc in Hebrew at 12 o'clock • Gold bracelet with integrated concealed clasp • Fluted bezel with sapphire crystal and cyclops lens
- Movement and Features
- The internal mechanism is an automatic movement designed to display both the day of the week and the date of the month. This specific reference is equipped with a single quickset functionality, allowing for adjustments to the calendar settings. The movement is enclosed within a gold case paired with a matching gold bracelet, which is secured by a concealed clasp. The overall design maintains the architectural specifications associated with the five-digit reference series of the Day-Date model.
- Condition and Attribution
- According to the source documentation, the tritium luminous markers and hands exhibit a gentle and natural color change associated with age. The text notes that specific details regarding current daily timekeeping, previous servicing, or depth ratings for water resistance are not available. All details provided regarding the provenance and specifications are based on the information provided by the initial source. The cataloguer does not independently verify the authenticity or mechanical state of the timepiece.
Identification
- Reference
- 18038
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The watch's precise daily performance and service history are not specified
- Research required: Water resistance capabilities are not confirmed