Day-Date 36 stone dial

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 dial that comes in various color variations. Launched in 1956, the Day-Date was the first watch to display both the day and date through an aperture in the dial. Rolex has never shied away from being associated with influential figures, including a number of presidents, which is how this model earned its nickname. With a diameter of 36mm, the reference 18038 was produced between 1977 and 1989.

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Rolex is the leading brand in Swiss luxury watches with iconic models such as the Datejust, Submariner, GMT-Master 2, Daytona, Day-Date, Oyster Perpetual, Sea-Dweller. Rolex enjoys an unrivalled reputation for excellence, performance and prestige. Pioneer of the wristwatch since 1905 when it was founded by Hans Wilsdorf in London, the brand is at the origin of landmark innovations in watchmaking, including the first waterproof wristwatch - the Oyster - and the Perpetual rotor self-winding mechanism. Its watches have accompanied explorers and achievers around the world, from the top of the highest mountains to the deepest reaches of the ocean. An independent manufacturing company, Rolex designs, develops and produces in-house all the essential components of its watches. Rolex is privately owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation since 1945 and situated in Geneva. In August 2023 Rolex acquired its largest retailer Bucherer and now owns a direct distribution channel besides it global retail partnerships.