$18,995
| Item ID | 0006754 |
|---|---|
| Model # | 18038 |
| Year Produced | 1988 |
| Band Material | 18k Yellow Gold |
|---|---|
| Band Type | President Bracelet |
| Bezel | Fluted, 18k Yellow Gold |
| Box and Papers | No Box | No Papers |
| Brand | Rolex |
| Case Material | 18k Yellow Gold |
| Case Size | 36mm |
| Complication | Date, Day |
| Crown | Screw Down |
| Crystal Material | Sapphire |
| Dial Color | Champagne |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Size | 35mm – 39mm |
| Warranty | 2-Year Watchworks |
Vintage Rolex 36mm Day-Date ‘President’ (18038)
The Rolex Day-Date ‘President’ watch holds a prominent place in the brand’s history and is renowned for its iconic design and luxurious appeal. Introduced in 1956, the Day-Date quickly gained recognition as the first wristwatch to display both the date and the day of the week spelled out in full. Its nickname “President” stemmed from its association with influential world leaders and notable figures who were often seen wearing the watch. Over the years, the Day-Date ‘President’ has become a symbol of prestige, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance, solidifying its position as one of Rolex’s most celebrated and sought-after timepieces.
This prestigious timepiece features a 36mm case in 18k yellow gold with an elegant fluted bezel and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The champagne dial is adorned with sleek stick hour markers and tritium lume plots for visibility in low light. Powering this watch is Rolex’s reliable self-winding 3055 caliber movement. Completing the look is the iconic 18k yellow gold President bracelet, known for its comfort and style, secured with a folding hidden crown clasp. A symbol of luxury and sophistication, the Day-Date ‘President’ 18038 is a true statement piece for those who appreciate timeless elegance.
Rolex is recognized throughout the world not only as a brand associated with luxury, but as a watch that is both luxurious and precise. For Rolex, this hard-won and well-deserved recognition was never in doubt. The founder, Hans Wilsdorf named the company Rolex to be pronounceable in any language, as he anticipated the acclaim his company would receive due to relentless pursuit of precision and accuracy in a wristwatch. Soon after its founding, Rolex produced the first wristwatch to receive the Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision, which was followed rapidly by receipt of a certificate of precision from the Kew Observatory in Great Britain. From those roots Rolex built a legacy of innovation. The Oyster watch was the first waterproof and dustproof wristwatch in 1926, followed by the first self-winding Perpetual rotor. Building once again on innovation, the Datejust became the first self-winding wrist chronometer to include a date in a window on the dial. Adventurous women and men who strive to make history have chosen Rolex for their expedition, which both perpetuates the brand’s claim to precision and dependability as well as attests to its veracity. Hans Wilsdorf may have anticipated the acclaim Rolex would someday achieve, but even he might have been impressed with its success.
