Rolex — Day-Date

Day-Date 36 18038

Produced 1977–1988. Five-digit yellow-gold Day-Date 36 with sapphire crystal and calibre 3055 single quickset date, bridging vintage 1803 charm and modern durability.

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Rolex Day-Date 36 18038
Reference18038
BrandRolex
FamilyDay-Date
Produced1977–1988
StatusDiscontinued
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Rolex — 12 min readRolex Day-Date: The Calendar Watch That Became the PresidentA connected history of the Day-Date, from the 1956 full-day calendar breakthrough and President bracelet to the four-digit 1803, quickset and sapphire eras, Oysterquartz, Masterpiece, Day-Date II, and the current 36 and 40 mm calibre 3255 collection.

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