ROLEX

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 18038/ 18000, DAY-DATE, TEST LABRADORITE DIAL, 18K YELLOW GOLD
A fine, very rare, 18k yellow gold, self winding wristwatch with test labradorite dial and day date
Brand: Rolex, switzerland
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 18038/ 18000
Year: circa 1978
Case: 5907044
Caliber: 3055, 27 jewels
Diameter: 36
Signature: dial, case and movement
Provenance:
Property of a Swiss Gentleman

Grading System: AAA (Excellent)
Case: 3-8 (Good , Slightly scratched)
Dial: 3-14-71-01 (Good , Damaged , Hairlines , HANDS Original)
Movement: 3 * (Good , Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense)

HKD: 130,000 - 218,000
USD: 16,600 - 27,700
EUR: 15,300 - 25,500

According to the consignor who used to work at Rolex Geneva, a test stone dial was manufactured using Labradorite, a stone that reflects shades of blue, green and yellow and that naturally has inclusions in the stone. For unknown reasons, it was never put into production.
Size: 36
Signature: dial, case and movement