Rolex Reference 18038 Day-Date | A yellow gold automatic wristwatch with day, date, and bracelet, Circa 1985

Reference 18038 Day-Date
A yellow gold automatic wristwatch with day, date, and bracelet, Circa 1985

Dial: champagne, diamond-set indexes
Caliber: cal. 3055 automatic, 27 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down case back
Case number: 8’617’812
Closure: 18k yellow Rolex bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no

Condition Report:
Case: The case is in overall fair condition with surface scuffing and wear consistent with age. Previous polish in our view. Lugs are with visible scratches and small nicks throughout. Fluted bezel is soft and with some scuffs. The bracelet has stretch and visible surface wear, scratches and nicks throughout. Some chips to the edge of the crystal glazing.

Dial: The dial is in very good overall condition with light surface wear. Hands with some light scratches. Some discoloration on the lumes, but overall they are all intact. Please note that the diamonds are intact but not tested for quality or condition.

Movement: The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Please note that the movement number is numbered 0’397’413.