Rolex Reference 18038 Day-Date | A yellow gold automatic wristwatch with day, date, bracelet, and burl wood dial, Circa 1980

Reference 18038 Day-Date
A yellow gold automatic wristwatch with day, date, bracelet, and burl wood dial, Circa 1980

Dial: burl wood
Caliber: cal. 3055 automatic, 27 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down case back
Case number: 6’476’430
Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex presentation box

Condition Report:
Case: The case in overall good condition with previous polish in our view. Lugs with more visible polish and some light scuffs and wear. Fluted bezel with some surface scuffs. Case nearest to the crown with some visible indentations and scratches. Case back with some scratches and nicks. The bracelet with some visible stretch. Bracelet and case with some warm patina. Crystal glazing with some scratches.

Dial: The dial is in intact. Gold areas with some scratches. Light dust.

Movement: The crown is stiff when winding and service is recommended at the buyer’s expense. 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 is numbered 0’440’141.