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Rolex Day-Date 36 1986 President 18038 Factory String Diamond Dial Tight Band

Pre-owned () | Year of production 1986 | Original box | No original papers
C$27,297
+ C$136 for insured shipping to
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Basic Info
Listing code J3WKA8
Brand Rolex
Model Day-Date 36
Reference number 18038
Movement Automatic
Case material Yellow gold
Bracelet material Yellow gold
Year of production 1986
Condition
Scope of delivery
Original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location United States of America, Virginia, Mclean
Price $19,500 (= C$27,297) [Negotiable]
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement Automatic
Caliber/movement 3055
Base caliber Cal. 3055
Power reserve 48 h
Number of jewels 27

Case
Case material Yellow gold
Case diameter 36 mm
Water resistance 10 ATM
Bezel material Yellow gold
Crystal Sapphire crystal
Dial Gold
Dial numerals No numerals

Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material Yellow gold
Bracelet color Gold
Clasp Fold clasp, hidden
Clasp material Yellow gold

Functions
Date

Other
Screw-Down Crown

Description
AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE
All of our watches are inspected by a qualified professional and are guaranteed to be Authentic. Every watch we sell goes through a Multi-Point Inspection to ensure the watch is Genuine. We are a brick and mortar storefront located in Virginia.

THIS WATCH IS CERTIFIED
This was has been certified authentic by WatchCSA, the industry's leading independent authority on watch authentication. A WatchCSA Certified Pre-Owned certificates will be provided to your for this at watch no extra cost.

1 YEAR WARRANTY
This watch is covered by a 1 YEAR Warranty from the date of Invoice.

SHOWROOM IN MCLEAN, VIRIGINIA
Want to see this watch in person? We are located in Mclean Virginia off of Chain Bridge Road. We are by appointment only (no walk ins), so please shoot us an email to schedule a time and get the address.

HASSLE-FREE RETURNS
This watch qualifies for our 3 day no questions asked return policy on all watches. There is no re-stocking fee as long as the watch is returned in it's original condition. All you'll be responsible for is shipping.

FAST INSURED SHIPPING
We only use Fed Ex Priority Shipping and we always fully insure every package. We have shipped hundreds of watches over the years and have never had an issue with shipment! We try our best to ship the same day of order.

THE LITTLE DETAILS
CASE: 9/10: Factory Rolex 18K Gold Case - In excellent with light wear from normal use

Year: 1986

BRACELET: 9/10: Factory Rolex President Bracelet, with minimal stretch, will fit a 7.5 inch wrist

DIAL/HANDS: Factory Rolex String Diamond Dial and Factory Handset, flawless

MOVEMENT: Rolex Factory Movement running strong and keeping excellent time. Watch has received a service by our watchmaker in 2023 and includes a 1 year warranty.

BOX and PAPERS: Includes Factory Rolex Outer and Inner Box as pictured

WHY THIS WATCH
A timeless watch, the Rolex Day Date is a watch worn by presidents, industry captains, and Hollywood celebs. First introduced in 1956, the Day-Date has enjoyed a cult-like following since it's inception. This particular example is ref. 18038, which introduced a sapphire crystal and single quickset date function. The 18038 was introduced in 1978 and ran for 10 years. This watch is from the tail end of the reference's run (1986), and is in incredible condition given it's age. The biggest fault-line in older Day-Dates is that the band was prone to stretching over time. The band on this example is in excellent condition showing very little stretch. If you're in the market for an older day date with a Factory Diamond Dial, but want a tight band, scratch-resistant sapphire and the ability to change dates on the fly, this watch is for you

Available For Pickup In Our Showroom In Mclean, Virginia
Want to see this watch in person? We are located in Mclean Virginia off of Chain Bridge Road. We are by appointment only (no walk ins), so please shoot us an email to schedule a time and get the address.

TERMS:
Watches to which a warranty will be provided will be indicated as such in the listing. No warranties are assumed unless explicitly stated in the listing. For watches that are covered under Warranty, Warranty Period is One Year from Invoice Date. Warranty does not cover accidental, misuse/mishandling, water damage and watches running fast or slow. Alterations or repairs by a third party will void the warranty. Warranty only applies to US transactions. Warranty only applies to original purchaser and is non-transferrable.

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WearingTime LLC
Professional dealer | On Chrono24 since 2018
Mclean, United States of America
114 watches sold
22 active listings
Mclean, United States of America

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