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Daydate - Red Vignette
Daydate - Red Vignette
Daydate - Red Vignette
Daydate - Red Vignette
Daydate - Red Vignette
Daydate - Red Vignette
Daydate - Red Vignette
Daydate - Red Vignette
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Daydate - Red Vignette

REF 18038
#2025-682
Regular price €18.500,00

Rolex Day-Date 18038 | Red Vignette Dial | 18k Yellow Gold | 1977
A rare and opulent 1977 Day-Date featuring a factory red vignette dial with diamond markers. Full 18k yellow gold construction and vintage President allure.

  • Kit: Watch Only
  • Year: 1977
  • Condition Used (Very good) The item shows minor signs of wear, such as small, intangible scratches.
  • Case Material: Yellow Gold | Bracelet Material: Leather
  • Diameter: 36 mm
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GENERAL

Ref. Number 1806
Brand Rolex
Model Daydate
Year 1977
Genere Unisex
Functions Daydate
Additional Features
Condition Used (Very good) The item shows minor signs of wear, such as small, intangible scratches.

CALIBER

Movement Automatic
Movement/Caliber 3055
Power reserve 36h

CASE

Diameter 36 mm
Case Material Yellow Gold
Case Back Yellow Gold
Water Resistance -
Bezel Material Yellow Gold
Crystal Plastic
Dial Color Red Vignette
Dial Numerals -

STRAP & CLOSURE

Bracelet Material Leather
Bracelet Color Toupe
Closure Type Buckle
Closure Material Yellow Gold

KIT

Original Box No
Original Papers No

Description

This Rolex Day-Date reference 18038, produced in 1977, is a stunning early example of the single-quickset generation of the iconic President. What makes this piece truly exceptional is its factory red vignette dial — a fiery gradient that fades from bright crimson at the center to deep wine red at the edges, paired with diamond hour markers.

Known for their bold presence and limited production, vignette dials were part of Rolex’s more experimental and luxurious designs during the late 1970s and 1980s, mostly reserved for Day-Date references. The 18k yellow gold case and President bracelet complete the picture, offering timeless prestige and unmistakable wrist presence.

Powered by the Caliber 3055 movement, the 18038 introduced the quickset date feature, allowing for easier time-setting while maintaining the Day-Date’s elegance and performance.

A true collector’s gem, this red vignette dial variant stands out not only for its rarity but also for its rich visual drama — a perfect expression of vintage Rolex luxury at its most daring.

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