Rolex Day Date 1980 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel President Bracelet 18038
Rolex Day Date 1980 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel President Bracelet 18038
Rolex Day Date 1980 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel President Bracelet 18038
Rolex Day Date 1980 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel President Bracelet 18038
Rolex Day Date 1980 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel President Bracelet 18038
Rolex Day Date 1980 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel President Bracelet 18038
Rolex Day Date 1980 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel President Bracelet 18038
Rolex Day Date 1980 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel President Bracelet 18038
Rolex Day Date 1980 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel President Bracelet 18038
Rolex Day Date 1980 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel President Bracelet 18038
Rolex Day Date 1980 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel President Bracelet 18038
Rolex Day Date 1980 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel President Bracelet 18038
Rolex Day Date 1980 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel President Bracelet 18038
Rolex Day Date 1980 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel President Bracelet 18038

Rolex Day Date 1980 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel President Bracelet 18038

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One of the defining vintage Day-Date references, the 18038 sits right in the era when Rolex introduced the quickset date, making it far more practical than earlier models. The champagne dial paired with a full yellow gold case is the classic configuration most collectors associate with the “President” watch, a nickname tied to its long-standing connection with political figures and high-profile wearers. It’s a reference that continues to hold strong collector interest, especially clean examples from the early 1980s with original dials and bracelets.

This reference features a 36mm 18k yellow gold case with a fluted bezel, paired with a champagne dial displaying both the day of the week in full at 12 o’clock and the date at 3 o’clock. It is powered by the Rolex Caliber 3055 automatic movement, offering quickset date functionality and reliable vintage-era performance. The watch is fitted on the iconic President bracelet in 18k yellow gold with a concealed Crownclasp, completing the signature Day-Date profile.

CONDITION: Good condition. Case shows signs of wear. Bracelet has minor stretch to it. Overall Great condition for its age.

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