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1979 Rolex Day-Date 18038 - 18K Yellow Gold Red Oxblood Stella Dial

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A Statement In Red Lacquer
The Day-Date is the foundation of Rolex prestige, but the Stella dial transforms it entirely. Produced for a short period, these dials featured vibrant, high-gloss lacquer in bold colors, a stark departure from the brand's typically conservative offerings. This example, with its deep Oxblood red finish, represents one of the most desirable and sought-after variations. It takes the quintessential 18K gold power watch and injects it with a level of personality that is impossible to find in the modern catalog.
A Pure Expression Of The Era
This piece is built on the reference 18038, the first Day-Date to introduce the convenience of a single quickset date function and the durability of a sapphire crystal. The combination is potent. You get the iconic 36mm solid gold case, the fluted bezel, and the classic President bracelet, all defining features of the model. Yet, the centerpiece is the vibrant red lacquer, which creates a visual depth that shifts and plays with the light. It's a perfect fusion of 1970s confidence and timeless Rolex engineering.
Honest Gold With A Perfect Dial
The watch is in very good condition. The red Oxblood Stella dial is clean and well preserved, which is the most critical factor for any collector. The 18K yellow gold case has developed some natural oxidation and toning, a desirable trait that suggests it has remained unpolished and true to its age. The matching President bracelet is in solid shape, completing the all-gold presence on the wrist. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
More Than A Power Watch
A standard Day-Date is a symbol of success. A Stella Day-Date is a mark of taste. This is not a watch for someone who wants to blend in. It is for the collector who understands the rarity and importance of these special dials and has the confidence to wear a true statement piece. It maintains all the authority of the world's most recognizable luxury watch while speaking a much more interesting language.
Key Specs
Reference: 18038
Model: Day-Date
Year: 1979
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 36mm
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Fluted
Bracelet: 18K Yellow Gold President
Bracelet Length: Fits up to 6.75in
Dial: Red Oxblood Stella
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 128.9g
SKU: 1679