{"product_id":"1985-rolex-day-date-18038-yellow-gold-black-diamond-dial","title":"1985 Rolex Day-Date 18038 - Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Higher Tier Of The Single Quickset President\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 18038 represents a major technical leap for the Day-Date, introducing the sapphire crystal and the caliber 3055 movement which allowed for the convenience of a quickset date. While most gold Presidents from 1985 are found with champagne dials, this example features a factory black diamond dial. The deep black lacquer provides a sharp, high-contrast backdrop that makes the 18K yellow gold case and diamond markers really pop. It's a configuration that feels more aggressive and intentional than the common configurations of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Definitive Statement In 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Day-Date has been the flagship of the Rolex catalog since 1956, but the five-digit 18038 is where the watch truly modernized. It retains the classic 36mm proportions and the hidden-clasp President bracelet that defined the \"Power Watch\" of the 1980s. This reference is the perfect middle ground for a collector who wants the vintage soul of a 36mm gold Rolex but requires the daily practicality of a scratch-resistant crystal and a more robust internal architecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional Case Integrity And Dial Preservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe condition of this piece is very good for its age. The 18K yellow gold case is in fantastic shape, retaining thick lugs and a crisp, well-defined fluted bezel. The black diamond dial is perfect, with no spotting or degradation to the lacquer finish.The President bracelet shows only light stretch, remaining in very good condition with a solid feel on the wrist. Mechanically, the watch is running strong after passing our test bench.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Serious Modern Vintage Asset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is for the person who wants a gold Rolex that doesn't look like everyone else's. The black diamond dial moves the watch away from the \"standard\" President look and into a more curated, collector-grade space. It works because it combines the most recognizable watch silhouette in history with a dial color that is genuinely uncommon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danny's Vintage Watches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54830066630947,"sku":"470","price":22500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF2844.jpg?v=1773325040","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1985-rolex-day-date-18038-yellow-gold-black-diamond-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}