{"product_id":"1986-rolex-day-date-18038-18k-yellow-gold-champagne-diamond-dial","title":"1986 Rolex Day-Date 18038 - 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Statement Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Day-Date 18038 is a foundational reference for Rolex. It modernized the classic \"President\" while retaining the 36mm proportions that have become a standard. This is the watch that defined a generation of success, and the combination of solid 18-karat yellow gold with a champagne diamond dial makes it a quintessential version of a legendary model.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Complete Set From The Mid Eighties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWhat elevates this example is the presence of its original papers. For a watch of this era, the accompanying documentation adds a significant layer of provenance and collector value. It confirms the watch's origins and provides a tangible link back to its point of sale in 1986, creating a more complete collector's set.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Well Preserved Gold Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch is in very good condition. The 18-karat yellow gold case appears unpolished, with sharp lines on the fluted bezel and honest wear consistent with a piece from the mid-1980s. The champagne diamond dial is clean and presents beautifully. The President bracelet has some stretch consistent with its age but remains structurally solid and comfortable on the wrist. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Original Symbol Of Success\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis is the watch for someone who understands and appreciates the benchmark. The Day-Date is not a trend, it is a permanent fixture in luxury. The combination of solid gold, a classic 36mm case, and the added prestige of a diamond dial creates a presence that is confident without being overstated. It remains one of the most recognizable and respected watches in the world for a reason.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18038\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Day-Date 36\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1986\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluted\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e President\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits up to 6.75in\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne Diamond\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Rolex Warranty Papers\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1245\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55287825203491,"sku":"11245","price":22500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF7939.jpg?v=1782749427","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1986-rolex-day-date-18038-18k-yellow-gold-champagne-diamond-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}