{"product_id":"1987-rolex-day-date-18038-18k-yellow-gold-onyx-pyramid-pinball-diamond-dial","title":"1987 Rolex Day Date 18038 - 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Pyramid Pinball Diamond Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Dial Of Compounding Rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Day-Date reference 18038 is a cornerstone of the Rolex catalog, but this example is a study in just how far the brand would go for its most exclusive clients. It features a factory Onyx stone dial, which is rare on its own. It then adds the geometric \"Pyramid\" or \"Pinball\" texture, a feature that is exceptionally difficult to execute on a fragile stone base. The final layer is the factory diamond setting. When these three elements come together in a single watch, confirmed by its original papers, it moves into a top tier of Day-Date collecting.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe President With A Trophy Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis is the definitive statement watch of the 1980s, rendered in solid 18K yellow gold from case to President bracelet. The 18038 was the first Day-Date reference to feature the convenience of a single quick-set function, bridging the gap between vintage aesthetics and modern usability. While the watch itself is an icon, the dial is the centerpiece. The combination of deep, mirror-like black onyx with the three-dimensional pyramid pattern and brilliant diamonds creates a visual effect that no standard metallic dial can replicate. It is a piece of art, housed within a legendary case.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood Condition With Specific Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOverall, this watch is in good condition. The 18K yellow gold case is very well-preserved and appears to be unpolished. As is common with stone dials, the onyx shows some signs of age, including a very small area of discoloration near the 10 o'clock marker and some light, general oxidation. The matching President bracelet has light sag, which is entirely consistent with its age. The watch is accompanied by its original papers, confirming its important configuration. 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\u003cstrong\u003eFor The Collector Of Anomalies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a watch for someone who understands that true rarity is often found in the details. It is not just a gold Day-Date, but a specific and seldom-seen configuration that represents Rolex's artisan capabilities. The combination of precious metal, exotic stone, and unique texture makes it a powerful and sophisticated choice. 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