{"product_id":"rolex-day-date-36-18038-18k-yellow-gold-bloodstone-dial","title":"1986 Rolex Day-Date 36 18038 - 18K Yellow Gold Bloodstone Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Deeper Cut Of The Day-Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe reference 18038 marked a pivotal moment for the Day-Date, introducing the convenience of a single-quickset date function and the durability of a sapphire crystal. It brought the classic Day-Date into the modern era without losing its quintessential 36mm proportions. While any 18038 in solid gold is a statement, this example moves into a more esoteric category with its factory Bloodstone dial. This rare mineral face, with its deep green base and signature red hematite inclusions, was an unconventional choice that showcased Rolex's willingness to experiment with exotic materials during the seventies and eighties.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Character Of Natural Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBloodstone is one of the more subtle and uncommon stones used by Rolex, prized for its unique organic pattern. Also known as Heliotrope, the deep green chalcedony is speckled with flecks of iron oxide that resemble drops of blood, giving the mineral its name. Each dial is cut from a unique slab of stone, ensuring that no two are ever identical. The result is a watch that feels personal and distinct, a departure from the more common metallic sunburst dials that defined the era. It is a choice for someone who appreciates natural artistry as much as mechanical precision.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Honest Example for All Collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis 18K yellow gold case is sharp and well-defined. The Bloodstone dial is the centerpiece, presenting a deep and uniform green field with its characteristic red mineral deposits. There are cracks near the day wheel as well as one leading to the center. 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\u003eThe Connoisseur's President\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a Day-Date for the collector who wants to go beyond the conventional. It represents the height of 1980s Rolex confidence, pairing the ultimate status watch with a rare and organic dial. The Bloodstone offers a visual depth that a standard dial cannot replicate, shifting from a near-black in low light to a rich forest green with red flecks under direct sun. It is a powerful, yet understated, take on a classic that will always stand apart.\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\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1986\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic (Cal. 3055)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold Fluted\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Leather\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Bloodstone\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 986\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55185087988003,"sku":"10986","price":55000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF4286_0423b35d-cb25-4990-9362-7452fa8e7184.jpg?v=1780340002","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/rolex-day-date-36-18038-18k-yellow-gold-bloodstone-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}