{"product_id":"rolex-day-date-36-18338-18k-yg-diamond-lugs-motif-diamond-dial","title":"Rolex Day-Date 36 18338 – 18K YG Diamond Lugs Motif Diamond Dial","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe \"If You Know, You Know\" Day-Date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reference 18338 is one of the most intriguing \"hidden\" references in the Rolex catalog. To a casual observer, it appears to be a standard 18238, but for the seasoned collector, the distinction is immediately visible on the lugs. While most diamond-set Day-Dates from the 1990s were delivered with diamond-set bezels (Ref. 18348), the 18338 was a specific factory configuration featuring brilliant-cut diamond lugs paired with a traditional fluted bezel. It is a hybrid aesthetic that provides the prestige of a gem-set case while maintaining the iconic, sharp silhouette of the yellow gold fluted bezel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA Textural Mid-90s Rarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1995 example features a Motif Diamond dial, a design choice that was far less common than the standard champagne or silver options of the era. The motif pattern adds a layer of geometric rhythm to the dial that interacts with light in a way that flat lacquer cannot. By combining this textured background with factory diamond hour markers, Rolex created a dial that feels incredibly high-end but retains a \"tool-watch\" legibility. It captures the transition of the Day-Date from a strictly formal piece into the versatile, textured luxury icon it is today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical Integrity and Service Status\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unit is in good overall condition, weighing in at a substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e133.8 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The 18k yellow gold case remains thick, and the factory diamond setting on the lugs is crisp and secure. The President bracelet is in solid shape with a matching finish, currently sized for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6-inch wrist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is important to note that this watch is currently passing through our service department for mechanical attention, as it is a \"waiting for service\" piece. This ensures that when it reaches its next owner, the double-quickset movement will be functioning with the precision expected of a flagship Rolex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA Deep-Cut For The Refined Collector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis watch works because it doesn't shout. It is a piece for the collector who appreciates factory gems but wants to avoid the \"bling\" aesthetic of a diamond bezel. The combination of the fluted bezel, the rare motif dial, and the diamond lugs makes it a conversation piece for those who actually understand the nuances of the 183xx series. It is a rare, documented survivor of the mid-90s that offers a level of exclusivity that a standard Day-Date simply cannot match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danny's Vintage Watches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54865362780451,"sku":null,"price":24500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF4460.jpg?v=1774450195","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/rolex-day-date-36-18338-18k-yg-diamond-lugs-motif-diamond-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}