SKU: 98633004183

Rolex Day-Date 36 ref. 18038 - Champagne dial

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Rolex Day-Date 36 ref. 18038 - Champagne dialFor sale at Debonar Watches: pre owned Rolex Day Date 36 ref. 18038 with a classic champagne dial. Released in 1977, the Rolex Day Date ref. 18038 is recognized as one of the best value propositions of any in the watchs long history. As an older model, it marries both vintage charm and modern day functionality. The first of the five digit references, it took over from the ref. 1803, a highly popular and well respected example which had been around

For sale at Debonar Watches: pre-owned Rolex Day-Date 36 ref. 18038 with a classic champagne dial.

Released in 1977, the Rolex Day-Date ref. 18038 is recognized as one of the best value propositions of any in the watch’s long history.

As an older model, it marries both vintage charm and modern day functionality.

The first of the five-digit references, it took over from the ref. 1803, a highly popular and well-respected example which had been around since the end of the 50s. 
The Rolex ref. 1803, one of the very earliest Rolex Day-Date watches ever released.

The Day-Date, otherwise known as the President for its association with the world’s elite (both famous and infamous), had set itself as the Rolls Royce of timepieces from its earliest appearance. The first automatic, waterproof wristwatch to have both a date aperture and a day of the week display written out in full, it had become the immediate go-to for those who stalked the corridors of power.

Many former US Presidents were known to wear the Day-Date, including Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, and John F. Kennedy – although his association with the watch was much more scandalous than the rest.

It’s rumored that Marilyn Monroe gifted JFK his gold Day-Date and that he never even wore the timepiece because of the implications that it would have had. However, Lyndon B. Johnson, president from 1963 until 1969, was rumored to have led to the Day-Date acquiring its prestigious nickname, the “President.”

BRAND ROLEX
MODEL DAY-DATE 36
REFERENCE 18038
CASE MATERIAL 18k YELLOW GOLD
MOVEMENT AUTOMATIC
DIMENSION 36 MM
DIAL CHAMPAGNE
BEZEL YELLOW GOLD
CRYSTAL SAPPHIRE
BRACELET TYPE BRACELET
BRACELET MATERIAL YELLOW GOLD
WRIST DIAMETER 17 CM
ORIGINAL BOX NO
ORIGINAL PAPERS NO
YEAR APPROX. THE '80s
CONDITION VERY GOOD
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a) If the data from the payment do not match the data provided in the order, the transaction may be canceled by the Store's customer service.

b) The customer has the option to specify a different shipping address for the order; however, the order details, including the name and surname, must match the information of the person making the payment. For instance, if an order is placed by a customer named John Smith, the payment must also be made by John Smith, ensuring consistency between the order and payment details.

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If you have any query regarding a watch you are purchasing, please do contact a member of our team on Whatsapp +39 3381504670 or via email [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help.

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We will ship your order of stock items within 1-2 working days from time of order. If this is inconvenient please let us know preferred delivery date and we will schedule delivery at your convenience.

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Standard orders made outside the EU will be shipped via DHL or Fedex guarded delivery depending on value of items. We are not responsible for import duties and associated taxes so please check due fees in your Extra-EU country when ordering, please check it before ordering.

Estimated delivery time is approx 2-7 days subject to terms and conditions.

WARRANTY

Our pre-owned watches are accompanied by Full 12 month warranty (the 'Warranty') from the day you receive your watch, protecting your watch against manufacturing and mechanical defects, subject to the following terms and conditions.

Our warranty is subject to the same terms and conditions as the manufacturer’s warranty. The warranty does not cover theft or loss. Normal wear and tear or damage caused to the watch by accidents or mishandling/mistreatment are also excluded as well as damage caused due to submersion in water against the manufacturer’s guidance. Wear of the watch strap is not covered by the warranty.

In the event you decide to take your watch to a repairer or watchmaker without prior approval from Debonar Watches, we will not be held liable for any costs you may incur.

Any modification of a watch by addition of substitution of components which have not been provided by the manufacturer will also invalidate the warranty, as will evidence that the watch case has been opened by anyone other than our authorised watchmakers.

It is your responsibility to arrange adequate insurance cover for your watch whilst in transit back to us, and this cost will be at your expense.

RETURNS

We offer a 14 day return period on any watches purchased online or personally, in which you can exchange your watch for another product or receive a full refund.

The watch must be returned in the same condition and with the same accessories and paperwork/warranty cards as when you received it.

If your watch arrived with a return tag attached, this must still be attached to the watch and not tampered with.

You can return your watch by shipping it or in person at our office.

Please allow 7 working days for refunds to reach your account.

If you return a watch to us and it has been marked, scratched or the stickers have been removed, we may charge you up to 20 percent of the sales figure, subject to returned condition of a watch.

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★★★★★ 5
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Kev
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★★★★★ 5
Beautiful Retro Inspired Automatic watch.
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Draper, US
★★★★★ 4
Great Re-release
Color: Stainless Steel/Black/Stainless Steel
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Daniel Cannon
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★★★★★ 5
It was $114
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Very good quality for the price point accurate time piece very comfortable and durable accuracy is A1
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Such a sharp looking watch!
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