{"product_id":"rolex-day-date-36mm-ref-18040","title":"Rolex Day-Date 36mm - Ref. 18038","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eFor sale is a Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18038 from 1985, crafted in 18k yellow gold and featuring a champagne sunburst dial with a German-language day display. Presented in excellent condition, the watch is paired with a green leather strap, giving this classic gold Day-Date a more relaxed character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Case \u0026amp; Bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 36mm yellow gold case offers the balanced proportions that make the vintage Day-Date such an appealing watch to wear. Elegant enough to sit comfortably beneath a shirt cuff, it has a reassuring presence without feeling oversized. This example presents beautifully, with well-defined lugs and an attractive case profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fluted yellow gold bezel frames the dial, its crisp detailing complementing the simple lines of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe champagne dial features a fine sunburst finish, with a warm golden tone that sits naturally alongside the yellow gold case. Applied baton hour markers and matching hands keep the display clean, while a black railway minute track with small Roman numerals adds a finer layer of detail around the perimeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe German-language day display at twelve gives this example a distinctive character, shown in the photographs as “Mittwoch,” or Wednesday. The date sits at three beneath the familiar Cyclops magnifier, completing the unmistakable Day-Date layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Strap \u0026amp; Buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe watch is fitted to a forest-green leather strap with a grained surface and contrasting cream stitching. The combination of green leather and yellow gold works particularly well, bringing a less formal feel to the watch while retaining its elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the strap and the gold-tone pin buckle are aftermarket, non-Rolex items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded with the watch: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Box: Yes\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Papers: No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModel: 18038\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1985\u003cbr\u003eCase material: 18k Yellow Gold\u003cbr\u003eCase diameter: 36mm\u003cbr\u003eBracelet: Generic Strap\u003cbr\u003eBracelet material: Leather\u003cbr\u003eDial: Champagne Sunburst\u003cbr\u003eCrystal: Sapphire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brothers \u0026 Bezels UAE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48986326859937,"sku":null,"price":47500.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2261\/3921\/files\/IMG_4028.jpg?v=1794436382","url":"https:\/\/brothersandbezels.ae\/products\/rolex-day-date-36mm-ref-18040","provider":"Brothers \u0026 Bezels UAE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}