Rolex Oyster Day-Date 36mm 18k Gold Diamond President Bracelet Watch

Rolex, a name synonymous with luxury, is a historic watchmaker that is associated with precision, excellence and innovation. And none of this would have been possible without the founder of Rolex, the man behind the brand, Hans Wilsdorf.

In 1905, Hans Wilsdorf and his brother-in-law Alfred Davis founded Wilsdorf and Davis in London, which would eventually become Rolex SA. This company, called Wilsdorf & Davis, specialized in distributing watches not only in the UK but also throughout the British Empire. Wilsdorf & Davis supplied watch parts from various Swiss partners, including precise movements from Aegler in Biel / Bienne, Switzerland. Three years later, on July 2, 1908, Wilsdorf & Davis registered the name “Rolex” in Switzerland, and the trademark “Rolex” was then registered internationally in 1913. In 1914, the Kew Observatory awarded the Rolex watch the Class A precision certificate, a distinction that is normally given exclusively to marine chronometers.

On July 2, 1958, Hans Wilsdorf revealed the origins of his famous name brand during a 50th anniversary speech: “A ghost whispered ‘Rolex’ in my ear. ‘ Whether or not this charming story is true, the name Rolex and the accompanying crown insignia have truly forged a magical path to become one of the most iconic logos in modern history. Some speculate that the name Rolex was inspired by the French phrase “Horlogerie Exquise”, which roughly translates to “refined watchmaking” in English. Others assume that the name was chosen because it is reminiscent of the sound that a watch makes when it is powered on

Rolex Oyster Day-Date 36mm 18k Gold Diamond President Bracelet Watch Specification:

  • Brand: Rolex
  • Reference number: 18038
  • Year of production: 1980-1989
  • Auriks reference nr: rol20
  • Condition case: Excellent (Worn with no or minimal signs of wear)
  • Condition bezel: Excellent (Worn with no or minimal signs of wear)
  • Condition crown: Excellent (Worn with no or minimal signs of wear)
  • Condition dial: Excellent (Worn with no or minimal signs of wear)
  • Condition glass: Excellent (Worn with no or minimal signs of wear)
  • Condition bracelet: Good condition
  • Serviced: Yes
  • Movement: Automatic
  • Box and/or papers: Watch and servicing papers
  • Gender: Unisex
  • Case diameter: 36mm
  • Case material: Yellow gold
  • Bezel material: Yellow gold
  • Chrystal: Sapphire crystal
  • Water resistance: 10 ATM
  • Dial: Beige
  • Dial numerals: Diamond indices
  • Bracelet material: Yellow gold
  • Bracelet length: approximately 22cm
  • Clasp: Double-fold clasp

 

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Brand

Rolex

Reference number

18038

Year of production

1980-1989

Auriks reference nr

rol20

Condition case

Excellent (Worn with no or minimal signs of wear)

Condition bezel

Excellent (Worn with no or minimal signs of wear)

Condition crown

Excellent (Worn with no or minimal signs of wear)

Condition dial

Excellent (Worn with no or minimal signs of wear)

Condition glass

Excellent (Worn with no or minimal signs of wear)

Condition bracelet

Good condition

Serviced

Yes

Movement

Automatic

Box and/or papers

Watch and servicing papers

Gender

Unisex

Case diameter

36 mm

Case material

Yellow Gold

Bezel material

Yellow Gold

Chrystal

Sapphire crystal

Water resistance

10 ATM

Dial

Beige

Dial numerals

Diamond indices

Bracelet material

Yellow gold

Bracelet length

Approximately 22 cm

Clasp

Double-fold clasp

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