Rolex Day-Date 36 Full Yellow Gold White Cream Dial Roman Numerals 1985 (Serviced)

Rolex Day-Date 18038 Yellow Gold (1985)

Rolex has built its reputation on producing highly reliable, well-engineered watches that combine functionality with strong visual identity. Over the decades, the brand has become synonymous with durability, precision, and models that hold lasting significance among collectors.

The Day-Date 18038 represents a defining era for the flagship Day-Date line, introducing technical updates and modern refinements while preserving the classic design language that made the model iconic. Crafted in full yellow gold with a fluted bezel and distinctive dial configurations, the 18038 reflects the transition into a more contemporary generation of Rolex while maintaining the character and presence that continue to make this reference a cornerstone of the Day-Date family.

Key Details To Consider

Rolex Day-Date 18038 in full yellow gold, completely original and period correct, presented in very nice condition. The case retains thick, sharp lugs with visible signs of wear consistent with age. The original fluted bezel remains in good condition, also showing light wear.

The period-correct white Roman dial has developed attractive patina, transitioning into a creamy tone with warmly aged tritium plots that have taken on a rich yellow color. The bracelet shows minor stretch but remains in decent condition for its age, currently fitting a wrist larger than 7.6” (19.5 cm), with additional links available upon request.

All case numbers are fully visible and intact. With a 9.1 million serial, this example dates to 1985. The movement was professionally serviced in November 2025 and runs properly, and the watch has passed a 3ATM (30m) pressure test.

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