{"product_id":"rolex-day-date-36-ref-18038-rare-linen-dial-18k-yellow-gold-single-quickset-incredible-condition","title":"Rolex Day-Date 36 Ref. 18038 - Rare Linen Dial - 18K Yellow Gold - Single Quickset - Incredible Condition!","description":"\u003cp\u003eRolex Day-Date 36 Ref. 18038 - Rare Linen Dial - 18K Yellow Gold - Single Quickset - Incredible Condition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp for grabs is a vintage Rolex Day-Date 36 (Ref. 18038) with a factory champagne linen dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you know the 18038, you know why it’s the sweet spot for many collectors: it gives you classic vintage proportions, a flat sapphire crystal, and the single-quickset Caliber 3055 movement—so setting the date takes seconds instead of spinning the hands around all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat really elevates this piece is the dial. Standard champagne dials are everywhere, but the woven texture of a genuine linen dial adds a depth and character that changes completely depending on how the light hits it. It’s subtle, refined, and far less common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference: 18038\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement: Rolex Cal. 3055 Automatic (Single Quickset Date)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase \u0026amp; Bezel: 36mm, 18k Yellow Gold, Fluted Bezel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDial: Factory Champagne Linen (\"T SWISS MADE T\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal: Sapphire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.Circa: 1979\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDial: The linen weave is sharp and untouched. All tritium lume plots are intact and have aged to a nice, warm patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase: Solid, thick gold lugs with clean, sharp edges. Serial and reference numbers between the lugs are fully visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBezel: Fluted bezel remains crisp with sharp facets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement: Winds smoothly, keeps great time, and the quickset date flips crisp at midnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScope of Delivery: Watch only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLicenced Dealers 📜\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in Sydney 🗺️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpress shipping available Australia wide 🛳️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our watches are guaranteed 💯 Authentic ✔️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeel free to reach out with any questions 🙂 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall or text 0406 798 798 ☎️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Rolex #Rolexdaydate #Rolex18038 #vintagerolex #Rolextritium\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Time Xchange Sydney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53206350758169,"sku":null,"price":16880.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/0295\/7593\/files\/20260918_152523.heic?v=1789730370","url":"https:\/\/timexchangesydney.com\/products\/rolex-day-date-36-ref-18038-rare-linen-dial-18k-yellow-gold-single-quickset-incredible-condition","provider":"Time Xchange Sydney","version":"1.0","type":"link"}