Rolex Day-Date 36 (Ref. 18038) – Striking Champagne Linen Dial!

Rolex Day-Date 36 (Ref. 18038) – Striking Champagne Linen Dial - 1979!

Up for sale is a stunning, highly collectible example of the "President" lineage: a 1979 Rolex Day-Date 36 (Reference 18038) in solid 18k yellow gold, featuring a factory-original Champagne Linen Dial.

​Introduced in the late 1970s, the Ref. 18038 represented a massive technological evolution for Rolex's flagship model. It debuted the Caliber 3055 movement, bringing the highly practical Single Quickset date feature to the line alongside an upgrade to a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. This makes the 18038 the perfect "bridge" reference—offering all the vintage charm of a classic 36mm President, but with the modern durability and convenience needed for daily wear.

​The true highlight of this watch is its magnificent linen dial. The finely etched, cross-hatched textile pattern beautifully diffuses light, softening the all-gold aesthetic and giving the watch an elegant, understated depth that standard sunburst dials cannot match. Featuring the classic "T SWISS MADE T" signature, the tritium hour plots and hands have aged to a beautiful, warm vintage patina.

Specifications

Brand: Rolex

Model: Day-Date 36

Reference: 18038

Year: 1979 

Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold

Case Size: 36mm

Dial: Champagne Linen (Tritium)

Crystal: Scratch-Resistant Sapphire

Movement: Automatic Caliber 3055 (Single Quickset Date)

Language Wheel: English

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