{"id":21301,"date":"2019-11-07T13:07:09","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T10:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewatchguy.de\/watch\/18038-day-date-36-thick-case-version-lemon-diamond-baguette-string-dial-2\/"},"modified":"2024-01-22T11:47:21","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T10:47:21","slug":"18038-day-date-36-thick-case-version-lemon-diamond-baguette-string-dial-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/thewatchguy.de\/en\/watch\/18038-day-date-36-thick-case-version-lemon-diamond-baguette-string-dial-2\/","title":{"rendered":"18038 Day-Date 36 (thick case version \/ lemon diamond baguette string dial)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Brand:<\/strong> Rolex<br \/>\n<strong>Model:<\/strong> Day-Date<br \/>\n<strong>Reference:<\/strong> 18038<br \/>\n<strong>Year:<\/strong> 1980<br \/>\n<strong>Serial number:<\/strong> 6263XXX<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 18 carat yellow gold<br \/>\n<strong>bracelet:<\/strong> 18 carat yellow gold<br \/>\n<strong>diameter:<\/strong> 36 Millimeter<br \/>\n<strong>condition:<\/strong> very good<br \/>\n<strong>box&amp;papers:<\/strong> no<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description<\/strong>: Unpolished early 18038 Day-Date with a so-called \u201cthick case\u201d case and a very rare \u201cLemon Baguette Diamond string\u201d dial.<\/p>\n<p>The case of this early 18038 is super cool. For a short period of time, Rolex gave its Day-Dates a special case shape, known as the so-called \u201cthick case\u201d version among collectors because it is significantly thicker than later versions. A \u201cthick case\u201d version can be recognized if it is unpolished, as witht his watch, by the wide gap between the bezel and the crown. Here you have to see the case clearly, then it is a \u201cthick case\u201d version.    As already written, the case is unpolished and super thick. The watch has been worn throughout its life and therefore has signs of wear and also a slight shirt polish. Personally, I think the case has a wonderful charm and is a great mix of presence and vintage.<\/p>\n<p>Another highlight of this Day-Date is the dial. This is a \u201cLemon Baguette Diamond string\u201d dial. Early Day-Dates like this 18038 had a special dial color, which we collectors call lemon. The reason is that, unlike later versions, the dial is not gold in color, but rather a lemon tone. This means it shows a subtle but present contrast to the case. Diamond string is the collector&#8217;s term for a closed circle of gemstones or diamonds on the dial. Many can be found with sapphires etc., but a full circle of diamonds and baguette stones is very rare.      <\/p>\n<p>The tritium hands are in very good condition with a consistent patina to the dial.<\/p>\n<p>The bezel is razor sharp and unpolished. The watch as been worn for a very long time with a diamond bezel and the original bezel remained well stored in the safe. Therefore, it appears wonderfully sharp, which creates a great contrast to the worn case.  <\/p>\n<p>The 8385 President bracelet is in top condition. It had stretch and has been perfectly prepared by our expert. Therefore it shows almost no signs of wear, no stretch and with clasp code E for 1980 it is the original bracelet for the watch.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion: Rare and beautiful Day-Date in top condition. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date Reference: 18038 Year: 1980 Serial number: 6263XXX Material: 18 carat yellow gold bracelet: 18 carat yellow gold diameter: 36 Millimeter condition: very good box&amp;papers: no Description: Unpolished early 18038 Day-Date with a so-called \u201cthick case\u201d case and a very rare \u201cLemon Baguette Diamond string\u201d dial. 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