
Men's Rolex Day-Date 'President' Wristwatch with Jewelry Appraisal Certificate
A luxury 18-karat yellow gold Rolex Day-Date wristwatch, model number 18038. The watch features a champagne-toned dial set with diamond hour markers, specifically baguettes at the 6 and 9 o'clock positions and single-cut diamonds for the remaining numeric markers. It is equipped with a fluted bezel and the iconic three-link 'President' bracelet with a deployment clasp. Notable markings include the Rolex crown logo and 'Oyster Perpetual Day-Date' typeface. The certificate indicates a 27-jewelled automatic movement (Calibre 3055) and a serial number of R-417425, dating the piece to approximately 1987. Uniquely, the day wheel is in German. The watch appears in good vintage condition with visible signs of light patina on the gold surfaces. It is presented resting on a formal 'Certificate of Appraisal' issued by Gary Bergstein Gemmologist Inc., dated November 17, 2012. The certificate provides a total weight for the watch of 139.1 grams and serves as a primary authenticity and quality indicator for the piece.
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Estimated Value
$16,500 - $18,500
Basic Information
Category
Luxury Watches & Jewelry Documentation
Appraised On
March 15, 2026
Estimated Value
$16,500 - $18,500
Item Description
A luxury 18-karat yellow gold Rolex Day-Date wristwatch, model number 18038. The watch features a champagne-toned dial set with diamond hour markers, specifically baguettes at the 6 and 9 o'clock positions and single-cut diamonds for the remaining numeric markers. It is equipped with a fluted bezel and the iconic three-link 'President' bracelet with a deployment clasp. Notable markings include the Rolex crown logo and 'Oyster Perpetual Day-Date' typeface. The certificate indicates a 27-jewelled automatic movement (Calibre 3055) and a serial number of R-417425, dating the piece to approximately 1987. Uniquely, the day wheel is in German. The watch appears in good vintage condition with visible signs of light patina on the gold surfaces. It is presented resting on a formal 'Certificate of Appraisal' issued by Gary Bergstein Gemmologist Inc., dated November 17, 2012. The certificate provides a total weight for the watch of 139.1 grams and serves as a primary authenticity and quality indicator for the piece.
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