The Rolex ref 18038 with fluted bezel was produced from 1977 - 1988. It introduced an all-new movement calibre 3055, one that came with a higher frequency, adding to the timekeeping accuracy and overall resilience plus the inclusion of a single Quickset feature made operating the brand’s flagship that bit easier and more convenient. It also introduced the sapphire crystal.
Besides the Rolex 18038, there were other types released at or around the same time; the ref. 18028 had a smooth surround, while the ref. 18048 was hand set with 44 round brilliant cut diamonds. And the ref. 18078 was given an unusual tree-bark finish,
Later it was replaced by Rolex 18238 calibre 3155 with double quick set from 1989 onwards.
The Rolex Day Date over the years has had some very interesting dials. The Swiss only dial was made from 1977 till 1997 and it was replaced by Swiss Made dial from 1998.
Below is one with inner Diamonds and 10 ruby markers dial. It is interesting to note that the dial itself is made of 18k solid gold too.
Dial with 18k 750 Markings
Below is another with Jubilee dial in blue with golden applied Arabic numerals. Jubilee dial means that the word ROLEX is engraved into the dial in a repeating pattern. It gives the dial a lot more texture than a normal painted dial
Left a Rose gold 1803
Rolex 1803 in Rose, White and Yellow Gold
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