Pre-Owned Rolex Day-Date 'Vignette' 40921775/AS06491

WHY WE LOVE IT

Few watches make a statement like a solid gold Rolex. This anachronistic blend of technical design and functionality with a precious metal casing material is a polarizing one, and depending on how its worn (and indeed, by whom), can send very different signals - and we'll just leave it at that. So-called five digit Day-Dates (reference variants with five digits) are a quintessential staple of the Neo-Vintage era. These models showed up in the late 70s and offer the added functionality of a higher-beat movement for accuracy and a quick-set date mechanism. They retain the classic 36mm case proportion of their predecessors and have similar variation for dial, bezel, and bracelet configurations. Luminous models also retain Tritium material, offering tremendous opportunities for unique characteristics of patina. This particular example, a Reference 18038, dates to circa 1981 and features an 18k yellow gold case, a gorgeous red vignette dial with both Tritium lume plots and factory applied diamond indices, an 18k fluted bezel, and a matching 18k yellow gold President bracelet with a hidden deployant clasp. When only a gold Rolex will do, this Day-Date is it, just with a bit of added flair!

OVERALL CONDITION The case is in excellent condition throughout showing signs of light previous polishing and light signs of wear from gentle use. Red 'vignette' Tritium dial with factory applied diamond indices is in equally excellent condition with even patina to the Tritium elements and matching handset. 18K Yellow gold fluted bezel. Signed crown. German day wheel.