Overview
| Condition | Used | ||||
| GST: | Inclusive (see below note) | ||||
| Buyers premium |
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| Deliver to | Nationwide Delivery | ||||
| Category | Watches | ||||
| Sales Support | Grays Customer Service or (p) 1300 36 25 36 | ||||
| Lot ID | 0009-2574962 | ||||
| Part of Sale | Luxury Watches and Cases | ||||
| Warranty | 12 months Warranty
12 months |
Description
Rolex Day-Date 36 18038 Sunburst Blue Diamond Dial 18K 36mm 1978 Box & COA
The Rolex Day-Date ref. 18038 is a cornerstone of Rolex’s prestige collection, representing timeless elegance and executive refinement. This 1978 example features a stunning factory sunburst blue dial set with diamond hour markers, embodying both luxury and vintage charm.
Key Features:
- Reference: 18038
- Model: Day-Date 36
- Case Size: 36mm
- Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
- Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel
- Dial: Sunburst Blue Dial with Factory-Set Diamond Hour Markers, Day at 12 o’clock, Date at 3 o’clock
- Crystal: Sapphire Crystal with Cyclops Lens (Transitional Early Sapphire Model)
- Movement: Automatic, Rolex Calibre 3055 (Quickset Day-Date Function)
- Power Reserve: ~42 Hours
- Bracelet: 18K Yellow Gold President Bracelet
- Clasp: Concealed Crownclasp
- Water Resistance: 100m
Year & Condition:
- 1978
- Excellent Vintage Condition
Inclusions:
- Box & Certificate of Authenticity
Warranty:
- 12-Month Warranty Provided by Supplier
The Rolex Day-Date 18038 with sunburst blue diamond dial is a truly exceptional vintage example, offering the prestige of solid gold construction and the collectibility of a rare, factory diamond-set dial.
(SN:18038) (329070-9)
GST Note: GST is included in the final bid price of this item. GST is included in the freight and buyers premium.
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Delivery Information
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Payment
We accept the following methods of Payment:
Credit Card
- 1.2% surcharge applies to Mastercard & VISA transactions
- 0.7% surcharge applies to Debit card transactions
- 2.5% surcharge applies to American Express transactions
- 2.5% surcharge applies to Diners/Discover Card transactions
- No other cards are accepted
- Invoices totalling less than $10,000 will be automatically debited from the card nominated within your account
- Invoices totalling in excess of $10,000 can be paid in-person at any Grays office
PayPal
- 1.2% surcharge applies to PayPal transactions
- Only accepted for invoices totalling less than $10,000 where elected as your preferred payment method within your account
EFT (Direct Deposit)
- For invoices totalling in excess of $10,000. Payment must be made in full within two business days of the auction closing.
- Please ensure to state your invoice number as the payment reference and email proof of the remittance to accountsreceivable@grays.com.au
- As EFT transfers can take up to 2 business days to clear, please contact Grays prior to collecting your purchase to confirm receipt of clear funds
Cash, Bank Cheques and Personal Cheques are not accepted payment methods.
Please see below for further information:
Payment Enquiries
For invoice payment enquiries only, please email: accountsreceivable@grays.com.au
Rolex Day-Date 36 18038 Sunburst Blue Diamond Dial 18K 36mm 1978 Box & COA
Closed: 26 October 2025 20:30 AEDT