1979 Rolex 18K President Day-Date Diamond Dial Watch
Item Details
A 1979 Rolex President Day-Date diamond dial wristwatch. The Datejust is the epitome of the classic Rolex watch and this timepiece takes this iconic watch to elegance. An 18K yellow gold fluted bezel highlights a bold black dial with an array of original factory diamond hour markers, made of single cut and baguette diamonds as well as baton style hands and a cyclops covered date window. The watch also features an 18K yellow gold case with a 3055 automatic movement and is set on an 18K yellow gold President bracelet with a hidden fold over clasp.
Condition Details
- running at time of evaluation without detailed testing, future state not guaranteed.
- original factory diamond hour markers.
- crack in the bottom part of the catch.
- the band is stretched.
| Brand: | Rolex |
| Type: | Wristwatch |
| Model Name: | President Day-Date |
| Model Number: | 18038 |
| Serial Number: | 6,0XX,XXX |
| Case to Case (mm): | 36.00 |
| Bezel Material: | 18K Yellow Gold |
| Case Material: | 18K Yellow Gold |
| Caseback Material: | 18K Yellow Gold |
| Total Weight (grams): | 129.50 |
| Movement: | 3055 Automatic, 27 Jewels |
| Markings to Inside: | Montres Rolex S.A Geneva Swiitzerland, 18000, Patented, (# 12 Key of Geneva & Helvetia head Hallmarks) 18K 750 |
| Functions: | Date |
| Watch Details: | Diamond Hour Markers |
| Bracelet/Fob Material: | 18K Yellow Gold |
| Bracelet/Fob Style: | President |
| Clasp Style: | Fold Over |
| Total Length: | 7.50" |
| Primary Stone(s) Location: | Dial |
| Primary Stone(s) Type: | Diamond |
| Primary Stone(s) Shape: | Single Cut |
| Primary Stone(s) Dimensions: | 1.70 mm |
| Total Primary Stone(s) Carat Weight: | 0.16 ctw |
| Primary Stone(s) Color Grade: | E – F |
| Primary Stone(s) Clarity Grade: | IF – VVS1 |
| Secondary Stone(s) Location: | Diamond |
| Secondary Stone(s) Type: | Diamond |
| Secondary Stone(s) Shape: | Baguette Cut |
| Secondary Stone(s) Dimensions: | 1.10 mm x 2.75 mm |
| Total Secondary Stone(s) Carat Weight: | 0.05 ctw |
| Secondary Stone(s) Color Grade: | E – F |
| Secondary Stone(s) Clarity Grade: | IF – VVS1 |
- Timekeeping accuracy not guaranteed.
- This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent Certified Master Electronic Watchmaker and a Graduate Gemologist.
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- All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present; where mountings impede accurate measurements, (estimated) dimensions are provided. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate; where mountings impede accurate measurements, a calculated estimate is provided. Industry standard and accepted treatments for gemstones are assumed unless otherwise noted.
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Item #
ITMGD26274







