1978 Rolex Day Date UAE Armed Forces Arabic Calendar Ref. 18038

Model:
Year of issue: 1978
Reference number: 18038
Condition: mint
Status: available
Dealer country: Dubai
Dealer name: Tariq Malik
Price in US $ 40,845

Description

UAE Day Date UAE Armed Forces - when it comes to commemorative Rolex watches of the UAE, there have been quite a few different references. Small Oysters, Datejusts, Day Dates and Sports Rolexes which all hold historical significance. Most of these watches were presented as gifts to Officers of the Army, foreign dignitaries and guests of State marking important events and achievements for the UAE Armed Forces.  We are thrilled to offer a great example of a Rolex Day Date reference 18038 from 1978 with UAE Armed Forces logo on the dial. While most of the UAE Armed Forces Day Dates have a champagne, silver or brown dial color, this is a rare variant with a white dial. Given the nature of the colors, the logo looks more prominent and clear on white background. The hour indexes have nicely patina'd while the white dial is in impeccable condition. Paired with a green Alligator strap this watch is a feast for the eye and a piece of UAE history

SKU 9.1.2.136
Brand Rolex
Model Day Date
Ref. No. 18038
Serial No. 5238xxx
Year 1978
Gender Gents
Case Size 36mm
Case Very nice vintage condition case that has been polished in the past and is showing some wear from age. The lug remain thick & the numbers between the lugs are readable and fully intact
Bracelet / Strap Camille Fournet Alligator strap with generic pin buckle
Dial Excellent white dial with UAE Armed Forces Logo & Arabic calendar disks
Price USD 40,845
Crystal Sapphire
Movement Automatic
Functions Day, Date
Condition Very good
Box No
Papers No

Dealer

Tariq Malik

THE DAY-DATE 1956

In 1956, the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date made its debut. Available only in 18 ct gold or platinum, it was the first wristwatch to display the date and day of the week spelt out in full in a window on the dial. With the President bracelet, originally created specially for it, the Day-Date continues to be the watch par excellence of influential people.

LEADERSHIP

Rolex watches have long been associated with those who have, over time, guided the destiny of the world. No matter their vision, their domain of excellence, or their achievements, the one thing these exceptional men and women have in common is often their watch: the Day-Date.