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L.K Johnson · 1 December 2020, 06:21 AM

Wow!!! You need to do a massive photo shoot from all angles for benchmarking purposes! This might not be vintage yet but us freaks in the vintage section post numerous threads on the topic “how would you rate the condition on this one”...and this example would be a great NOS example to compare lugs, case, stretch, polishing etc. with

Oyster Sauce · 1 December 2020, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by onikage

very presidential!

+1

Cuinne · 1 December 2020, 07:25 AM

Nice!

Got one just like it from 1985- left to me by my father.

Watchflair · 1 December 2020, 07:35 AM

Excellent piece - congratulations!

Islatate · 1 December 2020, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by L.K Johnson

Wow!!! You need to do a massive photo shoot from all angles for benchmarking purposes! This might not be vintage yet but us freaks in the vintage section post numerous threads on the topic “how would you rate the condition on this one”...and this example would be a great NOS example to compare lugs, case, stretch, polishing etc. with

Yes, for sure I'll post some pics here to show the flawless condition of this watch, when there is better natural light. It's a grey and cloudy day today in our neck of the woods.

I've never owned a Rolex dated before 2001. This is the first time I've ventured into the '80s territory but I could not pass up on the opportunity to acquire this DD36.

It's really nice to see the enthusiastic response to the 18038 here. I am now just realizing that there is a strong appreciation for this reference.

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L.K Johnson · 1 December 2020, 07:57 AM

[QUOTE=Islatate;11097183]Yes, for sure I'll post some pics here to show the flawless condition of this watch, when there is better natural light. It's a grey and cloudy day today in our neck of the woods.

I've never owned a Rolex dated before 2001. This is the first time I've ventured into the '80s territory but I could not pass up on the opportunity to acquire this DD36.

It's really nice to see the enthusiastic response to the 18038 here. I am now just realizing that there is a strong appreciation for this reference.

Great news! Thanks a lot! 18038 is a true classic! First automatic DD ref with sapphire...!

barneb10 · 1 December 2020, 08:24 AM

Love seeing Day Dates added to collections

Jfullm42 · 1 December 2020, 02:57 PM

Wow what a great find! Birth year for me. Freaking love it!

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acheronsgrief · 1 December 2020, 02:58 PM

Incredible find, I’d love to see more pics! Absolutely beautiful.

Onequik135i · 1 December 2020, 03:30 PM

Original finish too, very nice find.

18078pres · 1 December 2020, 07:44 PM

great watch you sure it's not a 18238 ? case looks like one

denmanproject · 2 December 2020, 12:23 AM

Great addition to your amazing collection Ken!

Islatate · 2 December 2020, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 18078pres

great watch you sure it's not a 18238 ? case looks like one

It's my first time owning an older model- year Rolex so I am not very well-versed in the difference between reference numbers 18038 and 18238. I just pulled out the warranty certificate and it does show 18038. I can confirm this is a single quick set. My understanding is that the 18238 has the double quickset.

Just curious, what are the differences between the 18038 and 18238 cases?

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Jimmy66 · 2 December 2020, 12:37 AM

Cracking looking watch

liveralone · 2 December 2020, 12:53 AM

Amazing timepiece. I hope I get the opportunity one day to pick up a similar watch in a similar condition.

Islatate · 2 December 2020, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by L.K Johnson

Wow!!! You need to do a massive photo shoot from all angles for benchmarking purposes! This might not be vintage yet but us freaks in the vintage section post numerous threads on the topic “how would you rate the condition on this one”...and this example would be a great NOS example to compare lugs, case, stretch, polishing etc. with

Here we go! There was ample natural light this morning so I was able to take these pics. Hope these photos do the watch justice.

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ronricks · 2 December 2020, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Islatate

It's my first time owning an older model- year Rolex so I am not very well-versed in the difference between reference numbers 18038 and 18238. I just pulled out the warranty certificate and it does show 18038. I can confirm this is a single quick set. My understanding is that the 18238 has the double quickset.

Just curious, what are the differences between the 18038 and 18238 cases?

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The 18038 case is about .3 to .5 mm thicker so it 'wears' slightly larger than the 18238. I also believe the 18038 has a steel case tube where the 18238 has a gold one. Another thing I like about the 18038 is the sheer amount of dials that were offered. Probably had more dial options than any Rolex.

L.K Johnson · 2 December 2020, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Islatate

Here we go! There was ample natural light this morning so I was able to take these pics. Hope these photos do the watch justice.

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Thanks a lot! Great pics!! Highly appreciated!!

jamesbondOO7 · 2 December 2020, 03:05 AM

It is indeed THE Rolex!
Needs some detailing though.

L.K Johnson · 2 December 2020, 03:06 AM

Imaging walking in to an AD 1987 and just straight pointing at the 18038 and say “I’ll take that watch!”, true Yuppie move! : )

jamesbondOO7 · 2 December 2020, 03:08 AM

1987 should be 18038 (single quickset) as the 18238 double quickset) appeared in 1988?

garyk · 2 December 2020, 03:45 AM

Wow, looks amazing. That's a keeper!!!

hambone1983 · 2 December 2020, 04:11 AM

wow, great piece, fits your wrist nicely.

I see that you wear it on your right. My wife does this sometime too, despite my admonitions that such atrocious violations of our accepted customs violates the natural order of things and threatens to send the planet flying off its axis. Its what separates us from the apes.

GONZO2LR · 2 December 2020, 04:18 AM

Fantastic find...Congratulations!

Islatate · 2 December 2020, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by hambone1983

wow, great piece, fits your wrist nicely.

I see that you wear it on your right. My wife does this sometime too, despite my admonitions that such atrocious violations of our accepted customs violates the natural order of things and threatens to send the planet flying off its axis. Its what separates us from the apes.

Haha. Thanks for the good laugh.

I am a natural lefty so i have always worn watches on my right wrist.

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Islatate · 2 December 2020, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

It is indeed THE Rolex!
Needs some detailing though.

I am embarassed to say I am not up-to-date on watch speak. Does "detailing" mean polishing? I figured once I send it to RSC for full service, they would "detail" it as they deem necessary?

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jamesbondOO7 · 2 December 2020, 04:27 AM

The bracelet does not look very clean on the close up pictures? I would give it a good clean up with water, soap and toothbrush.

Islatate · 2 December 2020, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

The bracelet does not look very clean on the close up pictures? I would give it a good clean up with water, soap and toothbrush.

Oh I see. Yeah, hopefully RSC will take care of the aforementioned detailing once it goes in.

jamesbondOO7 · 2 December 2020, 04:35 AM

I have started looking for one now. I had not realised they were affordable.

huba01 · 2 December 2020, 06:06 AM

Great pics, thanks for sharing, can´t get enough of this one

1 December 2020, 07:25 AM	#33
Cuinne "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Bill Location: El Paso Watch: Your 6 Posts: 260	Nice! Got one just like it from 1985- left to me by my father. __________________ 116710 GMTIIC LN, 216570 Explorer II Polar, 16710 GMTII Pepsi, 16610 LN Submariner, 18038 Day-Date, Speedy Pro 3572.50, Tudor Pelagos LHD

1 December 2020, 07:35 AM	#34
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,874	Excellent piece - congratulations! __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

1 December 2020, 02:57 PM	#38
Jfullm42 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: Seattle, WA Watch: 16600 Posts: 4,064	Wow what a great find! Birth year for me. Freaking love it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram - Jfullm42time / Jfullm42time2 (backup)

1 December 2020, 03:30 PM	#40
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,419	Original finish too, very nice find. __________________ 126710BLRO-0001 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Silver Snoopy / PAM24 / PAM111

2 December 2020, 03:05 AM	#49
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 3,921	It is indeed THE Rolex! Needs some detailing though. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛ 16030, 16613, 16713, 18038.

1 December 2020, 06:21 AM	#31
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,735	Wow!!! You need to do a massive photo shoot from all angles for benchmarking purposes! This might not be vintage yet but us freaks in the vintage section post numerous threads on the topic “how would you rate the condition on this one”...and this example would be a great NOS example to compare lugs, case, stretch, polishing etc. with

1 December 2020, 07:57 AM	#36
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,735	[QUOTE=Islatate;11097183]Yes, for sure I'll post some pics here to show the flawless condition of this watch, when there is better natural light. It's a grey and cloudy day today in our neck of the woods. I've never owned a Rolex dated before 2001. This is the first time I've ventured into the '80s territory but I could not pass up on the opportunity to acquire this DD36. It's really nice to see the enthusiastic response to the 18038 here. I am now just realizing that there is a strong appreciation for this reference. Great news! Thanks a lot! 18038 is a true classic! First automatic DD ref with sapphire...!

1 December 2020, 08:24 AM	#37
barneb10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 379	Love seeing Day Dates added to collections

1 December 2020, 02:58 PM	#39
acheronsgrief "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: United States Posts: 724	Incredible find, I’d love to see more pics! Absolutely beautiful.

1 December 2020, 07:44 PM	#41
18078pres "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Ohio Posts: 248	great watch you sure it's not a 18238 ? case looks like one

2 December 2020, 12:23 AM	#42
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,355	Great addition to your amazing collection Ken!

2 December 2020, 12:37 AM	#44
Jimmy66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: UK Posts: 139	Cracking looking watch

2 December 2020, 12:53 AM	#45
liveralone 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: United States Posts: 223	Amazing timepiece. I hope I get the opportunity one day to pick up a similar watch in a similar condition.

2 December 2020, 03:06 AM	#50
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,735	Imaging walking in to an AD 1987 and just straight pointing at the 18038 and say “I’ll take that watch!”, true Yuppie move! : )

2 December 2020, 03:08 AM	#51
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 3,921	1987 should be 18038 (single quickset) as the 18238 double quickset) appeared in 1988? __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛ 16030, 16613, 16713, 18038.

2 December 2020, 03:45 AM	#52
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,035	Wow, looks amazing. That's a keeper!!! __________________

2 December 2020, 04:11 AM	#53
hambone1983 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Rick Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,224	wow, great piece, fits your wrist nicely. I see that you wear it on your right. My wife does this sometime too, despite my admonitions that such atrocious violations of our accepted customs violates the natural order of things and threatens to send the planet flying off its axis. Its what separates us from the apes.

2 December 2020, 04:18 AM	#54
GONZO2LR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Luis Location: Texas Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 1,382	Fantastic find...Congratulations!

2 December 2020, 04:27 AM	#57
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 3,921	The bracelet does not look very clean on the close up pictures? I would give it a good clean up with water, soap and toothbrush. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛ 16030, 16613, 16713, 18038.

2 December 2020, 04:35 AM	#59
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 3,921	I have started looking for one now. I had not realised they were affordable. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛ 16030, 16613, 16713, 18038.

2 December 2020, 06:06 AM	#60
huba01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,425	Great pics, thanks for sharing, can´t get enough of this one

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