Trying to identify my fathers Rolex.

[Gromet]

Hi everyone.

My father passed away a few days ago. He left me his Rolex. I know it's a Day-Date, presidential. I have no idea of a model number or year. He has had this watch for as long as can remember and wore it every day up until he went into the hospital 7 months ago. I'm 47 for reference.

I have it's original box, but besides the watch it's empty. No packing, papers etc.

I'm just trying to figure out the model and date of the watch.

Any idea or help?

Thanks!

[oysterfisher]

Looks like a beautiful 18038 Day Date

Fine watch!

[hhansen]

If you remove the bracelet at the 6 o’clock the serial number should be engraved between the lugs. You can then use Bob’s watches serial number tool to find the production year.
Hope that helps!

[KY..]

Originally Posted by oysterfisher

Looks like a beautiful 18038 Day Date

Fine watch!

Agreed, looks like an early 18038 to me too.
OP, the serial number and model number are under the opposite bracelet lugs and will help pinpoint the year of production and exact model.

[Gromet]

Removed the bracelet, It is indeed an 18038. Serial # shows 6704514.

[Ed Rooney]

Sorry for your loss. Hopefully this fine watch will serve as a memento of your Grandfather.

[Gromet]

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

Sorry for your loss. Hopefully this fine watch will serve as a memento of your Grandfather.

My Father, not grandfather but yes. It will stay with me and pass to my son along with my 2005 Daytona some time in the future.

Thank you,
-Gromet

[KY..]

Originally Posted by Gromet

Removed the bracelet, It is indeed an 18038. Serial # shows 6704514.

My apology as I failed to mention sorry for your loss earlier.
Should be a 1981 model.
You may have an “E” or close letter to it stamped on the opposite side of the engraved bracelet clasp side as well.

[ronricks]

That is a nice watch and heirloom. I would look into having it serviced. Request them to not change the dial or hands. You can choose to have it polished or not as well.

[Gromet]

Originally Posted by KY..

My apology as I failed to mention sorry for your loss earlier.
Should be a 1981 model.
You may have an “E” or close letter to it stamped on the opposite side of the engraved bracelet clasp side as well.

It actually does have a "F" on the other side of the clasp.

[KY..]

Originally Posted by Gromet

It actually does have a "F" on the other side of the clasp.

Mystery solved, 1981 model IMO

[Zoomerang]

I'm sorry for your loss. You have a great watch full of memories. Many of us aim to leave a timepiece behind for our kids.

[Gromet]

Originally Posted by Zoomerang

I'm sorry for your loss. You have a great watch full of memories. Many of us aim to leave a timepiece behind for our kids.

Thank you Zoomerang. This was exactly my thought when I purchased my Daytona in 2005. One day both my fathers Day-Date and my Daytona will be passed down to my son who is 11 now.

[donq]

Nice watch!

[OYptL]

I’m sorry for your loss. It’s absolutely brutal.
The DD is gorgeous and like one poster mentioned I would look into sending it to Dallas or NY for servicing. Hang in there.

[L.K Johnson]

Sorry for your loss! I lost my father when I was 21 and the sorrow has been with me every day since that.

Lovely DD!!

[Boopie]

So sorry for your loss. It’s very tough.

You have a wonderful memento and heirloom. I concur that servicing it, so you can wear and enjoy it, is a great idea.