A Day-Date that dresses the wrist like an occasion: this Rolex Day-Date reference 18238 pairs classic President proportions with one of the most charismatic dials Rolex produced – a deep red vignette that blooms in the centre and darkens to a dramatic edge. The intense colour is set off by brilliant-cut diamond hour-markers, each mounted in a yellow gold setting that gives the dial a jewelled depth and luxurious presence – it’s exactly the kind of refined drama the Day-Date does best.

This specific example is extra desirable because of its Arabic day and date discs – a configuration Rolex mainly produced for Middle Eastern markets and one that instantly signals rarity. These discs give the watch a rare flavour, and make it stand out in any serious Day-Date collection. Collectors and connoisseurs prize Arabic-dial variants, and modern attention has only heightened their cachet. The watch was fully serviced by Rolex in July of 2025 and comes complete with all service paperwork and the Rolex service card. After the full overhaul, the watch was carefully returned in protective service stickers, which remain in place – a small but telling detail that underlines how recently the movement and entire watch were professionally serviced, to and how little wear it has seen since. Apart from the recent proof of Rolex service, this 18038 Arabic Vignette Day-Date is also accompanied by all its original goodies from when it was first purchased – we’re talking inner and outer boxes, booklets, hangtags, stamped warranty, previous service history etc. The case retains crisp lines, the fluted bezel snaps light across its facets, and the President bracelet hugs the wrist with an elegant weight and finish. The diamonds catch light subtly, ever-present but never ostentatious – it’s the perfect complement to the vignette’s theatrical centre.

In short, this Rolex Day-Date 18038 is a rare blend of bold style and refined heritage — from its captivating red vignette dial and sparkling diamond markers, to the sought-after Arabic day and date discs. Fully serviced and delivered by Rolex a month ago and still wearing its protective stickers, it’s a pristine, authentic statement-piece ready to elevate any collection or wrist, who’s up?

reference: 18038
case number: 861XXXX
year of production: 1985
case diameter: 36mm
movement: self-winding, Rolex caliber 3055
box and papers: yes, super full set

Price: € 23.950,-