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Mc14 · 19 February 2023, 12:46 PM

Hello fam - I just purchased what I believe is a beautiful vintage DD 18038 - came with original box and booklets…please see the attached photos. Would love to hear thoughts, suggestions on service, etc.

crowncollection · 19 February 2023, 01:48 PM

Looks ok, lugs should be brush finish. Enjoy

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Mc14 · 19 February 2023, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

Looks ok, lugs should be brush finish. Enjoy

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Thank you so much for the feedback. I was hoping it was a decent piece. Paid 13,500 for it - felt it was a reasonable deal considering comps and condition.

Mc14 · 19 February 2023, 02:02 PM

Thank you very much for the time to provide feedback.

KY.. · 19 February 2023, 02:04 PM

Congrats, I’m a big fan of Day-Dates of all vintages.
As mentioned, lugs are high polished on top but not really the end of the world.
For me I would definitely replace the over polished bezel with a sharper one.
The thicker 6 digit 118238 fluted bezel would look great on your watch IMO.

BigBlue1 · 19 February 2023, 03:33 PM

Very sexy. Iconic. Enjoy and share some wrist pics :)

1William · 19 February 2023, 11:06 PM

Congratulations.

Dan S · 20 February 2023, 12:26 AM

Congrats on your purchase.

Just as an FYI, generic boxes and booklets can't generally be traced to a particular watch as being original, and add relatively little value. IMO, if they don't come with the original paperwork, the boxes and brochures are probably not original to the watch. An owner who keeps accessories will also generally keep the warranty. Boxes and brochures are widely available for purchase and people often add them to a watch, sometimes just for fun, sometimes because they think they can sell the watch for more. Many high volume sellers have stacks of old accessories.

On the other hand, if your watch came with anything that is demonstrably specific to the watch, such as the original stamped warranty paperwork with matching serial number (also original sales receipts), that's significant, and you should take good care of them because collectors like to have them.

TuRo · 20 February 2023, 01:05 AM

Nice looking watch, probably original dial and handset - but agree with Dan on paperwork - the service booklet is USA version, is the last page of the Your Oyster booklet USA too (the book will have date eg 85 and the date of booklet should correspond with the serial no date. Mind you, they are just $30 so people cobble them together along with DayDate raised crown tag $40, Calender $25, non holgran red seal $90 and a DAY DATE booklet $50.

ronricks · 20 February 2023, 05:41 AM

I’d send it to Rolliworks and have them put a correct factory polish on it and have the bezel recut. Will look brand new after that.

miamiclay · 20 February 2023, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ronricks

I’d send it to Rolliworks and have them put a correct factory polish on it and have the bezel recut. Will look brand new after that.

Good idea - See this thread for before and after a bezel recut

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=892475

19 February 2023, 01:48 PM	#2
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,211	Looks ok, lugs should be brush finish. Enjoy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

19 February 2023, 02:04 PM	#5
KY.. 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Real Name: Keith Location: California Watch: 60s to 90s Posts: 1,327	Congrats, I’m a big fan of Day-Dates of all vintages. As mentioned, lugs are high polished on top but not really the end of the world. For me I would definitely replace the over polished bezel with a sharper one. The thicker 6 digit 118238 fluted bezel would look great on your watch IMO. __________________ Just an admirer/enthusiast of vintage Rolex/Heuer/Zenith/Breitling/Hamilton watches since the 80’s… ”I Do Love The Details, But I Can Choose If I Accept The Flaws…”

19 February 2023, 03:33 PM	#6
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,956	Very sexy. Iconic. Enjoy and share some wrist pics :) __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

20 February 2023, 12:26 AM	#8
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,216	Congrats on your purchase. Just as an FYI, generic boxes and booklets can't generally be traced to a particular watch as being original, and add relatively little value. IMO, if they don't come with the original paperwork, the boxes and brochures are probably not original to the watch. An owner who keeps accessories will also generally keep the warranty. Boxes and brochures are widely available for purchase and people often add them to a watch, sometimes just for fun, sometimes because they think they can sell the watch for more. Many high volume sellers have stacks of old accessories. On the other hand, if your watch came with anything that is demonstrably specific to the watch, such as the original stamped warranty paperwork with matching serial number (also original sales receipts), that's significant, and you should take good care of them because collectors like to have them. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

20 February 2023, 01:05 AM	#9
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,773	Nice looking watch, probably original dial and handset - but agree with Dan on paperwork - the service booklet is USA version, is the last page of the Your Oyster booklet USA too (the book will have date eg 85 and the date of booklet should correspond with the serial no date. Mind you, they are just $30 so people cobble them together along with DayDate raised crown tag $40, Calender $25, non holgran red seal $90 and a DAY DATE booklet $50. __________________ As silent as car lights that move across this room As cold as our bodies silhouetted by the moon I would lie awake and wonder, Is it just me or this the way love is supposed to be? THE THE - Kingdom of Rain.

19 February 2023, 02:02 PM	#4
Mc14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Posts: 58	Thank you very much for the time to provide feedback.

19 February 2023, 11:06 PM	#7
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,279	Congratulations.

20 February 2023, 05:41 AM	#10
ronricks 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ATL Watch: 126610LV Posts: 2,740	I’d send it to Rolliworks and have them put a correct factory polish on it and have the bezel recut. Will look brand new after that.

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