1981 Rolex Day-Date 18038 - 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Daytona Rolex used the Cellini line

Rolex used the Cellini line to experiment with forms that sat outside the utilitarian Oyster case

It wears beautifully

The pavé dial itself is clean

Reference: 116

5mm case is perfectly sized for a classic dress watch

1981 Rolex Day-Date 18038 - 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Daytona Rolex used the Cellini lineThe Single Quick Cornerstone The reference 18038 is a cornerstone of the Day Date collection, representing the perfect blend of vintage aesthetics and modern convenience. Introduced in the late 1970s, this model brought two major upgrades to Rolex's flagship watch: a scratch resistant sapphire crystal and the Caliber 3055 movement. This new engine introduced the "single quickset" function, allowing the date to be adjusted independently of the hands