1979 Rolex Day-Date 18038 - Yellow Gold Diamond Baguette String Dial Diamond giving the square case more

giving the square case more visual structure

it's a piece of jewelry from a designer with an unimpeachable pedigree

The ruby hour markers are the detail that gives this one identity

precious metals

the architecture delivers a sophisticated

1979 Rolex Day-Date 18038 - Yellow Gold Diamond Baguette String Dial Diamond giving the square case moreOne of the Rarer 18038 Layouts Weve Seen The reference 18038 is a landmark in the Day Date timeline, introducing the single quickset movement for modern convenience, but this 1979 example is defined entirely by its rare factory dial. This is a Baguette and Brilliant String Dial. Unlike a standard diamond dial, the "string" configuration features a continuous circle of brilliant cut diamonds encircling the center, punctuated by high polished baguette