Want to sell a similar watch? Create a listing now

672 views in 48 hours

Rolex Day-Date 36 18K Yellow Gold Vintage 1980s Reference 18038 Champagne Dial 36mm Case.

Name: Rolex Daydate 18K Yellow Gold Vintage 1980s Reference 18038 Champagne Dial 36mm Case.
Brand: Rolex
SKU: 18038
Price: 15999 USD
Availability: InStock

Used () | Year of production 1980 | No original box | No original papers

$15,999

+ $29 insured shipping within:

+ $249 (optional)

Add Certified to your order to have the authenticity of this watch checked and certified by our watchmakers after you've purchased it.

Buyer Protection

Thanks to our Buyer Protection, your purchase is fully covered. If something goes wrong, we're there to help. .

Shipping and Seller Information

Item is in stock

Anticipated delivery in 2 - 7 days

Professional dealer

4.8 ( )

More About This Listing

Basic Info
Listing code	M494S7
Brand	Rolex
Model	Day-Date 36
Reference number	18038 (Day-Date 36mm (up to 2000))
Movement	Automatic
Case material	Yellow gold
Bracelet material	Yellow gold
Year of production	1980 (Approximation)
Condition	The item shows visible and tangible signs of wear like scratches, scuffs, or small dents.
Scope of delivery	No original box, no original papers
Gender	Men's watch/Unisex
Location	United States of America, New York, New York
Price	$15,999
Availability	Item is in stock
Caliber
Movement	Automatic
Case
Case material	Yellow gold
Case diameter	36 mm
Dial	Champagne
Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material	Yellow gold
Bracelet color	Gold
Lug width	20 mm
Clasp	Fold clasp
Clasp material	Yellow gold

Description

Security on Chrono24 for This Listing

Payment via Chrono24's secure Escrow Service

Thanks to the Chrono24 Escrow Service, your payment is fully covered. We keep your money in our escrow account for 14 days after delivery of your watch. Thus, you have time to carefully inspect your order knowing your money is safe in our account. Only then do we send the money to the dealer.

Commitment to Authenticity

Our promise: Every new and used watch on Chrono24 is authentic. Our dealers are required to inspect each watch's authenticity and may only list original timepieces. However, should issues arise, you have 14 days upon delivery of your order to contact our support team and get your money back.

14-day money-back guarantee

If the watch arrives and is defective or not as the seller described, you have 14 days to initiate a return and receive your money back.

Strict dealer guidelines

In the interest of security, dealers on our marketplace must follow a strict set of rules. Before a professional dealer can sell on our platform, they must provide us with their photo ID, commercial register entry, business address, and tax number. Furthermore, we require all dealers to follow our strict dealer guidelines.

Insured shipping

Dealers ship every order fully insured, so you can make both domestic and international purchases risk-free.

Chrono24's quality & security team

Our 40-person quality & security team works hard to detect suspicious listings and address issues before they arise, allowing you to focus on what's most important – finding the right watch!

Learn more about security on Chrono24

Easy returns

Dissatisfied with your purchase? No worries! Chrono24's secure Escrow Service makes returning your order a breeze. If the watch arrives and is suspicious, defective, or not as the seller described, you have 14 days to initiate a return.

How returns work:

1. Inform Chrono24's support team
2. Ship the watch back to the dealer insured for its full value
3. Receive a refund for the purchase price

You may also be interested in these watches

Rolex Day-Date 36

18038 Day-Date 36 mm 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee Dial President Bracelet Completed Set 1980

President Day-Date 36mm Champagne Diamond Dial 18k Yellow Gold Mens Watch 18038

18k Yellow Gold President Day-Date 36mm Champagne Diamond Dial Mens Watch 18038

36mm 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Champagne Dial 18038 Watch

36MM | 18k Yellow Gold | Champagne Diamond Dial | B&P 1990

$16,969

+ $376 for shipping

Rolex Day-Date 36

President Day-Date 18k Yellow Gold Mens Diamond/Sapphire Bezel Champagne Index

President 18038 Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold 36mm

1980 Day-Date 18038 Silver Dial 18kt President No Papers 36mm

President Day-Date Champagne Index Dial 18k Yellow Gold Mens Watch 18038

18038 Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold - Circa 1987

President 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Single Quick 18038

President Day-Date 36mm Factory Diamond Dial 18k Yellow Gold Mens Watch 18038

Chrono24 Certified

$17,550

Free shipping

Chrono24 dealers receive great ratings: 4.8 out of 5

February 12, 2025

Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight

Received: January 21, 2025 Shipped from: Japan

Everything as described and seen in pictures, great communication from seller. Very easy process and will definitely buy from again.

Zachary S. United States of America

January 29, 2025

Omega Speedmaster Date

Received: January 23, 2025 Shipped from: Japan

I have plenty of watches like most of us fast shipping well packaged very happy

Paul G. United States of America

December 14, 2024

Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight

Received: December 2, 2024 Shipped from: Japan

Second time purchasing from this dealer. Just as good an experience as the first. Highly recommend.

Conor O. United States of America

December 5, 2024

Casio Oceanus

Received: November 25, 2024 Shipped from: Japan

Fast delivery, prompt shipping, price on point. No complaints would recommend vendor.

West M. United States of America

November 24, 2024

Hublot Big Bang 44 mm

Received: November 18, 2024 Shipped from: Japan

The process went smoothly. The product was in even better shape than showed or expected.

Giorgi T. Georgia

November 23, 2024

Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea

Received: November 14, 2024 Shipped from: Germany

Yep, couldn't ask for more. Quick shipping to me on the other side of the world. Thank you.

Simon B. Australia

November 19, 2024

Rolex Submariner Date

Received: November 11, 2024 Shipped from: United States of America

Watch was just as described and shipped on time as handled as requested. Fair price for a very nice watch.

JL. United States of America

November 16, 2024

IWC Pilot Mark

Received: October 24, 2024 Shipped from: United States of America

Properly represented the watch being sold in the listing. No complaints.

Ethan P. United States of America

November 14, 2024

TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887

Received: November 8, 2024 Shipped from: Japan

Have purchased a few watches from this dealer and will likely do business again. A++

Nicolas V. Canada

November 4, 2024

Rolex Submariner Date

Received: October 25, 2024 Shipped from: United States of America

Very pleased with this transaction. A+ dealer, would definitely do business with them again.

Conor M. United States of America

October 17, 2024

Jacob & Co. Five Time Zone

Received: October 7, 2024 Shipped from: United States of America

Great to deal with Went above and beyond for me being a first time buyer on chrono 24

Ashley A. Australia

October 15, 2024

TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887

Received: October 9, 2024 Shipped from: Hong Kong

Excellent communication and service. I can definitely recommend this seller and would do business with them again. Thanks.

Alexander H. United States of America

Chrono24's Commitment to Authenticity

Guaranteed authentic watches

Every new and used watch on Chrono24 is authentic
Dealers inspect each watch's authenticity
Any deviations from the original condition are listed

14 days to get your money back

A return policy with extra protection: Receive a full refund of the purchase price
Simply reach out to our support team within 14 days of receiving your watch
Our promise applies to all purchases from professional dealers worldwide

We're here for you

A 40-person quality & security team that monitors the marketplace around the clock
If you have any questions or concerns, our support team is always ready to help
Whatever the case, we always find an optimal solution

Seller

Danny's Vintage Watches

Professional dealer | On Chrono24 since 2019

New York, United States of America

English

330 watches sold

280 active listings

New York, United States of America

English

Badges

Assessments are based on seller performance over the last 90 days.

Trusted Seller

Fulfills all regulatory and internal criteria

Punctuality

Ships 88% of their items on time or earlier

Response Time

Replies within 4 hours

Sales

24 items sold

Reviews (237)

4.8

4.7 Shipping

4.7 Item description

4.9 Communication

232 buyers recommend this seller

5 stars		5 stars
4 stars		4 stars
3 stars		3 stars
2 stars		2 stars
1 star	(0)	1 star

We only publish verified reviews about successful purchases, returns, and communication between the buyer and seller.

Do you have any questions?

Contact

1. Look out for listings with the blue Certified icon

You can recognize Chrono24 Certified watches by the blue icon with the letter "C" on the search results pages and respective listing pages. Of course, you can also use search filters to find Certified listings faster. Once you have decided on a Certified watch, you can see at a glance on the listing page whether it is a Partner Certified watch or a Chrono24 Certified watch. See also: What is the difference between Partner Certified and Chrono24 Certified?

2. Testing by Chrono24 watchmakers

After you have booked certification as part of Chrono24 Certified, your watch will be tested and certified by verified watchmakers at our certification center. This includes an authenticity check and a function test. See also: How is the watch tested?

3. You will receive your certified watch including a digital certificate of authenticity

After successful certification, you can be sure that your new watch is genuine. This is confirmed with a digital Certificate of Authenticity and an authenticity guarantee. You can access the Certificate of Authenticity in your Chrono24 account after receiving the watch.

Chrono24 Buyer Protection provides complete security for your payment. If you buy from a professional dealer, we hold the purchase amount in our escrow account for 14 days after you have received your watch. That way, your money is safe and secure until you're fully satisfied with the watch. Only then do we send the money to the dealer. If you’re not satisfied, you can exercise your legal right of withdrawal and return your watch to the dealer within 14 days of receipt without giving a reason. If you purchased your watch from a private seller, we hold the purchase amount in our escrow account for 7 days after you have received your watch. Please note, however, that there is no legal right of withdrawal when purchasing from a private seller.

Certified is our new certification service, where verified watchmakers check and certify the authenticity of watches purchased on our marketplace. We want to provide buyers of luxury watches on Chrono24 with a worry-free purchasing experience. After successful certification, you’ll receive a digital Certificate of Authenticity confirming the authenticity of your watch. In addition, all certified watches come with an authenticity guarantee. See also: How is the watch checked?

All Certified watches are comprehensively checked against specific criteria by a verified watchmaker. This is the only way we can guarantee the authenticity of your watch. The check includes the following:

Authenticity check: The authenticity of the watch is checked both inside and out. We also check to make sure the watch meets our definition of authenticity. See: How do we define authenticity?

Functionality check: We test the watch's complications, winding mechanism, chronograph function, and more. See: How do we define authenticity?

Scope of delivery check: All additional items, such as the original box and papers (if included), are checked for completeness and conformity with the model reference.

Theft check: The watch's serial number is checked against leading stolen watch databases. This ensures that the watch hasn't been stolen or otherwise lost by its rightful owner.

According to our definition of authenticity, a watch is considered genuine if it is either in its original condition (as made by the manufacturer) or has no more than two non-original, non-branded replacement parts. Permitted aftermarket parts are: crown, bezel, hands, or pushers.

Based on our more than 20 years of experience in the watch industry, we believe that replacing a maximum of 2 essential parts with non-branded aftermarket parts does not affect the authenticity of a watch, as these play an important role in maintaining the functionality of watches. However, any aftermarket parts must be noted in the listing. In addition, the watchmakers will note any deviations from the original condition on the Certificate of Authenticity.

Customized or modified watches as well as non-authentic or counterfeit watches cannot be certified. More detailed information can be found in our information brochure: “Chrono24’s Definition of Authenticity.”

Each watchmaker working at our certification center has all the necessary qualifications and technical equipment available to certify watches from specific brands. If Chrono24 Certified is an optional add-on for a watch, the model can be certified by one of our watchmakers. Should any shortcomings arise during the certification process, we will of course assume responsibility in accordance with our authenticity guarantee. See also: What does "authenticity guarantee" mean?

If, during certification, the watch is found to contain key replacement parts (e.g., different hands) that do not bear a brand name or logo, we will reach out to you.

You will then have three options:

1. You can accept the certification results and proceed with your purchase. Your watch will be shipped to you within 1-3 business days.

2. You can cancel your purchase. In this case, we will return the watch to the seller and issue a full refund of both the purchase price and the certification fee.

3. We can ask the seller to reduce the purchase price. If you agree to a lower price, we'll pay you the difference after delivery of the watch.

Our general return conditions apply to the return of Certified watches. If you buy from a professional dealer, you can exercise your legal right of withdrawal within 14 days of receiving the watch and you’ll receive your money back quickly and easily.
There is no legal right of withdrawal when buying from a private seller.

Watches marked Partner Certified have already been certified as authentic by a verified watchmaker working for the seller. Participating sellers are carefully selected by Chrono24 and adhere to our strict Partner Certified guidelines. The relevant watchmakers have been audited by us and found to have the necessary qualifications and resources available to certify watches.

With Chrono24 Certified, you have the option of booking certification for an additional charge.$249 In this case, the seller sends the watch to our certification center, where it is checked and certified by our in-house watchmakers.

There is no difference in the process or quality of certification between a Partner Certified or Chrono24 Certified watch. Our definition of authenticity, the standardized authenticity check, and the verification of the watchmakers ensure that our high quality standards are always met. See also: Who checks the watch?

If you choose to add Chrono24 Certified, we will charge an additional fee of $249to cover the costs of insured shipping and certification by our in-house watchmakers. Although shipping costs vary depending on the delivery location, we charge a fixed amount for all buyers. Our watchmakers will send your watch directly to you after certification. After successful certification, you will receive a digital Certificate of Authenticity confirming the authenticity of your watch. In addition, you benefit from an authenticity guarantee. See also: What does “authenticity guarantee” mean?"

The Certificate of Authenticity contains information about the brand and model of the watch as well as the date of issue. The watch’s serial number, production year, reference number, and TC number are also shown on the certificate. If the watchmaker notices any deviations from the original condition with regard to authenticity or the replacement of individual parts during the check, these will also be noted. You have exclusive access to the Certificate of Authenticity after logging into your Chrono24 account.

Together with your certified watch, you will receive a digital Certificate of Authenticity including an authenticity guarantee. This guarantee is based on our definition of authenticity and is valid for 30 days from the certificate’s date of issue. If you find that your watch does not meet our definition of authenticity, please contact our support team. They will look into the matter immediately. Depending on the circumstances, we will either refund the full purchase price or replace the relevant part(s) so that the watch fully complies with our definition of authenticity. See also: How do we define authenticity?

Rolex Day-Date 36 18K Yellow Gold Vintage 1980s Reference 18038 Champagne Dial 36mm Case.

Shipping and Seller Information

More About This Listing

Basic Info

Caliber

Case

Bracelet/strap

Description

Security on Chrono24 for This Listing

Easy returns

How returns work:

Over 900,000 satisfied watch buyers worldwide

Chrono24's Commitment to Authenticity

Guaranteed authentic watches

14 days to get your money back

We're here for you

Seller

Badges

Do you have any questions?