Rolex Day-Date 36 Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold / Strap / Black Diamond Rubies

Reference 118138-0020

About this watch

The Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold / Strap / Black Diamond Rubies is a masterpiece in horology, embodying luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. This exquisite timepiece boasts the iconic Rolex Caliber 3155 self-winding mechanical movement, entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. The watch features a round shape with a 36.00 mm diameter, striking the perfect balance between elegance and wearability. The black sunburst dial catches the light beautifully, creating an eye-catching effect that draws attention without being overly flashy. Instead of traditional hour markers, this model features stunning gem-set indexes, elevating the watch's elegance and reinforcing its status as a luxury item. With a water resistance of up to 100 meters, the Day-Date 36 is suitable for swimming and snorkeling. The watch's closed case back provides both protection for the movement and a sleek aesthetic, adding to the overall elegance while keeping the inner workings safe from dust and moisture.

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Key Features

18k yellow gold case
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
Chronometer-certified self-winding mechanical movement (Caliber 3155)
Date and day display
Water resistance up to 100 meters
Black sunburst dial with gem-set indexes
Closed case back for protection

Specifications

Brand

Rolex

Family

Day-Date 36

Model

Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold / Strap / Black Diamond Rubies

Reference

118138-0020

Movement

3155

Movement Features

Hours, Minutes, Seconds
Date, Day
Chronometer

Case

Yellow Gold 36mm

Dial Color

Black

Crystal

Sapphire

Water Resistance

100

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a completely unpolished and rare 1983 Rolex Day-Date reference 18048 single quickset with a Black Diamond Dial and factory diamond bezel.

Condition: Unpolished, with heavy patina throughout
Case Size: 36mm
Movement: 3035 Single-Quickset
Crystal Type: Sapphire

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Condition: Excellent pre-owned condition
Case size: 36mm
Case material: solid 18k gold
Diameter: 36mm

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Condition: Very nice condition, minor surface marks on crystal.
Size: 36mm
Year: 1979
Case depth rating: 30m (3ATM)

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Condition: Very nice condition, minor signs of wear consistent with age.
Size: 36mm diameter
Year: 1985
Movement service: professionally serviced in November 2025

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Condition: Very good overall condition
Case Size: 36mm
Year: 1974
Movement Service Date: January 2025

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Rolex Day-Date 36 18K Yellow Gold Head Very Rare Dark Grey Dial 1973 (Serviced)

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This highly collectible Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 features a rare period-correct pie pan dark grey dial and is presented in exceptional overall case integrity.

Condition: outstanding with minimal prior polishing
Case size: 36mm
Year of production: 1973
Serial number: 3.7 million

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Rolex Day-Date 36 18K Yellow Gold Head Very Rare Dark Grey Dial 1973 (Serviced)

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Condition: Outstanding condition
Size: 36mm diameter
Year: 1973
Serial number: 3.7 million serial

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Case size: 36mm
Material: 18k Yellow gold
Dial type: Myriad Grey Diamond Roman

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