Rolex Day-Date Ref: 18038 Lapis Lazuli

Among the rarest and most desirable vintage Day-Date configurations ever produced, this Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18038 is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features an exceptional factory Lapis Lazuli dial. Formed from natural stone, each Lapis dial is completely unique, displaying rich royal blue tones with distinctive natural veining, ensuring no two examples are ever identical. What makes this watch particularly extraordinary is its original factory smooth bezel. The combination of a factory Lapis Lazuli dial with a smooth bezel is exceptionally uncommon, with the vast majority of stone-dial Day-Dates being paired with fluted bezels. This rare factory specification gives the watch a cleaner, more contemporary aesthetic while placing full emphasis on the remarkable beauty of the dial. Powered by the reliable Rolex Calibre 3055 automatic movement and fitted with the iconic 18K yellow gold President bracelet, this fully factory example represents an increasingly scarce opportunity for the discerning collector. Original stone-dial Day-Dates have become some of the most sought-after vintage Rolex references, with untouched, correctly configured examples seldom appearing on the market.