1979 Rolex Day-Date 18038 - Yellow Gold Diamond Baguette String Dial Diamond This is classic Chaumet design

This is classic Chaumet design language

This isn’t a watch defined by complication or excess

verifiable service history and ensures that the watch has been handled by the right hands throughout its life

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

1979 Rolex Day-Date 18038 - Yellow Gold Diamond Baguette String Dial Diamond This is classic Chaumet designOne 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