A legendary timepiece with an unrivaled history, the Rolex Day-Date has earned its place as "The Ultimate Watch of Prestige" from its decades on the wrists of the world's most influential people. Released in 1956, the Day-Date quickly became synonymous with luxury, prestige, and exclusivity thanks to being the watch of choice for the world's athletes, visionaries, and world leaders alike. Only ever constructed of precious metals, the Day-Date's aesthetic is that of sheer elegance and grace. Aside from the beautiful array of dial options that have been available over the decades, the Day-Date's most iconic piece of design is its three-piece "Presidential" or "President" bracelet. Forming the bedrock of its design, the Presidential bracelet has become synonymous with Rolex's flagship collection and their desire to create the very best and most iconic watches that the world has ever seen. With its timeless design and inescapable impact on horology, the Day-Date stands as a vivid reminder of just how successful they have been in realizing that very mission. This particular example features a bright green malachite stone dial that is rich in copper, which is where its color comes from. Famous for its heavy banding and unique look, malachite stone dials are some of the most sought-after Day-Date dials on the market today.

Watch is in near-mint overall condition. Case exhibits sharp and full lugs, with minor oxidation visible on the surfaces. Edges are crisp and have only minor surface wear including some scratches and marks. The bezel has sharp teeth as seen in the images. Caseback retains original green sticker. Original malachite stone dial in near-mint condition. There are no surface cracks or scratches visible on the dial, and the gold printing is perfect and fully legible. The watch comes with non-luminous hands. Bracelet comes with 20 links total, 2 of which are removable. There is little stretch in the band.

Featuring one of the Day-Date's most sought-after dials, this ref. 18038 is offered as one of the rarest Day-Dates on the market, with its stunning green malachite dial sitting at the pinnacle of every Day-Date collector's wishlist.