Help and Advice - Day Date 18xx or 18xxx
Hey folks - I'm looking for a day-date in full gold. It will probably be one of the later 36mm models, but would appreciate your views on the following...
1803, 18038 or 18238? Is the later movement really worth it, and what do you guys think of pie-pan rather than flat dial?
The Dial - Champagne, or one of the colors? ( I can;t afford onyx or cresta!!)
Dealers? Any recommendations for vintage dealers in the UK/EU with whom you have had good experiences?
Any unique 'gotchas' with these references
thanks in advance to the rolex fam!!
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Rod
Old git with large collection of watches ( I mean to sell some, but can never quite get there!!) - likes sports/tool/vintage inspired stuff, as well as geeking out on fine movements
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I recently picked up a 18238 and would highly recommend it over the older versions simply for the double quickset. Changing both the day and date is really easy with the double quickset but could be a major pain in the butt with the older references, especially the first version with no quick set at all.
Mine is the champagne dial, and while I love the look of it, it can be very difficult to read the time at a glance. If quick legibility is critical for you, it probably isn't the best choice.
The cyclops on the 18238 and prior does not have any AR coating, so reading the date isn't as easy as it is on more modern Rolexes. Not a big deal, but worth noting.
Given the vintage, the lume will be tritium, which will also mean it will effectively be non existent.
I recently picked up a 18238 and would highly recommend it over the older versions simply for the double quickset. Changing both the day and date is really easy with the double quickset but could be a major pain in the butt with the older references, especially the first version with no quick set at all.
Mine is the champagne dial, and while I love the look of it, it can be very difficult to read the time at a glance. If quick legibility is critical for you, it probably isn't the best choice.
The cyclops on the 18238 and prior does not have any AR coating, so reading the date isn't as easy as it is on more modern Rolexes. Not a big deal, but worth noting.
Given the vintage, the lume will be tritium, which will also mean it will effectively be non existent.
many thanks