Day Date Model 18038

[Darkangel]

it is also interesting to note that the DD in the old advert came in a oyster style bracelet and not the president bracelet.

my interest in DDs made me interested in not just the watch but its develpment and history over the past 50 years.not sure if there are other DD fanatics like me out there

1 right here...but I havent got mine yet...still saving

Hi Kt2U and all ,thanks again.

am I right in dating the models the following way based on my own observation:-

118238-(double quickset) early 2000s to current day.
18238--(double quickset) mid 90s to late 90s.
18038--(single quickset (date) late 80s to mid 90s
1803---(non quickset) early 80s to late 80s.

I read the first DD appeared in 1957, what model was that anyone know?

I believe 1803 is more of 70s to 80s...or earlier. It SHOULD be the earliest DD.

[Ian Limm]

it is also interesting to note that the DD in the old advert came in a oyster style bracelet and not the president bracelet.

my interest in DDs made me interested in not just the watch but its develpment and history over the past 50 years.not sure if there are other DD fanatics like me out there

[Ian Limm]

Hi Kt2U and all ,thanks again.

am I right in dating the models the following way based on my own observation:-

118238-(double quickset) early 2000s to current day.
18238--(double quickset) mid 90s to late 90s.
18038--(single quickset (date) late 80s to mid 90s
1803---(non quickset) early 80s to late 80s.

I read the first DD appeared in 1957, what model was that anyone know?

[fabulous]

DD 1803 only 35mm compare withe other DD 36mm. 1803 with leather strap selling $5,000 can check different tread.

[vince_hiro]

yea. i do agree with bro.

[Darkangel]

But the president bracelet is iconic! That's why I buy solid gold

If not I would buy a Submariner or Daytona solid gold with oyster bracelet better

[kt2u]

Wow Kt2U!
You provided an excellent summary of changes/differences to 4 DD models over past 40 years in 4 lines!

this is the best short and sweet answer I seen, cleared all my doubts thank you!

paiseh lah... just sharing the research I did when shopping for a day date... almost bought a bark finish 18038 until I talked to an uncle at watch shop who convinced me double quickset is the way to go. I also agree 18238 is the best value right now unless one can get a really good deal on a 118238 (the difference is at least 5K), because I think the movement is identical and the changes are more cosmetic... although many have reported that the updated bracelet is far superior than the old one. You can also get a 118238 on an oyster bracelet which is less prone to stretching as opposed to the traditional president bracelet.

[seiko.citizen]

konek..... me wearing 16233 also no good easy life

[Darkangel]

ooops yep WG ends with 9.

I think Rolex consulted Feng shui masters for its model numbers, model have all the auspicious numbers like 18,118,23,38,39!

You are spot on!

Yellow gold = 8 Chinese fav material with chinese fav number...

Rolex 16233 = TT Datejust...half gold...with a 16233 model number meaning 1 life easy easy ...hehe

[Ian Limm]

ooops yep WG ends with 9.

I think Rolex consulted Feng shui masters for its model numbers, model have all the auspicious numbers like 18,118,23,38,39!

[Darkangel]

Yours is 18239 not 8... white gold is 9..

[Ian Limm]

I purchased a white gold 2nd hand DD18238 in Jan for $15.5k with diamond markers in good condition.

yellow gold 18238 depending on condition/year/diamonds costs cheaper but I don't think you can get any for less than $10K+++.

I intend to buy YG and RG DD eventually but a lot depends on the stock market

[vince_hiro]

oic... thanks for all info guys.. wat's the price for a 2nd hand DD 18238 ?

[Darkangel]

Hi DA,I was always confused over the differences of the 4 models.

looking at the A1 reply , agree 18238 is the one worth buying if getting 2nd hand DD.

Hi Vince, my own observation of prices between DD 1803 n the 18038 is about around $2 to 3K but suggest you buy 18238 (double quickset).
mine is 18238 and you can set the day and date in a matter of seconds!

Ahhh I see. Yes that's right. 18238 is the ideal watch to buy if you want a DayDate preowned

[Ian Limm]

Hi DA,I was always confused over the differences of the 4 models.

looking at the A1 reply , agree 18238 is the one worth buying if getting 2nd hand DD.

Hi Vince, my own observation of prices between DD 1803 n the 18038 is about around $2 to 3K but suggest you buy 18238 (double quickset).
mine is 18238 and you can set the day and date in a matter of seconds!