Rolex Day-Date 18078 – Yellow Gold with Rare Bark Finish

The Rolex Day-Date reference 18078 is a classic example of the brand’s craftsmanship from the 1970s. Made from solid 18k yellow gold and fitted with the signature President bracelet, the watch carries the unmistakable presence of the Day-Date line. Its 36mm case, bark bezel, and automatic caliber 3055 movement with quickset date combine reliability with unmistakable design.

The highlight of this model is the rare tropic brown dial and Bark finish of the President bracelet and bezel. The day and date display remain clear and functional, balancing practicality with character.

Sought after by collectors, the Day-Date 18078 stands out as a piece of Rolex history—where traditional watchmaking met creative bezel and bracelet design.

DIAL:

• original never touched tropic brown dial in great condition
• original hands, dial and crown
• original and evenly aged tritium on hands and dial
• even and slight aging around the tritium lume

BRACELET & CLASP:

• original Rolex 18k President bracelet with minor stretch fitting up to 19,5 cm wrist / 3.2 mm thick (6 removable links)
• original Rolex 18k yellow gold clasp

 CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use 
• 3- body 18k yellow gold case with screw-down case back
• 36 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs)
• Year: 1979
• Reference: 18078
• total weight: 138g

MOVEMENT:

• Rolex Automatic Caliber 3055
• 27 jewels, 28800 A/h, 50 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 09/2025
• +5sec/d / 290°

BOX & PAPERS:

• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
• GOLDAMMER Box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1222