RolexDay-Date 36 18038
The vintage 36mm yellow gold Day-Date with quickset date, made 1977-1988.
- 36mmcase
- Goldmaterial
- Automaticmovement
- 1977–1988made
- 21listings now
Pre-owned, full set£15,725from £13,499 · 6 listings
Pre-owned, B&P not stated£13,863from £9,995 · 11 listings
Pre-owned, watch only–none listed now
Box or papers only–4 listings, too few to say
Unworn / new–none listed now
· 28% below typical
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Price history
eBay UK · median Buy It Now asking price
Full setWatch onlyUnworn
21 listings
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1985 Rolex Day Date 18038 18k Yellow Gold 36mm Single Quickset Watch Lincoln
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1985 36mmGold Authenticity GuaranteeDealer ★ Top Rated ticktockwatches · 100% · 2,683 feedback£9,995 free delivery 28% below typical -
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Ref.18038 18ct 1983 UK
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1983 36mmGold Authenticity GuaranteeDealerBest Offer vintagegoldwatcheslondon · 100% · 586 feedback£10,750 free delivery 22% below typical -
Rolex Day-Date 18038 - Black Factory Diamond Dial London
Box or papers
Box only* 36mmGold Authenticity GuaranteePrivate sellerBest Offer jbs_watches · 100% · 318 feedback£11,848 incl. £11 delivery Not enough data -
Rolex Day Date 36 - 18k Gold- Diamond Dial / Diamond Bezel - Model 18038 London
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36mmGoldChampagne / gold dialDealer vintage_watch_house · 96.3% · 293 feedback- Low seller feedback
- Not covered by eBay's Authenticity Guarantee
£13,200 postage not shown 5% below typical -
Rolex Day-Date 18038 18ct Yellow Gold 1988 – Full Set, Onyx & Champagne Dials Chard
Full set
Box & papers1988 36mmGold Authenticity GuaranteePrivate sellerBest Offer tomvalere · 100% · 113 feedback£13,499 incl. £12 delivery 14% below typical -
Rolex Day Date 36- 18k Gold - Champagne Dial - Model 18038 London
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36mmGoldChampagne / gold dial Authenticity GuaranteeDealer vintage_watch_house · 96.3% · 293 feedback- Low seller feedback
£13,515 incl. £15 delivery About typical -
Rolex Day Date 36mm 18k Yellow Gold 18038 Green dial 1988 - No Silly offers Waltham Abbey
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1988 36mmGoldGreen dial Authenticity GuaranteePrivate sellerBest Offer daosul-9156 · 100% · 60 feedback£13,751 incl. £15 delivery About typical -
Rolex Day Date 36mm - 18k Gold - Arabic Dial - Model 18038 -Rolex Service Card London
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Serviced 36mmGoldChampagne / gold dial Authenticity GuaranteeDealer vintage_watch_house · 96.3% · 293 feedback- Low seller feedback
£13,765 incl. £15 delivery About typical -
Rolex Day-Date 18038 1978 "Tony Soprano" Brighton
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1978 36mmGold Authenticity GuaranteeDealer intrinsic_watches · 100% · 25 feedback£13,962 incl. £12 delivery About typical -
36 Rolex Day-Date | 1983 | Very Good Vintage Condition | 18038 Portsmouth
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1983 36mmGold Authenticity GuaranteePrivate sellerBest Offer luken-2850 · new seller, no feedback yet- New seller with no feedback
£14,485 incl. £100 delivery About typical -
Rolex Day Date 18038 36 mm Gilt Roman Dial 18ct Yellow Gold 1986 Vintage Watch Wigan
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1986 36mmGold Authenticity GuaranteeDealer ★ Top Rated watchesbytimepiece · 99.6% · 7,474 feedback£14,495 free delivery 5% above typical -
Rolex Day Date 18038 36mm Gilt Dial Yellow Gold President 1985 Box and Papers Wigan
Full set
Box & papers1985 36mmGoldBracelet Authenticity GuaranteeDealer ★ Top Rated watchesbytimepiece · 99.6% · 7,474 feedback£14,995 free delivery 5% below typical -
Rolex Day-Date 18038 with 36mm 18ct Yellow Gold case and Champagne dial. Exce... Radlett
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36mmGoldChampagne / gold dial Authenticity GuaranteeDealer bqwatches · 100% · 266 feedback£15,000 free delivery 8% above typical -
Rolex Day-Date Blue Dial 18038 Solid Gold 18K 1982 Bark Finish President - Boxed Paignton
Box or papers
Box only1982 36mmGoldBlue dialBracelet Authenticity GuaranteeDealerBest Offer biscardis-cameras-watches · 100% · 1,062 feedback£15,004 incl. £5 delivery Not enough data -
Rolex Daydate 18038 Champagne Baton Dial 18k Yellow Gold 1986 Box & Papers London
Full set
Box & papers1986 36mmGoldChampagne / gold dial Authenticity GuaranteeDealerBest Offer taylorwatches · 100% · 95 feedback£15,500 free delivery About typical -
Rolex Day-Date 18038 36mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Presidential B&P 1987 London
Full set
Box & papers1987 36mmGoldChampagne / gold dial Authenticity GuaranteeDealer timegrouplondon · 100% · 140 feedback£15,950 free delivery About typical -
Rolex Day-Date 1987 with Warranty Card till 2028 18kt Yellow Gold Ref. 18038 London
Box or papers
Papers only Warranty left1987 36mmGold Authenticity GuaranteeDealerBest Offer martinolivawatches · 97.7% · 501 feedback£16,030 incl. £30 delivery Not enough data -
Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18038 Champagne Diamond Dial 1980 with Box and Papers Saint Albans
Full set
Box & papers1980 36mmGoldChampagne / gold dial Authenticity GuaranteeDealer ogcollectionsltd · 100% · 30 feedback£16,999 free delivery 8% above typical -
Rolex Day-Date 36- 18038 - 1985, Rolex Service 2025 - Rare “SINGER White Cara... London
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Serviced2025 36mmGold Authenticity GuaranteeDealer theluxuryhut · 100% · 936 feedback£22,300 free delivery 61% above typical -
Rolex Day-Date 36mm 1988 Box & Papers Factory Ruby Baguette President Ref. 18038 London
Full set
Box & papers1988 36mmGoldBracelet Authenticity GuaranteeDealer brothers-and-bezels · 100% · 329 feedback£26,995 free delivery 72% above typical -
Rare Yellow Gold Rolex Day-Date 36 18038 Factory Oxblood Stella Diamond Dial Reigate
Box or papers
Box only* 36mmGoldDealerBest Offer tbtimepieces · 100% · 1,054 feedback- Not covered by eBay's Authenticity Guarantee
£44,995 free delivery Not enough data
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Before you buy a used Day-Date 36 18038
- Prefer the Authenticity Guarantee. On eBay UK most watches over £1,500 are checked by an independent authenticator before they're sent to you. Look for the green tag on the listings above, or tick "Authenticity Guarantee" in the filters.
- Check the reference and serial. Ask for a photo of the reference and serial between the lugs (or on the rehaut on newer models), and make sure they match the papers. The reference should be 18038.
- Box and papers should match the watch. The serial on the warranty card must match the case. A "full set" with a generic box or papers from another watch is worth no more than the watch alone.
- Be wary of a price far below typical. Most fakes and scams are priced 30–50% under the going rate to look like a bargain. We flag anything 35%+ under similar listings and never count it as a deal.
- Ask about servicing. A full service costs £700–£1,500 at the brand, so a recent service with paperwork adds real value. Ask when it was last serviced and whether it keeps time.
- Look for polishing and replaced parts. Sharp case edges and unpolished lugs add value; aftermarket dials, bezels or diamonds take it away. We remove listings that say "custom" or "aftermarket", but check the photos.
- Pay through eBay. eBay's Money Back Guarantee only covers you if you pay through eBay. Never pay by bank transfer outside it, however good the deal. Our fake watch checklist has more.
Questions
How much is a used Day-Date 36 18038 worth?
Based on today's eBay UK Buy It Now listings, a pre-owned Rolex Day-Date 36 18038 typically costs £15,725 as a full set with box and papers, including postage. These are asking prices, so a watch can sell for less, especially with Best Offer.
What are the specs of the Day-Date 36 18038?
The vintage 36mm yellow gold Day-Date with quickset date, made 1977-1988. Case size 36mm, gold, automatic movement, made 1977–1988.
Is it safe to buy a Day-Date 36 18038 on eBay?
It can be. On eBay UK most watches over £1,500 qualify for the Authenticity Guarantee, where an independent authenticator checks the watch before it reaches you. We tag those listings, flag sellers with little or poor feedback, and warn about prices far below typical, which is where most fakes and scams sit.
