Rolex Day-Date 36 Ref.18138 – Factory Diamond Pave Dial, Diamond Bezel & Diamond President Bracelet – 18K Yellow Gold – 1991 E-Serial

Rolex Day-Date 36 Ref. 18138 – Factory Diamond Pave Dial, Factory Diamond Bezel & Factory Diamond President Bracelet – 18K Yellow Gold – 1991 (E-Serial)

A museum-grade, fully factory-jeweled Rolex Day-Date featuring original pave dial, original diamond bezel, and original factory diamond President bracelet.

A spectacular expression of Rolex’s high-jewelry craftsmanship, this Day-Date 36 Ref. 18138 is an exceptionally rare configuration featuring full factory diamonds across the dial, bezel, and President bracelet. Completed in solid 18K yellow gold, this E-serial 1991 example represents one of the most luxurious Day-Date executions created during the golden era of gem-set Rolex production.

Pieces where all diamonds are factory original, including the bracelet, are extraordinarily scarce and command significant global demand. This is a world-class collector’s specimen combining provenance, artistry, and iconic Day-Date heritage.

❤️ DESCRIPTION

This 1991 Rolex Day-Date 36 Ref. 18138 is a top-tier, factory-jeweled masterpiece featuring full-spec gem setting from dial to bracelet. The watch showcases an exquisite factory diamond pave dial, delivering an opulent visual presence while maintaining Rolex’s hallmark balance and refinement.

The solid 18K yellow-gold case is fitted with a factory diamond bezel, and the highly desirable factory diamond President bracelet elevates the watch into elite collector territory — far exceeding the rarity of models with dial-only or dial-plus-bezel diamond configurations.

Powered by the legendary automatic movement, the watch retains classic Day-Date functionality, including day display at 12 o’clock and date window with Cyclops magnification at 3 o’clock.

Given the passage of time, minor natural discoloration of vintage 18K yellow gold may be present, consistent with age. The piece includes the original international guarantee paper (as photographed), confirming authenticity and heritage.

This is one of the most coveted Day-Date variants from the 1990s and remains a powerful statement for collectors seeking an ultra-luxury, factory-correct, full-diamond Rolex.

✨ HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES

• Rolex Day-Date 18138 with full factory diamond pave dial.

• Factory diamond bezel in 18K yellow gold.

• Factory diamond President bracelet (extremely rare).

• 1991 production (E Serial).

• Automatic movement with day + date display.

• Sapphire crystal with Cyclops.

• 36 mm classic Day-Date case size.

• Includes international guarantee paper.

• Museum-grade high-jewelry Rolex.

📎 ITEM DETAILS

Brand: Rolex
Model: Day-Date 36
Reference: 18138
Production Year: 1991 (E Serial)
Case Size: 36 mm
Movement: Automatic
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold + Factory Diamonds
Bracelet: 18K Yellow Gold President + Factory Diamonds
Dial: Factory Diamond Pave Dial
Crystal: Sapphire
Water Resistance: 100 m (per specification at production)
Functions: Day, Date
Included: International Guarantee Paper (as photographed)
Condition: Vintage piece with minor natural gold discoloration per age

🌸 CONDITION REPORT

Case:

• 18K gold with age-consistent coloration.

• Diamond bezel intact; stones appear correct and seated.

Dial:

• Stunning factory diamond pave dial; excellent brilliance.

Bracelet:

• Factory diamond President bracelet with brilliant matched stones.

• Light vintage wear consistent with 1990s production.

Crystal:

• Sapphire with Cyclops; clean visibility.

Movement:

• Automatic; vintage accuracy not guaranteed due to age.

Overall:
A rare, full-factory diamond Rolex Day-Date in highly desirable vintage condition.

🌍 WHY COLLECTORS WANT THIS PIECE

• Factory diamond bracelet models are among the rarest gem-set Day-Dates.

• Considered a prestige icon among high-jewelry Rolex collectors.

• Strong upward market trend for gem-set 18K 1990s Day-Date references.

• Desirable 36 mm classic proportions and 1991 E-serial pedigree.

• Significant intrinsic gold and gemstone value.

• International guarantee paper enhances long-term value.

• A wearable investment that continues to appreciate globally.

🏛  ROLEX GEM-SETTING HERITAGE

Rolex’s in-house gem-setting division is renowned for producing some of the world’s most precise diamond applications. Each stone is selected for color, clarity, and brilliance, then set with uncompromising tolerances. Fully factory-jeweled Day-Dates with pave dials, diamond bezels, and diamond bracelets represent the pinnacle of this craftsmanship.

The Ref. 18138 stands as an emblem of Rolex’s 1990s golden era — when gem-set production was more artisanal, more selective, and significantly more limited than modern output.

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