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Bob's Watches
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At Bob's Watches, your trust is very important to us. We believe that buying a pre-owned Rolex watch online should be simple, honest, and straightforward. To that end, we guarantee that every Rolex watch on our site is 100% authentic, comprised entirely of Rolex parts. Our mission is to be the leading trusted online source for selling and buying authentic pre-owned Rolex watches. We stand behind this authenticity guarantee with a full money back refund on any watch not found to be completely genuine.

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Rolex Day-Date President 18038
Rolex Day-Date President 18038
Rolex Day-Date President 18038
Rolex Day-Date President 18038
Rolex Day-Date President 18038
Rolex Day-Date President 18038
Rolex Day-Date President 18038

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    At Bob's Watches, your trust is very important to us. We believe that buying a pre-owned Rolex watch online should be simple, honest, and straightforward. To that end, we guarantee that every Rolex watch on our site is 100% authentic, comprised entirely of Rolex parts. Our mission is to be the leading trusted online source for selling and buying authentic pre-owned Rolex watches. We stand behind this authenticity guarantee with a full money back refund on any watch not found to be completely genuine.

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Brand: Rolex
Item Number: 130425 x
Nickname: Rolex Presidential
Condition: (What's This?) Excellent
Model Name / Number: President 18038
Serial/Year: 6,3XX,XXX - 1979 - 1980
Gender: Men's
Movement: Automatic 3055
Case: 18k yellow gold w/ fluted bezel (36mm), sapphire crystal
Dial: Champagne index w/ luminous hands and tritium lume plots
Bracelet: 18K yellow gold President w/ hidden Crownclasp
Box & Papers: Rolex box and Bob's Certificate of Authenticity 
Warranty: This pre-owned Rolex comes with Bob's Watches one year warranty
Return Policy: If not 100% satisfied, return watch in 3 days for a full refund. Terms.

PRE-OWNED WATCH CONDITION EXAMINATION

This Rolex watch is in overall excellent pre-owned condition with only minor surface wear to the bracelet and some stretch consistent with age.

Rolex President 18038

By Paul Altieri

Iconic, luxurious, and timeless, the Rolex Presidential Day-Date is one of the world's most coveted timepieces. When it comes to gold luxury watches, it's also one of the most recognizable. The collection debuted in the 1950s and continues production today under the current 6-digit generation. However, die-hard collectors continue to seek early model editions, such as the ref—18038 for sale here, for their incredible history, retro styling, and affordable price point. The used Rolex that you see here today is a classic version of the Day-Date President's Watch. It features an all-gold finish, the model's signature President bracelet, and matching champagne dial with dual apertures.

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*All Pre-Owned Rolex watches are guaranteed to be 100% genuine and certified authentic. All watches are shipped to fit the average size wrist (7 1/4" - 7 1/2" for men and 6 1/4" - 6 1/2" for women). Additional links can be purchased if needed.

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  • June 14, 2020
    Linen Dial Rolex Day/Date

    I ordered this product late on a Thursday evening and it was delivered before noon on Saturday morning. The watch was in better condition than I anticipated and all parts were period correct. The crystal was a replacement crystal and hands were also replaced somewhere along the way as they were the only parts that had lume. the tritium on the hour indices has long since expired so for the hands to shine brightly, they were likely replaced - I'm good with this as the watch is much more practical as a result. If the watch wasn't clearly from the mid 80s based on a different case design (brushed lug hoods versus current day polished), I would think this was a relatively recent production piece. The bracelet has almost no sag and the clasp buckles tightly. Very happy with this purchase and experience

  • May 25, 2020
    36mm day date rolex

    great condition as noted on website very happy

  • April 20, 2020
     

    WAS A GIFT FOR OUR DAD WHO HAD LOST HIS ORIGINAL ROLEX. THIS ONE PUT A SMILE ON HIS FACE AND IS CLOSE TO THE ONE LOST.

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    I have made several purchases and one sales through Bob’s. The order process, payment, processing, and most importantly delivery have all been absolutely flawless. Very quick and efficient. I never look anywhere else for used Rolex.

    November 30, 2019
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    Fantastic experience

    October 22, 2019
  • 5/5

    Watch was exactly as advertised and in excellent condition. Thank you for providing top notch services!

    September 29, 2019
  • 5/5

    Superb site and transaction, phenominal delivery time. Some slight confusion concerning the special discount at the time. I didn't receive it. No big deal I would not hesitate to purchase another rolex from Bob's ! ***

    September 28, 2019
  • 5/5

    The purchasing process was quick and easy once I finally made my selection. Bob’s customer service was excellent. All my questions and concerns were addressed to my satisfaction. But most important of all, my husband loves his new watch!

    September 27, 2019
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