| Reference | 18038 |
|---|---|
| Case | 36mm × 12mm, 18k yellow gold-tone |
| Dial | Black onyx hardstone, vintage style |
The Day-Date 18038 is the vintage 36mm yellow gold version of the Rolex Day-Date, paired here with a black onyx hardstone dial and the fluted bezel. This super clone reproduces the 18038 reference with a stone dial face, a President bracelet, and the spelled-out day window for $1,499. Every proportion, bezel groove, and bracelet link follows the genuine reference within tight production tolerance.
The Rolex Day-Date 18038 super clone carries a 36mm Oyster case measuring 12mm thick, built on a 904L stainless steel core with a high-grade yellow gold-tone finish for accurate color and long-term wear. The 36mm diameter follows the classic Day-Date proportion Rolex used for the President from 1956 until the larger Day-Date 40 arrived in 2015, and this clone holds that vintage case size.
The fluted bezel rings the dial with evenly spaced grooves, and this super clone cuts each groove at a consistent angle so light moves cleanly around the rim. Mirror-polished surfaces wrap the case and the bezel for the bright look gold is known for. The Twinlock screw-down crown sits at 3 o'clock, protected by a polished crown guard and engraved with the Rolex coronet.
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal covers the onyx dial and resists daily knocks for years of clear reading. A Cyclops lens sits above the date at 3 o'clock and magnifies the date 2.5 times for fast legibility. The solid screw-down caseback seals the movement and holds water resistance to 100 meters, supported by the Twinlock crown system.
The black onyx dial of this Day-Date 18038 super clone uses a glossy hardstone-style face that gives the deep, mineral-black surface vintage stone-dial collectors look for. The onyx dial frames the warm yellow gold case with strong dark-to-gold contrast and carries the smooth, even reflective quality of a stone face rather than a painted lacquer dial.
The spelled-out day display sits in an arched window at 12 o'clock and changes instantaneously at midnight. The date appears at 3 o'clock under the Cyclops lens and advances through the quickset function. Yellow gold-tone baton hands sweep across the dial, with the seconds hand running smoothly at 28,800 vibrations per hour for the genuine Day-Date motion.
The onyx dial carries applied yellow gold-tone baton markers at every hour, polished to catch light against the dark stone surface. The applied Rolex coronet sits at 12 o'clock above the day window, with "Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date" printed in fine text. The minute track frames the dial edge with even spacing for the balanced layout the vintage 18038 is known for.
The Rolex Day-Date 18038 super clone runs on a Swiss-grade automatic movement engineered to reproduce the genuine Rolex Caliber 3055 in feel, frequency, and autonomy. The Caliber 3055 is the movement Rolex fitted to the 18038 from the late 1970s, and it introduced the quickset date that lets the wearer advance the date without turning the hands. The movement operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, winds bidirectionally through a free-rotating rotor, and holds a 48-hour power reserve.
Daily deviation holds within -5 to +8 seconds per day after factory regulation, close to the chronometer standard of the genuine Caliber 3055. The smooth sweeping seconds hand and the quiet rotor confirm the Swiss-grade build. The instantaneous day jumps cleanly at midnight, and the quickset date advances on its own crown setting for fast date changes.
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The Day-Date 18038 super clone carries the President bracelet, the three-piece semi-circular link design Rolex created for the Day-Date in 1956. The bracelet uses a yellow gold-tone finish to match the case and the fluted bezel, with polished links that taper smoothly from the lugs toward the wrist. The President bracelet is the bracelet the genuine vintage 18038 wears, which is why this build pairs it rather than a Jubilee.
The watch weighs approximately 125 grams on the full bracelet, giving the substantial wrist presence buyers expect from a gold President. The concealed Crownclasp closes flush and hides inside the bracelet, leaving an unbroken band of links around the wrist. The 36mm case and tapered bracelet sit comfortably on wrists from 6 to 7.5 inches and suit buyers who prefer the classic, smaller vintage proportion.
The Rolex Day-Date 18038 super clone carries a 36mm Oyster case measuring 12mm thick, built on a 904L stainless steel core with a high-grade yellow gold-tone finish for accurate color and long-term wear. The 36mm diameter follows the classic Day-Date proportion Rolex used for the President from 1956 until the larger Day-Date 40 arrived in 2015, and this clone holds that vintage case size.
The fluted bezel rings the dial with evenly spaced grooves, and this super clone cuts each groove at a consistent angle so light moves cleanly around the rim. Mirror-polished surfaces wrap the case and the bezel for the bright look gold is known for. The Twinlock screw-down crown sits at 3 o'clock, protected by a polished crown guard and engraved with the Rolex coronet.
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal covers the onyx dial and resists daily knocks for years of clear reading. A Cyclops lens sits above the date at 3 o'clock and magnifies the date 2.5 times for fast legibility. The solid screw-down caseback seals the movement and holds water resistance to 100 meters, supported by the Twinlock crown system.
The black onyx dial of this Day-Date 18038 super clone uses a glossy hardstone-style face that gives the deep, mineral-black surface vintage stone-dial collectors look for. The onyx dial frames the warm yellow gold case with strong dark-to-gold contrast and carries the smooth, even reflective quality of a stone face rather than a painted lacquer dial.
The spelled-out day display sits in an arched window at 12 o'clock and changes instantaneously at midnight. The date appears at 3 o'clock under the Cyclops lens and advances through the quickset function. Yellow gold-tone baton hands sweep across the dial, with the seconds hand running smoothly at 28,800 vibrations per hour for the genuine Day-Date motion.
The onyx dial carries applied yellow gold-tone baton markers at every hour, polished to catch light against the dark stone surface. The applied Rolex coronet sits at 12 o'clock above the day window, with "Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date" printed in fine text. The minute track frames the dial edge with even spacing for the balanced layout the vintage 18038 is known for.
The Rolex Day-Date 18038 super clone runs on a Swiss-grade automatic movement engineered to reproduce the genuine Rolex Caliber 3055 in feel, frequency, and autonomy. The Caliber 3055 is the movement Rolex fitted to the 18038 from the late 1970s, and it introduced the quickset date that lets the wearer advance the date without turning the hands. The movement operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, winds bidirectionally through a free-rotating rotor, and holds a 48-hour power reserve.
Daily deviation holds within -5 to +8 seconds per day after factory regulation, close to the chronometer standard of the genuine Caliber 3055. The smooth sweeping seconds hand and the quiet rotor confirm the Swiss-grade build. The instantaneous day jumps cleanly at midnight, and the quickset date advances on its own crown setting for fast date changes.
Spec grid:
The Day-Date 18038 super clone carries the President bracelet, the three-piece semi-circular link design Rolex created for the Day-Date in 1956. The bracelet uses a yellow gold-tone finish to match the case and the fluted bezel, with polished links that taper smoothly from the lugs toward the wrist. The President bracelet is the bracelet the genuine vintage 18038 wears, which is why this build pairs it rather than a Jubilee.
The watch weighs approximately 125 grams on the full bracelet, giving the substantial wrist presence buyers expect from a gold President. The concealed Crownclasp closes flush and hides inside the bracelet, leaving an unbroken band of links around the wrist. The 36mm case and tapered bracelet sit comfortably on wrists from 6 to 7.5 inches and suit buyers who prefer the classic, smaller vintage proportion.
The Day-Date offers a vintage 36mm route and a modern 40mm route, and the 18038 holds the vintage yellow gold tier. The comparison of the three options is listed below.
| Variant | Case Size | Dial | Super Clone Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18038 Onyx (this reference) | 36mm vintage yellow gold-tone | Black onyx hardstone | $1,499 |
| 18038 Champagne | 36mm vintage yellow gold-tone | Champagne sunburst | $1,499 |
| 228238 | 40mm modern yellow gold-tone | Champagne or black | $1,499 |
Buyers select the 18038 Onyx for the rare hardstone-dial character and the smaller vintage 36mm wrist size. Champagne-dial buyers prefer the warm, traditional vintage Day-Date look. Day-Date 40 buyers choose the larger modern case and the higher-autonomy Caliber 3255. The 18038 Onyx Super Clone gives the strongest vintage statement of the three.
The Rolex Day-Date launched in 1956 as the first wristwatch to display the day of the week spelled out in full in a window on the dial. Rolex paired the model only with platinum and 18k gold from the start, which earned it the "President" name after several heads of state wore it. Rolex produced reference 18038 from roughly 1977 to 1988 as the 36mm 18k yellow gold Day-Date, and the 18038 was the first Day-Date generation fitted with the quickset Caliber 3055. Rolex offered hardstone dials such as onyx, lapis lazuli, and malachite on gold Day-Date references during this period, and these stone dials remain among the most collected vintage Day-Date variants. The 18038 Super Clone carries that combined heritage of the onyx hardstone dial and the vintage President onto the wrist.
Every Rolex Day-Date 18038 super clone passes a four-stage quality control sequence before shipping. The QC steps are listed below.
The 18038 Super Clone ships in secure, discreet packaging to protect your privacy. The full package contents are listed below.
The Rolex Day-Date 18038 super clone ships within 24 hours of order confirmation via DHL Express or FedEx Priority with full insurance and discreet packaging. Worldwide delivery lands in 5 to 10 business days across the USA, UK, UAE, India, and Europe. Every watch carries a 1-year limited warranty covering movement defects, with replacement-parts support and servicing guidance provided after purchase. The support channels for the 18038 Super Clone are listed below.
Real owners of the Rolex Day-Date 18038 super clone share the wrist-side verdict. Ratings average 4.9 / 5 across 112 verified orders.
"I wanted a vintage stone-dial Day-Date, and the onyx dial on this one has the deep glossy black a real onyx face shows. The yellow gold case is warm and even. The President bracelet feels heavy and tight. At $1,499 it carries a real vintage look."
"Shipped DHL and arrived in Dubai in 6 days. The packaging was discreet exactly as described. The day window snaps over at midnight cleanly, and the quickset date moves fast on the crown. The 36mm size wears perfectly on my wrist."
"I was nervous spending this much on my first clone. WhatsApp support answered every question about the vintage 18038 before I ordered. The watch arrived in a full box set with papers. The fluted bezel and the onyx dial closed the deal for me."
Yes, the Rolex Day-Date 18038 sold on Super Clone Watches is a 1:1 super clone that reproduces the genuine vintage Rolex reference at 98% visual and dimensional accuracy. The build matches the 36mm yellow gold case, the black onyx dial finish, and the President bracelet geometry within tight tolerance. The price of $1,499 compares to a genuine vintage market value near $22,000 for an 18038 with a hardstone dial.
The onyx dial is a black hardstone-style dial face that Rolex offered on vintage gold Day-Date references such as the 18038. This super clone reproduces the deep glossy black and the even mineral surface of an onyx stone dial. The stone-style face gives the 18038 the dark, reflective character that vintage hardstone-dial collectors look for.
A Swiss-grade automatic clone of Rolex Caliber 3055 powers this Day-Date 18038 super clone. The Caliber 3055 is the quickset movement Rolex fitted to the genuine 18038, and the clone runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a 48-hour power reserve. The movement drives the instantaneous day and the quickset date, with a smooth sweeping seconds hand and a quiet winding rotor.
The case uses a high-grade yellow gold-tone finish over a 904L stainless steel core rather than solid 18k yellow gold. This construction delivers the warm gold color, a substantial wrist weight, and durable scratch resistance for daily wear. Solid 18k yellow gold on a genuine vintage 18038 carries a far higher market value without changing the wrist-side appearance.
Yes, the date uses a quickset function on this 18038 super clone. The quickset feature lets the wearer advance the date through the crown without turning the hour and minute hands, which matches the genuine Caliber 3055 that introduced quickset on the Day-Date. The day display still changes instantaneously at midnight along with the date.
This 18038 is built on a President bracelet because the genuine vintage Rolex Day-Date 18038 wears the President bracelet, not a Jubilee. The "Jubilee" word in the listing name is a loose tag and does not match the genuine bracelet pairing for this reference. The President bracelet, with its three-piece semi-circular links and concealed Crownclasp, is the correct and historically accurate choice for the 18038.
The Rolex Day-Date 18038 super clone ships via DHL Express or FedEx Priority with full insurance and tracked, signature-required delivery. The watch travels in secure, discreet packaging to protect your privacy. Transit time runs 5 to 10 business days to the USA, UK, UAE, India, and Europe, and the shipping cost is included in the price.
A 1-year limited warranty covers movement defects and manufacturing faults on this Day-Date 18038 super clone. Replacement parts sourcing runs through the originating factory via Super Clone Watches support. Movement servicing guidance is provided through WhatsApp and email for the lifetime of the watch.
