Rolex 18238 Day-Date President 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Emerald Dial

The Rolex Day-Date reference 18238 is one of the defining modern five-digit Presidents, executed here in 18K yellow gold with a fluted bezel, matching President bracelet, and a highly decorative mother of pearl dial set with emerald hour markers outlined by diamonds. Produced during the late 1980s through the 1990s, the 18238 sits at an important point in Day-Date history, retaining the classic 36 mm proportion while introducing the convenience of the double quickset calendar. Its automatic Rolex caliber 3155 is one of the model's major technical attractions, offering independently adjustable day and date displays together with the durability and chronometric stability collectors expect from the Day-Date line. The center mother of pearl dial gives the watch unusual depth and iridescence, while the emerald and diamond marker configuration places it among the more specialized and visually distinctive factory-set dial variants. That combination of precious stone detailing and traditional yellow-gold Day-Date architecture gives the watch strong crossover appeal between classic Rolex collectors and buyers seeking rarer gem-set executions. The President bracelet and fluted bezel preserve the unmistakable Day-Date profile that has defined Rolex's flagship precious-metal calendar watch since the model's debut. Collectors especially value reference 18238 for combining vintage-adjacent charm with sapphire crystal, improved reliability, and a movement architecture that is far more practical for regular wear than earlier single quickset references. Within the broader Day-Date family, unusual mother of pearl and emerald dial configurations are notably less common than standard champagne or black dials, which supports this variant's desirability in the secondary market. The result is a charismatic and technically mature Day-Date that captures the full ceremonial presence of the yellow-gold President while offering a rarer, more expressive factory dial presentation. Like New with Rolex box and papers dated 1998. Includes Rolex CPO card dated 2026.