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Pre-owned Rolex Day-Date ref 18238 (1990) is one of the world's most famous gold luxury watches. It made history in 1956 as the first mechanical wristwatch to display the date alongside the day of the week spelled out in full, never abbreviated, and has since appeared on the wrists of countless influential individuals, such as American Presidents, A-list celebrities, and powerful businessmen. It is the ultimate status symbol. Rolex released ref. 18238 in the late 1980s, replacing the previous ref. 18038, and featuring the upgraded caliber 3155 with a Double Quickset. With this convenient function, the wearer can adjust the date and the day of the week separately from the time. For comparison, ref. 18038 has a Single Quickset for the date, which means the hour hand still needs to advance around the dial a full 24 hours to change the day display. Aside from the movement, ref. 18038 looks similar to its predecessor, featuring a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, a 36mm waterproof