Kids used to dream about owning a red Ferrari but nowadays that dream seems to have changed to owning a gold Rolex. Why not combine the best of both worlds with this Ferrari red stella Day-Date? 

During the 1970s and 1980s Rolex offered brightly colored lacquered dials, nicknamed ‘stella’ by Italian collectors, as an option for the Day-Date. This option wasn’t particularly popular. After all, you had to be a gentleman (or lady) of considerable means to be able to afford a Day-Date and it was unlikely that a person of that stature would rock a gold watch with such a loud, dare we say gaudy, dial. As a result, Stella dial Day-Dates are very collectible nowadays.

This ref. 18038 features a wonderful red stella dial that features the uncommon gold printing together with beautiful factory set diamond indices. The luminous tritium plots and handset, meanwhile, have turned a pleasing creamy color that matches well with the warm glow of the gold material.

The watch comes in the classic Day-Date packaging: a 36 mm 18K yellow gold case with matching fluted bezel and an 18K yellow gold President bracelet with the iconic concealed clasp.

This 18038 dates back to 1985 and is powered by Rolex’ caliber 3055 self-winding movement with a single quickset function, allowing for the independent adjustment of the date disc. The watch is in great condition with a thick case and tight bracelet.