Rolex Day Date 18K YG ref 18038 Custom Bloodstone Dial ca 1978

A fine condition example vintage 18K YG Rolex Day Date ref# 18038 circa 1978 with custom stone bloodstone dial. Featuring a 36mm 18K yellow gold case with wide heavy lugs, sharp condition case back, 18K YG fluted bezel, and with great looking custom bloodstone dial. Powered by self winding calibre 3055 movement with quick set date. Recently serviced, pressure tested for water resistance, and lightly detailed by one of our veteran watchmakers. Bloodstone is an ancient stone with symbolism and mystical properties. It has been thought to be a cleansing or purification stone, protection from evil, as well as a healing stone, and a stone to keep one alive in battle. Whatever qualities you may attribute to this stone, one that most will agree on, is its beauty! Guaranteed genuine as described,  and offered with our 1 year warranty of accurate time keeping and operation. Offered on your choice of sport leather strap or exotic skin strap with a custom plaque Rolex buckle. Your watch purchase includes one of our signature fine leather watch pouches, ideal for travel and storage, a $65 value! Stone dials, and frankly any exotic dials have exploded in demand and value in the marketplace. We have sourced a producer of high quality custom stone dials that elevate any Presidential model without adding 10-20K to the price tag. Factory bloodstone dials. are extremely rare. The dark green color, accented with fine splotches of iron ore, hence the name bloodstone, looks fantastic against the yellow gold case. We love the combination.