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==Core facts== | ==Core facts== | ||
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==Where it sits in the line== | ==Where it sits in the line== | ||
The 18039 is the white-gold counterpart to yellow-gold reference [[Reference:18038|18038]]. Other five-digit Day-Dates used smooth or diamond-set bezels, or a bark finish: [[Reference:18028|18028]], [[Reference:18048|18048]], and [[Reference:18078|18078]] in yellow gold, and [[Reference:18049|18049]] and [[Reference:18079|18079]] in white gold. Reference [[Reference:1803|1803]] came before it; [[Reference:18238|18238]] followed with caliber 3155. The 18039B is the Tridor variant. | The 18039 is the white-gold counterpart to yellow-gold reference [[Reference:18038|18038]]. Other five-digit Day-Dates used smooth or diamond-set bezels, or a bark finish: [[Reference:18028|18028]], [[Reference:18048|18048]], and [[Reference:18078|18078]] in yellow gold, and [[Reference:18049|18049]] and [[Reference:18079|18079]] in white gold. Reference [[Reference:1803|1803]] came before it; [[Reference:18238|18238]] followed with caliber 3155. The 18039B is the Tridor variant. | ||
==Production outline== | ==Production outline== | ||
Antiquorum’s 2015 catalogue dates the 18039’s introduction to 1977 and describes it as the 1803’s successor. Auction records date individual examples from circa 1977, circa 1978, 1981, and 1983, with Tridor examples identified as 1985 and 1986. They do not establish exact production boundaries. | Antiquorum’s 2015 catalogue dates the 18039’s introduction to 1977 and describes it as the 1803’s successor. Auction records date individual examples from circa 1977, circa 1978, 1981, and 1983, with Tridor examples identified as 1985 and 1986. They do not establish exact production boundaries. | ||
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==Movement notes== | ==Movement notes== | ||
Caliber 3055 has 27 jewels and runs at 28,800 beats per hour. Its quickset changes the date; the day advances with the hands. Caliber 3155 added independent day correction in 1988. See the [[Reference:Movements|movement reference]] for the caliber details. | Caliber 3055 has 27 jewels and runs at 28,800 beats per hour. Its quickset changes the date; the day advances with the hands. Caliber 3155 added independent day correction in 1988. See the [[Reference:Movements|movement reference]] for the caliber details. | ||
==Dial map== | ==Dial map== | ||
Auction records show 18039 examples with charcoal-grey baton, copper-coloured, green dégradé with diamond indexes, wood with a German day disc, and red Stella lacquer with diamond indexes. Antiquorum labels one red Stella example “Oman-market”; the catalogue does not establish its original destination. | Auction records show 18039 examples with charcoal-grey baton, copper-coloured, green dégradé with diamond indexes, wood with a German day disc, and red Stella lacquer with diamond indexes. Antiquorum labels one red Stella example “Oman-market”; the catalogue does not establish its original destination. | ||
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==Case, bezel, crystal, and crown== | ==Case, bezel, crystal, and crown== | ||
Auction descriptions give a 36 mm 18k white-gold Oyster case, fluted bezel, sapphire crystal with Cyclops, and screw-down caseback and crown. Published thickness and weight figures refer to individual watches. | Auction descriptions give a 36 mm 18k white-gold Oyster case, fluted bezel, sapphire crystal with Cyclops, and screw-down caseback and crown. Published thickness and weight figures refer to individual watches. | ||
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==Bracelet and clasp== | ==Bracelet and clasp== | ||
Auction catalogues show 18039 examples on white-gold President bracelets with concealed deployant clasps. Tridor examples have President bracelets with white-, yellow-, and pink-gold centre links. One 2013 18039B lot is fitted with a gold-plated buckle; its catalogue does not explain the watch’s earlier bracelet history. | Auction catalogues show 18039 examples on white-gold President bracelets with concealed deployant clasps. Tridor examples have President bracelets with white-, yellow-, and pink-gold centre links. One 2013 18039B lot is fitted with a gold-plated buckle; its catalogue does not explain the watch’s earlier bracelet history. | ||
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==Special branch: Tridor 18039B== | ==Special branch: Tridor 18039B== | ||
Antiquorum uses 18039B for the variant and calls 18000 its “base reference” in a 2013 lot. The catalogue describes a white-gold case, yellow-gold bezel, and President bracelet with white-, yellow-, and pink-gold centre links. | Antiquorum uses 18039B for the variant and calls 18000 its “base reference” in a 2013 lot. The catalogue describes a white-gold case, yellow-gold bezel, and President bracelet with white-, yellow-, and pink-gold centre links. | ||
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==Auction record== | ==Auction record== | ||
These auction results identify individual watches and reported prices. The 2013 18039B lot was catalogued on a gold-plated buckle; the other Tridor examples listed here have Tridor President bracelets. | These auction results identify individual watches and reported prices. The 2013 18039B lot was catalogued on a gold-plated buckle; the other Tridor examples listed here have Tridor President bracelets. | ||
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==Related references== | ==Related references== | ||
* [[Reference:18038|Day-Date 18038]], yellow gold, fluted bezel | * [[Reference:18038|Day-Date 18038]], yellow gold, fluted bezel | ||
* [[Reference:18028|Day-Date 18028]], yellow gold, smooth bezel | * [[Reference:18028|Day-Date 18028]], yellow gold, smooth bezel | ||
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See also the [[Reference:day-date|Day-Date family index]], [[Reference:Movements|movement reference]], [[Reference:Bracelets|bracelet guide]], and [[Reference:Serial-numbers|serial-number guide]]. | See also the [[Reference:day-date|Day-Date family index]], [[Reference:Movements|movement reference]], [[Reference:Bracelets|bracelet guide]], and [[Reference:Serial-numbers|serial-number guide]]. | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* [https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-18039-day-date-stella-dial-white-gold-lot-383-147 Antiquorum, "Rolex Ref. 18039 Day-Date, 18k white gold with red Stella diamond dial — Antiquorum Monaco, lot 147", Antiquorum, 2025-12-12] | * [https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-18039-day-date-stella-dial-white-gold-lot-383-147 Antiquorum, "Rolex Ref. 18039 Day-Date, 18k white gold with red Stella diamond dial — Antiquorum Monaco, lot 147", Antiquorum, 2025-12-12] | ||
* [https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-18039-day-date-lot-345-271 Antiquorum, "Rolex Ref. 18039 Day-Date, 18k white gold with green dégradé diamond dial — Antiquorum Hong Kong, lot 271", Antiquorum, 2021-12-05] | * [https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-18039-day-date-lot-345-271 Antiquorum, "Rolex Ref. 18039 Day-Date, 18k white gold with green dégradé diamond dial — Antiquorum Hong Kong, lot 271", Antiquorum, 2021-12-05] | ||