18038 Rolex Year

The Rolex 18038, introduced in the late 1970s, marked a bold new chapter for the Day-Date line with its sleek sapphire crystal and improved quickset function—ugh, finally, no more endless winding. Iconic in 18k yellow gold and famously worn by world leaders, it’s pure vintage cool. At Tropical Watch, we get the appeal—it’s timeless, a little flashy in the best way, and, yeah, kind of addictive once you start looking into them.