Rolex Model 18038

The Rolex 18038—launched in the late '70s—is, yeah, kind of a benchmark for vintage Day-Date collectors... I mean, it was the first with a quickset date and a sapphire crystal, so that’s a big deal. Its classic 36mm case and warm gold tones have this low-key charm that’s aged like, well, perfectly. At Tropical Watch, pieces like the 18038 really speak to what we love—timeless, purposeful design that just works.