Rolex Day-Date 36mm '18038' Tropical Dial 18K Yellow Gold

Brand: Rolex

Model: Day-Date '18038'

Year: 1981

Case: 36mm 18K Yellow Gold Case

Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel

Crystal: Sapphire

Dial: Tropical Dial

Movement: Automatic Caliber 3055

Bracelet/Strap: Hidden clasp bracelet with 21 links

Box & Papers: None

Note: This is a Rolex Day-Date model ‘18038’ from the 1980s with a tropical dial. This watch is in very good condition. Case measures 36mm in 18K yellow gold with a matching 18K yellow gold bezel and hidden clasp bracelet. Sapphire crystal. Watch is timed and tested before listing and comes with all original Rolex parts. Feel free to message or call for any questions or additional pictures.

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Celebrated for its unique patina, the Rolex Day-Date '18038' showcases the character that only time can create. Produced in the 1980s, this 36mm reference is crafted entirely in 18K yellow gold, featuring a fluted bezel, sapphire crystal, and a rare tropical dial that has aged into a warm, distinctive tone. The President bracelet with hidden clasp enhances its refined silhouette, completing the watch’s unmistakable presence. Powered by an automatic movement, the Day-Date '18038' remains the ultimate symbol of prestige—made even more collectible by the natural beauty of its tropical dial.