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Rolex Day-Date 118209 vs 18038

The 18038 is typically USD 7,282 (26%) cheaper than the 118209, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

11820918038
Median askingUSD 28,450USD 21,168
Lowest askingUSD 25,033USD 10,836
Highest askingUSD 37,800USD 63,989
For sale789
Cheapest marketJapanSwitzerland
Sold, last 90 days17
Typical days to sell–52
ModelDay-DateDay-Date
Case36 mm36 mm
Case materialWhite goldYellow gold
BezelWhite goldYellow gold
BraceletPresidentPresident
MovementRolex 3155Rolex 3055

118209

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18038

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Questions about the 118209 and 18038

Is the 118209 or the 18038 cheaper?

The 18038 is typically USD 7,282 (26%) cheaper than the 118209, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

What is the difference between the 118209 and the 18038?

Case material: White gold on the 118209, Yellow gold on the 18038; bezel: White gold on the 118209, Yellow gold on the 18038; movement: Rolex 3155 on the 118209, Rolex 3055 on the 18038.

Where is each one cheapest?

The lowest asking price for the 118209 is in Japan (USD 25,033), and for the 18038 in Switzerland (USD 10,836).

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