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Rolex Day-Date 118209 vs 228238

The 118209 is typically USD 30,261 (52%) cheaper than the 228238, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

118209228238
Median askingUSD 28,450USD 58,711
Lowest askingUSD 25,033USD 40,572
Highest askingUSD 37,800USD 89,500
For sale795
Cheapest marketJapanUnited Arab Emirates
Sold, last 90 days125
Typical days to sell–870
ModelDay-DateDay-Date 40
Case36 mm40 mm
Case materialWhite goldYellow gold
BezelWhite goldYellow gold
BraceletPresidentPresident
MovementRolex 3155Rolex 3255

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Questions about the 118209 and 228238

Is the 118209 or the 228238 cheaper?

The 118209 is typically USD 30,261 (52%) cheaper than the 228238, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

What is the difference between the 118209 and the 228238?

Model: Day-Date on the 118209, Day-Date 40 on the 228238; case: 36 mm on the 118209, 40 mm on the 228238; case material: White gold on the 118209, Yellow gold on the 228238; bezel: White gold on the 118209, Yellow gold on the 228238; movement: Rolex 3155 on the 118209, Rolex 3255 on the 228238.

Where is each one cheapest?

The lowest asking price for the 118209 is in Japan (USD 25,033), and for the 228238 in United Arab Emirates (USD 40,572).

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