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Rolex Day-Date 118388 vs 18038

The 18038 is typically USD 21,067 (50%) cheaper than the 118388, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

11838818038
Median askingUSD 42,235USD 21,168
Lowest askingUSD 39,997USD 10,836
Highest askingUSD 48,411USD 63,989
For sale789
Cheapest marketJapanSwitzerland
Sold, last 90 days57
Typical days to sell186352
Model–Day-Date
Case–36 mm
Case material–Yellow gold
Bezel–Yellow gold
Bracelet–President
Movement–Rolex 3055

118388

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Questions about the 118388 and 18038

Is the 118388 or the 18038 cheaper?

The 18038 is typically USD 21,067 (50%) cheaper than the 118388, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

Which sells faster, the 118388 or the 18038?

The 18038 has typically sold after 52 days on sale, the 118388 after 1863, over the last 90 days.

Where is each one cheapest?

The lowest asking price for the 118388 is in Japan (USD 39,997), and for the 18038 in Switzerland (USD 10,836).

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