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Rolex Day-Date 18038 vs 18238

The 18038 is typically USD 3,451 (14%) cheaper than the 18238, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

1803818238
Median askingUSD 21,168USD 24,619
Lowest askingUSD 10,836USD 10,165
Highest askingUSD 63,989USD 73,290
For sale8986
Cheapest marketSwitzerlandHong Kong
Sold, last 90 days716
Typical days to sell5265
ModelDay-DateDay-Date
Case36 mm36 mm
Case materialYellow goldYellow gold
BezelYellow goldYellow gold
BraceletPresidentPresident
MovementRolex 3055Rolex 3155

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Questions about the 18038 and 18238

Is the 18038 or the 18238 cheaper?

The 18038 is typically USD 3,451 (14%) cheaper than the 18238, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

Which sells faster, the 18038 or the 18238?

The 18038 has typically sold after 52 days on sale, the 18238 after 65, over the last 90 days.

What is the difference between the 18038 and the 18238?

Movement: Rolex 3055 on the 18038, Rolex 3155 on the 18238.

Where is each one cheapest?

The lowest asking price for the 18038 is in Switzerland (USD 10,836), and for the 18238 in Hong Kong (USD 10,165).

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