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Rolex Day-Date 18038 vs 218235

The 18038 is typically USD 20,740 (49%) cheaper than the 218235, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

18038218235
Median askingUSD 21,168USD 41,908
Lowest askingUSD 10,836USD 32,329
Highest askingUSD 63,989USD 56,824
For sale8918
Cheapest marketSwitzerlandHong Kong
Sold, last 90 days7–
Typical days to sell52–
ModelDay-Date–
Case36 mm–
Case materialYellow gold–
BezelYellow gold–
BraceletPresident–
MovementRolex 3055–

18038

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218235

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Questions about the 18038 and 218235

Is the 18038 or the 218235 cheaper?

The 18038 is typically USD 20,740 (49%) cheaper than the 218235, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

Where is each one cheapest?

The lowest asking price for the 18038 is in Switzerland (USD 10,836), and for the 218235 in Hong Kong (USD 32,329).

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