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Rolex Day-Date 18038 vs 228206

The 18038 is typically USD 46,972 (69%) cheaper than the 228206, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

18038228206
Median askingUSD 21,168USD 68,140
Lowest askingUSD 10,836USD 50,418
Highest askingUSD 63,989USD 118,000
For sale8920
Cheapest marketSwitzerlandTaiwan
With box and papers–20%
Sold, last 90 days716
Typical days to sell521863
ModelDay-DateDay-Date 40
Case36 mm40 mm
Case materialYellow goldPlatinum
BezelYellow goldPlatinum
BraceletPresidentPresident
MovementRolex 3055Rolex 3255

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Questions about the 18038 and 228206

Is the 18038 or the 228206 cheaper?

The 18038 is typically USD 46,972 (69%) cheaper than the 228206, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

Which sells faster, the 18038 or the 228206?

The 18038 has typically sold after 52 days on sale, the 228206 after 1863, over the last 90 days.

What is the difference between the 18038 and the 228206?

Model: Day-Date on the 18038, Day-Date 40 on the 228206; case: 36 mm on the 18038, 40 mm on the 228206; case material: Yellow gold on the 18038, Platinum on the 228206; bezel: Yellow gold on the 18038, Platinum on the 228206; movement: Rolex 3055 on the 18038, Rolex 3255 on the 228206.

Where is each one cheapest?

The lowest asking price for the 18038 is in Switzerland (USD 10,836), and for the 228206 in Taiwan (USD 50,418).

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