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Rolex Day-Date 18038 vs 228235

The 18038 is typically USD 38,732 (65%) cheaper than the 228235, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

18038228235
Median askingUSD 21,168USD 59,900
Lowest askingUSD 10,836USD 45,875
Highest askingUSD 63,989USD 88,338
For sale8987
Cheapest marketSwitzerlandUnited States
Sold, last 90 days731
Typical days to sell52870
ModelDay-DateDay-Date 40
Case36 mm40 mm
Case materialYellow goldEverose gold
BezelYellow goldEverose gold
BraceletPresidentPresident
MovementRolex 3055Rolex 3255

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Questions about the 18038 and 228235

Is the 18038 or the 228235 cheaper?

The 18038 is typically USD 38,732 (65%) cheaper than the 228235, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

Which sells faster, the 18038 or the 228235?

The 18038 has typically sold after 52 days on sale, the 228235 after 870, over the last 90 days.

What is the difference between the 18038 and the 228235?

Model: Day-Date on the 18038, Day-Date 40 on the 228235; case: 36 mm on the 18038, 40 mm on the 228235; case material: Yellow gold on the 18038, Everose gold on the 228235; bezel: Yellow gold on the 18038, Everose gold on the 228235; movement: Rolex 3055 on the 18038, Rolex 3255 on the 228235.

Where is each one cheapest?

The lowest asking price for the 18038 is in Switzerland (USD 10,836), and for the 228235 in United States (USD 45,875).

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