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Rolex Day-Date 18038 vs 228236

The 18038 is typically USD 66,688 (76%) cheaper than the 228236, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

18038228236
Median askingUSD 21,168USD 87,856
Lowest askingUSD 10,836USD 69,980
Highest askingUSD 63,989USD 122,395
For sale8938
Cheapest marketSwitzerlandUnited Arab Emirates
With box and papers–39%
Sold, last 90 days715
Typical days to sell521050
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 228236

Is the 18038 or the 228236 cheaper?

The 18038 is typically USD 66,688 (76%) cheaper than the 228236, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

Which sells faster, the 18038 or the 228236?

The 18038 has typically sold after 52 days on sale, the 228236 after 1050, over the last 90 days.

What is the difference between the 18038 and the 228236?

Model: Day-Date on the 18038, Day-Date 40 on the 228236; case: 36 mm on the 18038, 40 mm on the 228236; case material: Yellow gold on the 18038, Platinum on the 228236; bezel: Yellow gold on the 18038, Platinum on the 228236; movement: Rolex 3055 on the 18038, Rolex 3255 on the 228236.

Where is each one cheapest?

The lowest asking price for the 18038 is in Switzerland (USD 10,836), and for the 228236 in United Arab Emirates (USD 69,980).

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