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Rolex Day-Date 18038 vs 228238

The 18038 is typically USD 37,543 (64%) cheaper than the 228238, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

18038228238
Median askingUSD 21,168USD 58,711
Lowest askingUSD 10,836USD 40,572
Highest askingUSD 63,989USD 89,500
For sale8995
Cheapest marketSwitzerlandUnited Arab Emirates
Sold, last 90 days725
Typical days to sell52870
ModelDay-DateDay-Date 40
Case36 mm40 mm
Case materialYellow goldYellow gold
BezelYellow goldYellow gold
BraceletPresidentPresident
MovementRolex 3055Rolex 3255

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Questions about the 18038 and 228238

Is the 18038 or the 228238 cheaper?

The 18038 is typically USD 37,543 (64%) cheaper than the 228238, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

Which sells faster, the 18038 or the 228238?

The 18038 has typically sold after 52 days on sale, the 228238 after 870, over the last 90 days.

What is the difference between the 18038 and the 228238?

Model: Day-Date on the 18038, Day-Date 40 on the 228238; case: 36 mm on the 18038, 40 mm on the 228238; movement: Rolex 3055 on the 18038, Rolex 3255 on the 228238.

Where is each one cheapest?

The lowest asking price for the 18038 is in Switzerland (USD 10,836), and for the 228238 in United Arab Emirates (USD 40,572).

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