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Rolex Day-Date 18038 vs 228239

The 18038 is typically USD 30,727 (59%) cheaper than the 228239, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

18038228239
Median askingUSD 21,168USD 51,895
Lowest askingUSD 10,836USD 38,077
Highest askingUSD 63,989USD 85,560
For sale8974
Cheapest marketSwitzerlandSingapore
With box and papers–38%
Sold, last 90 days716
Typical days to sell521863
ModelDay-DateDay-Date 40
Case36 mm40 mm
Case materialYellow goldWhite gold
BezelYellow goldWhite gold
BraceletPresidentPresident
MovementRolex 3055Rolex 3255

Questions about the 18038 and 228239

Is the 18038 or the 228239 cheaper?

The 18038 is typically USD 30,727 (59%) cheaper than the 228239, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

Which sells faster, the 18038 or the 228239?

The 18038 has typically sold after 52 days on sale, the 228239 after 1863, over the last 90 days.

What is the difference between the 18038 and the 228239?

Model: Day-Date on the 18038, Day-Date 40 on the 228239; case: 36 mm on the 18038, 40 mm on the 228239; case material: Yellow gold on the 18038, White gold on the 228239; bezel: Yellow gold on the 18038, White gold on the 228239; movement: Rolex 3055 on the 18038, Rolex 3255 on the 228239.

Where is each one cheapest?

The lowest asking price for the 18038 is in Switzerland (USD 10,836), and for the 228239 in Singapore (USD 38,077).

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