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Rolex Day-Date 18238 vs 228236

The 18238 is typically USD 63,237 (72%) cheaper than the 228236, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

18238228236
Median askingUSD 24,619USD 87,856
Lowest askingUSD 10,165USD 69,980
Highest askingUSD 73,290USD 122,395
For sale8638
Cheapest marketHong KongUnited Arab Emirates
With box and papers–39%
Sold, last 90 days1615
Typical days to sell651050
ModelDay-DateDay-Date 40
Case36 mm40 mm
Case materialYellow goldPlatinum
BezelYellow goldPlatinum
BraceletPresidentPresident
MovementRolex 3155Rolex 3255

Questions about the 18238 and 228236

Is the 18238 or the 228236 cheaper?

The 18238 is typically USD 63,237 (72%) cheaper than the 228236, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

Which sells faster, the 18238 or the 228236?

The 18238 has typically sold after 65 days on sale, the 228236 after 1050, over the last 90 days.

What is the difference between the 18238 and the 228236?

Model: Day-Date on the 18238, Day-Date 40 on the 228236; case: 36 mm on the 18238, 40 mm on the 228236; case material: Yellow gold on the 18238, Platinum on the 228236; bezel: Yellow gold on the 18238, Platinum on the 228236; movement: Rolex 3155 on the 18238, Rolex 3255 on the 228236.

Where is each one cheapest?

The lowest asking price for the 18238 is in Hong Kong (USD 10,165), and for the 228236 in United Arab Emirates (USD 69,980).

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