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Day-Date 18238

Name: Rolex Day-Date 18238
Brand: Rolex
Availability: InStock

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Low $19,876

Median $21,706

High $22,950

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The Rolex Day-Date 18238 is the classic yellow-gold President with a practical upgrade beneath the dial: independent quick-setting for both calendar displays. Its 36mm proportions keep all that gold surprisingly composed on the wrist, while the fluted bezel and rounded President bracelet links give it the unmistakable Day-Date silhouette.

Introduced in 1988, this generation brought the 3155 movement, making calendar adjustment simpler than on the preceding 18038, whose quick-set function handles only the date. That distinction makes the 18238 a particularly satisfying choice if you rotate watches regularly. Champagne dials lean into the gold; black or white gives the display more contrast. On an individual example, pay attention to the bezel’s fluting and the definition of the lugs: repeated polishing can soften both. Replacement Rolex service dials also deserve a closer look if you want the watch’s appearance to remain faithful to its production era.

MovementAutomatic

Caliber3155

Case MaterialYellow Gold

Case Size36mm

Water Resistance100m

What owners love

The double quickset on the 3155 lets you set the day and date independently, without winding the hands through whole days. It makes resetting the watch much less fiddly than on earlier Day-Dates.
The 36mm case and President bracelet keep it surprisingly manageable on the wrist for an all-gold watch. Owners appreciate how the bracelet drapes, while the yellow-gold fluted bezel gives it plenty of presence without needing a bigger case.

Common Criticisms

The concealed clasp on the original President bracelet gives you no quick adjustment as your wrist expands during the day. Getting the fit comfortable can be frustrating if your preferred size falls between link settings.

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