Rolex· Switzerland
Day-Date
Ref. 18238· 1988–present
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Community Score
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90
Expert Score
1 review
Est. Price
Market ~$25,236
The Rolex Day-Date ref. 18238 is an 18k yellow gold variant introduced in 1988, distinguished by its sapphire crystal - a significant upgrade from the earlier acrylic-crystal ref. 18038. It is paired with the iconic President bracelet and features a fluted…
Score Breakdown
Expert
Dial & Handset
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92
Case & Design
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94
Movement
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91
Bracelet / Strap
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94
Wearability
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89
Value
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82
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(1)Patrick Bateman
ExpertJul 1, 2026
90
92
Dial & Handset94
Case & Design91
Movement94
Bracelet / Strap89
Wearability82
ValueThe Day-Date 18238. Sapphire crystal - the modernization one accepts. The President bracelet has a substantial, deliberate feel that lesser watches simply do not achieve. When I remove it in the evening, the mark it leaves on my wrist is a mark of accomplishment. Bryce Courtney's Datejust leaves no such mark. This should tell you something.
