Rolex Day-Date 36 118235
Range published · high confidence
Worth about $27,300 pre-owned, with box and papers
- With box and papers
- $20,500–$34,200
- Watch only (about)
- $16,500–$27,400
Private-sale level for a pre-owned watch with box and papers, from recent eBay and auction results, weighted toward the newest; newest sale October 8, 2026.
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High confidence: 14 sold results in the last 24 months (8 on eBay and 6 at auction), 4 in the last 90 days, weighted toward recent sales (half-life 180 days). Range at least ±25% around the market price. In our walk-forward backtest over the past year, 91% of 25632 later sales fell inside high-confidence ranges like this one.
Prices last updated October 26, 2026.
Recent sales
18 sold results since Feb 26, 2024, newest first
- eBay sold
- $25,600 median5 sales, last 12 months
- Auction sold
- $26,000 median4 sales, last 12 months
Individual sale results behind our data, from eBay and auction houses. Each watch differs in condition and set.
- Oct 8, 2026$27,500
- Sep 24, 2026≈ approximately $27,529USD, converted from HKD 215,900 at the ECB rate of Sep 24, 2026
- Sep 22, 2026≈ approximately $24,479USD, converted from HKD 192,000 at the ECB rate of Sep 22, 2026
- Jul 29, 2026$25,600
- May 17, 2026$20,922
- May 10, 2026$18,402
- Dec 17, 2025$29,950
- Dec 17, 2025≈ approximately $20,335USD, converted from GBP 15,240 at the ECB rate of Dec 17, 2025
- Nov 12, 2025$28,345
- Oct 7, 2025$31,000
- Sep 18, 2025≈ approximately $24,495USD, converted from HKD 190,500 at the ECB rate of Sep 18, 2025
- Sep 18, 2025≈ approximately $29,394USD, converted from HKD 228,600 at the ECB rate of Sep 18, 2025
- Sep 1, 2025$22,653
- Dec 17, 2024$28,900
- May 25, 2024$23,993
- Mar 23, 2024$21,850
- Mar 3, 2024$37,062
- Feb 26, 2024$26,619
No forum results in this period.
Price by condition
Not enough results with a recorded condition to split the range yet. The range above covers all 14 sold prices from 13 sales.
Price history
Show price history as a table
| Month | Median | Observations |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $24,500 | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | $25,100 | 2 |
| May 2026 | $19,700 | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | $26,000 | 2 |
The Day-Date 36 118235 at a glance
The 118235 is a Day-Date 36 with a 36 mm case in 18k Everose gold. Our sources don't state its production years, so we don't list them.
What our catalog records for it:
- Case: 36 mm, 18k Everose gold.
- Bezel: fluted 18k Everose gold.
- Movement: Rolex calibre 3155, automatic.
It is one of 84 references in our Day-Date catalog. To compare prices, the nearest Day-Date references by case size are Day-Date 36 118208 (18k yellow gold), Day-Date 36 118238 (18k yellow gold) and Day-Date 36 118239 (18k white gold).
The 118235 in numbers:
- Fair value now: $20,500–$34,200.
- Midpoint of recent market prices: $27,300.
- Newest observation: October 8, 2026.
- Observations behind the estimate: 14.
What affects the price
Condition. Here is how condition splits the sales we have (a grade with too few sales shows no range):
- Unworn examples: not enough market data yet.
- Excellent condition: not enough market data yet.
- Good condition: not enough market data yet.
- Fair condition: not enough market data yet.
Case condition. A precious-metal case is soft compared with steel, so dents and over-polishing show; a case that keeps its original lines is easier to sell.
Bezel. The bezel is fluted 18k Everose gold. Fluting shows wear on its ridges, so a crisp bezel is worth photographing.
Movement. It runs on the Rolex calibre 3155, automatic. A recent service with paperwork helps a sale; an overdue one is often priced into offers.
Completeness. Box, papers, spare links and tags all help; missing papers are the gap buyers notice most.
Retail. A list price appears here only when we can source it; for the 118235 we can't yet.
Twelve-month change. Change over the past year: -11.4% over 12 months.
Tips for buyers
- Confirm the reference number 118235 and the 36 mm case against the papers.
- Check the bracelet for stretch and the clasp for wear.
- Have an independent watchmaker inspect it within the return window.
- Have a watchmaker confirm the Rolex calibre 3155, automatic inside.
- Look at the bezel (fluted 18k Everose gold) for damage or replacement parts.
Tips for sellers
- Don't polish the case before selling.
- Gather papers, box and service paperwork, including any original parts returned at a service.
- Shoot the watch in daylight from the front, both sides and the back.
- Use the published price data on this page as a starting point, and get more than one offer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Rolex 118235?
The 118235 is a Day-Date 36 with a 36 mm case in 18k Everose gold. Bezel: fluted 18k Everose gold. Movement: Rolex calibre 3155, automatic.
How much is a Rolex 118235 worth?
Recent sold results put the 118235 at $20,500–$34,200, from 14 market observations. A specific watch can sit higher or lower depending on its condition and set.
What is the retail price of the Rolex 118235?
We have no list price for the 118235 that we can cite, so none is shown. Pre-owned prices are set by sales, not by the list price.
How do I check a Rolex 118235 before buying?
Match the specification first: case 36 mm in 18k Everose gold; bezel fluted 18k Everose gold; movement Rolex calibre 3155, automatic. Buy where returns are possible, and have a watchmaker open the watch and check that the papers name reference 118235.
How do I sell a Rolex Day-Date 36 118235?
Dealers, auction houses and private buyers all buy the 118235. Gather the box, papers and any service records, and compare more than one offer.