Rolex Day-Date 36 128238
Range published · moderate confidence
Worth about $45,100 pre-owned, with box and papers
- With box and papers
- $29,300–$62,700
- Watch only (about)
- $23,500–$50,300
Private-sale level for a pre-owned watch with box and papers, from recent eBay and auction results, weighted toward the newest; newest sale June 24, 2026.
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Moderate confidence: 10 sold results in the last 24 months (8 on eBay and 2 at auction), 0 in the last 90 days, weighted toward recent sales (half-life 180 days). Range at least ±35% around the market price. In our walk-forward backtest over the past year, 83% of 8673 later sales fell inside moderate-confidence ranges like this one.
Prices last updated October 26, 2026.
Recent sales
24 sold results since Jan 22, 2024, newest first
- eBay sold
- $42,000 median3 sales, last 12 months
- Auction sold
- Too few in the last 12 months
Individual sale results behind our data, from eBay and auction houses. Each watch differs in condition and set.
- Oct 20, 2026$48,000
- Jun 24, 2026$45,150
- Jun 14, 2026$76,200
- Jun 11, 2026$41,999
- Apr 19, 2026$39,100
- Apr 3, 2026$58,199
- Sep 6, 2025$25,000
- Sep 4, 2025$50,000
- Jun 3, 2025$44,500
- Apr 6, 2025$35,325
- Jan 24, 2025$103,999
- Dec 29, 2024$36,994
- Dec 19, 2024$33,700
- Sep 27, 2024$34,450
- Aug 23, 2024$41,127
- Jul 24, 2024$30,000
- Jun 7, 2024$42,800
- May 14, 2024$30,520
- May 1, 2024$35,500
- Apr 6, 2024$49,999
- Mar 7, 2024$55,995
- Feb 1, 2024$38,000
- Jan 24, 2024$30,925
- Jan 22, 2024$33,000
Forum rows are posts on Reddit r/Watchexchange, RolexForums and WatchUSeek that the seller marked sold. The amount is the listed price when marked sold, not a confirmed sale price, and forum rows do not feed our price.
Price by condition
Not enough results with a recorded condition to split the range yet. The range above covers all 10 sold prices from 10 sales.
Price history
Show price history as a table
| Month | Median | Observations |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | $35,300 | 2 |
| Sep 2025 | $37,500 | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | $48,600 | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | $45,200 | 3 |
The Day-Date 36 128238 at a glance
The 128238 is the Rolex Day-Date 36 in 18 ct yellow gold, the successor to the 118238. It has a 36 mm case, a fluted 18 ct yellow gold bezel and the new-generation automatic calibre 3255. It is sold with many dial options, so the dial is a big part of what any individual watch is worth.
Some collectors call the Day-Date the President, a name that has grown up around the model and its President bracelet. Because the name belongs to the model line and its bracelet, it is disputed as a nickname for any single reference, including the 128238.
Where the 128238 price stands right now:
- Fair value now: $29,300–$62,700.
- Midpoint of recent market prices: $45,100.
- Newest observation: June 24, 2026.
- Observations behind the estimate: 10.
What affects the price
Dial. The same reference is sold with many dials. Price comparisons only work between matching dials.
Condition. Ranges by condition (a condition shows a range only once it has enough results of its own):
- Unworn: not enough market data yet.
- Excellent: not enough market data yet.
- Good: not enough market data yet.
- Fair: not enough market data yet.
Solid gold scratches more readily than steel, and a polished gold case loses metal. Bracelet stretch is common on gold watches worn daily.
Box and papers. A full set with matching serial is the easiest to sell.
Retail reference. We don't show a list price for this reference, because we only publish one we can confirm from a source we can cite.
Recent movement. Change over the past year: +22.0% over 12 months.
Tips for buyers
- Confirm the reference is 128238: 36 mm, 18 ct yellow gold, fluted bezel, calibre 3255.
- Identify the exact dial and compare prices only against the same dial.
- Check the bracelet for stretch and the case for heavy polishing.
- Compare the asking price with our fair-value range, and with the range for its condition where one is shown.
Tips for sellers
- Describe the dial precisely; it is often the biggest factor in a Day-Date's value.
- Include box, papers and any removed links.
- Don't polish the case before selling.
- 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 Day-Date 36 128238?
The 128238 is the 36 mm Day-Date in 18 ct yellow gold, with a fluted yellow gold bezel and the calibre 3255. It is sold with many dial options.
What is a Rolex Day-Date 36 worth?
Our current fair-value estimate for the 128238 is $29,300–$62,700, based on 10 market observations. Dial, condition and box and papers move the price of an individual watch most.
Where can I sell a Rolex Day-Date 36?
Dealers, auction houses and private buyers all buy the 128238. Gather the box and papers, describe the dial precisely, and compare more than one offer.
What is the Rolex Day-Date 36 retail price?
We don't show a retail price for the 128238 yet. We only publish a retail figure from a published retail price list we can cite, and we name the list, its market and its date.
How can I tell a real Rolex Day-Date 36 from a fake?
Check for a 36 mm case in 18 ct yellow gold, a fluted bezel and the calibre 3255, and make sure the papers match the reference and serial. Have a watchmaker open the case before the return window closes.