Rolex Day-Date II 40mm Gold Dial 218238
$229.00 – $699.00Price range: $229.00 through $699.00
Rolex Day‑Date II 40 mm Ref. 218238 in 18 kt yellow gold featuring a champagne sunray dial, fluted bezel, and solid President bracelet. Powered by Calibre 3156 automatic movement with day/date display, sapphire crystal, and 100 m water resistance. A bold and timeless luxury icon.
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Overview
The Rolex Day‑Date II Ref. 218238, produced from 2008–2015, brought a substantial 41 mm yellow-gold “Super‑Case” to the revered President line—adding modern wrist presence while preserving classic aesthetics.
Dial, Bezel & Case
Boasting a luxurious champagne sunray dial, this model often includes coordinating Roman or baton hour markers, some with diamond or ruby accents. The 18 kt yellow-gold fluted bezel frames the dial elegantly under a sapphire crystal with Cyclops magnifier, all secured by Rolex’s Twinlock crown and achieving 100 m water resistance.... Under the hood beats Rolex’s reliable Calibre 3156, a COSC-certified automatic movement offering Double Quickset day/date, hacking seconds, Parachrom hairspring, Paraflex shock protection, and ~48-hour power reserve. Fitted with the iconic President bracelet—crafted from solid yellow gold and featuring semi-circular three-piece links with a concealed Crownclasp—it delivers both elegance and supreme comfort. Launched as Rolex’s statement-size luxury dress watch, Ref. 218238 consistently holds resale values between with many pieces selling in the mid- range depending on dial and condition. Its bold size, precious materials, and timeless design keep it highly desirable—especially since it’s no longer in production.Movement & Mechanics
Bracelet & Comfort
Why It’s Coveted
Specifications at a Glance
Feature Details Reference 218238 Case 41 mm 18 kt yellow gold Oyster, fluted bezel, sapphire crystal with Cyclops, 100 m WR Dial Champagne sunray with Roman/baton markers (options with diamond or ruby accents) Movement Rolex Calibre 3156 automatic, COSC, Double Quickset, ~48 h power reserve Bracelet 18 kt yellow gold President with concealed Crownclasp Functions Hours, minutes, seconds, full day and date displays Market & Legacy









