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$217,600
Highest Sale (page)
$51,219
Avg Price (page)
$5,000 - $200,000+
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Rolex Day-Date Auction Results

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Rolex Day Date President Italian Ref. 1803 Rolex. Rolex Day-Date with Italian Day wheel. Case no. 5319XX. Ref. 1803. Circa 1968. Case measures 36mm in diameter. 18k yellow gold case
$5,000
MORPHY AUCTIONS, Denver, PA, USA · Sep 2016

Rolex Day Date President Italian Ref. 1803 Rolex. Rolex Day-Date with Italian Day wheel. Case no. 5319XX. Ref. 1803. Circa 1968. Case measures 36mm in diameter. 18k yellow gold case

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Rolex Day-Date Presidential Ref. 18248 Rolex. Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential. Case No
$10,625
MORPHY AUCTIONS, Denver, PA, USA · Sep 2016

Rolex Day-Date Presidential Ref. 18248 Rolex. Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential. Case No

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ROLEX | DAY-DATE, REF.118346, A PLATINUM AND DIAMOND-SET BRACELET WATCH WITH DAY AND DATE, CIRCA 2000
$217,600
BONHAMS AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS · Nov 2025

ROLEX | DAY-DATE, REF.118346, A PLATINUM AND DIAMOND-SET BRACELET WATCH WITH DAY AND DATE, CIRCA 2000

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ROLEX | DAY-DATE "TRIDOR", REF.18239, A WHITE, PINK AND YELLOW GOLD BRACELET WATCH WITH DAY, DATE AND DIAMOND-SET INDEXES, CIRCA 1990
$140,250
BONHAMS AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS, Hong Kong, Admiralty · Aug 2022

ROLEX | DAY-DATE "TRIDOR", REF.18239, A WHITE, PINK AND YELLOW GOLD BRACELET WATCH WITH DAY, DATE AND DIAMOND-SET INDEXES, CIRCA 1990

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ROLEX | DAY-DATE, REF.18239, A WHITE GOLD BRACELET WATCH WITH DAY AND DATE, CIRCA 1995
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ROLEX | DAY-DATE, REF.18239, A WHITE GOLD BRACELET WATCH WITH DAY AND DATE, CIRCA 1995

Rolex Day-Date 18k white gold diamond gentleman's bracelet watch, after-market set, ref. 18239, serial U305xxx, circa 1997, 36mm
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Rolex Day-Date 18k white gold diamond gentleman's bracelet watch, after-market set, ref. 18239, serial U305xxx, circa 1997, 36mm

Rolex Day-Date Full-set Ref. 118238 Breitling Chronomat in 18k Yellow Gold Breitling. Breitling Chronomat. Case No. K130XX., Circa 2000. 40mm case. 18k yellow gold case
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Rolex Day-Date Full-set Ref. 118238 Breitling Chronomat in 18k Yellow Gold Breitling. Breitling Chronomat. Case No. K130XX., Circa 2000. 40mm case. 18k yellow gold case

Rolex Day Date
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Rolex Day Date

Rolex Day-Date 18K Watch
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Rolex Day-Date 18K Watch

Rolex Day-Date 228206 Platinum Watch
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Rolex Day-Date 228206 Platinum Watch

Rolex Day Date Pink Dial
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Rolex Day Date Pink Dial

Good 18K Rolex Day-Date gentleman's bracelet watch, the blue diamond set metallic dial with sweep centre seconds, day and date apertures, reference 18238, case reference E200152, boxed with service gu
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Good 18K Rolex Day-Date gentleman's bracelet watch, the blue diamond set metallic dial with sweep centre seconds, day and date apertures, reference 18238, case reference E200152, boxed with service gu

Rolex Day-Date Values Explained

The Day-Date "President" is Rolex's flagship model, always produced in gold or platinum — never stainless steel. It was the first watch to display the day of the week spelled out in full. World leaders, heads of state, and captains of industry have worn the Day-Date, earning it the "President" nickname. Stone dials — onyx, turquoise, meteorite, malachite, coral — command the highest premiums; a well-preserved stone dial Day-Date can exceed $100,000 at auction.

Notable Reference Numbers

1802 (Early) 1803 1804 (Platinum) 18038 18039 (White gold) 18239 118235 (Everose) 228235 (41mm, current) 228239 (White gold, current)
Auction Record
$103,600 (Yellow gold with meteorite dial, Christie's 2021)

Rolex Day-Date — Frequently Asked Questions

Stone dials are rare by nature — each slice of semi-precious stone is unique, and many have become unavailable as supplies of specific stones were exhausted. Meteorite dials are among the most prized, followed by onyx, turquoise, malachite, and coral. A standard champagne Day-Date might sell for $7,000; the same reference with a meteorite dial can reach $80,000-$100,000. Condition is critical — stone dials cannot be restored if chipped or cracked.

No. The Day-Date has been exclusively produced in gold (yellow, white, Everose/rose) and platinum since its introduction in 1956. This is a deliberate positioning decision by Rolex to maintain the model's prestige. Any "stainless steel Day-Date" offered for sale is either a forgery or a misidentified Datejust.

The President bracelet (three-piece semi-circular links) was introduced with the Day-Date in 1956 and remains exclusive to that model and the Lady-Datejust. It was nicknamed "President" after it was presented to Dwight D. Eisenhower. A Day-Date with its original President bracelet in good condition commands a meaningful premium over examples with aftermarket bracelets. The bracelet clasp should have the Rolex crown and reference number stamped inside.

Modern Day-Date models in yellow gold typically sell at auction for 60-90% of retail, since they're available at authorized dealers. Vintage examples (pre-1990) trade on their own merits — condition, dial quality, and originality determine value independently of current retail pricing. Stone dial and diamond-set examples from the 1970s-1980s can exceed modern retail prices due to scarcity.
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