Day-Date 18238 vs 118238

[jgottsman11]

Hey jordtattoos

I'm very happy this got resolved and they seem to have done an incredible job. Enjoy the watch! The 118238 is my fav watch of all time.

[007_Omega]

Originally Posted by jordtattoos

Thank you guys so much!

Of the 118238 models the 0103 Dial configuration is my favourite with that champagne dial and lume inside the hour markers :) makes it so legible in the dark!


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Love that dial myself. My 18238 has it. Rolex endorses the dial in an 18238 but you have to pay for a service + $600 for the dial.

Personally, I love the brushed/thinner lugs so 18238 was the way to go for me but still get the functional lume dial, best of both worlds.

[jordtattoos]

Originally Posted by 007_Omega

Love that dial myself. My 18238 has it. Rolex endorses the dial in an 18238 but you have to pay for a service + $600 for the dial.

Personally, I love the brushed/thinner lugs so 18238 was the way to go for me but still get the functional lume dial, best of both worlds.

Ahh ok! I wasn’t aware that was even an option! It definitely sounds like a killer combo for sure! :) well this is a far more relaxing enjoyable evening than last not knowing what was going to be happening with my watch! Haha.

Thanks all for your help and kind words I really do appreciate it


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[NachoNeal]

Looks good!

[007_Omega]

Originally Posted by jordtattoos

Ahh ok! I wasn’t aware that was even an option! It definitely sounds like a killer combo for sure! :) well this is a far more relaxing enjoyable evening than last not knowing what was going to be happening with my watch! Haha.

Thanks all for your help and kind words I really do appreciate it


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Enjoy the watch! I've had mine for a week but you quickly understand why it's the king of watches.

[MichelleP]

Glad this was sorted out. I had a 18238. Now a 118238




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[jordtattoos]

I agree, you can totally feel why it has its legendary status for sure! The choice of the two was always going to be for myself at least the 118238 over the 18238, for me I just wanted to really feel that extra weight due to the solid centre links and also like the idea of having a slightly newer model for less water resistance worry :)


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[Bigcigardan]

Looks great love the dial looking for lume for mine now getting sick of Romans


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[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by Neo_Anderson302

Date and day should have white background

So can anyone confirm this?

[jordtattoos]

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

So can anyone confirm this?

Its not true


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[jordtattoos]

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

So can anyone confirm this?

I’m no expert so I couldn’t say for sure if the 118238 - 0103 maybe came with a white dial also but I think you’ll find it hard to find a photograph online of that particular model/dial combo with white date wheels, they all seem to be champagne coloured. I’ve not personally seen the newer 128238 models in any dial configuration with anything other than white dials though. Again I’m not stating any of this as fact as I say I’m no expert but that seems to be true from what I’ve seen. Anyone please feel free to correct me if I’m wrong


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[RolexDaydate18238]

Hello,

I want to buy my First Rolex it's a Daydate 18238 can anybody give me details what i should look for i send some Pictures below

[RolexDaydate18238]

I want to buy my First Rolex it's a Daydate 18238 can anybody give me details what i should look for i send some Pictures below.....

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by RolexDaydate18238

I want to buy my First Rolex it's a Daydate 18238 can anybody give me details what i should look for i send some Pictures below.....

Start by buying the seller first.

What to look for? It will all depend on what is your budget and your minimum requirements. Some people prefer to pay a premium for original Rolex warranty paperwork (full set including boxes, hang tag, brochures, etc) while others would just pay less for a plain watch.

Would say that a thick case and a bracelet with minor stretch is more important than the full set, preferred dial configuration or even the bezel sharpness as those parts are easier to replace through Rolex RSC service (service of the 18239 is about $750 and a dial and hands change about $500 for non diamond dials).

[Vishy26]

Creating a new thread would assist you more.

Need close ups. Judging by these photos, seems lugs were shaved off by a good margin. If you are still happy to look past that, ask the seller to show the bracelet stretch.For this particular watch, around half the money is in the bracelet.