Rolex — Day-Date
Day-Date 36 18238
Produced 1988–2000. Double-quickset yellow-gold Day-Date 36 with calibre 3155. It is the key neo-vintage generation that lets the wearer set day and date independently.
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Reference18238
BrandRolex
FamilyDay-Date
Produced1988–2000
StatusDiscontinued
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