Rolex 128238

Day-Date 36 · 36 mm · 18 ct yellow gold

The Rolex 128238 is the Day-Date 36 in 18 ct yellow gold, a 36 mm watch introduced around 2019 and still in the catalogue. It runs on calibre 3255 with about 70 hours of power reserve.

128238 specifications

CollectionDay-Date
ModelDay-Date 36
Case diameter36 mm
Case metal18 ct yellow gold
BezelFluted gold bezel
MovementCalibre 3255 (automatic)
Power reserveAbout 70 hours
Production2019 – present
Date displayYes
Replaced118238

What "128238" means

  • 12823x: the Day-Date 36 generation this reference belongs to.
  • Last digit 8: 18 ct yellow gold.

What to check on a 128238 before you buy

  • The reference 128238 engraved between the lugs at 12 o'clock matches the warranty card exactly.
  • The case measures 36 mm and the metal is 18 ct yellow gold — weight and colour should match.
  • The bezel is: Fluted gold bezel.
  • If the case is opened by a watchmaker, the movement is calibre 3255.
  • The serial is eight random characters (watches made from about 2010), engraved on the rehaut at 6 o'clock.
  • The date jumps cleanly at midnight and sits centred under a 2.5× cyclops lens.
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Check that this 128238 isn't stolen

A genuine 128238 can still be a stolen one. Search its serial number against stolen-watch reports before money changes hands, and keep the dated result with your purchase records.

Other Day-Date references

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Frequently asked questions

When was the Rolex 128238 made?

The 128238 was introduced around 2019 and is still in production. Because watches from 2010 onward have random serials, the warranty card date is the practical guide to an individual watch's age.

What movement is in the Rolex 128238?

Calibre 3255, a Rolex automatic movement with about 70 hours of power reserve.

How can I check if a Rolex 128238 is stolen?

Ask the seller for the serial number (between the lugs at 6 o'clock or on the rehaut) and search it in our stolen-watch check before you pay. A clean result documents your due diligence; a match means walk away and report it.

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