ロレックス 18038
What Japanese dealers are asking for a pre-owned Rolex Day-Date 18038, a model from 1978, and how to buy one in Japan.
Typical asking price in Japan
¥3,709,000 ≈ US$23,420
Range ¥3,542,000–¥3,868,000 from 6 dealer listings, including Japan's 10% consumption tax. Checked 2026-11-02.
Quickset yellow-gold Day-Date made c.1978-1988; champagne dials set the range, while onyx, wood and 'pinball' dials list at ¥5M-12M+.
What it costs to bring home · Example listing
Japanese listings often give the serial number or the year. Our Rolex date finder turns it into a production date.
More in our guide to Japanese listing terms.
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Prices are what Japanese dealers ask on their own websites, not auction or buyback prices. Condition, papers and dial variant can move a price a lot. See all models in the Japan price guide.