Watch Almanac
Rolex

Day-Date 36

Ref. 128238

Case diameter
36 mm
Manufacturer spec
Lug-to-lug
—
Not published
Thickness
—
Not published
Lug width
20 mm
Measured in a published review

Retail price $49,100 (US, Oct 2026)

We have not verified this watch’s lug-to-lug yet, so we can’t draw it on a wrist. Case diameter alone is a poor guide to fit.

How the Day-Date 36 wears

Its 20 mm lug width is one of the most common strap sizes; 104 other watches here share it, so aftermarket straps are easy to find.

Specifications

Reference
128238
Collection
Day-Date
Status
In production
Introduced
2019
Case material
18k yellow gold
Crystal
sapphire
Water resistance
100 m
Bezel
fluted
Dial
champagne set with diamonds (varies by variant)
Strap / bracelet
President bracelet, semi-circular three-piece links, concealed Crownclasp
Style
Dress

Movement

Caliber
Rolex 3255
Type
automatic
Power reserve
70 hours
Frequency
28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Jewels
31
Accuracy
-2/+2 s/day (Superlative Chronometer)

Takes 20 mm straps. See other 20 mm watches and straps.

More Day-Date references

Same 20 mm lug width

All 20 mm watches

These take the same straps as the Day-Date 36.

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