Dorking, Surrey

Pre-Owned Rolex Day-Date in Dorking

The Rolex Day-Date shows the day of the week spelled out at 12 o’clock and the date at 3, and Rolex only makes it in precious metal. Every Day-Date below is live stock at our boutique at 7 South Street, Dorking — authenticated and ready to view.

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Day-Date references we carry

18238 — Day-Date 36 in 18ct yellow gold with a fluted bezel.
18038 — Day-Date 36 in 18ct yellow gold with a fluted bezel: the earlier reference that the 18238 replaced.

Both are 36mm and look much alike on the wrist. The main difference is inside: the 18238 uses the later calibre 3155, which lets you set the day and the date separately with the crown; the 18038 uses the earlier calibre 3055. Year, dial, condition and box and papers are stated on each listing.

Buying a pre-owned Day-Date: box, papers and warranty

Every pre-owned Rolex we sell has been bought, checked and photographed by us in Dorking. Each listing states the reference, year, condition and whether the box and papers are included — look for Box & papers or No papers on the card and in the specifications. A full set is the watch with its original box and papers; a watch without papers can still be a genuine, well-kept piece, and the listing is priced as it is.

Every watch comes with our certificate of authenticity and a 12-month mechanical warranty within the price. If you cannot get to the shop, we offer WhatsApp or FaceTime video viewings, free fully insured UK delivery and a 14-day returns policy. Read how we check every piece on our authenticity page, or our guide to buying a pre-owned Rolex in Surrey.

Part exchange or sell a Day-Date

You can part-exchange a watch towards anything in stock, or sell your Rolex outright — bring it to the boutique for a free, no-obligation valuation or send photos first and we reply within 24 hours. We buy with or without box and papers. If the reference, dial or size you want is not listed, use watch sourcing and we will look for it. We also service and repair Rolex watches in Dorking.

See a Day-Date at our Dorking boutique

Every watch on this page is at our boutique at 7 South Street, Dorking, Surrey RH4 2DY. We are open Monday to Friday, 11am–4pm, with Saturday viewings by appointment. Call 07463 177163 to have a particular watch ready, or get directions. Clients regularly visit from Guildford, Reigate, Leatherhead, Epsom and across Surrey.

We are an independent pre-owned specialist, not an authorised Rolex retailer, and we do not sell new Rolex.

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Rolex Day-Date FAQs — Dorking

Can I see a Rolex Day-Date before I buy?

Yes. Every Day-Date listed is at our boutique at 7 South Street, Dorking. Visit Monday to Friday, 11am–4pm, or Saturday by appointment, or ask for a WhatsApp or FaceTime video viewing.

What is the difference between the Rolex 18038 and 18238?

Both are 36mm Day-Dates in 18ct yellow gold. The 18238 is the later reference, with the calibre 3155 movement that sets the day and date separately; the 18038 has the earlier calibre 3055.

Do your Day-Date watches come with box and papers?

Every listing states whether the box and papers are included, so you can see it on the product card before you enquire.

Is there a warranty on a pre-owned Day-Date?

Yes. Every watch includes a 12-month mechanical warranty within the price and a certificate of authenticity from Alexander Windsor.

Can I part-exchange or sell my watch towards a Day-Date?

Yes. We take watches in part-exchange against stock, or you can sell your Rolex outright — send photos and we reply within 24 hours.