Rolex Day-Date II 218235
Big Watch Buyers offers authenticated, pre-owned Rolex Day-Date 218235 watches in the New York Diamond District. Explore the 218235 inventory below.
The 41mm Everose Day-Date II
The 218235 is the Day-Date II in 18k Everose gold — the oversized 41mm predecessor to the current Day-Date 40. Produced from approximately 2008 to 2015, the Day-Date II was Rolex's answer to the trend toward larger watch sizes. At 41mm, it wore significantly bigger than the classic 36mm Day-Date and had a taller case profile that gave it a commanding wrist presence.
The 218235 houses the Cal. 3156 movement — essentially the Cal. 3155 with the addition of Paraflex shock absorbers for improved durability. Everose gold with the President bracelet and concealed Crownclasp. The Everose alloy resists fading, ensuring the warm pink-gold tone remains stable for decades.
Dial Configurations
Champagne — Warm champagne sunburst with applied Everose markers. The classic Day-Date combination in a larger size. The monochromatic Everose-on-champagne effect is the most traditional 218235 look.
Chocolate — Dark brown sunburst with Everose markers. The color pairing that made Everose Day-Dates popular — warm case against a rich, deep dial.
Black — High-contrast black with Everose markers. The boldest 218235 presentation — the dark dial against the warm case creates maximum visual impact.
Ivory / Silver — Lighter neutral dials that provide contrast against the warm Everose case. Less common configurations that trade at a slight discount.
Pre-Owned Pricing Guide
| Dial | Markers | Condition | Pre-Owned Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate | Stick | Excellent | $28,000 – $35,000 |
| Champagne | Stick | Excellent | $26,000 – $33,000 |
| Black | Stick | Excellent | $27,000 – $34,000 |
| Silver | Stick | Excellent | $25,000 – $31,000 |
218235 vs. 228235: Market Position
The 218235 trades at a 15–25% discount to the current 228235 Day-Date 40. The price difference is driven by the newer Cal. 3255 movement in the 228235 (70-hour vs. 48-hour power reserve), the more refined 40mm case proportions (thinner relative to diameter than the 41mm Day-Date II), and the current-production premium. For buyers who want an Everose Day-Date at the best value, the 218235 delivers 90% of the experience at a meaningful discount.
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