Rolex Day-Date 36 (Vintage White Gold) vs Rolex Day-Date 40
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| Rolex 1803 | Rolex 228238 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Day-Date 36 (Vintage White Gold) | Day-Date 40 |
| Caliber | Rolex Cal. 1556 -- in-house automatic, 18,000bph, 44h PR, 25j; used in Day-Date 1803 from 1970s; quickset date predecessor; Rolex gilt movement era | Rolex Cal. 3255 -- in-house automatic with day and date, 28,800bph, 70h PR, 31j; Chronergy escapement, Parachrom hairspring; used in Day-Date 40 |
| Case size | 36mm | 40mm |
| Lug-to-lug | 44mm | 47mm |
| Years produced | 1957–1977 | 2015–present |
| Brand tier | luxury | luxury |
| Era | vintage | modern |
| Movement tier | In-house manufacture | In-house manufacture |
| Market median (excellent / full-set) | n/a | n/a |
| Typical range | n/a | n/a |
| Confidence | low | low |
| Categories | dress | dress |
| Editorial | yes | yes |
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