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Tangier11 · 11 January 2019, 10:19 AM

Speaking on the 36mm Day Day model 118238. This watch is the newer Day Date. I believe this model was introduced around late 90s early 2000s. The first 118238 big changes were the new heavier solid bracelet, updated case, different polishing among other things. However, this model had another minor update later in the 2000s where the clasp was updated and the rehaut was added.

Now here is my questions...I know that the mid 2000s and most current 118238 has a slightly domed crystal, does the first generation of 118238s have this also or was this added during the mid 2000's update?

Like I said this question will need to be answered by a Day Date guru or an owner of both mentioned models

Tangier11 · 12 January 2019, 01:03 AM

Anyone, anyone?

HogwldFLTR · 12 January 2019, 02:38 AM

Photo's would help. Out of curiosity, where did you get it from. I'm really not aware of DDs coming with domed crystals. My '72 wasn't domed and it had a plexi crystal.

topcat30093 · 12 January 2019, 03:50 AM

Just looked at my 2014 118238 and the crystal appears flat.
Though the edges are slightly rounded.
But I would definitely say that it wasn't domed.

Tangier11 · 12 January 2019, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Photo's would help. Out of curiosity, where did you get it from. I'm really not aware of DDs coming with domed crystals. My '72 wasn't domed and it had a plexi crystal.

Sorry I don't own one now, looking.

Maiden · 12 January 2019, 04:32 AM

When I was choosing between my 18238 and a 118238 I remember the 118238 having a flat crystal, while the sapphire was nicely raised on the 18238.
You can see it in this pic of my 18238

11 January 2019, 10:19 AM	#1
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	Question for Day Date Specilaists Speaking on the 36mm Day Day model 118238. This watch is the newer Day Date. I believe this model was introduced around late 90s early 2000s. The first 118238 big changes were the new heavier solid bracelet, updated case, different polishing among other things. However, this model had another minor update later in the 2000s where the clasp was updated and the rehaut was added. Now here is my questions...I know that the mid 2000s and most current 118238 has a slightly domed crystal, does the first generation of 118238s have this also or was this added during the mid 2000's update? Like I said this question will need to be answered by a Day Date guru or an owner of both mentioned models

12 January 2019, 02:38 AM	#3
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,692	Photo's would help. Out of curiosity, where did you get it from. I'm really not aware of DDs coming with domed crystals. My '72 wasn't domed and it had a plexi crystal. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

12 January 2019, 03:50 AM	#4
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,459	Just looked at my 2014 118238 and the crystal appears flat. Though the edges are slightly rounded. But I would definitely say that it wasn't domed. __________________

12 January 2019, 04:32 AM	#6
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	When I was choosing between my 18238 and a 118238 I remember the 118238 having a flat crystal, while the sapphire was nicely raised on the 18238. You can see it in this pic of my 18238 Attached Images __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

12 January 2019, 01:03 AM	#2
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	Anyone, anyone?

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