Rolex 128238 Day-Date President 18K Yellow Gold White Dial

Reference 128238 is the current 36mm Day-Date in 18K yellow gold, carrying forward the line Rolex introduced in 1956 as the first wristwatch to display both the day of the week in full and the date. This white dial configuration keeps the watch in its most classical register, with the fluted bezel and President bracelet preserving the design language that has defined the model for decades. Rolex pairs the reference with caliber 3255, the brand's self-winding day-date movement with instantaneous calendar changes, a Chronergy escapement, Parachrom hairspring, and a 70-hour power reserve. That movement matters because it marks the modern technical standard for the Day-Date family, improving efficiency and rate stability over earlier generations while retaining the architecture collectors expect from a flagship Rolex calendar watch. The 36mm case remains the historically correct size for the line and gives this reference a more traditional presence than the larger Day-Date 40. In yellow gold, the watch delivers the exact metal and bracelet combination that made the Day-Date synonymous with the President bracelet in the first place. The white lacquer dial adds useful contrast against the warm case metal, giving this variant a cleaner and more restrained look than champagne or gem-set executions within the same reference family. Rolex rates the Oyster case to 100 meters and fits it with a screw-down Twinlock crown, so this is not simply a formal calendar watch but a fully modern waterproof Day-Date. No evidence located in the consulted sources indicates that this specific white dial 128238 was a limited edition or a country or boutique exclusive, so it is best understood as a standard production configuration within the contemporary Day-Date 36 range. Excellent Condition with Rolex box and papers dated 2024.