This replica day-date 128238 pairs a 36mm yellow gold case with a green dial, creating one of the most striking color combinations in the Day-Date catalog. The 128238 reference represents the current-generation 36mm Day-Date, and the green dial option has gained significant traction among buyers who want something beyond the traditional champagne or silver. At 36mm the case sits closer to the original Day-Date proportions, which have remained largely unchanged since the model debuted in 1956.

Case & Movement Specs

• Reference: 128238
• Case diameter: 36mm
• Dial: green with stick indices
• Case material: yellow gold finish
• Crystal: sapphire with Cyclops magnification
• Bracelet: President with concealed clasp
• Movement: automatic caliber
• Functions: day display, date display

Green dials on yellow gold cases produce a contrast that is both bold and traditional. The warm metal frame makes the green appear richer and deeper than it would against white gold or platinum.

Caliber Breakdown

The 128238 houses an automatic movement with day and date complications. Both displays change instantaneously at midnight, with the day wheel cycling through all seven weekdays in the language set at the factory. The 36mm case dimension means the movement sits in a slightly more compact space than the 40mm variants, but the complication set is functionally identical. What differs is the dial-to-case ratio: at 36mm the day window and date aperture consume a larger visual share of the dial surface. The 128238 in gold dial uses the same case and bracelet but delivers a monochromatic gold-on-gold look instead of this green contrast. Both versions populate the Day-Date catalog at 36mm, offering different visual identities from the same platform.

How It Compares

Green dials have become one of the defining trends in Rolex collecting over the past five years, crossing from the Submariner Hulk into dress references like the Day-Date and Datejust. The green day-date 128238 carries that momentum into the formal category, pairing a color associated with sport watches to the most formal case and bracelet combination in the lineup. The 36mm diameter keeps the proportions classic, avoiding the more modern presence of the 40mm references. For anyone looking for a dress watch that breaks from neutral dial tones without sacrificing formality, this replica day-date 128238 balances both priorities in a single reference.