This replica Day-Date 128238 silver dial sits in the sweet spot of the collection: understated enough for daily wear, dressy enough for formal settings. The 128238 reference in yellow gold with a silver sunburst dial represents the classic Day-Date configuration that has defined the “President” since 1956. At 36mm, it wears compact on the wrist and pairs exclusively with the President bracelet, featuring the semi-circular three-piece link design that became synonymous with heads of state and business leaders. The day display at 12 o’clock spells out the full day name, while the date window at 3 sits behind a Cyclops magnifier.

Build Details

• Case diameter: 36mm
• Case material: yellow gold
• Dial: silver sunburst with applied hour markers
• Day display: full day name at 12 o’clock
• Date: magnified Cyclops window at 3 o’clock
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Bracelet: President (three-piece semi-circular links)
• Movement: automatic day-date

The silver dial catches light differently than white or champagne options. Its sunburst pattern radiates outward from the center, creating depth that shifts between pale grey and warm silver depending on the angle.

What Collectors Notice

The 128238 sits in the current-generation Day-Date 36 lineup, and among the available dials, silver remains one of the most versatile. Collectors often compare it against the mother of pearl 128238 version, which plays with iridescence rather than metallic sheen. Both share identical case dimensions and movement, so the choice comes down purely to dial character. The silver also pairs well with the yellow gold case without the high contrast you get from a black or green dial on gold. Browse the full Day-Date lineup to see how each dial color shifts the personality of the same 36mm platform.

This vs Other Versions

Within the 128238 family, silver occupies a middle ground between the boldness of colored dials and the conservatism of white. It reads as neutral in most lighting conditions and avoids the vintage connotations of champagne. For anyone building a Day-Date collection or picking a single reference to cover the widest range of situations, the silver sunburst dial on the 128238 delivers that balance. This replica Day-Date 128238 silver dial gives you the full-gold Presidential presence without committing to a statement color.