This replica Day-Date 128238 white pairs a yellow gold case with Roman numeral hour markers on a clean white dial, delivering the classic presidential look that has defined the collection since 1956. The 128238 reference represents the current-generation Day-Date in 36mm, featuring the updated case geometry with wider lugs and a slightly thinner profile than its predecessor. White Roman dials have historically been among the most recognizable configurations in the lineup, offering legibility without the visual density of diamond indices.

Case & Movement Specs

• Case diameter: 36mm
• Case material: yellow gold
• Dial: white with Roman numeral hour markers
• Day display: fully spelled at 12 o’clock, available in 26 languages
• Date display: Cyclops-magnified window at 3 o’clock
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Bracelet: President three-piece link
• Movement: automatic with day-date complication

The yellow gold case picks up warm tones from the Roman numerals, tying the dial and case together visually. The President bracelet’s semi-circular links and concealed Crownclasp maintain the smooth, dressy profile this reference is known for.

Caliber Breakdown

Inside sits an automatic movement driving both the day and date displays. The day disc completes a full rotation every 24 hours, switching instantaneously around midnight rather than creeping through a slow transition. Power reserve is sufficient for roughly two days off the wrist. For a different dial treatment on the same 128238 platform, consider the 116610 white dial version, which swaps Roman numerals for stick indices and reads slightly more modern. Both belong to the Day-Date lineup and share identical case dimensions.

How It Compares

Roman numeral dials occupy a specific space in the Day-Date catalog. They read more traditional than stick or Arabic markers but avoid the flash of diamond-set options. The yellow gold 128238 with white Romans suits anyone who wants the presidential silhouette without anything competing for attention on the dial. At 36mm, it wears compact enough for formal shirt cuffs while carrying the visual weight of a full-gold construction. This replica Day-Date 128238 white balances classical restraint with unmistakable presence on the wrist.