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Rolex Datejust 116231 vs 278271

The 116231 is typically USD 6,235 (33%) cheaper than the 278271, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

116231278271
Median askingUSD 12,826USD 19,061
Lowest askingUSD 9,351USD 13,516
Highest askingUSD 18,841USD 23,963
For sale7087
Cheapest marketTaiwanJapan
Sold, last 90 days226
Typical days to sell–1863
ModelDatejustDatejust 31
Case36 mm31 mm
Case materialSteelSteel
BezelSteelSteel
BraceletOyster/JubileeOyster/Jubilee
MovementRolex 3135Rolex 2236

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Questions about the 116231 and 278271

Is the 116231 or the 278271 cheaper?

The 116231 is typically USD 6,235 (33%) cheaper than the 278271, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

What is the difference between the 116231 and the 278271?

Model: Datejust on the 116231, Datejust 31 on the 278271; case: 36 mm on the 116231, 31 mm on the 278271; movement: Rolex 3135 on the 116231, Rolex 2236 on the 278271.

Where is each one cheapest?

The lowest asking price for the 116231 is in Taiwan (USD 9,351), and for the 278271 in Japan (USD 13,516).

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