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Rolex Datejust 116231 vs 278274

The 116231 is typically USD 1,201 (9%) cheaper than the 278274, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

116231278274
Median askingUSD 12,826USD 14,027
Lowest askingUSD 9,351USD 8,556
Highest askingUSD 18,841USD 19,300
For sale70145
Cheapest marketTaiwanGermany
Sold, last 90 days239
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 278274

Is the 116231 or the 278274 cheaper?

The 116231 is typically USD 1,201 (9%) cheaper than the 278274, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

What is the difference between the 116231 and the 278274?

Model: Datejust on the 116231, Datejust 31 on the 278274; case: 36 mm on the 116231, 31 mm on the 278274; movement: Rolex 3135 on the 116231, Rolex 2236 on the 278274.

Where is each one cheapest?

The lowest asking price for the 116231 is in Taiwan (USD 9,351), and for the 278274 in Germany (USD 8,556).

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