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Rolex Datejust 116233 vs 278271

The 116233 is typically USD 7,509 (39%) cheaper than the 278271, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

116233278271
Median askingUSD 11,552USD 19,061
Lowest askingUSD 4,942USD 13,516
Highest askingUSD 20,247USD 23,963
For sale13587
Cheapest marketHong KongJapan
Sold, last 90 days1026
Typical days to sell721863
ModelDatejustDatejust 31
Case36 mm31 mm
Case materialSteel and yellow goldSteel
BezelYellow goldSteel
BraceletOyster/JubileeOyster/Jubilee
MovementRolex 3135Rolex 2236

Questions about the 116233 and 278271

Is the 116233 or the 278271 cheaper?

The 116233 is typically USD 7,509 (39%) cheaper than the 278271, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

Which sells faster, the 116233 or the 278271?

The 116233 has typically sold after 72 days on sale, the 278271 after 1863, over the last 90 days.

What is the difference between the 116233 and the 278271?

Model: Datejust on the 116233, Datejust 31 on the 278271; case: 36 mm on the 116233, 31 mm on the 278271; case material: Steel and yellow gold on the 116233, Steel on the 278271; bezel: Yellow gold on the 116233, Steel on the 278271; movement: Rolex 3135 on the 116233, Rolex 2236 on the 278271.

Where is each one cheapest?

The lowest asking price for the 116233 is in Hong Kong (USD 4,942), and for the 278271 in Japan (USD 13,516).

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