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Rolex Datejust 116233 vs 278273

The 116233 is typically USD 7,771 (40%) cheaper than the 278273, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

116233278273
Median askingUSD 11,552USD 19,323
Lowest askingUSD 4,942USD 12,896
Highest askingUSD 20,247USD 26,500
For sale135110
Cheapest marketHong KongJapan
Sold, last 90 days1029
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 278273

Is the 116233 or the 278273 cheaper?

The 116233 is typically USD 7,771 (40%) cheaper than the 278273, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

Which sells faster, the 116233 or the 278273?

The 116233 has typically sold after 72 days on sale, the 278273 after 1863, over the last 90 days.

What is the difference between the 116233 and the 278273?

Model: Datejust on the 116233, Datejust 31 on the 278273; case: 36 mm on the 116233, 31 mm on the 278273; case material: Steel and yellow gold on the 116233, Steel on the 278273; bezel: Yellow gold on the 116233, Steel on the 278273; movement: Rolex 3135 on the 116233, Rolex 2236 on the 278273.

Where is each one cheapest?

The lowest asking price for the 116233 is in Hong Kong (USD 4,942), and for the 278273 in Japan (USD 12,896).

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