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Rolex Datejust 126231 vs 278271

The 126231 is typically USD 766 (4%) cheaper than the 278271, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

126231278271
Median askingUSD 18,295USD 19,061
Lowest askingUSD 11,137USD 13,516
Highest askingUSD 27,091USD 23,963
For sale13587
Cheapest marketSwitzerlandJapan
Sold, last 90 days2326
Typical days to sell18631863
ModelDatejustDatejust 31
Case36 mm31 mm
Case materialSteelSteel
BezelSteelSteel
BraceletOyster/JubileeOyster/Jubilee
MovementRolex 3235Rolex 2236

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Questions about the 126231 and 278271

Is the 126231 or the 278271 cheaper?

The 126231 is typically USD 766 (4%) cheaper than the 278271, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

Which sells faster, the 126231 or the 278271?

The 126231 has typically sold after 1863 days on sale, the 278271 after 1863, over the last 90 days.

What is the difference between the 126231 and the 278271?

Model: Datejust on the 126231, Datejust 31 on the 278271; case: 36 mm on the 126231, 31 mm on the 278271; movement: Rolex 3235 on the 126231, Rolex 2236 on the 278271.

Where is each one cheapest?

The lowest asking price for the 126231 is in Switzerland (USD 11,137), and for the 278271 in Japan (USD 13,516).

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