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Rolex Datejust 126231 vs 278274

The 278274 is typically USD 4,268 (23%) cheaper than the 126231, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

126231278274
Median askingUSD 18,295USD 14,027
Lowest askingUSD 11,137USD 8,556
Highest askingUSD 27,091USD 19,300
For sale135145
Cheapest marketSwitzerlandGermany
Sold, last 90 days2339
Typical days to sell18631863
ModelDatejustDatejust 31
Case36 mm31 mm
Case materialSteelSteel
BezelSteelSteel
BraceletOyster/JubileeOyster/Jubilee
MovementRolex 3235Rolex 2236

126231

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278274

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Questions about the 126231 and 278274

Is the 126231 or the 278274 cheaper?

The 278274 is typically USD 4,268 (23%) cheaper than the 126231, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

Which sells faster, the 126231 or the 278274?

The 126231 has typically sold after 1863 days on sale, the 278274 after 1863, over the last 90 days.

What is the difference between the 126231 and the 278274?

Model: Datejust on the 126231, Datejust 31 on the 278274; case: 36 mm on the 126231, 31 mm on the 278274; movement: Rolex 3235 on the 126231, Rolex 2236 on the 278274.

Where is each one cheapest?

The lowest asking price for the 126231 is in Switzerland (USD 11,137), and for the 278274 in Germany (USD 8,556).

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