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Rolex Datejust 16234 vs 278271

The 16234 is typically USD 11,516 (60%) cheaper than the 278271, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

16234278271
Median askingUSD 7,545USD 19,061
Lowest askingUSD 4,797USD 13,516
Highest askingUSD 16,112USD 23,963
For sale19187
Cheapest marketTaiwanJapan
Sold, last 90 days526
Typical days to sell141863
ModelDatejustDatejust 31
Case36 mm31 mm
Case materialSteel and white goldSteel
BezelWhite goldSteel
BraceletOyster/JubileeOyster/Jubilee
MovementRolex 3135Rolex 2236

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Questions about the 16234 and 278271

Is the 16234 or the 278271 cheaper?

The 16234 is typically USD 11,516 (60%) cheaper than the 278271, comparing median asking prices from dealers in 16 countries on 13 November 2026.

Which sells faster, the 16234 or the 278271?

The 16234 has typically sold after 14 days on sale, the 278271 after 1863, over the last 90 days.

What is the difference between the 16234 and the 278271?

Model: Datejust on the 16234, Datejust 31 on the 278271; case: 36 mm on the 16234, 31 mm on the 278271; case material: Steel and white gold on the 16234, Steel on the 278271; bezel: White gold on the 16234, Steel on the 278271; movement: Rolex 3135 on the 16234, Rolex 2236 on the 278271.

Where is each one cheapest?

The lowest asking price for the 16234 is in Taiwan (USD 4,797), and for the 278271 in Japan (USD 13,516).

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