One brand wears the crown as king of the luxury watch world. From sports models such as the legendary Submariner, GMT-Master II, Explorer, and Daytona to dressier Datejust and Day-Date (Presidential) models, there is a Rolex for every purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rolex Key Facts:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Created the first waterproof watch in 1926.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 First self-winding Perpetual movement in 1931.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Total production of approximately a million watches per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Sold in more than 100 different countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When purchased at a retail level, the least expensive Rolex watches start out at about $5,000, while the most expensive models top out at just shy of the half-million dollar mark. With that in mind, when it comes to pre-owned and vintage Rolex watches, the price range is much higher, spanning from less than $2k to well into the millions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below are the starting retail prices for all of the different Rolex collections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Submariner:<\/strong> starting at $8,100<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Sea-Dweller:<\/strong> starting at $11,700<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Deepsea:<\/strong> starting at $12,600<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Daytona:<\/strong> starting at $13,150<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 GMT-Master II:<\/strong> starting at $9,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Yacht-Master:<\/strong> starting at $11,250<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Yacht-Master II:<\/strong> starting at $18,750<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Explorer:<\/strong> starting at $6,450<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Explorer II:<\/strong> starting at $8,550<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Milgauss:<\/strong> starting at $8,300<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Air-King:<\/strong> starting at $6,450<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Oyster Perpetual:<\/strong> starting at $5,100<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Datejust:<\/strong> starting at $6,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Day-Date:<\/strong> starting at $33,150<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Sky-Dweller:<\/strong> starting at $14,800<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Cellini:<\/strong> starting at $15,200<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rolex Submariner watch price – \u2013 Retail Price Range: $8,100 \u2013 $39,650<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner is a line of sports watches designed for diving and manufactured by Rolex, resistant to water and corrosion. The first Submariner was introduced to the public in 1954 at the Basel Watch Fair. 40, 41mm mm Case Sizes As the first wristwatch waterproof to a depth of 100 meters. The Rolex Submariner is considered “a classic among wristwatches”, manufactured by one of the most widely recognized luxury brands in the world. Due to its huge popularity, there are many homage watches by well-established watchmakers, as well as illegal counterfeits. The Rolex Submariner is part of Rolex’s Oyster Perpetual line. Today, the Submariner and Submariner Date models are equipped with Rolex Calibres 3230 and 3235, respectively, and feature luminescent hour markers, a unidirectional rotatable bezel with Cerachrom ceramic insert, and a solid-link Oyster bracelet. They are water resistant up to 300 meters (1000 ft).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rolex GMT-Master II price \u2013 Retail Price Range: $9,500 \u2013 $39,900<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Rolex GMT-Master wristwatch was originally designed in collaboration with Pan American Airways and issued by the airline to their crews on long-haul flights. 40mm Case Size One of the cornerstones of the Rolex lineup, the GMT-Master II is a durable and accurate pilots watch Rolex Sea-Dweller watch price \u2013 Retail Price Range: $12,600 \u2013 $12,900<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 40mm 43mm 44mm Case Size As one of Rolex\u2019s most technically advanced dive watches, the Sea-Dweller Deepsea has traveled to the deepest known part of the ocean, the Mariana Trench. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Sea-Dweller is a line of diver’s watches manufactured by Rolex, with an underwater diving depth rating of 1,220 meters (4 000 ft) and up to 3,900 metres (12,800 ft) for the Sea-Dweller Deepsea model. Launched in 1967 with a diving depth of 610 metres (2 000 ft), the Sea-Dweller features a gas escape valve, developed by the brand specifically for watches, which allows the helium trapped in the watch while decompressing to be released at a given pressure during decompression while preserving the watch case’s water resistance. Today’s Sea-Dweller models are available in steel or steel and yellow gold and have a 43mm case. The Deepsea model comes in a 44mm case in steel and is equipped with the brand’s patented Ringlock system, which was designed to provide a higher degree of pressure resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Rolex Submariner had already established itself as a diver’s watch, but Rolex wanted to achieve even lower depths. At a certain depth, the helium-oxygen mixture, which professional divers are breathing during longer dives is penetrating through the silicone and rubber gaskets of the watch into the housing and can\u00b4t escape quickly enough during the decompression. So the crystal of the watch would pop out or break. In the early 1960s, therefore, began the development of a prototype made for more depth: Submariners with the ref. 5513 were equipped with helium valves and delivered to Comex, a French company for deep-sea exploration technology. The basis for the Rolex Sea-Dweller was created. The Submariner was depending on the reference, only capable of depths between 100 and 200 metres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rolex Cosmograph Daytona watch price \u2013 Retail Price Range: $13,150 \u2013 $75,000 (approx.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 40mm Case Size The Daytona was designed for professional racing and is the only chronograph that Rolex produces<\/p>\n\n\n\n Over the years, the Rolex Daytona has undergone three major transformations, which we categorize as the different \u2018generations\u2019 of Daytona watches. We\u2019ll get into the specifics of these generations in a bit, but it\u2019s important to know just how much this watch has changed over the years. For example, when this watch was first launched, it clocked in much smaller \u2013 at about 37mm \u2013 and featured an acrylic crystal and hand-wound movement not manufactured by Rolex. Today, the new models feature in-house automatic movements, sapphire crystals, sporty ceramic bezels, and cases with the addition of crown guards that measure 40mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the Rolex Daytona was originally developed to be a professional timing tool for drivers to use at the race track, the collection has expanded due to the watch\u2019s tremendous popularity and association with luxury. Today, you can find the Daytona in various precious metals (like Everose and Platinum) and outfitted with diamonds and even rainbow-colored gemstones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Rolex Daytona has become one of the world\u2019s most famous and favorite icons \u2013 a watch that every collector wants to have in their watch box, regardless of whether they\u2019re after a contemporary or vintage reference. In fact, vintage Rolex Daytona watches are also among the most popular vintage watches to collect in the world, with many collectors clamoring over the rare and incredibly valuable early models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rolex Yacht-Master <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Rolex Yacht-Master and Yacht-Master II models embody the spirit of the sailor. Inspired by the rich heritage that has bound Rolex to the world of sailing since the 1950s, the Yacht-Master blends function and style, while the Yacht-Master II brings together the finest in Rolex technology to create a regatta chronograph built for yachting competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As comfortable at sea as aboard a sailboat, the Yacht-Master combines character and performance. The waterproof and robust qualities of this model make it the ideal watch for water sports and sailing in particular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rolex Yacht-Master \u2013 Retail Price Range: $11,250 \u2013 $47,150<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n THE OYSTER PERPETUAL YACHT-MASTER 40 IN OYSTER STEEL AND PLATINUM WITH AN OYSTER BRACELET.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This model features a slate dial and a bidirectional rotatable bezel in platinum with a raised 60-minute graduation and numerals. The waterproof and robust qualities of this model make it the ideal watch for water sports and sailing in particular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rolex Yacht-Master II price \u2013 Retail Price Range: $18,750 \u2013 $48,150<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n THE OYSTER PERPETUAL YACHT-MASTER II IN OYSTERSTEEL WITH AN OYSTER BRACELET AND A BIDIRECTIONAL ROTATABLE BEZEL WITH A BLUE CERACHROM INSERT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The only chronograph in the world with a mechanical memory, the Yacht-Master II with its bezel acting as a programmable countdown, is an essential tool for skippers to gauge their best course of action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 37, 40, 42mm Case Sizes Today\u2019s Yacht-Masters are some of the most elegant sports watches from Rolex. Durable and refined, these timepieces feature a unique bidirectional bezel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rolex Sky-Dweller price \u2013 Retail Price Range: $14,800 \u2013 $49,950<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n An elegant watch for world travelers, the Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller features a dual time zone and an annual calendar called Saros that displays the month by means of 12 apertures around the circumference of the dial \u2013 the current month is shown in red. With a compelling blend of technical sophistication and ease of use, the Sky-Dweller is the result of Rolex\u2019s unique culture of innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Sky-Dweller has an interesting new feature in its bezel which is unique to this particular collection of Rolex watches and it’s used for setting the watch and to make quick corrections to the time, the dual time zone feature, the day of the week, day of the month and month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rolex Cellini price \u2013 Retail Price Range: $15,200 \u2013 $26,750<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rolex calls Cellini \u201cthe classical watch.\u201d That\u2019s a bit cheeky. Rolex is barely 116 years old. What Rolex really means by \u201cclassical\u201d: its Cellini watches are bland. Or, to use their words, \u201csober and refined.\u201d To refresh your recollection, the modern Rolex Cellini collection consists of three basic models. These are the Cellini Time, Cellini Date, and Cellini Dual Time. The Cellini Dual Time (hands-on here) is the most complicated of the models and is the only dual-time watch from Rolex that indicates both time zones in 12-hour format (versus their GMT watches that indicate the second time zone in 24-hour format). The Rolex Cellini Date is rather straightforward and, as its name implies, offers a date dial versus a date window, as is the case on other Rolex models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rolex Air-King price \u2013 Retail Price Range: $6,450<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 40mm Case Size As Rolex’s tribute to the aviation exploration of the 1900s, the Air-King is known for its distinctive black dial and oversized numbers on the current model. The Air-King dial features a distinctive black dial with a combination of large 3, 6 and 9 numerals marking the hours and a prominent minute scale for navigational time readings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rolex Datejust watch price \u2013 Retail Price Range: $6,500 \u2013 $35,000 (approx.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Oyster Perpetual Datejust is the epitome of the classic Rolex watch. Created in 1945, the Datejust was the first self-winding waterproof chronometer wristwatch to display the date in a window at 3 o\u2019clock on the dial \u2013 hence its name. With its timeless aesthetics, functions and rich history, the Datejust is a watchmaking icon and one of the brand\u2019s most recognizable watches. Today, it exists in a variety of sizes from 28mm to 41mm, in stainless steel, two-tone gold, and solid gold versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 26, 28, 31, 34, 36, and 41mm Case Sizes Launched in 1945 as the first self-winding waterproof chronometer wristwatch, the Datejust is one of Rolex\u2019s most emblematic and wearable watches<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rolex Day-Date watch price \u2013 Retail Price Range: $33,150 \u2013 $85,000 (approx.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This Rolex model was the first self-winding waterproof chronometer to offer an instantaneous calendar with the day spelled out in full on the dial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day-Date Key Features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Case Size: 36mm; 40mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Materials: Yellow gold; Everose gold; White gold; platinum<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Features: Time + Date display and Day complication<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Dial: Wide selection of colors and styles; Gem-set<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Bezel: Fixed. Smooth; Fluted; Gem-Set<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Movement: Cal. 3255<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Water Resistance: 100 meters \/ 330 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Bracelet: President bracelets w\/ Crownclasp<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rolex Explorer price<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Explorer:<\/strong> starting at $6,450<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Explorer II:<\/strong> starting at $8,550<\/p>\n\n\n\n 36, 39, 40, 42mm Case Size The Explorer is durable, water resistant, and highly legible. Introduced in 1953, this timepiece was developed as Rolex\u2019s ultimate field and expedition watch. the first Explorer II not only had a date window but also had a fixed bezel marked to 24 hours along with an extra 24-hour hand (synched to the traditional 12-hour hand) on the black dial. As a result, the first Rolex Explorer II was designed as a watch with an A.M.\/P.M. indicator for those adventurers who spend time in areas with irregular day\/night cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn about Rolex watch price<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rolex Milgauss price \u2013 Retail Price Range: $6,450 – $8,300<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss is a wristwatch model introduced by Rolex in 1956 with model number 6541. The Milgauss was advertised as \u201cdesigned to meet the demands of the scientific community working around electromagnetic fields\u201d. The first of its kind, it is capable of withstanding magnetic fields of up to 1,000 gauss and became known for being worn by scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva. Its resistance to magnetic interference stems from a shield inside the case made of ferromagnetic alloys, which protects the movement. This shield consists of two components, one screwed to the movement and the other to the case. In addition, its Caliber 3131 movement includes paramagnetic materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The name Milgauss it actually came from the French word mille Gauss. Mille Gauss named after physicist Kari Friedrich Gauss (where Gauss is used to measure the strength of magnetic field) which means one-thousand, and gauss, the unit of a magnetic field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rolex Milgauss 116400GV case is housed by a \u201cFaraday Cage\u201d, which is formed by ferromagnetic material that shields the movement from magnetic fields. This \u2018cage\u2019 has two parts to it, a container and a cover that is tightly screwed to it. The container seals the movement from the dial side, while the back cover seals the movement side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rolex Oyster Perpetual price \u2013 Retail Price Range: $5,100 \u2013 $5,900<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 24, 26, 29, 31, 34, 36, 39 and 41mm Case Sizes Created in 1926, the Oyster Perpetual was the first waterproof wristwatch. The \u201cOyster\u201d namesake comes from the difficult-to-open shell of an oyster, representing the timepiece\u2019s tightly sealed case. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is a watch model in its own right. The Oyster Perpetual is defined by its hermetically-sealed Oyster case and its self-winding Perpetual movement. Oyster Perpetual watches display the time with running seconds and do not have any additional features such as a date display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the confusion around the Oyster Perpetual is due to the fact that Rolex uses the words “Oyster Perpetual” as a prefix for many of its watches, like the Oyster Perpetual Explorer, Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Oyster Perpetual Day-Date, Oyster Perpetual Submariner, Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master, and Oyster Perpetual Milgauss (among others). The reason for this is because all of these watches feature an Oyster case and a Perpetual movement. So, the term “Oyster Perpetual” in this case, is used as a descriptor prefix of the watch, to denote that it has a water-resistant case and self-winding movement, not to denote that it is actually a member of the Oyster Perpetual collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Oyster Perpetual is not a Datejust, because the official name of the Datejust is the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust, sometimes people think that the Oyster Perpetual is the same thing as a Datejust. However, these are two different Rolex watch models. The easiest way to tell them apart? The Oyster Perpetual does not feature a date display, and the Datejust always does at the three o’clock marker, most frequently appearing under a Cyclops magnification lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rolex clasp types<\/a> & Rolex watch band type<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shop custom leather watch straps<\/a> online, handmade leather watch band for Rolex<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n With its latest creations, Rolex shines the light of optimism and innovation on the watchmaking world. 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The original GMT Master watch has a 24-hour display fourth-hand complication directly linked to and displaying the same time zone as the standard 12-hour hand. This GMT hand enabled the crews to set the watch to GMT or another time zone, and, using the rotatable 24-hour scale bezel, set to the correct offset, a second-time zone could be read. GMT or UTC is the time zone that is required for all aviation planning, weather forecasts, schedules, and other paperwork.
Although the original Rolex GMT Master was available only in stainless steel, as it was conceived as a functional work watch, Rolex has been making luxury versions in both mixed steel and gold, and all-gold since the 1950s, and there are even exotic variations that incorporate elaborate designs that include precious stones. Popular GMTs like Pepsi, Coke, Batman, and Root Beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/drwatchstrap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Root-Beer-vs-Pepsi.jpg\")
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In its perpetual quest for excellence, the brand constantly enhances the aesthetics and technologies of its emblematic timepieces. They are an invitation to push boundaries, to reach ever higher. With, as always, the same promise of outstanding quality thanks to the company\u2019s complete, in-house mastery of watchmaking expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n