Stunning Concepts
Rolex’s design quality, materials rarity, and impeccable production process assure accurate and precise performance. All these fundamentals have an essential role in the prestige of Rolex. However, there is more to what makes Rolex unique.
While other watch manufacturers like Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe are producing equally magnificent watches, they can’t match Rolex’s unique production process. Rolex has a great and rich history of leadership and innovation in the watch industry.
To understand the Rolex world better and how each model is significant, we will look at the top watches available today if you are ready for a premium from an authorized Rolex dealer. Most of Rolex’s expensive models are historical pieces that gained value thanks to their previous owners and rarity. Other models are contemporary and available in any authorized Rolex store with a price range of £7500 to £14 million.
Rolex Submariner Date
The classic Rolex submariner date starts the list of Rolex models that cost a premium. It was launched in 1953 and was the first wristwatch for divers at a depth of 330 feet or 100 meters. The Rolex submariner also gained popularity from the James bond movies, but it didn’t have the NATO strap and date. The submariner date is one of the famous Rolex models in the watch market.
A Rolex submariner date’s retail price starts from £7300 and varies depending on the material you select: yellow gold, stainless or white gold.
Rolex GMT Master II Ice
The Rolex GMT-II Ice is one of the most expensive Rolex timepieces you can purchase. It gained popularity after Cristiano Ronaldo, a football superstar, wore it during Dubai’s 14th International Sports Conference.
It retails at $485,350, and the price can also vary based on the diamond’s market price when purchasing the timepiece.
The Rolex GMT Master II is designed with white gold and covered entirely with precious stones. Its dial has a mesmerizing wave pattern of gold and diamonds, while the case is in-house customization.
The old version of Rolex GMT Master II offers unique performance and features that are not present in the current Rolex GMT Master II model, including a power reverse of 50 hours and a waterproof case of up to 330 feet.
Rolex Bao Dai
The Rolex Bao Dai is one of the most recognized models by watch enthusiasts. It was first sold in 1954 in Vietnam to the Nguyen dynasty emperor, and it was one of the costly Rolex models at the time.
The Rolex Bao Dai has a black dial and gold case, one of the rarest configurations in the watch market and the only Rolex model with diamond indicators on the even hours. In 2017, this Rolex model was sold at Phillips auctions in Geneva for over $5.1 million even though it had previously been sold in other auctions. In 2002, the Nguyen family sold their Rolex Bao Dai for $235,000, making it the highest price anyone had ever paid for a Rolex watch at the time.
Rolex Day-Date
The Rolex day-Date is the status symbol’s pinnacle and one of the most costly models in the Rolex collection and has been worn by various heads of states and leaders. The timepiece was launched in 1956 as the first self-winding and waterproof chronometer timepiece to offer day display to calendars apart from only date.
Rolex Day-Date was also the first timepiece to introduce the Jubilee Rolex bracelet that gives your wrist exceptional comfort when worn. The newest Rolex Day-Date comes with the 3255 caliber movement that provides the case with superb performance and reliability that’s right to wear with formal clothing or suit.
A Rolex Day-Date costs around £32000 and comes in different colors, including white gold, platinum, rose gold, and yellow gold.
Rolex Datejust
The mesmerizing Rolex Datejust was first launched in 1945 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the company. The timepiece has gained popularity among business people globally as it is a versatile watch worn with a business professional or casual outfit.
Rolex Datejust comes with a vast collection of materials, bracelets, dials, and the option of including gems on the dial. The timepiece is available in rose gold, stainless gold, yellow gold, and white gold. It also comes in sizes ranging from 41mm, 36mm, 34mm, and 31mm.