Which Rolex Watches Are the Best Investment?
Rolex is a brand synonymous with expert craftsmanship and is one of, if not the most recognised watch retailers in the world. This makes Rolex timepieces a popular choice for investment pieces as well as regular or semi-regular wear. Although prices fluctuate in the luxury watch market, Rolex price increases tend to stabilise and increase the value of many different models. This is why Rolex is a popular choice for first-time and regular investors and makes them a solid choice for investment.
This guide covers the best Rolex watches for investment. It’s important to bear in mind that there is no guarantee that your investment will appreciate as with other investment assets. However, Rolex is a fairly safe brand, especially in retaining value due to the popularity of the brand and the desirability of a number of different models.
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Choosing Rolex as a Manufacturer for an Investment Timepiece
Rolex watches are globally renowned and alongside their price increases due to desirability and material costs, this ensures that they tend to hold their value as well as increase. This is why the brand is a highly popular choice for investments and why many of our clients choose to invest in Rolex timepieces. As with all luxury investments, the market is a supply-and-demand market where prices can fluctuate. However, these are the ranges and models that tend to be great choices to hold and increase in value.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual & Specific Models
An extremely popular member of the current catalogue, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual is highly popular and with one of the oldest collections/styles available they are widely regarded as a great entry-level Rolex which increases their overall popularity for investors and the range also contains discontinued models which help to hold value. The top choices are:
- 116000
- 114300
- 124300
- 126000
Rolex Submariner & Specific Models
The Rolex Submariner collection is highly recognised and as such commands top attention from buyers and investors. Many stainless steel Rolex sports models remain highly desirable, which makes this collection a great choice for investment pieces. Two-tone Submariners, such as the combination of steel and gold, are often compared with complete stainless steel options, so there is a lot of variation and choice available to work with when purchasing from this collection. The top pics of models to consider are:
- 116610LN
- 14060
- 16610
- 16613
GMT-Master & GMT-Master II
The Rolex GMT-Master II is one of the most popular luxury watches on the planet so it’s no surprise that this collection makes the list of the best Rolex watches for investment purposes. The first two iterations of these collections are some of the best in terms of holding and increasing in value and it’s no surprise that you would want to consider a watch from this range, especially as a first investment or an addition to your collection. Some of the top models to consider are as follows:
- 16710
- 116710LN
- 16750
- 16760
Rolex Daytona
If you are able to obtain a Rolex Daytona, then they are a great choice that often commands high prices and retains or increases in value. It’s an icon within the luxury watch market and is also a great choice for an investment timepiece. With a variety of different options available at different price points for both vintage and newer models, the Daytona is always a great choice as an investment timepiece.
- 116500LN
- 116509
- 116520
- 6263
