In the decades to follow, Rolex continued to break ground with their ingenuity and inventive spirit. In , they debuted the Air-King and the Datejust , the first self-winding wristwatch to display the date on the dial.
In , Rolex released the Explorer and the Submariner , the first dive watch waterproof up to meters. A year later, the brand introduced the GMT Master. Finally, in , they unveiled the Day-Date — the first wristwatch to display the date and day of the week in a window on the dial.
In the latter half of the twentieth century, Rolex has continued to innovate. For instance, in , they introduced another one of their signature collections: the Daytona. The original inspiration for the line was the legendary Sir Malcom Campbell, who set an impressive five land speed records.
Over the years, the iconic model has evolved. Four years later, Rolex debuted the Sea-Dweller. The model built upon the iconic Submariner with stronger capabilities, like an increased depth rating. Though the Deepsea replaced it in , used Sea-Dwellers continue to be incredibly popular in the pre-owned market. Rolex has not slowed down in the past few decades. Just before the turn of the century in , they unveiled the Yacht-Master.
They designed this collection to help skippers measure and anticipate the crucial countdown interval leading up to the start of a regatta or sailing race. Paul is a graduate of Boston College and resides in California with his family. Stainless steel sports watches from Rolex and Patek Philippe are some of the hardest to acquire models at the present time.
Watches like a stainless steel Patek Nautilus or Aquanaut all have lengthy waitlists at dealers and sell for far-above their retail prices on the open market. Name required. Mail will not be published required.
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These will have been used, but they have not been abused or altered in any way. They typically are newer and show no signs of wear or patina. A gold Rolex is more susceptible to scratches and dents, as are older steel models. Thus, mint Rolexes tend to be newer and steel. These watches will show signs of use, like scratches and dents, but have not been polished.
Polishing is a process that changes the dimensions of the watch case to varying degrees by shaving off metal, often rounding previously sharp corners and connection points. Serious collectors generally avoid polished Rolexes, but everyone has their own threshold. Again, feelings about polishing are purely subjective, and the amount of metal removed may be a factor in working out the price — purists prefer unpolished watches.
When a watch is water-damaged, run over by a car, left in a chemically toxic environment, or otherwise beat to shit, it may be a candidate for restoration. Nailing a fair price for the watch is tricky at best, as is estimating restoration costs. Whatever the condition of the Rolex, original box inner and outer and papers original punched sales card; warranty information; etc. Sounds simple, but with the myriad small alterations Rolex makes year to year, this may be trickier than you first imagine.
Also keep in mind that Rolex watches are made in batches, meaning that a watch whose serial number indicates a production date of may, for instance, have actually been produced in late Does it need to be perfect unused or mint , or can you tolerate some wear?
Are you comfortable with some polishing, or are you a purist who demands an unpolished Rolex? One of the best ways to check current market prices is to check recently completed auctions on eBay. Black Friday.
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