Do you know that the Rolex symbol has become the ultimate status symbol for the financially successful? Regardless of model or year, wearing a Rolex watch is akin to a crown. But, as with any royalty, there are always those who are more equal than others. For this blog post, we have compiled information on the most expensive Rolex watches ever sold, which you can find by scrolling down or clicking here.
For the sake of consistency, we are careful to only include Rolex-sold watches in this list of best selling watches Miami. For example, the auction price for one of Sir Paul’s most famous guitars is $2,744,500.
Rolex facts:
Rolex has been around since 1905 when Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis founded it as Wilsdorf and Davis. Though Rolex has sold its watches to people worldwide, it is most famous for its high-end models.
The first Rolex watch was called the Oyster; Sir Paul McCartney’s most famous guitar is a Model 905. The Oyster was a timepiece designed to look like an elegant pearl oyster shell; Paul’s guitar has four strings, but only three are strung on the neck.
Reasons for the higher price of Rolex watches
The first time Rolex used a three-digit serial number system most likely came with their Day-Date. The watch uses the serial number as well as the number of the caliber. It is possible to find this watch with an earlier date or later date, but most will be in the late 1940s to early 1960s. A few will even be from the 1970s and 1980s, but those are not common. Another interesting thing about a Rolex watch is its protective cover, sometimes called an accessory. This helps protect the watch and ensures that no one can steal it without damaging it.
10 Most Expensive Rolex Watches Sold
1. Oyster Perpetual
Rolex Oyster Perpetual sold for $3,630,000 in 1999. The wristwatch was originally designed in 1945—it measures 36 mm wide and 36 mm tall. It is made of 18K yellow gold and has a white face. This watch is so special that it was given an actual certification letter from the Guinness Book of World Records.
2. Special Milestone
Rolex “Special Milestone,” sold for $4,852,500 in 2008. The wristwatch was originally made in 1945; it measures 36mm wide and 36mm tall. It is made of 18K yellow gold and has a white face. This watch is so special that it was given an actual certification letter from the Guinness Book of World Records and is also one of the best selling watches Miami.
3. Geneva
Rolex “Geneva” sold for $2,704,500 in 2005. The wristwatch is made out of 18K yellow gold, and white. This rare watch has three time zones, which means it can be set to a specific time around the world. It also comes with a “Genuine Rolex Box and Papers.”
4. Day-Date
Rolex Day-Date sold for $2,700,000 in 2005. The wristwatch is 18K yellow gold and has a grey ceramic bezel. This rare watch comes with an acrylic “Geneva” box and protective dust cover, along with its original Rolex box.
5. Day-Date
Rolex Day-Date sold for $2,733,000 in 2011. The wristwatch is 18K yellow gold and has a grey ceramic bezel. This rare watch comes with an acrylic “Geneva” box and protective dust cover, along with its original Rolex box.
6. Day-Date II
Rolex “Day-Date II” sold for $2,579,500 in 2011. The wristwatch was manufactured using 18K yellow and white gold. This rare watch comes with an acrylic “Geneva” box and protective dust cover, along with its original Rolex box.
7. Moon watch
The Rolex Moon watch sold for $2,400,000 in 2007. The wristwatch was originally made in 1971. It measures 35 mm wide and 35 mm tall. It is made of 18K yellow gold and has a black face. This watch does not come with an acrylic box or paper; however, it does come with one of Rolex’s original boxes from the 1970s.
8. Oyster Perpetual
Rolex Oyster Perpetual sold for $2,305,500 in 2000. The wristwatch was manufactured in 1945, and it measures 27 mm wide and 27 mm tall. It is made of 18K yellow gold and has a black face. This watch does not come with an acrylic box or paper; however, it does come with one of Rolex’s original boxes from the 1970s.
9. Datejust
Rolex Datejust sold for $2,200,000 in 2003. The wristwatch is fabricated out of 18K yellow gold, and white. This rare watch comes with an acrylic “Geneva” box and protective dust cover, along with its original Rolex box.
10. Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II sold for $2,150,000 in 1999. The wristwatch is designed out of 18K yellow gold, and white. This rare watch comes with an acrylic “Geneva” box and protective dust cover, along with its original Rolex box.
Rolex watches impart a unique style quotient to the wearer. Those who love to wear wristwatches cannot ever give up on Rolex. It’s a dream of every watch lover! Stay tuned with us to know more about the best selling watches in Miami.
