Best Rolex To Buy For Investment

It is a common misconception that the original Rolex Submariner features a date window with a cyclob magnification, however this is not actually the case.

The original Rolex in fact did not posses these additional features, as the watch was designed to provide divers with a clear visible face so they could easily and effectively measure their oxygen levels – using the hands alongside the uni-directional bezel.

This makes the Rolex Submariner 114060 a highly desired piece among watch enthusiasts especially considering it is the newer version to the much adored 14060, with a slightly larger appearance and ceramic bezel.

This watch is perfectly designed to withstand much use and harsh elements compared to its predecessors. As well as a ceramic bezel to reduce scratching, they also created the inlays out of platinum to reduce tarnishing and fade. It is also suggested the larger lug profile not only makes the watch more sturdy but allows repairs to be made easier for larger metal loss when wearing the watch, as they have more material to work with. This not only makes it a highly desired watch to buy as an investment but also a great one to wear on a day to day basis.

As you can probably tell by now, our list of best rolex to buy for investment, is a collection of pieces with slight different characteristics to them, whether that’s material, dial colour or bracelet. Of course we could show you more references with the same design aesthetic that also does almost just as well as the ones presented here, but the point is to show variation in investment choices – as this can also somewhat offset risk.

So for that reason the next watch to draw your attention to is a slightly different Submariner, the reference 116618LB comes in 18ct yellow gold with a beautiful and mesmerizing deep blue dial surrounded by a bezel in the same colour. Obviously this watch is more for formal occasions and not one that you would wear day to day let along dive in, however this piece will not only catch peoples eye, it will also provide you with a great place to store your wealth in, especially if you are looking to spend upwards of £25,000.

Finally on our list of submariners to invest in is the white gold Rolex Submariner 116619LB, Known by some as the Rolex Smurf, which adopts a similar dial and bezel to the previous reference states above – a rich blue surrounded by gold. But the 116619LB differs and stands out within the submariner collection because before this reference was released, rolex did had not released a submariner housed by a white gold case and bracelet material – it was the first of its kind, but not the last. It is debated why Rolex decided to do this, however what isn’t debated is the value within this reference due to its uniqueness.

Prehaps one of the watch collections that gets away with and pulls off a more casual aesthetic is the Rolex Daytona, as it is known as the racing drivers watch after all. This makes Rolex’s rubber bracelet a fitting companion for the Daytona 116519, which uses a smart oysterflex technology which has proven to be very robust in its design and not to be confused with a basic rubber strap. It also appears in white gold which provides a complimentary contracts from the deep black rubber strap. This watch released in 2021 has become a popular watch on the second-hand watch market, and would do well within your watch collection for hosting the most valuable pieces.

The Rolex Daytona Reference 116509 is a precious metal version of the Rolex Daytona, that was initially released in 2016. when the first official Rolex Daytona was created, they adopted the highly efficient Zenith El Primero, which was one of the first chronograph movements. Rolex have since went in house with their Daytona movement and the Daytona 116509 houses the 4130 calibre which interestingly uses ceramic ball bearings to increase the performance of the rotor spin efficiency in the watch to encourage less maintenance – making it a powerful movement. Again this is another one of the best rolex to buy for an investment, however only if you have a higher budget compared to a stainless steel version.

The Rolex Daytona 116508 is probably most popular Daytona design within their precious metal collection. It has an iconic appearance with the branded green dial surrounded by 18ct yellow gold, that has garnered a lot of attention from many enthusiasts. The chronograph aesthetic with this watch camoflages nicely with the rest of the dial, with the subdails also appearing in the same colour green, but contained with golden rings. This watch is an iconic piece that many enthusiasts want to get their hands on, which again makes it another great asset to add to your portfolio of investments.

Finally we move to the main piece within the Rolex Daytona collection, the Rolex Daytona 116500LN. This watch is a close comparison to the original Rolex Daytona Comsmograph, in the fact that it pays tribute to the stainless steel material used in the original. Howver this watch is probably one of the most technically advanced Rolex Daytona, they had created compared to its predecessors.

When the Rolex Daytona was initially released, it was met with a bit of disappointment and a lack of action from customers to want the watch. However fast forwards a few decades and now it has become a marvel to enthusiasts and first time buyers alike, the daytona has become a model that has reach such high demands that buying it brand new either requires you to wait on a long standing waiting list, by like 10 years long, or have strong ties within the industry. This has made the watch a highly desirable watch within the second-hand market and pushed the pricing well beyond the original retail price.