The Rolex Watch Investment
A Rolex watch is both a distinguished timepiece and a good investment. The key advantage of purchasing a new or secondhand Rolex is there is a good chance the value will increase. The idea is to find the model most likely to provide the largest return for your investment. As an asset-based lender, we offer loans against luxury watches including Rolex. This is an excellent option as opposed to a bank loan. We have considered general factors regarding the best Rolex to purchase as an investment.
The exclusivity of the Rolex is crucial for the resale value. The fewer specific models produced, the higher the price. When a Rolex is made close to the release date, the watch is likely to be in greater demand. The technical specifications, age and condition are also important. Given enough time, nearly any Rolex will increase in value. The best investment is a Rolex with a variety of exclusive and innovative features created in small numbers or as a unique watch in close to perfect condition. Our top eight choices are detailed below.
The Daytona
The rarity value led to the sale of a Daytona Rolex for CHF 5,937,000. This may have been a one of a kind watch. This watch is referred to as The Unicorn. This might be the only white gold Rolex Daytona. The resale price of The Golden Pagoda was CHF 948,500, The Oyster Sotto CHF 1,662,500 and The Bumblebee CHF 516,500. The impressive pedigree of the Rolex is shared before the auction with all potential investors. If you have the capital to purchase a Rolex Daytona, there is a good chance you will own one of the best Rolex investments.
The Air King
GMT Master was involved with the development of this watch for flyers. The Rolex was originally released in 1945. Aviators and air force pilots wore this watch. This is the only Air series still in production. The other models were the Air Giant and Air Tiger. The watch offered different designs and metals. The price is dependent on the materials and rarity of the watch. The rarest Air King is the double red dial. This watch generally sells for £5000 to £10000.
The GMT Master
The GMT Master was released in 1954. The development included Pan American Airlines. The crew used the watch for long flights to enable them to switch time zones easily. There were blue and red bakelites featured on the face resulting in this Rolex being called the Pepsi watch. During the 1980s, the GMT Master II was released. Both watches are excellent investments due to functionality and Rolex branding. The rare models are worth as much as thousands of pounds. The models with customer engraving are rarer and worth even more.
The Rolex Day-Date
The Day-Date was released in 1956. The watch is self-winding and waterproof with a day display. Different metals and finishes have been available. Day-Date 40 is the latest version with a release during 2013. This Rolex has fourteen patents, expert technology and is a large investment. The watch will most likely appreciate in value as time passes.
The Rolex Explorer
The Rolex Explorer was designed for adventurers, explorers and individuals working in harsh environments. The original and the Explorer II are rugged with night viewing, luminous numbers and hands and are constructed from Rolex 904L steel. The used models begin at approximately £3000. This modest watch has a good chance of increasing in value as time passes.
The Rolex Submariner
This watch is popular among recreational and amateur drivers. The Submariner was released in 1954. This was the first Rolex with a hermetically sealed case. By 1957, this Rolex was guaranteed for depths up to 200m. The Submariner was the watch of James Bond, seen in Live and Let Die and Dr. No. The resale value is between £6000 and £10000. If there is any rarity value, the price increases.
The Rolex Sea Dweller
The release of the Rolex Sea Dweller was in 1967. The watch was created for divers. There have been numerous versions with enhancements or technological improvements. The launch of the Ref: 16660 model was in 1978. This was accurate for a 4000-foot depth with a sapphire crystal and a helium escape valve. The watch is rare because fewer models were sold. The current value of a Ref: 16660 Sea Dweller is six to nine thousand pounds.
The Yacht-Master
The Yacht Mariner was designed for mariners. This is the only chronograph operating using a mechanical memory. This Rolex was created for sailing competitions and regattas with the release in 1992. The price for a Yacht-Master II is between £10,000 and £25,000. This is dependent on the metals.
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