Rolex

Popular Rolex models for sale with prices

These are our top selling Rolex models with prices – remembering the market is fluid and values are never static. If you want to learn more about the full range of Rolex models for sale, read our Rolex Buyer’s Guide which covers all the  models for sale in Australia in-depth, including key features and prices.

Rolex Submariner

The Rolex Submariner, or to give its full name, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner is our top selling model. Current models include the Rolex Submariner No-Date (ref: 124060), Submariner Date (ref: 116610LN), Submariner Two Tone Blue Dial (ref: 16613), Submariner “Kermit” (ref: 16610LV) and Submariner ‘Smurf’ (ref: 126619LB). The Submariner was originally designed to be a dive watch, and today is highly sought after as the premier model in the Rolex sports range.

In 2024 you can expect to pay:

• $11,000 for a pre-owned non-ceramic model Rolex Submariner 40mm (ref. 14060)
• $19,000 for a 2022 model Rolex Submariner No Date Black Dial 41mm (ref: 124060)
• $22,000 for a 2022 model Rolex Submariner Date Black Dial 41mm (ref: 126610)
• $24,995 for a 2021 Rolex Submariner Date Green Bezel ‘Kermit’ (ref: 126610LV)
• $54,995 for a Rolex Submariner Date Blue Dial ‘Smurf’ 18k White Gold 40mm 116619LB
• $54,995 for a pre-owned 2019 Rolex Submariner Date ‘Bluesy’ 116618LB Blue Dial Solid Yellow Gold 40mm, complete set

Rolex GMT-Master II

Perhaps the most iconic, and sought after model alongside the Submariner, is the Rolex GMT-Master II. There are variety of models including the GMT-Master II (ref. 126710BLRO)‘Pepsi’, GMT-Master II (ref. 116710BLNR or 126710BLNR)‘Batman’/’Batgirl’, GMT-Master II (ref. 16710)‘Coke’ and GMT-Master II (ref. 126711CHNR)‘Root Beer’.

2024 prices are in the following range:

• $29,995 for a mint pre-owned 2018 Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi Black Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee 40mm, with box and papers
• $54,995 for a pre-owned 2016 Rolex GMT Master II (ref: 116718LN) Solid Yellow Gold Black Dial Oyster Bracelet

Rolex Datejust

The Rolex Datejust is the classic dress watch from the brand, available in a wide variety of materials, dial colours and sizing – from 28mm to 41 mm. 36mm is the ‘classic’ size, though Rolex mixed things up in 2009 with the so-called Datejust II in a 41mm size. Popular current models include the Rolex Datejust II in stainless steel with a blue dial and fluted bezel (ref. 116334), Rolex Datejust 36 in two-tone rose gold  with a slate dial and jubilee bracelet (ref. 126231) and Rolex Datejust II with a white index dial in stainless steel with an oyster bracelet (ref. 116300).

In 2024 you can expect to pay:

• $7,500 for a pre-owned 2009 model Rolex Datejust 26 Black Dial Fluted (ref. 179174)
• $9,995 for a 2020 model Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 116000 Stainless Steel Silver Dial 2020 (ref. 116000)
• $12,995 for a 2022 Rolex Datejust 41 Blue Index Dial Oyster Bracelet Smooth Bezel (ref. 124300), full set, box and papers

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph

The Rolex Daytona Cosmograph is the classic sports chronograph, with inverse subdials and contrasting colours. Daytona’s come in a number of versions and materials, including stainless steel, gold, platinum, as well as a two-tone stainless steel/gold model. The most popular model is the stainless steel Rolex Daytona ref. 116500LN2016 with a Cerachrom (ceramic) bezel. Start saving now for the Daytona in 18k Yellow Gold with a Green Dial – it’s currently north of $165K!

Expect to pay:

• $32,995 for pre-owned Rolex Daytona Two Tone Yellow Gold White Dial 116503
• $48,995 for a pre-owned Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel White Dial Ceramic Bezel Ref 116500LN
• $129,995 for a new Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18k Yellow Gold 40mm Green Dial 116508

Rolex Sea-Dweller + Rolex Deepsea

The Rolex Sea-Dweller is the big brother to the Submariner, with a waterproof rating to a depth of 1,220 metres, compared to the Sub’s 300 metres. The Sea-Dweller is marketed as a serious dive watch, and why James Cameron chose it for his solo trip to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on earth. Rolex honoured this achievement with the release of the Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller, which comes in a ‘standard’ version with a black dial, and one with a graduated dark blue dial – the so-called ‘James Cameron’. The Deepsea is also chunkier with a slightly larger 44mm case, and thicker crystal – which allows it to survive depth’s close to 4,000 metres.

In Australia you can expect to pay:

• $15,995 for a pre-owned Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea 44mm Black Dial Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet 116660
• $22,995 for a new Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea 44mm Black Dial Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet 126660

Rolex Yacht-Master II

The Rolex Yacht-Master comes in two versions, the original or I is very similair to a Submariner, except it has a bi-directional bezel (turns both ways). The Yacht-Master II features a regatta chronograph with 10 minute countdown timer, and comes in a variety of finishes, including Oystersteel and Everose gold versions.

In Australia expect to pay:

• $17,995 for a pre-owned Rolex Yacht-Master 40 White Dial Two Tone Yellow Gold Stainless Steel 16623
• $34,995 for a pre-owned Rolex Yachtmaster II 18k Everose Gold and Stainless Steel 44mm 116681

Rolex Explorer

The Rolex Explorer was made famous as the first watch up Everest on the wrist of Sir Edmund Hillary, but was  actually designed with speleologists – or cave explorers. It flies under the radar of other watches in the brands professional series like the Sub and GMT, but interest has definitely picked up as those models become pricier. With a simple design and distinctive numerals at 3,6 and 9 – understated is perhaps the best description for this underrated watch. The current model is the Rolex Explorer II (Type II), with a 42mm case and available with a white or black dial (see above). It has a 24 hour display, second time zone, instantaneous date and stop-seconds. The white dial is known by the Rolex nickname ‘Polar’. The older Explorer I (Type I) has a slightly smaller – 39mm – case.

In Australia expect to pay:

• $15,995 for a pre-owned Rolex Explorer II White Dial Stainless Steel 42mm 216570 2017