Rolex

Popular Rolex models for sale

These are our top selling Rolex models, with consistent demand from first-time buyers and collectors. 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.

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’.

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).

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.

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.