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We have a smallpreference for vintagemodels ourselves, at least many of the Fratello editors, however the modern-day Rolex watches (if readily available) are simply HOT.
The Top 10 Rolex watches introductionlisted below, has actually been createdusing the interest in our Rolex short articles in the past 12 months.
Rolex Submariner 41mm
In 2015 Rolex introduced its new Submariner collection and the world freaked. The brand-new Submariner 41mm is somewhat larger than the previous design, had a larger lug size, but thinner lugs that mayremind a bit more of the non-ceramic Submariner designs.
Mike wrote a post on why he likes the new Submariner watchesmore than the 40mm ceramic models in this article. Rolex Z754008.
Rolex Submariner 126610LV
The 3rd green Rolex Submariner referral: 126610LV. This 41mm edition is the successorof “The Hulk” which was presented in 2010.
A worthwhilefollower of the green Submariner 16610LV (The Kermit), that was reallypresented to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Submariner. In this article, have all three editions side-by-side.
Rolex Daytona
It is somewhatincrediblethat the Submariners get more checks out than the Daytona on Fratello.
Maybe some peoplejust haveoffered up on the brands‘ chronograph that is just unobtainable.Unless you wantto invest as much for this steel iconicwatch as a mid-size householdcars and truck. We have a few Daytona owners in our group, however I justsee Ben using his quiteregularly.
His personalstory on the Daytona can be read here.
Rolex Explorer 36mm
The Explorer was always a bit ofa Rolex for those who know. And perhaps it still is, however it did get remarkabletraction on our website when Rolex presented the new 36mm editions in steel and in bi-color.
A bi-color Explorer, how oddthat might sound, is something were are (really) gradually heating up to. We covered the brand-new Rolex Explorer here.
Rolex Datejust Rolex Datejust 36
Throughout the years, this overviewof the leading 10 Rolex watches alteredfrom having not a single Datejust in there to an increasing position every year. You can’t go wrong with a Datejust, it is a classic.
This year, Rolex introducednew dial variations for the iconic date watch. We discussed the brand-newdial choiceshere.
Rolex GMT-Master II ‘Pepsi’
We did an introduction of all Rolex GMT-Master watches in this short article, from the extremely first referralto today’s available models. There wasn’t much hassleabout it when Rolex did its newintros, however it was chosen up by the fans rather rapidly.
Rolex Explorer II 226570
The watch that was expected! The Rolex Explorer II reference226570 was presentedpreviously this year, as a successor to the referenceRolex Explorer II 216570 that was introduced 10 years earlier, in 2011. It used to be one of the most underrated Rolex sports watches, however not anymore.
The updates havebeen kept at a minimum, but that might be just one ofthe reasonsthey’re so effective. Our introarticleon the brand-new 42mm Explorer II can be found here.
Rolex Submariner 5513
From # 5to # 8 this year. The 5513 is the Rolex with a very long production run, butspecificallythe 5513 in this articlecarried outreally(really!) well in the ins 2015. Rolex Z754008.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 126000
The brand-new Rolex Oyster Perpetual collection is focused on the 41mm 124300, but it alsotriggeredyour interest in the 36mm Oyster Perpetual 126000. This watch is available in variousdial colors and retails at EUR5,300. Rob discussed the Oyster Perpetual 36 in this short article.
Rolex Submariner 14060.
The Submariner 14060 is still hot! This discontinueddesign is popular and prices are ever-increasing. The last ‘genuine‘ Rolex Submariner as individuals tend to call them, with their aluminum bezel and sleeklugs.
Here’s a story Michael did on this Rolex Submariner 14060M watch with 4-liner dial.
Why chooseRolex Watch?
It is the most recognizableluxurybrand.
Rolex is clearlythe most well-knownamongst the world’s luxury watch brands. You’ve heard of it even if you’ve never ever heard anything about Omega or Breitling, or evenPatek Philippe.
Basicallythere are 2 Rolex consumergroups– those who know a lot, and those who knowextremelylittle. Aficionadospurchase Rolex for its incrediblyhigh quality.
They may be less interested inveryfine, complexcraftsmanshipin favor of having the best all-around look fordailywear.
Other Rolex clientsdo notunderstand much about watches, only that Rolex is the best. For them the mainincentive is this: if you’re going to use a watch, it’s got to be a Rolex. And this is a hugecompliment for the manufacturer— since if even a person who knows nothing about watches views one specificbrand as “Number One”, the businessis doing something right.
Consistentlevel of quality.
The basis for Rolex’s success is its extremelyhigh item quality crossing the many years of its existence. Rolex watches show time preciselyand are robust, toughand trusted.
Maintainingregularly high quality with projectedannual production numbers of about three-quarters of a million pieces is an art unto itself. And it’s to Rolex’s benefit to omitunusualcomplications.
It has no tourbillons, continuouscalendars or minute repeaters– not even motions with a large date display, power reserve signor alarm function.
The Rolex Cerachrom bezel.
The companyfocuses onwhat it does best, and enhances the informationcontinuous. This holds true for the motions as well asfor the case. You won’t find a rotating bezel that ratchets so easily and efficiently like the one on the Submariner or GMT-Master II from any of its competitors– even other high-end makerswith a lot morecostlyitems.
It’s got everything a watch needs.
The significance of the Rolex name is connected to the reality that the brandpresentedingeniousfunctionsquite early on which have made the watch well-suited for daily wear. In 1914 Rolex founderHans Wilsdorf sent a wristwatchmovement to the renownedKew-Teddington observatory for chronometer certification.
The COSC-certified Caliber 4130 that powers the Daytona.
Today the chronometer test (presentlycarried out by the Swiss institute COSC) has actually become a standard for internal mechanical Rolex qualities. In 1927 the first waterproofwristwatch was introduced and the automaticwinding mechanismfollowed a couple of years later– because to make surethe water-resistance of a watch, it should not be neededto pull the crown every day.
The first Oyster case in 1927 and very first Oyster Perpetual in 1945.
These twofunctions are reflected in the item name “Oyster Perpetual”, which embellishespracticallyevery Rolex. The Datejust, introduced in 1945, was the very first watch to combine all threefeatures– automatedwinding, water-resistant case and chronometer certificate. Together with its name date window, it has all the essentials.
Quicklyidentifiablestyle, Rolex Z754008.
The everydaywearability of a watch is a function of its design. The round shape of a Rolex adds to its water-resistance and its exceptionallegibility. Contribute to this a main sweep seconds hand and Cyclops date magnifier (another Hans Wilsdorf innovation).
Existing collections are maintainedand continuouslyimproved for many years. This is supported by Rolex expertPercy Christian Schoeler, creator of the German-language webportals Luxify and R-L-X-Forum: “Only reallycautiousadjustmentsto the renowneddesign of specificdesign collections over the yearshave actuallyresulted in a high degree of recognition.”.
Rolex designshave actuallyonly seen incremental modifications over the years.
There are no suddendesign shifts or leaps, and even case sizes are modifiedjustveryslowly. Normalstylefunctions like the grooved bezel, “Mercedes” hands, Cyclops magnifier and the Oyster bracelet become part ofa number ofvariousdesigns and have actuallyhardly everundergonemodification so a Datejust or a Submariner today looks quitelike earlier designs. It’s why it is constantlysimple to recognize a Rolex from a range.
ViewspecialistGisbert L. Brunner calls this the “10-meter rule“– and it’s not simply the expertswho recognizethem.
Keeps its worth.
This fact is real to a lower degreefor watches– except for Rolex. For the high-demand sport designs in stainless steel at least (though this is a stickier circumstancefor gold Oyster designs and the classygold Cellini watches) it’s possible to get simplya little less, or possibly even more, than the initial purchase price. Rolex Z754008.