Rolex Watches Ultimate Buying Guide

hey everyone ripley with bob's watches in this video we're talking all about rolex and the different models that make up this iconic brand's catalog [Music] also if you haven't done so already don't forget to subscribe to our youtube channel so that you can stay up to date on our latest video content without a shadow of a doubt rolex is the world's most famous luxury watch manufacturer since 1905 they've been building their reputation for producing some of the finest timepieces on earth and today rolex watches are instantly recognizable throughout the world for being synonymous with personal success and exclusivity rolex watches come in all shapes and forms ranging from humble time time-only models crafted entirely from stainless steel to ultra-exclusive timepieces in solid gold or platinum and set with diamonds and other brilliant gemstones consequently retail prices can range from around five thousand dollars to north of six figures and once you get into the rare and collectible vintage references prices can reach well beyond the million dollar mark today rolex's catalog breaks down into the following categories classic and professional the classic line is where you'll find all of rolex's traditional models and dress watch designs while the professional category is where all of rolex's various purpose-built sport and tool watches reside within the classic range you'll find the oyster perpetual collection which is rolex's oldest line of watches with the history that dates all the way back to the early 1930s additionally the oyster perpetual collection now also represents the point of entry into rolex ownership while the oyster perpetual has been produced in a number of different materials sizes and references over the years the current collection consists of all time only models crafted entirely from stainless steel retail prices range from about five to six thousand dollars and although these watches do nothing more than display the time of day they still offer the same legendary build quality for which rolex is known additionally the classic side of the catalog is also where you'll find rolex's best-selling collection of all time the datejust first introduced back in 1945 the datejust was the model that first revolutionized how a date display on a wristwatch would function today the datejust is rolex's most diverse collection of watches offered in sizes ranging from 28 millimeters known as the lady datejust all the way up to 41 millimeters with 36 millimeters remaining the traditional men's size additionally the datejust is also available in incredibly wide variety of different materials and also offered with a diverse range of different dials bezels and bracelets despite their different sizes and configurations all rolex datejust watches are characterized by their date windows at three o'clock and their cyclops lenses on their crystals lastly it's also worth noting that while the lady datejust is technically the smallest size option of the regular datejust rolex chooses to group it separately on its website also interesting to note is that the 34 millimeter version of the datejust is known simply as the date and it's not available with nearly the same range of options as both its smaller and larger siblings despite the fact that it's otherwise virtually identical to the rest of the datejust collection another variation the dhs that gets its own collection in rolex's catalog is the pearlmaster first launched in 1992 and virtually identical to the datejust in terms of its core functionality the pearl masters rolex's most luxurious line of timepieces blurring the lines between traditional wrist watches and pieces of jewelry exclusively crafted from either gold or platinum and always set with diamonds rolex pearl master watches are defined by their unique pearl master bracelets which feature elegant rounded links often further set with diamonds another iconic watch from the classic side of rolex's catalog is the day-date first introduced in 1956 is the brand's flagship watch the rolex day-date displays both the date of the month and the day of the week spelled out in full through windows and the surface of its style today the day-date is offered in either 36 millimeters or 40 millimeter sizes and as its rolex's flagship collection it's only produced in either solid 18 karat gold or platinum additionally the rolex data is often referred to as the rolex president due to its exclusive bracelet the present bracelet that's only ever fitted to day-date watches and certain precious metal versions of the lady in mid-sized datejust although somewhat similar in appearance to the datejust the rolex data is generally significantly more expensive due to its more complex movement in solid gold or platinum construction additionally it's also worth noting that due the fact that the present bracelet is also only constructed from precious metals the price difference between two otherwise identical day-date watches one with a bracelet and one with a leather strap will be an absolute minimum of several thousand dollars in 2012 rolex debuted a new flagship collection known as the sky dweller although its core aesthetics are very much similar to both the datejust and day-date the sky-dweller takes things up a notch boasting both a dual-time zone display and an annual calendar complication which makes it the most complex watch currently in rolex's catalog initially only offered in solid gold the rolex guideweller collection has expanded over the years since its initial release to include both white and yellow roser versions with that in mind due to the high degree of functionality offered by its movement even the least expensive rolex sky-dweller watches are on the more expensive side of the spectrum with secondary market prices ranging between fifteen thousand and fifty thousand dollars depending on factors such as dial color and metal type lastly although all the different models that make up the classic side of rolex's catalog are relatively dressy in their overall designs rolex does actually offer dedicated line address watches in the form of the cellini keeping in line with their more refined and elegant nature rolex chilini watches are only constructed from precious metals and all of the current production models are crafted from either 18 carat white or ever rose gold additionally the chilean collection typically places classic and timeless designs above traits like water resistance or low light visibility rolex fellini watches have been offered in a wide variety of different styles throughout the years and despite their precious metal construction a significant discount can often be found when shopping on the pre-owned market on the professional side of rolex's catalog is where you'll find all of its legendary sport and tool watches that were designed and built for specific sports and lifestyle activities rolex's very first sports watch was the explorer which was launched in 1953 to celebrate mankind's first successful summit of mount everest although it lacked specific features or complications that made it suited to one particular sport or activity the rolex explorer was a robust time only watch that was designed to function in harsh environments today rolex still offers a version of the classic explorer and while the current production model is a thoroughly modern watch both inside and out it still adheres to the same philosophy as the inaugural model offering a durable stainless steel case and a highly legible luminous style with that in mind in 1971 rolex released the explorer 2 a watch designed specifically for cave explorers which built upon the capabilities of the original explorer watch adding both a date display and an additional 24 hour hand the concept behind the explorer 2 is for the 24 hour hand to offer a prominent reference for am vs pm hours however starting with the second generation the two hour hands became independently adjustable enabling the watch to display two time zones at once the explorer ii is only offered in stainless steel however while the time only model is only fitted with a black dial the explorer 2 is offered with either black or white dials with the white dial version nicknamed the polar explorer 1953 also saw the arrival of rolex's first purpose-built dive watch the submariner characterized by its rotating timing bezel the rolex submariner offers superior water resistance making it perfectly suited for use as a professional diver while the original submariner was a stainless steel time only watch offered with only the option of a black dial and bezel the collection has expanded over the years to offer both date and note 8 models and a number of different colors and metal combinations although this mariner was originally designed for scuba diving its popularity has made it an outright status symbol and today it's worn by countless individuals around the world regardless of whether or not they actually dive consequently due to being one of the most desirable watches in the world the majority of retailers around the globe have waiting lists for stainless steel submariner watches resulting in secondhand prices significantly exceeding their original retail values when they change hands on the open market while the submariner's rolex's original collection of dive watches the brand also offers the sea-dwellers and even more capable underwater timepiece very similar to the submariner both in terms of its core functionality and overall looks the key factors that define the sea-dweller arts increased water resistance and the inclusion of a helium escape valve that allows it to be used for commercial saturation diving offered in both stainless steel and two-tone steel and gold the sea-dweller is often described as the big brother to the submariner additionally within the sea-dweller collection you'll also find the deepsea which represents rolex's most extreme professional dive watch exclusively crafted from stainless steel and offering a helium escape valve a specially designed case structure and a depth rating of more than 10 times that of the submariner the rolex deepsea is one of the most capable dive watches ever created the gmt master is another one of rolex's most famous and coveted collections of sports watches first launched in 1955 to meet a request from pan am airlines the rolex gmt master offered pilots and airline crews a simple yet effective way to simultaneously reference two different time zones characterized by its rotating 24-hour bezel and the additional gmt hand on its style the gmt master ultimately became the gmt master ii when its two hour hands became independently adjustable during the 1980s since the inaugural reference the gmt collection has always been available in precious metals and throughout history it's often been one of rolex's most diverse collections of sports watches today rolex only offers the gmt master ii and just like the submariner stainless steel gmt watches are notoriously difficult to purchase at a retail level with secondhand prices often significantly exceeding their original retail values on the open market while the submariner was invented for divers and the gmt master for travelers the daytona's rolex's collection of chronograph watches aimed at the automobile racing crowd first launched in 1963 and characterized by its trio of subdials and pair of chronograph pushers the rolex daytona has since become an icon within the world of watches although it took a number of years for it to catch on with the general public the daytona is now considered to be one of the most desirable luxury timepieces on this planet just like with the submariner and gmt master stainless steel daytona watches are nearly impossible to purchase at a retail level and routinely sell for nearly twice their original retail prices on the second hand market another purpose-built tool watch born during the 1950s but one that's not intended for any type of sport is the milgauss which was created to be an anti-magnetic watch for scientists only ever crafted from stainless steel modern rolex milgauss watches are characterized by their green tinted sapphire crystals and bright orange lightning bolt shaped seconds hands despite their somewhat unconventional looks the defining trait of the milgauss is actually one that is not visible without opening up the case the movement of the milgauss resides within an internal anti-magnetic shield that serves as a faraday cage protecting it from disruptive magnetic fields in excess of 1000 gauss another rolex watch with anti-magnetic capabilities is the air king which actually shares a case in movement with the current production milgauss first launched in 1958 the airkin collection is rolex's tribute to the world of aviation however for many years the collection did not offer any specific features that would make it particularly suited for use as a pilot's watch instead it more closely resembled the standard oyster perpetual models with the launch of the current air king the entire watch received an update gaining a larger case a new highly legible dial and superior magnetic resistance furthermore while older air king models were available in a range of different dials and materials the current generation is only crafted from stainless steel and fitted with a black dial in 1992 rolex also unveiled the first yacht-master as a luxury oriented take on the classic sports watch offering much of the same general aesthetics as the submariner the yacht-master exchanges some of the sub-superior water resistance for more refined styling and the use of precious metals like the submariner the yacht-master also features a 60-minute rotating timing bezel however the yacht-master watches always feature precious metals even if it's just a solid platinum bezel on an otherwise stainless steel timepiece additionally it's also worth noting that the yacht master is the only rolex sports watch that's available in multiple sizes the current lineup offers three sizes ranging from 37 millimeters to 42 millimeters in diameter however rolex previously also offered both 35 millimeter and lady yacht-master watches within the collection in the same way that the explorer 2 builds upon the capabilities of the standard explorer watch the yacht-master ii expands upon the original yacht-master offering a unique purpose-built timepiece specifically designed for professional boat racing first announced in 2007 and becoming officially available for purchase in 2010 the yacht master ii is a highly advanced regatta watch offering adjustable countdown timer with both flyback and fly forward functionality easily one of rolex's most bold and technologically advanced models the yacht-master ii is just as much a statement piece as it is a professional regatta timer and due to the high degree of functionality of its movement even the stainless steel model retails for 18 750 regardless of whether you opt for a simple and classic oyster perpetual or a lavish gold daytona set with diamonds all rolex watches are crafted to the same legendary standards that have served as the foundation of the brand for over a century lastly with prices ranging from just a few thousand dollars to well beyond the million dollar mark there's quite literally a rolex watch for every possible taste and budget for more information on rolex watches and the different models that make up the brand's catalog be sure to check out our complete buying guide and you can find the link for that in the description below thanks for watching our video on rolex watches don't forget to subscribe to our youtube channel so that you can stay up to date on our latest video content [Music] you

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Length: 12min 23sec (743 seconds)

Published: Fri Oct 02 2020