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      3. The Best Priced Rolex Watches Right Now

      The Best Priced Rolex Watches Right Now

      This article was tagged in rolex, Rolex Submariner, trends, Watch Education, Watch Roundups, Watch Trends, on September 24, 2020

      The Best Priced Rolex Watches Right Now

      It’s no secret that Rolex watches are expensive. They are, after all, high-end luxury products that serve to signal individual style, personal success, and refined taste. However, what constitutes as “expensive” for a Rolex is relative and there are good deals to be had in the pre-owned watch market. Generally speaking, Rolex watches are incrementally improved over time rather than radically changed. As a result, many Rolex watch designs have remained remarkably similar throughout the decades. While there are of course differences between current and discontinued Rolex models, whether material or mechanical, the general design is consistent. Which is great news for savvy shoppers looking for a deal—if you know where to look. With that in mind, here is a solid strategy for finding some of the best priced Rolex watches right now.

      Discontinued Rolex Watches from the Late-1980s, 1990s, and Early-2000s

      Vintage Rolex watches, which are usually defined as watches older than 30 years old, are some of the most expensive timepieces in today’s market. On the other end of the spectrum, many current Rolex watches are incredibly popular, which has resulted in a secondary market that often prices them higher than retail.

      However, if you turn your attention to Rolex watches made during the era in between vintage and current (specifically from the late-1980s until the early-2000s), these references offer some of the best values. Discontinued Rolex watches from this period are frequently overlooked since they’re too young to be considered vintage and typically do not come with all the bells and whistles of the latest references. While a 1990’s Submariner will have an aluminum bezel instead of modern ceramic or an early-2000s Explorer II will be 2mm smaller than today’s version, these small concessions can save you thousands of dollars when buying a pre-owned Rolex.

      What’s more, many Rolex references have been known to increase in value as they get older. Therefore, buying a well-priced Rolex reference today can result in a collectible future vintage.

      Discontinued Rolex Prices vs. New Rolex Prices

      To illustrate our point about younger discontinued references being some of the best value for money Rolex models, here’s a table outlining price points of older watches compared to the prices of current equivalents.

      Discontinued Reference

      Modern Equivalent

      Pre-Owned Starting Price

       Submariner 14060 with black aluminum bezel.

      $7899

          Submariner 114060 with black ceramic bezel.

      $7,900

        

      $10,000

       

       Sea-Dweller 16600 40mm and aluminum bezel.

      $8199 

       Sea-Dweller 126600 43mm case ceramic bezel.

      $11,700

       

      $13,000

      Stainless steel Explorer II 16570.

      $6,499

      Explorer II 216570 with 42mm case.

      $8,350 

       

      $9,000

      Two-tone yellow gold and steel GMT-Master II 16713.

      $8,999

      Two-tone rg and steel GMT-Master II 116713.

      $14,800

       

      $18,000

      Two-tone yellow gold and steel Daytona 116523.

      $14,499

      Two-tone yellow gold and steel Daytona 116503.

      $17,400

       

      $17,500

      SS and white gold Datejust II 116334.

      $9500

      SS and white gold Datejust 41 126334.

      $9,650

       

      $10,300

      SS and platinum Yacht-Master 40 16622.

      $8499

      SS and platinum Yacht-Master 126622. 

      $12,000 

       

      $14,000

      Yellow gold Submariner Date 16618 aluminum bezel.

       

      $25,999

      Yellow gold Submariner Date 116618 w/ ceramic bezel.

       

      $35,750

       

       

       $29,700

      Yellow gold Day-Date 18238.

      $15,499

      Yellow gold Day-Date 36 128238.

      $33,150 

       

      $31,500

       

      So, if you’re looking for a good deal on your next luxury watch, browse Phigora’s selection of pre-owned Rolex watches made in the 1980s, 1990s, and early-2000s and you just may find a hidden gem or two.

       

       

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