The first thought that comes to mind on hearing the word Rolex, it resembles to style, fashion, luxury and superb design watches. The brand is considered as single luxury watch brand with high profile importance in today’s world.

The company Rolex was founded by Hans Wildorf and Alfred Davis in 1905 in London. Later on the company was shifted to Geneva (Switzerland).

Rolex serves as a gentleman’s choice and fixtures to serve as male fashion since 16^th century. It serves as principle sponsor to various sports such as tennisin Wimbledon and in Australian Open, in deep sea events and in mountain climbing events.

Here is the list of  Top 10 Most Expensive Rolex Watch Models

 

1). 1942 Rolex Chronograph

This model is considered as one of the oldest of all Rolex models and confronts to be the most expensive among the models. Only 12 pieces of the model were made and was set at a selling price of $680 thousand but later on it went up to $1.16 million at a Christie’s auction. It encompasses with silver matte dials, a nickel patent and lever movement.

2). Eric Clapton’s 1971 Rolex Daytona

Rolex Daytona finds most exclusive watch among the models, the watch values best in terms of design and features. In significance it underlines the signature of Eric Clapton, a famous guitarist. It assumes to be the second most expensive among the models. It constitutes a monochromatic dial with silver coated and a stark contrast that serves a different scheme than other Rolex models. It is nicknamed as Albino. It is prices around $505,000.

3). Rolex GMT 116769TBR

Its black lining marks gentle to men’s wrist. It is comparatively expensive as it configures as a direct product from the company. It features a dial made of diamond with luminous effectand bracelets made up of 18 carat white gold. It offers a 100 metre down water resistance and is priced at $485,350.

4). James Bond 1973 Rolex 5513

Rolex 5513 has a black dial, stainless steel body and strapping design. It was signed to James Bond in Live and Let Die movie directed by Roger Moore.  The watch was known to have abuzz saw, a magnetic field generator and a razor disc. In significant Bond used all features in style like he used the magnetic field generator to doge  a bullet and a razor disc to remove a woman’ dress. It is one of the most beautiful looking models and is priced at $450,000.

5). Dr. Rajendra Prasad’s Gold Rolex Oyster

This watch is one of the unique among the models, as it was owned by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, first president of India. The watch was presented to him on the eve of first Republic Day of India.A gold dial of 18 carat and an India map along with writing format inscribed as January 26^th, 1950 into it. It was marked at a price value of $440,000.

6). Rolex Platinum Pearl master 18956

It measures to 39 millimetres and accosts as a bestwatch among the models. It bounds with a super cut diamondand bracelet with dial made up of meteorite diamond. The watchwas priced at $276,000.

7). Paul Newman Ferrari Red Rolex Daytona 6565

The Rolex Daytona was used by Paul Newman, an American actor who starred in Winning movie (race car driving). Later the watch gained the name red as the actor was driving a red Ferrari in the movie. The watch is made up of stainless steel with tritium coat along with a strap of significant width. It includes varied jewel components of 17 numberswith 37 millimetre wide dial and has a red base. It price to around $267,203.

8). Steve McQueen 1967 Rolex Submariner

Unlike other models the Rolex Submariner finds Steve McQueen star who have used the model in the film named Le Mans in 1971. The watch had an automatic mode of movement at its centre and a chronometer of COSC certified. It configured a stainless steel body and works ideal in dipped water level. It spots lower in the most expensive list and is priced at $234,000.

9). Paul Newman Rolex Daytona

The overall design and dial includes gold of 14 carat and in contrast has three sub dials being fitted interior to the watch smoked with black colour. It offers a round case of 38 millimetres wide and has sub dials for hours, minutes and seconds. It was reported to only 200 units that were built at a price tag of $106,273.

10). Rolex Submariner for Cartier

Rolex has created some of the watches that were outsourced by Cartier in New York. The Submariner model was sold in distinct with a price value of $100,000.

In our research these above models are Top 10 Most Expensive Rolex Watch Models available now, if you know any model we have missed please comment so that we will update this article.

In relevance to time and technology Rolex watch attracts all eyes irrespective of place and type of people surrounding you.

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Top 10 Most Expensive Rolex Watch Models by Satyakam