[2024 Edition] Rolex "Top 5 Recommended Models by Price Range" <1 to 2 million yen edition>

Today we will be sending you the 2024 edition of Rolex's "Top 5 Recommended Models by Price Range" (1 to 2 million yen edition) .

Our store focuses on vintage and semi-vintage Rolex watches, and we have a track record of handling many of them. Each model has its own appeal, but from the perspective of a professional who has handled many models, we would like to introduce a carefully selected list of models that we truly recommend! Please enjoy until the end!

*We select models that come with a warranty (semi-vintage models only), are in good condition with matching parts, and fall within your budget.

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① Explorer "Ref.14270"

The Explorer Ref. 14270 is one of the most popular and well-known Rolex models, competing for first or second place.

This popular model is classified as semi-vintage and was produced from the late 1980s to around 2000. There are models with tritium luminous and Luminova luminous depending on the era, but we recommend the early models with tritium luminous, single buckle, and side hole on the case side, which were seen up until the S series (around 1993). Not only can it be used in any situation due to its simple design, but its ease of use is also a big attraction, making it a watch that captures the hearts of enthusiasts. We think it is a model you should have, including the fact that it will likely become the top stock of the next vintage model .

Estimated budget: 1,200,000 yen

② 『Submariner』 「Ref.14060」

The Submariner is synonymous with diver's watches and is one of the most popular Rolex models across all generations.

Among them, I would like to recommend the "Ref. 14060" with its simple design, commonly known as "non-date" without the date notation. It was produced from the E series (around 1990) to the P series (around 2000), and is also a popular model classified as semi-vintage. Although there are individual differences, up until the U series (around 1998), "tritium" was used as a luminous paint, which changes the color of the hands and indexes as they age, and the ones that have changed color beautifully are particularly fascinating to Rolex fans. In addition, the bracelet is hollow rather than solid, so it is light to wear. It has a unique semi-vintage atmosphere that cannot be experienced with current models, and is recommended as a practical watch that can be worn both on and off .

Estimated budget: 1,700,000 yen

3. Explorer II "Ref. 16570"

The Explorer II has been produced from the R serial number (around 1988) to the random serial number (around 2011) and is highly practical with its GMT function and date display.

Among the stainless steel professional models, this is one of the few models that has been released with a white dial, along with the Daytona. What I would like to recommend this time is the white dial seen up to the U series (around 1998), with tritium luminous and a single buckle. White dials come in different dial textures depending on the era, and some have luminous paint that has faded over time, so one of the fun things is finding the specifications you like. The successor models, Ref. 216570 and Ref. 226570, have a larger case size of 42mm, and are the last 40mm models, so they are recommended .

Estimated budget: 1,500,000 yen

④ "GMT Master" "Ref. 16700"

The "Ref. 16700", produced from the R series (around 1988) to the A series (around 1999), was the final model of the "GMT Master".

The lineup included a black bezel and a red and blue two-tone bezel commonly known as "Pepsi". The one I would like to recommend this time is the "Pepsi" insert with tritium luminous x single buckle combination that existed up until the T series (around 1995). The movement "Cal.3175" is a dedicated caliber for the "Ref.16700" that can keep track of two time zones. The successor movement "Cal.3185" has a mechanism for adjusting the date by moving the hour hand, and it is possible to keep track of three time zones, but the "Cal.3175" has a quick change function for the calendar, so it seems that many people prefer this operability . As is typical of semi-vintage, the fading of the bezel varies from one piece to another, and the impression that the impression changes completely from piece to piece is one of the charms that I would like to recommend.

Estimated budget: 1,900,000 yen

⑤ "Sea-Dweller" "Ref. 16600"

The Ref. 16600 is the longest-selling model of the Sea-Dweller, having been produced from the R series (around 1988) to the V series (around 2009).

It was developed as a diving tool for professional divers, with a "flip lock" (extension of the bracelet) so that it can be worn over a diving suit, and a "helium escape valve" to release helium gas that gets mixed in during saturation diving. The design follows the previous model "Ref.16660", but the new movement "Cal.3135" makes it a practical model with improved durability and maintenance efficiency. The one we recommend this time is a tritium luminous watch manufactured up to the U series (around 1998), and the aging of the luminous light, which is also the best part of semi-vintage watches, is its appeal. The current model is very robust, but the bracelet of the "Ref.16600" is hollow rather than solid, so the weight is not a concern, which is a big point. Surprisingly, many people prefer a windshield without a cyclops lens, making it a very popular model .

Estimated budget: 1,600,000 yen

summary

Taking the budget into consideration, we have selected semi-vintage Rolex models this time . What do you think? These are all popular models that have been featured many times on our YouTube channel and in our columns, but on the other hand, they are all so popular that we would like to recommend them.

If you own one of these models and are considering selling it, we would be delighted if you would take advantage of our Commit Ginza store sales and purchase service.