[First half of 2025] Commit Ginza Top 5 Websites with the Most Hits ~ [Rolex] "4-digit Vintage Models" ~

Nowadays, purchasing products online has become commonplace. Luxury watches are no exception. At our store, many customers search for information published on our website (hereafter referred to as HP) before coming to the store, and many customers purchase directly online. In fact, products with a high number of hits are almost always sold immediately. For this reason, the number of HP hits is an important indicator for measuring the attention and popularity of a product in the market.

Therefore, we would like to introduce the top 5 most accessed products for the past six months by brand in multiple posts. We hope that you will pay attention to this ranking and use it as an insight to identify models with high actual demand.

This time, we will be focusing on vintage Rolex models (models with four-digit model numbers), a name synonymous with luxury watches. Please enjoy until the end.

5th place

Explorer II "Ref.1655"

In fifth place is the first model of the Explorer II, Ref. 1655, which was manufactured from around 1971 to 1983 as a higher-end model of the Explorer.

Equipped with a large orange 24-hour hand and a 24-hour scale engraved on the bezel, this model allows you to distinguish between day and night, and the base of the hand is painted black, creating a "phantom effect" that makes the luminous hand appear to emerge in the dark, and the indexes are small to make the 24-hour scale easier to read, making this a highly designed model for a Rolex of the time. It also comes in a wide variety of dials, making it extremely popular among vintage models.

4th place

Daytona "Ref. 6263"

In fourth place is the final model of the manual-winding Daytona, Ref. 6263 , which features a plastic bezel and was produced from around 1969 to 1988 .

The push button has been changed to a screw-in type, and the waterproof performance has been upgraded from 30m to 50m, and the word "Oyster" has been printed on the dial for the first time on a Daytona. The movement is equipped with the high-precision "Cal. 727" inherited from the second generation . There are fewer and fewer watches that retain the originality that matches the year of manufacture, and the "Big Red" with a red logo on the subdial at 6 o'clock and the rare dial "Paul Newman" are particularly rare and have become auction pieces. They are rarely available on the market, but if you find one, it is important to first ask the store staff about the compatibility, rather than buying it immediately.

3rd place

GMT-Master "Ref. 1675"

Coming in third place is the second-generation GMT-Master model, Ref. 1675, which was manufactured from around 1959 to 1980.

These are roughly divided into two categories: early gilt dials and later matte dials. Early models have many rare features such as pointed crown guards (PCG), while matte dials tend to change less over time and attract more attention from practical users. The most attractive feature of the GMT Master is its "appearance," which changes dramatically depending on the color of the bezel, so why not try looking for your favorite one, from colorful ones to ones with a subtle vintage look?

2nd place

Explorer "Ref. 1016"

In second place is the long-selling model "Explorer" "Ref. 1016," which was manufactured for about 30 years from around 1960 to around 1990.

The early models had a glossy mirror dial with a gold minute circle, commonly known as the "MM dial", but from around 1967 it was changed to a matte dial with no gloss. There are two types of movement: the early "Cal. 1560" with 5 vibrations per second and the company's unique adjust screw type time adjustment function, and from around 1965, the "Cal. 1570" was used, which increased the vibration frequency to 5.5 vibrations to improve accuracy. Its universally simple design is immensely popular with everyone, from first-time luxury watch buyers to enthusiasts who have owned numerous luxury watches.

1st place

Submariner "Ref. 5513"

Taking the honorable first place is the "Ref. 5513," which has attracted a lot of attention as an entry-level model for vintage Rolex.

This is a long-selling model that was manufactured from around 1963 to around 1990, and the differences in specifications due to minor changes make it a very attractive model. It seems that many people are particularly looking for models with the waterproof rating at the 6 o'clock position written in meters and feet (ft) order, commonly known as "meter first," and models with dots touching the minute index, which look like candy, commonly known as "lollipops." In addition, since there are relatively many models in circulation, many people not only enjoy searching for their favorite specifications, but also look for birth year models. This melancholy appearance encapsulates the charm of vintage, and it is a model that every man would want to get his hands on at least once.

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What did you think?

Vintage Rolexes, which have a unique atmosphere due to aging, are often smaller in size than current models, and are chosen by people of all ages and genders. Another stylish way to choose a watch is to choose one based on the year you were born. In the future, the number of watches will decrease even more, so if you have a hunch, we recommend that you get your hands on one as soon as possible.

We hope this article will be helpful for your buying and selling. Please look forward to the next access ranking!