[First half of 2025] Commit Ginza Top 5 Websites with the Most Hits ~ [Rolex] "5-digit semi-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 semi-vintage models (models with five-digit model numbers) of Rolex, the epitome of luxury watches. Please enjoy until the end.

5th place

Submariner "Ref. 16610LV"

In fifth place is the Ref. 16610LV, which was released in 2003 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Submariner and uses Rolex's corporate color green .

This model, which was manufactured until around 2010, is popular for its textured green aluminum bezel. The green color bezel that has been passed down from generation to generation has been changed to a Cerachrom bezel from the successor model "Ref. 116610LV", so the color of this first generation can be said to be one of a kind. In addition, models with features such as "Flat 4" and "Big Swiss" are very popular and often trade at high prices. This is a highly recommended watch not only for its design, but also for its functionality and asset value .

4th place

Submariner "Ref. 16613"

Coming in fourth place is the long-selling model "Ref. 16613," which was produced from around 1989 (R number) to around 2009 (V number).

Due to the long production period, it has undergone several minor changes, such as brushing up the bracelet and case, and changing the luminous paint. In addition , due to the blue bezel and blue dial color scheme, it is commonly known as the "Blue Sub", and is one of the most popular combination models among the many available. Among them, the violet dial model, where the blue dial has turned purple over time, is especially recommended for its cool appearance and rarity.

3rd place

GMT-Master II "Ref. 16710"

Coming in third place is the long-selling model "GMT Master II" "Ref. 16710", which was released in 1988.

The first GMT Master II, Ref. 16760, was only available in red and black bezel colors to differentiate it from the GMT Master that was sold at the same time. However, the Ref. 16710 has been reissued in red and blue and black, which has once again attracted a lot of attention. As it is a long-selling model, it has undergone several minor changes, but the stick dial seen in 2005-2008 (serial numbers D, Z, and M) is particularly popular. While this is one option, if your child was born in this age group, you may want to consider giving it as a gift to commemorate their coming of age, after using it yourself. ( Stick dial: The "II" in the model name "GMT Master II" at the 6 o'clock position on the dial has no horizontal lines above or below it, and is printed as "||". )

2nd place

Daytona "Ref. 16520"

Coming in second place is the "Ref. 16520," which is equipped with the "Cal. 4030," a movement that is a refined version of Zenith's "El Primero."

Since its release in 1988, this watch has long been known as the king of chronographs, with various models with different characteristics depending on the year of production, such as the so-called "Patrizzi" (a model with a faded brown subdial). The A and P models close to the final model number, and the combination of tritium luminous material and single buckle are in particularly high demand, and although it is one of the more expensive models of this era, its cool appearance is unmatched. This is a watch that I would definitely recommend to anyone who is even slightly interested.

1st place

Explorer "Ref. 14270"

Taking the honorable first place is the Explorer "Ref. 14270," a model that is both popular and well-known and competes for first and second place among Rolex brands.

This model, which caused a huge boom when worn by Kimura Takuya, is relatively affordable among Rolex watches and has a simple design that can be used both on and off the job, so many people choose it as their "first Rolex," and it still boasts strong popularity even more than 20 years after production ended. It was released as a full model change from the previous model "Ref. 1016," and in the early stages of production, there were models known as "blackouts" that did not have the white lines on the index "3, 6, and 9" and exposed the metal numbers, as well as rare models with a single buckle and a side hole on the side of the case. Due to its high demand and many rare specifications, it is the leading stock of the "next vintage model."

summary

What did you think?

With summer approaching, models with refreshing colors were attracting attention, but as expected, the consistently popular models "Daytona" "Ref. 16520" and "Explorer" "Ref. 14270" ranked at the top.

Many semi-vintage models have undergone minor changes, and their atmosphere and value change significantly from year to year. Furthermore, they are "discontinued models with limited numbers" whose market prices are unlikely to fall and whose circulation will not increase, so they can be said to be promising stocks with promising futures. However, of course, not all of them are good, so if you are considering buying or selling, please feel free to consult with us first. We will give you appropriate advice based on your requests and circumstances.

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