The Rarest Rolexes
Watch collectors know that the thrill of the chase is a big part of the fun. Hunting down rare Rolexes and unique Pateks can be exhilarating. With Rolex producing over 1.2 million watches a year, there are plenty of opportunities to find rare timepieces.
A common misconception is that when Rolex discontinues a watch, it instantly becomes rare. However, Rolex doesn't often discontinue watches. They may update a case or make minor tweaks, but timepieces in their catalogue tend to remain available for a long time.
Just because something is no longer available, we shouldn’t assume it’s become as rare as a reasonably priced Oasis ticket.
Experts share their insights on how to hunt down the rarest Rolexes, including seriously grail-worthy Daytonas and one of the Crown's most unusual releases in recent years.
Author's summary: Hunting rare Rolexes is a thrilling chase.