One of only two Rolex models to feature a yellow gold triple calendar with a moon phase, the watch is nicknamed the 'Stelline' because of the fabulous star-shaped indices. Rolex Reference 6062, from the 1950s, is a very rare exception to a brand that otherwise abstains from too many complications. While variations of the classic watch change little over time, the current model is offered in 'Rolesor,' an attractive combination of gold and steel unique to Rolex. It depicts the hours and minutes with a distinctive 'Cyclops' magnifying date lens added during the 1950s. Datejust: Rare Functionalityįor their 40th Anniversary in 1945, Rolex introduced the Datejust model. Here's a look at the most impressive Rolex watches-and current models that let you own a piece of that storied past. Phillips, Sotheby's, Christie's, and Antiquorum have all set records prices for notable Rolex watches that have come up for auction. The value of rare models reaches stratospheric heights at some of the biggest auction houses in the world. It is nearly synonymous with the word heirloom, and for that reason, the watchmaker has earned an enormous and loyal following around the world.įor many, buying new gives them instant access to this legacy, but collectors and connoiseurs want something more, a watch with history as well as pedigree. In the pantheon of luxury goods, Rolex has a unique spot: The word conjures up not a logo or a covetable item, but rather the very idea of a beautifully made and enduring timepiece.

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