How to Buy a Rolex Watch

As one of the most recognized luxury brands in the entire world, Rolex watches are easily identified, even by non-watch enthusiasts. Rolex has established its brand as one of excellence, tradition, and consistency. Rolex was the “first” at many things in the watch industry and its watches are of the highest quality. In a time when timepieces were not at all reliable or precise, Hans Wildorf, Rolex founder, decided to focus on creating innovative and accurate watch movements. In 1910, a Rolex watch was the first watch to ever receive a Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision, immediately establishing the brand as a leader in the watch industry. Since 1910, Rolex has continued to create beautiful and accurate watches and continues to seek ways to makes its watches even better.

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Once one has made the decision to purchase a Rolex watch, the first step is to decide how the Rolex watch will be used. Depending on its intended purpose, here are just a few suggestions of which Rolex models can be used in which situations.

If the purpose of buying the Rolex is to take it on underwater dives, one should purchase the Rolex Submariner. The Submariner can reach depths of 1,000 feet. It has luminescent hands and hour markers, a unidirectional rotating bezel, and 60-minute graduations on the outside of the dial, all of which will be very useful to a diver. The Rolex Deepsea is perfect for the avid diver that is willing to travel to the deep depths of the ocean. With the ability to reach 12,800 feet underwater with the help of its helium escape valve, the Deepsea is the watch chosen by those looking for an underwater adventure.

For the watch enthusiast who has a passion for racing and driving, the Rolex Daytona is the best option. The tachymeter scale and chronograph function make it easy for drivers to time their laps as well as measure their speed.

The Rolex Yachtmaster was created for the open seas. It usually the watch of choice for those with a passion for sailing. It has a 60-minute graduated bezel as well as a triplock winding crown that prevents water and salt from entering into the case of the watch.

When looking for a watch specifically to wear for formal occasions, there are several models that one can wear. The Rolex DateJust, Rolex Day-Date, and Rolex Air King are all elegant watches with classic designs. Each of the models would fit perfectly under the cuff of a dress shirt.

The airplane pilots and serious travelers tend to choose the Rolex GMT-Master. With a 24-hour hand, the wear can easily keep track of the time in three different time-zones, two at the same time.

The Rolex Milgauss is an interesting watch as it was designed for those with an interest in science. It has the ability to withstand magnetic fields up to 1,000 gauss and has components that help to protect it from magnetic interference.

Rolex watches, even the sport watches, have elegant and classic designs that can be appreciated whether diving, sailing, racing, or when attending a formal party.

(There are several other Rolex models not mentioned above that are also great watches to own.)

Buying a Rolex watch is a special experience. As a status symbol, a Rolex can represent hard work, success, and achievement. Purchasing one’s first Rolex watch is an exciting time and these tips can help make sure the process is a success.