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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.

Because the brand has such a long and storied history, “Rolex” is a brand that is recognized all over the world. Rolex watches are status symbols and can represent success and achievement. Buying a Rolex watch for the first time is an important day in one’s life and should not be treated lightly. There are hundreds of different Rolex models from which to choose. Some of them are dress watches and others are sport watches. It is important to learn about the different models so that one can be sure to choose the correct watch for his or her needs.

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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.)

Brand New, Pre-Owned, or Vintage?

Next, one needs to decide whether to buy a brand new Rolex, a pre-owned Rolex, or a vintage Rolex. Brand new Rolex watches are fairly easy to find as there are authorized dealers all over. Buying a pre-owned Rolex watch is fairly simple as well. Here at Crown & Caliber, we sell pre-owned luxury watches, all of which are in great condition. The process takes place entirely online and through proprietary mail, making the process very convenient for customers. Looking for a vintage Rolex watch can be a bit more complicated to find since they are rare. One option would be to join online watch forums to develop contacts with avid watch collectors who may have suggestions on how to find a specific vintage watch.

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.

 

Crown & Caliber

Crown & Caliber is the smartest way to buy or sell a luxury watch. As an exclusively online marketplace for pre-owned timepieces, Crown & Caliber exists to ensure that when it comes down to the final transaction, buyers and sellers can both win. For sellers, we do all the legwork of valuating, marketing, and selling—for buyers, we put trust back into the act of purchasing sight-unseen with our servicing and authentication process. By emphasizing transparency and placing value on quality, Crown & Caliber has become the preferred marketplace for watch collectors and casual enthusiasts alike.

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