8 Vintage Rolex Models that Can Fetch a Premium in Pre-owned Market

1. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6062

• Released in 1950, Rolex 6062 is considered as the most esteemed Rolex watch ever produced.
• It is one of the two Rolexes to flaunt a “Triple Calendar”.
• The watch comes with the legendary Rolex Oyster case.
• The ref. 6062 with a “Star Dial” is specifically scarce and thus, can fetch higher prices.

2. Rolex Oyster Ref. 3525

• Rolex ref. 3525 is one of the most coveted chronographs.
• It is the ever first Rolex chronograph that comes with a water-resistant “Oyster” case and screw-down crown.
• Collectors typically refer the watch to as “Monoblocco” as the case, along with the bezel, is made of one solid metal piece.
• Rolex offered the ref. 3525 in yellow gold, pink gold, stainless steel and bi-metal steel and gold.

3. Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803

• Introduced in 1955, the Rolex Day-Date ref 1803 is considered as one of the brand’s most prestigious watches.
• Those with “Stella” dials and hard-stone dials are more coveted models.
• The ref 1803 is known to be the most successful version of the Day-Date collection.
• It is available in various dials and case materials and worn by sportsmen, celebrities and presidents.

4. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6542

• The Rolex Ref. 6542 is the most sought-after GMT-Master reference.
• The watch features a Bakelite bezel and 24-hour graduation.
• Rolex used Bakelite for its high legibility and reflectivity.
• The watch can track time of dual time zones simultaneously.

5. Rolex Submariner Ref. 6200

• The ref 6200 features a large case and a rounded case-back.
• The big “Brevet” crown refined the water-resistance ability and offered a sporty, masculine look.
• The dial features a rarer Explorer 3, 6, 9-layout that specifically appeals to collectors.
• It is the first Rolex Submariner watch to flaunt “Mercedes” hand instead of “pencil” hands

6. Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 6263

• The Rolex Daytona is an icon the vintage watch world.
• Launched in 1969, the ref 6263 exhibits the ultimate manual chronograph.
• The watch also comes with a more sporty design and many technical improvements.
• The Rolex reference 6263 continues to appeal watch enthusiasts through its perfect variety of iterations the brand offered over the years.

7. Rolex Milgauss Ref. 6541

• Rolex introduced the reference 6541 (known as the Milgauss) in the 1950s.
• It was the first model to feature a soft iron anti-magnetic container enclosing the movement.
• The watch can combat magnetic forces of nearly 1,000gauss.
• The ref 6541 also flaunts an atypical lightning bolt seconds-hand on the honeycomb-styled dial and a rotating bezel.

8. Rolex Ref. 4113

• Many Rolex collectors only dream of owning this watch.
• Rolex is believed to have produced only 12 iterations of this watch in steel in 1942.
• Each watch carries case numbers that range from 051313 to 051324.
• Rolex ideally designed the reference 4113 for car racers.