5 Most Expensive Rolex Ever Sold in the World

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Watches are not only for time keeping device now but are considered as signifier of wealth and power even people take them as a status symbol to tell the others how important they are. Apart from Rolex, many other luxury watch brand have offered different expensive timepieces. The Swiss brand Rolex comes to the top of the apex that has manufactured most expensive watches of the world. Almost every watch lover knows if you desire for a brand new Rolex then must have better save up as Rolex watches are pricey. While, on the other hand, in these days, the demand of Replica Rolex is rapidly growing, or people are in searching of used Rolex. Anyhow you are searching for a Replica Rolex or a used Rolex on internet; don’t forget to verify the dealer or website. In this article, we will discuss the five most expensive timepieces ever produced by Rolex.

1. Rajendra Prasad’s Oyster Gold Rolex - $440000

In 1950, Rolex produced a gold watch in the honor of Indian first president Mr. Rajendra Prasad. The watch was especially designed with 18k solid gold and featured with a map of India along with printed dated 26 January 1950 on the dial. This gold case’s cost was $440000 and presented to Mr. Prasad on India’s first ever Republic Day.  

2. James Bond Rolex 5513 - $450000

Rolex Submariner 5513 used in James Bond movie Live and Let Die in which Roger Moore act as James Bond. This iconic model was a stainless steel case with white on a black dial. Since the watch was selected for James Bond movie as equipped with the razor disc, magnetic field and buzz saw and in the movie you can find James Bond using the razor disc to remove a lady dress and to dodge the bullet by using magnetic field generator.

3. Rolex GMT 116769TBR - $485350

Without an association with any sports or a person this Rolex GMT watch is one of the most expensive watch which directly offered by Rolex. The glowing model featured with self-winding automatic movement, having wave diamond dial and luminous hour markers. Hands of watch are especially designed for the luminous perspective that lined in black also. Bracelet of watch is filled with diamonds and made with 18k white gold. The beauty contained 76 round diamonds and water-resistant up to 100 meters.

4. Eric Clapton’s Rolex Daytona - $505000

Another expensive timepiece of the world is from the family of Rolex Daytona. Its 1971 Eric Clapton’s Daytona and that was priced $505000. In the market may the price of the watch is probable hundred thousand but due to the use of Slow-hand himself it increase the value of watch. The watch has association with English musician Eric Clapton and having the monochrome dial and a stark contrast which is common design theme by Rolex.

5. Rolex Chronograph 1942 - $1.16 million

In Christie’s auction, this Rolex moon face watch was sold in 1.16 million dollars. Only 12 pieces were produced in this collection which are estimated originally of valued around 680 thousand dollars each. Anyhow the watch made with nickel contained lever movement, matte dial, pink gold Arabic numbers, blue telemeter, black tachymeter scales and split second chronograph mechanism.

Rolex is a leading brand that is traditionally considered for gentlemen’s choice due to its sophisticated designs. Numerous other Rolex watch models are also available in the markets that are also so pricey even an upper middle class can’t afford them. I think there is no worry when you are a real Rolex fan and have the opportunity of used Rolex or Replica Rolex.