Five great Rolexes sold in 2022.. and five more coming up for sale in the next month
10 January 2023 Rolex watches are often considered the definitive timepiece to wear on your wrist and they remain at the very top tier of the market’s hierarchy.
This gentleman’s stainless steel and gold cased Rolex ‘Wimbledon’ wristwatch was purchased April 2021 and is offered in ‘as new’ condition having never been worn. It comes ‘full set’ with its box and paperwork. It is estimated at £8000-8500 at Lockdales’ sale on February 1-2. View the catalogue entry for this Rolex watch on thesaleroom.com.
As well as being a statement piece and desirable thing to own, the thriving market for good quality second hand watches means Rolexes can also be a great investment.
Examples by the famous Swiss manufacturer abound at auction, both vintage and modern watches. While some sell for stellar prices (£20,000+ figures are not uncommon), others further down the scale can be acquired for more reasonable four-figure sums.
Here’s our pick of some of the most notable Rolexes that sold to bidders on thesaleroom.com last year:
And here’s five Rolexes coming up at auction this year that already caught our eye:
1. Oyster Perpetual Datejust
An Oyster Perpetual Datejust II bracelet watch is among no fewer than 27 Rolexes offered at Fellows’ luxury watch sale on January 19. Offered with its box, plus papers dated to 2016, it is in overall good condition (although the bracelet appears stretched) and is estimated at £5500-7500. View the catalogue entry for this Rolex watch on thesaleroom.com.
2. Lady's gold Oyster
A lady's 18ct gold Rolex Oyster perpetual datejust wristwatch is offered at Lawrences of Crewkerne on January 19. It is estimated at £3000-5000. View the catalogue entry for this Rolex watch on thesaleroom.com.
3. Gentleman’s cased Oyster
This gentleman’s 18ct cased Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date automatic wristwatch dates from c.1980. It was serviced by Rolex in 2019. It is estimated at £6000-7000 at Lockdales’ sale on February 1-2. View the catalogue entry for this Rolex watch on thesaleroom.com.
4. Rolex ‘Wimbledon’ wristwatch
The Rolex ‘Wimbledon’ watch estimated at £8000-8500 at Lockdales’ sale on February 1-2. View the catalogue entry for this Rolex watch on thesaleroom.com.
5. Rolex Air-King
Looking for an attractive vintage Rolex? This Oyster Perpetual Air-King wristwatch dates from c.1962 and is fitted to a signed tan leather strap with a gold plated pin buckle. Offered with its box and papers, as well as three Rolex catalogues and a Charles Packer guarantee card dated 1963, it is estimated at £1600-2400 at Fellows’ luxury watch sale on January 19. View the catalogue entry for this Rolex watch on thesaleroom.com.
For more on Rolex watches, read our guide to buying Rolex watches at auction
