Feature: The Rolex Watches You Really Wish You Could Afford
Most of us would struggle to afford any Rolex these days with prices, desirability and, therefore, waiting lists going through the roof. With this in mind, we’ve been wondering what the most expensive Rolex watches out there right now are. You’d better grab your sunglasses first, there’s some serious bling on show!
Rolex Daytona Leopard
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If you like a garish timepiece, then boy, is this the Rolex for you! This is Rolex Daytona has been spotted—excuse the pun—on the wrists of cult American actor Nicolas Cage and the lead singer of iconic rock band Aerosmith, Steven Tyler. And we think that pretty much says it all! If you fancy owning this wild Rolex in 18kt yellow gold with a bezel set with yellow sapphires and diamonds on the lugs and hour markers, be prepared—it’ll set you back a fair bit, costing around £45,000 at retail.
Rolex Lady-Datejust 279459RBR
Now this is a watch that is most certainly iced-out. Smothered in diamonds from the dial to the bezel, bracelet and lugs, this Lady-Datejust has been subjected to some serious gem-setting skills. This 18kt white gold piece features a pavé dial with a date window at 3 o’clock and classic black Roman numerals that stand out against the glistening dial, as well as some Rolex branding, of course.
Rolex GMT-Master II 116759 SARU
This model is an utterly breathtaking example of a Rolex classic, the GMT-Master II. The case and lugs gleam with 76 diamonds, with an additional 23 set skillfully among precisely cut rubies and sapphires on the bezel, creating the sought-after SARU bezel—short for sapphires and rubies, of course. This is a sought-after GMT-Master that boasts the classic Pepsi bezel on a white gold case and bracelet. If you want a slice of some SARU pie, be warned as it’ll cost you around the £80k mark.
Rolex Daytona Rainbow
If you thought the red and blue hues of the SARU bezel were cool and colourful enough, think again. This Daytona is iced-out with all the colours of the rainbow, in a stunning gradient effect starting at red, merging into orange, yellow then green … you get the picture! With variations throughout the years of Everose, white and yellow gold, there are several options for those of you bedazzled by this candy-coloured Daytona.
Rolex Day-Date 128349RBR
Just like the Lady-Datejust, this Day-Date features a stunning diamond-paved dial, bezel and bracelet—although, it isn’t completely covered like the Rolex Datejust is. Also coming in white gold, this exquisite Rolex features ten colourful baguette diamond hour markers that really pop against the sparkly white dial.
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