Rating and value of Rolex watches

If you own a Rolex watch, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on today's market. Then, if you wish to sell your work, we'll guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Rating and value of Rolex watches  

Rolex watches are popular collectors' items at auction. They are collected by bidders of all nationalities. Nowadays, prices for these objects can rise considerably under the auctioneer's hammer. Gold Rolexes are particularly popular at the moment, with buyers from all over the world. The price at which they sell on the art market currently ranges from €150 to €523,400 - a considerable difference, but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to these objects. A steel Submariner Comex watch has already sold at auction for €318,500 in 2021, while it was estimated at between €60,000 and €80,000.

Order of value from a simple watch to the most prestigious

Style and technology of Rolex's iconic watches  

The most iconic Rolex watches feature a round dial, mounted on a steel or gold bracelet. Wristwatches are a natural success, especially gold watches, which are on the rise today.

The history of Rolex  

Hans Wilsdorf, a watchmaking visionary born in Germany in 1881, played a central role in the creation and growth of Rolex. In 1905, at the age of 24, he founded a business in London importing Swiss watches. In 1908, he registered the name "Rolex", a short, easy-to-pronounce and easy-to-remember word, for his watches. The choice of the name "Rolex" remains something of a mystery, but it has been suggested that it has a pleasing universal and sonorous appeal, making it an ideal choice for an international brand.

Hans Wilsdorf was a fervent advocate of innovation and precision in watchmaking. He was particularly determined to develop wristwatches that were both elegant and reliable, challenging the perception at the time that wristwatches were primarily fragile fashion accessories. His vision of creating precise, water-resistant watches led to innovations such as the Rolex Oyster, which was the world's first water-resistant wristwatch in 1926. This revolutionary timepiece established Rolex's reputation for innovation and quality, values that continue to define the brand today. Rolex works with steel, gold and leather to create elegant jewelry that can be worn with many different styles.

Emblematic innovation: the Rolex Comex

Rolex Comex watches are iconic and highly prized timepieces, created in partnership with the French company Comex (Compagnie Maritime d'Expertises) in the 1960s. These watches were specially designed to meet the needs of Comex's professional divers, who worked in the ocean depths on scuba diving missions. Rolex Comex watches were renowned for their exceptional water-resistance, sturdiness and reliability, making them essential tools for deep-sea diving missions. Today, these watches are highly sought-after collectors' items, thanks to their rarity, fascinating history and connection with underwater exploration. 

The success of Rolex watches on the auction market  

Today, auctions are a preferred means for collectors to find the watches they are looking for. The company produced a wide variety of models during the 20th century and even today, which are no longer sold and very difficult to acquire on the second-hand market, where the risk of counterfeiting is always present.

Know the value of a Rolex watch  

If you happen to own a Rolex watch, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and chartered auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your timepiece, as well as all the relevant information about it. If you wish to sell your property, our specialists will also be on hand to help you find alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.