This one, worn by Bond actor Roger Moore in the 1973 film Live and Let Die, sold for $365,000 at a Phillips auction in 2015.ġ0) Dr. Currently, it’s the only one known in existence.Ĩ) The Rolex Submariner Big Crown, Reference 6538– Often referred to as the rarest Rolex Submariner, the Big Crown features an extra-wide bevel, a discontinued feature since1957.ĩ) James Bond’s Rolex Submariner, Reference 5513 – Sometimes it’s the association of the watch that makes it so rare and special. A prominent family in Mexico City took their Datejust to Rolex for servicing, only to discover that the case was constructed from 18-karat white gold. It’s the only such Daytona known to exist.ħ) The Rolex Datejust, Reference 6605– Although the Datejust isn’t quite as rare as some of the other models on the list, there is one particularly desirable model for watch enthusiasts. This legendary Rolex is considered one of the rarest Rolex Daytonas in existence, selling at a Sotheby’s auction in 2008. The “albino” GMT-Master was believed to be a myth until vintage Rolex enthusiast Stefano Mazzariol wrote about it in a blog post in 2010.Ħ) The Rolex Albino Daytona, Reference 6263 – What does an incredibly rare Rolex that once belonged to Eric Clapton fetch at auction? It brought in a staggering $505,000. Besides its rarity, this model is particularly desirable to collectors because it was the first Rolex with an in-house chronograph movement.ĥ) The Rolex Albino GMT-Master, Reference 6542– This Rolex was the very first reference 6542 to be made with the Bakelite bezel, but it’s extra-special because it’s one of only a handful that feature a white dial.
Although the Paul Newman Daytona has several reference numbers, it’s the 6241 that is the most prized by collectors, due to its rarity.Ĥ) The Rolex Zerographe, Reference 3346 – Introduced by Rolex in 1937, it is estimated that only 12 Rolex Zerographes were ever made, and only four have ever surfaced. The beloved style icon regularly sported the watch, and it carries his name today. Plus, it once belonged to the last emperor of Vietnam.ģ) The Paul Newman Rolex Daytona, Reference 6241 – Only 20 Rolex Cosmograph DaytonaPaul Newman Oyster Sotto models exist in the world, making it one of the rarest Rolexes on the planet. It’s so special because it’s the only known example of a reference 6062 with a black dial and diamond indexes. Often considered the “holy grail” for Rolex aficionados, it was the first Rolex to ever break the $1 million mark.Ģ) The Bao Dai Rolex, Reference 6062 – With its extremely complicated Oyster casing, the Bao Dai Rolex holds the record for the most expensive Rolex ever sold at auction, selling for over $5 million in May of 2017. Not only is it the largest Rolex ever made, but there are only 12 known examples in existence. Here are 15 of the rarest Rolexes in the world that will thrill every collector.ġ) The Rolex Split-Seconds Chronograph, Reference 4113– This 1942 steel Rolex sold for $2.5 millionat auction in 2016, which was the highest price ever paid for a Rolex wristwatch until the sale of the Bao Dai in 2017. For these reasons, coupled with unsurpassed Swiss-made perfection, Rolexes continue to set records for the rarest and most expensive watches ever made. It’s a symbol of sophistication, a lifelong investment, and an accessorythat speaks volumes about the person who wears it. Watch connoisseurs know that the Rolex is far more than just a stunning timepiece. Today, Guest Bum Michael DiMartini is back with a look at the watches that are his passion.
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