5 cheapest Rolex watches

The Submariner, known in history as the Military Rolex Submariner, starts the ranking of the cheapest Rolex watches. It is not available to the general public: neither at the time of creation, nor now, the watch appears on the free market. To buy them, you must apply and wait in line. Initially, these watches were created for military use.Today, the Submariner line consists of vintage originals (the most expensive and desirable for collectors) and homages, which are very affordable.

The latter exactly repeat the appearance of the legendary military chronometers, but, of course, they are significantly inferior in quality. Here are the same hands in the form of swords, bezel with full 60-minute markings. However, the case is somewhat smaller, less noticeable beveled glass. You can buy a modern Rolex Submariner for about $ 8,500, which is 649 thousand rubles in rubles, depending on exchange rate fluctuations.

The Rolex Datejust is part of the larger Oyster Perpetual line. This watch, according to connoisseurs and the manufacturer himself, is the standard of a classic solution. Models, unlike the original, have diamond-cut diamonds in the bezel. The sunlit aubergine dial stands out, with the Roman numeral VI also adorned with diamonds. It is worth noting that it was this line that became the first in the history of Rolex with waterproof characteristics.

As for the cheapest version of the Rolex Datejust, of course, it has a minimal amount of jewelry. But it retains the characteristic style, the highest precision of the mechanism and a presentable appearance. These watches perfectly reflect the individuality and excellent taste of the owner. You can buy them at a price of 7,500 dollars, which in rubles will be approximately 572 thousand rubles, depending on the dollar.

The Rolex Air King line was originally designed for aviation, and today's models are a reminder of the role that chronographs have played in conquering the skies. Many note the similarity with the Oyster Perpetual, but the only thing that unites them is the case made of corrosion-resistant steel. A striking feature of the model is the black dial with large numbers 3, 6 and 9. There is also a distinct minute marking, which is convenient to quickly determine the exact time.

Connoisseurs of the Rolex brand note the perfect combination of form and function in Air King. Traditionally, watches are characterized by the highest degree of precision thanks to the Perpetual movement with automatic winding and anti-magnetic protection. There is a possibility to stop the second hand to set the exact time. You can buy the original Rolex Air King for $6,900, which is a little more than 526,000 rubles in rubles.

The Rolex Explorer is one of the most affordable watches of all the brand's products. And this applies not only to the cost, but also to the availability for sale from licensed dealers. The model is quite simple, it doesn't even have a date on it. Moreover, opinions on this matter are divided: someone thinks that the Rolex Explorer is rather boring, others, on the contrary, argue that it is in the absence of a large number of details that their charm lies.

Initially, the model was developed for operation in difficult conditions by researchers and scientists, this is evidenced by the name - Explorer. Today it is worn more as a fashion accessory, which is characterized by a comfortable fit, compatibility with any type of clothing.You can buy one of the cheapest watches of the brand at a price of 6800 dollars, in rubles the value depends on the current exchange rate and today is 519 thousand rubles.

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is one of the brand's oldest and most affordable lines. It is these models that are the cheapest of all, as far as this term is applicable to Rolex products in general. The story begins in 1931, it was then that the watch mechanism was patented, which gave the name to the line. It implies that the watch will go "forever" while it is on the owner's hand (automatic winding from the movement of the wrist).

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual line is updated quite often. The latest changes are dated 2020. In place of the 39 mm model comes a more voluminous counterpart with a diameter of 41 mm. A wide color range of watches with a small dial (from 28 to 36 mm) is presented. Corrosion-resistant steel case, automatic caliber 3230 (for 36 and 41 mm models). You can buy an original Rolex Oyster Perpetual with a diameter of 36 mm for $ 5,700, which is about 433 thousand rubles in rubles.