Tips on Buying a Rolex watch

It’s now over a century or so since the inception of the Rolex watch, and even with so many other watches that have come to the market, it remains a popular watch. The watch is partially assembled by machine and by hand, thus handsome, sturdy, and accurate. How then does this watch manage to stay on top of the game?

Rolex has maintained its place as a symbol of status and cuts across different cultures and Geography as a genuine global brand.

If you are tennis, regatta, golf, or other major game enthusiasts, you must have seen Rolex crowned all over, and famous musicians, politicians, and other superstars wear Rolex.

How do you buy the Rolex watch?

Availability

Walking into any Rolex dealer, you see various Rolex watch brands like Day-dates, Datejusts, and Oyster perpetual sand such a wide range of sizes and colors. There are also all manner of women models like Skydweller, Yachtmaster, or a submariner. There are no bargains on the Rolex watch, and where you find it’s on offer, the purchase is straightforward.

The waitlist

When you decide to go for the Rolex watch, you don’t just go to the store. You have to be on the dealer’s waitlist. Rolex is an expensive watch, and therefore you have to pre-order to give the company time to prepare. Again, you’re not guaranteed to get the current Rolex model; you have to make a relationship with an authorized Rolex dealer. That means you have to be a regular customer. That sounds like nepotism, but it’s just like an extension of mutual loyalty between a customer and a retailer, so you get a table at that hard to get a restaurant.

Buying a pre-owned Rolex watch

Before you decide to buy a pre-owned Rolex, you’ll want to know its condition and a few other things to know precisely whether you’re getting value for money. The condition of the Rolex watch is almost certainly the main thing when buying a pre-owned watch.

There are many factors that buyers of pre-owned watches look for, but the following are the main.

New Old stock and Box-fresh boxes

The “New” condition is the best watch, but it’s so hard to find older models of Rolex watches that are not yet sold.

Again, the watch may be New, but if it has stayed for long in the boxes may develop some corrosion, and therefore you have to do some assessment before you buy.

Mint condition

These types of watches are the used ones, but they’ve not been altered in any way. They are usually newer and with no signs of wear. Rolex’s alloys can withstand long years of use without showing any signs of damage. Gold Rolex is more susceptible to dents and scratches, just like the older steel models.

Used and unpolished

These watches usually show signs of dents and scratches and have not been polished. Polishing changes the dimensions of the watch case to a certain degree by rounding previous sharp corners and shaving off metal. A serious collector will always avoid polished Rolexes but no hard rule on choice.

Choosing a Rolex watch depends on your preference and the much you are willing to spend. Again, you don’t just walk to a Rolex collection to buy a watch; you must be ready to wait. You book your piece and wait for it to be prepared. Rolex watches are non-negotiable, but you can take advantage of the offers that come once in a while.