The rarest Rolexes and how you might be able to get hold of them

The Rarest Rolexes

Watch collectors know that the thrill of the chase is a big part of the fun. Hunting down rare Rolexes and unique Pateks can be exhilarating. With Rolex producing over 1.2 million watches a year, there are plenty of opportunities to find rare timepieces.

A common misconception is that when Rolex discontinues a watch, it instantly becomes rare. However, Rolex doesn't often discontinue watches. Instead, they may update a case or make minor tweaks, but timepieces in their catalogue tend to remain available for a long time.

Just because something is no longer available doesn't mean it's become as rare as a reasonably priced Oasis ticket.

Experts share their insights on how to hunt down the rarest Rolexes, from grail-worthy Daytonas to unique releases.

Author's summary: Hunting rare Rolexes is a thrilling chase.

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British GQ British GQ — 2025-10-17