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LuxuryWatches3 Rolex collaborations you need to know about, according to a Rolex expertWatch expert shares his favourite Rolex collaborations and why they make excellent investmentsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Watch expert shares his favourite Rolex collaborations and why they make excellent investments
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(Image credit: Rolex)
(Image credit: Rolex)
It can be difficult to talk about watch trends, as investing in one of thebest watchesis completely subjective and unique to your personal style. That being said, watchmaking is a trends-based industry, and a recent underlying theme is watch collaborations.
Whether it’s between two watch manufacturers or a watchmaker joining forces with a celebrity, film or retailer, collaborative timepieces are a rarity forRolex. One of the most popular watch brands on the market, Rolex collaborations are few and far between, but the manufacturer does have a select few that have become serious investment pieces.
To understand more about Rolex and its rare collaborations, I spoke to Rolex expert,Danny ShahidfromDiamond Watches Londonwho highlighted three of his favourite Rolex collaborations, how they’re appearing to become more frequent and why they make amazing investments.
Dominos Rolex
A unique and surprising collaboration from Rolex is the ‘Dominos Rolex’. Shahid explains that the Dominos Rolex is “simply a special Oyster Perpetual or Air-King which would be awarded to the franchisee of a Dominos store that hit specific sales targets.”
(Image credit: Diamond Watches London)
(Image credit: Diamond Watches London)
Rolex Daytona Le Mans
In 2023, Rolex celebrated Le Mans’ 100th anniversary with a limited edition Daytona in 18-karat white gold. The watch, which was discontinued atWatches and Wonders 2024, featured a Paul Newman inspired dial design and a red-black ceramic bezel.
This exclusive watch was extremely limited in stock, but as Shahid explains, it was the most sought-after collaborative watch that Rolex has ever released. “Those who were lucky enough to get their hands on one for its retail price of just $51,400 have been able to sell their examples on the open market for north of $300,000, showcasing the desirability of these collaborative pieces.”
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Vienna Philharmonic Day-Date
At the start of 2024, Rolex launched the Vienna Philharmonic Day-Date to celebrate its 15-year partnership with the orchestra. The watch showcased a green dial with an ornate violin design, achieved through the champlevé method of grand feu enameling.
(Image credit: Diamond Watches London)
(Image credit: Diamond Watches London)
With the level of detail displayed on the Vienna Philharmonic Day-Date, it’s completely unlike any other modern Rolex collaboration. Shahid states that “this watch, which probably retails for the mid $40,000s (it hasn’t been officially announced), has a market value of around $90,000, which highlights the value and potential that Rolex has to unlock through these collaborative models.”
Rolex collaborations: what to expect in the future
While Rolex watch collaborations are still rare, it’s exciting to see that two of the watch releases mentioned above are from the past couple years. With this in mind, Shahid believes that Rolex is beginning to explore the idea of collaborating more frequently, keeping the brand in line and in competition with other manufacturers.
What collaboration we can expect to see next from Rolex is still ‘hush hush’ but Shahid says that “these collaboration watches are serious investment pieces if you can get your hands on one from an authorised dealer.”
Danny Shahid is a luxury watch expert atDiamond Watches London(DWL). DWL has more than 16 years of experience in sourcing rare and big name watches, and the flagship shop is located in Mayfair’s exclusive Burlington Arcade.
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