Rolex

Rolex Guide

Buy a Rolex without the waiting list: available now

Anyone who has asked an official Rolex retailer for a Submariner or Daytona knows the answer: waiting list, often for years, with no binding commitment. At MWB Watches every Rolex you see is in stock, authenticated and ready to ship, or to collect in person at our Munich office. No waiting list, no registration, no uncertainty: the watch in the listing is the watch you receive, usually within a few working days.

And if your reference is not listed right now, we source it. Most of our watches come to us through a network of more than 100 trusted dealers built since 2019. Tell us the model via our sourcing service and we organise it, verified with the same MWB-CHECK guarantee.

Popular Rolex models at a glance

Rolex Submariner

The archetypal dive watch since 1953 and the most requested Rolex of all. Whether No-Date (ref. 124060) or with date display (ref. 126610), the Submariner combines 300 m water resistance with a design that works in the boardroom as well as on the wrist of a diver. Pre-owned examples with box and papers are the most liquid watches on the entire market.

Rolex Daytona

The chronograph that needs no introduction: practically unobtainable at retail, which makes the open market the realistic route. Condition, full set and production year drive the price more than with any other Rolex, exactly the factors our MWB-CHECK documents transparently for every listing.

Rolex GMT-Master II

Two time zones, iconic bezel combinations: "Pepsi", "Batman" or "Sprite". The GMT-Master II is the travel watch among sports models, and certain bezel variants have become sought-after collector items in their own right.

Datejust & Day-Date

The Datejust is the most versatile entry into the Rolex world and available in countless dial, bezel and bracelet combinations. The Day-Date, the "President", remains the brand's status statement in solid gold. Both are classics whose pre-owned prices are noticeably friendlier than the sports models.

How much does a Rolex cost?

There is no single answer. The price depends on five factors: model and reference, condition, completeness (full set with box and papers commands a premium), production year and the current market situation. As a rule of thumb, classic models such as the Datejust start well below the sports models; Submariner, GMT and especially Daytona trade above their list prices depending on availability. Every watch in our shop shows a binding daily price, and because we buy and sell every day, our prices follow the real market, not wishful thinking.

Is a Rolex a good investment? An honest assessment

Rolex watches hold their value better than almost any other consumer good, but they are not a guaranteed investment. After the market correction since 2022, prices for many references have normalised. Our honest take as dealers: buy the watch you want to wear. If it holds or gains value, that is a bonus. Steel sports models with full set historically retain value best.

Authenticity guaranteed: the MWB-CHECK

MWB became known as the "Munich Wristbusters" by exposing counterfeit luxury watches in front of more than 230,000 followers. That expertise protects every purchase today: each Rolex passes the MWB-CHECK, our five-step authentication covering movement, serial number, materials and documentation, finished with a certificate and 100% authenticity guarantee. Counterfeits and so-called frankenwatches (genuine watches with swapped parts) are precisely our speciality.

Selling your Rolex, or consigning it

We don't just sell: we buy Rolex watches at fair market prices, with immediate payout after inspection. Often the better route is our consignment model, where we sell your watch through our network and you participate in the achieved price. All details on selling your Rolex and consignment. Based in Munich, nationwide insured shipping or personal handover at our office.