Rolex watches beat S&P index gaining 550% in 15 Years
Published by the online dealer Bob's Watches on its 15th anniversary, the Rolex market has experienced significant shifts in pricing and sales volume.
Key inflection points:
2010-2015: Steady 250% appreciation, establishing market fundamentals
2015-2020: Moderate 24% growth as the market consolidated gains
2020-2022: Explosive 93% surge creating unsustainable peak pricing
2022-2025: Sharp 31% correction followed by stabilization
Investment in Rolex, Patek watches exceeds S&P gains over five years: report
Among other findings, The GMT-Master II led with 506 percent appreciation since 2010, reflecting demand for vintage 'Pepsi' and modern 'Batman' models.
The Daytona appreciated 358 percent with a peak price of $53,911, the highest in the database. The Datejust was the most traded Rolex model; it stood out as the most traded Rolex collection showing steady growth and lower volatility with 639 percent total appreciation.
Emerging trends
The report concluded that colorful dial variants across multiple collections showed surprising strength, suggesting collector preferences shifting toward more expressive designs.
Additionally, 36mm sizing gained renewed appreciation, particularly in Datejust and Explorer models.
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