Interesting truth behind the expensive price of Rolex watches that not everyone knows

It has been said that, in order for a Rolex watch to be qualified to be shipped, it must be designed so that people can immediately recognize the Rolex brand even from a distance of 5 meters.

Rolex is one of the most famous luxury watch brands in the world - a luxurious accessory that any successful person desires to have. It's not wrong to say, think of high-end watches that people think of Rolex first.

However, few people know that Rolex was in the past merely making durable, sturdy watches and used as tools, mainly for different specific purposes, purses. for example, they are designed to be able to dive deep into the sea, withstand the rigors of weather, etc.

Rolex is one of the most famous luxury watch brands in the world.

Specifically, in the 50s from the last century, Rolex was famous for the Submariner that actor Steve McQueen once owned, Explorer, Oyster, Milgauss and GMT. After that, Rolex gradually turned into a luxury watch company. This is an interesting fact about this Swiss watchmaker that not everyone knows.

If compared in the luxury watches segment, Rolex may still be a little bit short, but if compared to the common ground, they are still extremely expensive. So what is the reason for this expensive?

It took a year to build a Rolex

The most popular Rolex watches can be the Submariner ($ 8,000), or the Perpetual Oyster ($ 5,000). To make an automatic mechanical watch that is accurate and water-resistant, engineers have to take years.

Particularly, the watch strap lock has been tested and opened / closed thousands of times before being released, so that when customers receive it, they will no longer have to worry if this part is damaged.

An Oyster Perpetual.

Rolex's idea is that, when you buy a watch, it will work well for up to 20 years if you keep it or it will continue for 100 years if you are really careful. It will follow users for a lifetime and even donate to the next generation.

No one knows how many watches Rolex will ship in a year

No one knows how many watches Rolex will ship in a year and no one knows how many watches will be "released" each.

Rainbow Daytona.

For example, the Rainbow Daytona was released this year, it is rumored that there will be about 'X' units, but the number is probably very small. You will not know exactly how many units will be released, thereby making the price of Rolex soaring, which is similar to the Yezzy shoes of adidas. Small quantity, high quality makes price higher.

There is a market for classic Rolex watches

There are people who buy Rolex to use, but there are also people who go to find Rolex to collect. In their world, a Rolex can be pushed up to millions of dollars.

The Daytona of veteran actor Paul Newman.

For example, the 'Daytona' of veteran director Paul Newman, it was auctioned for $ 17.8 million. The reason for this watch is that the dial design is extremely special and quite 'weird', until about the 80s, Rolex stopped producing it but then, due to the influence of Paul Newman's reputation, the The collector began raising the price of the Daytona so high.

Anyone can wear a Rolex

One of Rolex's most 'worth' features is that most of them have a 'unisex' design , both men and women can wear the same watch without any visual impact. . Like the Rolex Datejust female version, for example, this is one of Rolex's best-selling watches and has been used by many gentlemen.