Rolex Watches We Featured in 2021: An Archive Guide

This article revisits the Rolex watches featured in our August 2021 archive. It is a look at the styles we photographed, rather than a current ranking, stock list or prediction about resale prices.

Sporting Designs and Simple Dials

The black dial Submariner Date pairs a timing bezel with a date window. Beside it, the Oyster Perpetual takes a quieter approach, with a smooth bezel and a dial devoted to the time.

When comparing watches from an older feature, identify each reference before assigning a case size, movement or production period. A collection name can span several generations with different specifications.

Decorated Bezels and Datejust Variations

The gem bezel Submariner and the Datejust examples show how much the appearance can change within familiar outlines. Dial color, numerals and bracelet design all affect the result. Photos alone do not establish whether a decorative component was factory supplied or fitted later.

Shopping from an Archive

Use these photographs to narrow your preferences: a plain or decorated bezel, a dark or light dial, and a bracelet style that suits your wrist. Then check the available watch’s reference, component history, bracelet length and condition. An archived photograph does not confirm that the same piece is still for sale.

For help comparing an available example with one shown here, contact our Boca Raton team. We can start with the features you like and review the details of the specific watch.