{"id":2645,"date":"2019-01-10T10:55:58","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T10:55:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/TheWatchClub\/?p=2645"},"modified":"2025-08-02T10:12:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T10:12:13","slug":"5-best-rolex-watches-to-start-your-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/2019\/01\/10\/5-best-rolex-watches-to-start-your-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Rolex Watches to Start Your Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"<table class=\"mcnTextBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<div>\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t want a Rolex watch? As one of the most recognizable brands in the world, Rolex is coveted by many; but its price tends to hold some people back.<\/p>\n<p>We believe that your\u00a0first foray into the Rolex club doesn\u2019t have to be intimidating. In fact, the brand\u2019s most classic daily wearers still fall under the $10K mark and are fantastic choices if you\u2019re just starting a watch collection.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-align: center; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">Here are 5 great choices for your Rolex starter watch:<\/span><span style=\"text-align: center; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: #ffffff;\">br<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">br<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"mcnImageBlock\" style=\"height: 328px;\" border=\"0\" width=\"670\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnImageBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnImageBlockInner\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/search\/?q=114200\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1.png\" alt=\"Rolex Oyster Perpetual 114200\" width=\"800\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1-300x162.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"mcnTextBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">#5 |<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Rolex Oyster Perpetual 114200<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The 114200 is what can be called the purist\u2019s Rolex. It has everything that makes a Rolex, a Rolex: Oyster case, Oyster bracelet with Oysterclasp fastener, and Twinlock screw-down crowns. In all models, the watch only has three hands &#8211; hours, minutes, and center seconds on a nice clean dial.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<div>Despite its simplicity, it comes in a myriad of sizes &#8211; 26mm, 31mm, 34mm, 36mm, and 39mm; and also a variety of dial colors \u2013 from basic black and silver to unique red grape and olive green. A case study in classic design with many options to choose from.<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<div><strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0Those who want the most basic Rolex.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/search\/?q=114200\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>SEE ALL OYSTER PERPETUAL 114200 &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">br<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">br<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"mcnDividerBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"mcnImageBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnImageBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnImageBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"mcnImageContentContainer\" style=\"height: 404px;\" border=\"0\" width=\"666\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnImageContent\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/search\/?q=explorer+216570\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2.png\" alt=\"Rolex Explorer II 216570\" width=\"800\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2.png 500w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2-300x162.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"mcnTextBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\" style=\"height: 483px;\" border=\"0\" width=\"641\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<div>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>#4 |<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/2019\/07\/26\/rolex-explorer-16570-vs-216570\/\">Rolex Explorer II 216570<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/rolex\/explorer\/\">Rolex Explorer<\/a> was one of the first tool watches that Rolex created for professionals. Made for spelunkers and cavers, its latest version, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/2019\/07\/26\/rolex-explorer-16570-vs-216570\/\">ref 216570<\/a>, still stays true to the model\u2019s origins.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">Equipped with a bright orange GMT hand, a 24-hour bezel, and large luminous markers, it\u2019s a very reliable watch to have on when trekking, camping, and exploring \u2013 but it&#8217;s versatile enough to\u00a0be worn as a daily watch.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<div><strong>Best for:\u00a0<\/strong>Those who want a sporty and robust Rolex that they can also wear daily.<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/search\/?q=explorer+216570\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SEE ALL EXPLORER II 216570 &gt;<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">br<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody class=\"mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnDividerBlockInner\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody class=\"mcnImageBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnImageBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"mcnImageContentContainer\" style=\"height: 346px;\" border=\"0\" width=\"666\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnImageContent\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/rolex\/milgauss\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/3.png\" alt=\"Rolex Milgauss 116400\" width=\"800\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/3.png 500w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/3-300x162.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>#3 |\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/rolex\/milgauss\/\">R<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/2019\/06\/24\/celebrity-fans-of-the-rolex-milgauss\/\">olex Milgauss 116400<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you want a little more detail and polish on your watch, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/rolex\/milgauss\/\">Rolex Milgauss<\/a> is the one. It comes with flashes of color in almost all its elements: the green crystal gives the black or blue dial a \u201chalo\u201d, while the minute markers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/rolex\/milgauss\/\">Milgauss<\/a> text, and unique, lightning-bolt shaped hand come in striking orange. All balanced by its classic smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">Originally made for the scientific community, it was made to withstand magnetic fields of up to 1,000 gauss. Even if you didn\u2019t need this feature, its looks alone make it a versatile watch that works from casual to semi-formal environs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">Best for:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">Those who want a daily office watch with a little more personality.<br \/>\n<\/span><strong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/rolex\/milgauss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SEE ALL MILGAUSS &gt;<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">br<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody class=\"mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody class=\"mcnImageBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnImageBlockInner\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/rolex\/datejust-ii\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/4-1.png\" alt=\"Rolex Datejust II\" width=\"800\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/4-1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/4-1-300x135.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\" style=\"height: 557px;\" border=\"0\" width=\"666\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">#2 |<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Rolex Datejust II<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The two-tone, stainless steel and yellow gold <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/rolex\/datejust\/\">Rolex Datejust<\/a> was the best-selling Rolex for decades. But in 2009, they decided it was time to update it for a new generation of watch aficionados \u2013 enter the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/rolex\/datejust-ii\/\">Rolex Datejust II.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">It introduced a larger and more contemporary 41mm case, whose dial is as legible as it gets. With dial colors from black, gray and white, to more eye-catching silver and blue, it\u2019s easy to pair with any ensemble and makes for a great \u2018only watch\u2019. Our clients and readers seem to agree \u2013 this was\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/2018\/12\/20\/our-top-10-rolex-watches-for-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our number one watch for 2018.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">Best for:<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">\u00a0Those who want the traits of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/rolex\/\">classic Rolex<\/a> Datejust, in a contemporary watch.\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/rolex\/datejust-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SEE ALL DATEJUST II &gt;<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody class=\"mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"mcnDividerContent\" style=\"height: 29px;\" border=\"0\" width=\"667\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody class=\"mcnImageBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnImageBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"mcnImageContentContainer\" style=\"height: 380px;\" border=\"0\" width=\"666\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnImageContent\" valign=\"top\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/search\/?q=submariner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/search\/?q=submariner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/4.png\" alt=\"Rolex Submariner\u00a0\" width=\"800\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/4.png 500w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/4-300x162.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\" style=\"height: 439px;\" border=\"0\" width=\"666\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">#1 |<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Rolex Submariner\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you want to set your sights high, go for the most recognizable and popular watch in the Rolex portfolio \u2013 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/rolex\/submariner\/\">Rolex Submariner<\/a>. The Sub is generally considered as the most iconic diving watch; but many\u00a0of its fans actually use it as a daily watch. Today,\u00a0people look at\u00a0the Rolex Submariner as a symbol of rugged elegance and good taste.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">The 40mm stainless steel and black model is a solid choice that looks good with jeans or with a tuxedo (just take your cue from James Bond) \u2013 but the Rolesor variations have a unique appeal, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">Best for:<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">\u00a0Those who want a ruggedly handsome Rolex that can be their first, and last.\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/search\/?q=submariner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SEE ALL SUBMARINER &gt;<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"templateFooter\" valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"templateFooter\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"mcnImageBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnImageBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnImageBlockInner\" valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"mcnTextBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\"><a class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bspRk87tKoA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2646 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/SWE-YouTube-Footers.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/SWE-YouTube-Footers.png 800w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/SWE-YouTube-Footers-300x49.png 300w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/SWE-YouTube-Footers-768x125.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who doesn\u2019t want a Rolex watch? As one of the most recognizable brands in the world, Rolex is coveted by many; but its price tends to hold some people back. We believe that your\u00a0first foray into the Rolex club doesn\u2019t have to be intimidating. In fact, the brand\u2019s most classic daily wearers still fall under&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2647,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1488],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2645","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-explore-the-brands"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.6 (Yoast SEO v25.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>5 Best Rolex Watches to Start Your Collection | The Watch Club by SwissWatchExpo<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Here are 5 classic, wearable and affordable options to start your Rolex watch collection. 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