It is a great season to purchase a watch. Through a series of articles comparing old and new Rolex models, I have also recommended models that I believe are good to buy right now. In this magazine, I will go a step further and highlight models that are attractive even compared to current models, As well as current models worth considering these days. First, Let me introduce the Submariner, Which is the most popular and most traded model on VIVER.

Submariner 114060

Usually, If you want the five-digit vibe from a no-date Submariner, You choose the 14060, And if you want the current feel, You choose the 124060. After the release of the 124060, The 114060 felt a bit left out, But if you read the 114060 review in the VIVER magazine, I believe you will fully appreciate the charm of the 114060.

(Left) 114060 (Right) 124060

When moving from the 114060 to the 124060, The case became about 0.5mm larger and the lug width increased by 1mm. However, Since the dial size remains the same, The actual difference feels less than the 1mm increase in specs.

124060, 114060 Price Comparison ⓒ VIVER

However, When you look at the actual transaction prices, The price difference is greater than you might expect. Of course, There are differences such as the movement change, But as of December 5, 2024, The average price for an unworn 124060 is 16, 880, 000 KRW, While the average price for a pre-owned 114060 is 13, 740, 000 KRW. In contrast, The 14060M, Which was released before the 114060, Trades for around 10, 000, 000 KRW. The 114060, Which is almost identical in design to the current model but less burdensome in price, Is always a great alternative.

Submariner 14060M

40mm, Black, Oyster

Submariner 114060

40mm, Black, Oyster

Submariner 124060

41mm, Black, Oyster

Yacht-Master 126622

On the other hand, For those considering a new Submariner 124060, I also recommend looking into the 126622.

Rolex Yacht-Master 40 126622ⓒ Rolex

Rolex clearly distinguishes the grade of its models by material and function. Unlike the Submariner's ceramic bezel, The Yacht-Master 1 uses a platinum bezel and has no no-date model, Making it a clearly higher-end model with a higher retail price. In addition, Its slightly smaller size and slimmer case provide a comfortable fit, And its rarity gives it an advantage over the Submariner.

Rolex Yacht-Master 40 126622 ⓒ Fifthwrist

However, When you look at the transaction prices on VIVER, The price difference with the 124060 is not significant, Even though it is a higher-end model. The average transaction price for the 124060 in 2024 is 16, 200, 000 KRW, While the average for the Yacht-Master 1 with a bright blue dial is 18, 570, 000 KRW, Which is less than a 2, 000, 000 KRW premium over the official retail price. The movement is also the latest Rolex 3235, Which is used in the new Submariner. Occasionally, There are watches that make you wonder, "Why is this priced like this?" and among Rolex models, The Yacht-Master 1 is the one that makes you think that the most.

Yacht-Master 40 126622

40mm, Slate, Oyster

Yacht-Master 40 126622

40mm, Bright Blue, Oyster

Explorer 214270

As mentioned in the Rolex Explorer 1 Comparison content, The 214270 is thinner than other Explorer models. Considering how much thickness affects comfort in a watch, This is a significant advantage. However, In terms of price, The difference between the 124270 and 224270 is much greater than the price difference between the Submariner models mentioned above. The 214270 maintains a price similar to the previous generation 114270. In fact, On VIVER, The average pre-owned price for the 114270 is 10, 300, 000 KRW, While the 214270 is between 9, 000, 000 and 9, 500, 000 KRW, Which is quite a difference and even cheaper.

Explorer 114270 vs 214270 Price Comparison ⓒ VIVER

Most people who want the taste of the Explorer 1 prefer the 114270, But in terms of product quality, There is a significant difference with the 214270, Which marks the beginning of the six-digit Explorer 1. Considering that the 214270 and 224270 are similar in size, The 214270 is quite attractive.

Explorer 214270 MK1 & MK2 ⓒ bobswatches

Also, Both the MK1 and MK2 are attractive options. The MK1, With its white gold indexes, Uniquely preserves the blackout feel of the 14270 among Explorer 1 models, While the MK2, With its luminous 369 indexes, Offers a striking impression.

Explorer 1 214270

39mm, Black, Oyster

Explorer 1 214270

39mm, Black, Oyster

Explorer 1 114270

36mm, Black, Oyster

Explorer 40 224270

40mm, Black, Oyster

Explorer 1 124270

36mm, Black, Oyster

Datejust 116234

Six-digit Rolex models with the second digit as '1' (for example, 114060, 214270) have almost no difference in quality compared to current models, Yet the price difference is often greater than expected. As the beginning of six-digit Rolex models, This generation also offers unique options not found in current models, Such as the white gold indexes on the Explorer 1.

In the previous Datejust comparison content, I recommended the black lacquer dial of the 116234 as an attractive option. This model was most recently traded on VIVER in the 9, 000, 000 KRW range, And the market price is also below 10, 000, 000 KRW. Considering that the current black sunray dial trades for nearly 13, 000, 000 KRW, The difference is quite significant.

In particular, The 116234 features a hidden clasp, Which is now only found on the top-of-the-line Day-Date models from Rolex. In addition, It has the roulette date, Which is never found in current models, And even the railroad detail on the edge, Which is only found on some Datejust or Day-Date combinations, Making it truly attractive.

Datejust 36 116234

36mm, Black/Diamond, Jubilee

Datejust 36 116234

36mm, Silver/Jubilee Diamond, Jubilee

GMT-Master 2 116710LN

Lastly, The model I would like to introduce is the GMT-Master 2. When people think of the GMT-Master 2, They usually think of the Pepsi and Batman color combinations, But in fact, This combination existed even in the 1675 and is older than the Coke and Batman.

Also, Compared to the Submariner 114060 and 124060, Where changes are more noticeable, The 116710 does not show much difference from the 126710 that followed, Which is an advantage.

The price is also quite reasonable for a GMT-Master 2, With the VIVER pre-owned price at 15, 120, 000 KRW. Considering that the 126710 is in the 20, 000, 000 KRW range and the previous generation 16710 is not much different from the 116710, It is a very attractive option.

In addition to the models introduced today, Six-digit Rolex models with the second digit as '1' in the reference number can still be found at attractive prices and have the quality of current models. If you are interested in any current model, I recommend looking for the previous version of that model. You may find it at a more attractive price than you expect.

GMT-Master 2 116710LN

40mm, Black, Oyster

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