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Best Rolex Watches Under $10,000

There are 28 Rolex watches available under $10,000, ranging from the Oyster Perpetual 36 at $6,550 to the Datejust 41 at $8,950. We've ranked them by flip potential score to help you find the best value in this price range. The top three picks — the Submariner Date, Submariner Date, and Submariner — stand out for their combination of market demand and value retention.

Detailed Rankings

Submariner DateDiscontinued

The Submariner Date (Ref. 116610LN) is a dive watch priced at ~$14,500 (market value) retail. On the secondary market, it trades at 59% above retail, indicating strong collector demand. With a flip potential score of 9/10, it's one of the stronger investment picks in this price bracket.

Submariner DateDiscontinued

The Submariner Date (Ref. 116610LV) is a dive watch priced at ~$21,000 (market value) retail. On the secondary market, it trades at 120% above retail, indicating strong collector demand. With a flip potential score of 9/10, it's one of the stronger investment picks in this price bracket.

SubmarinerDiscontinued

The Submariner (Ref. 114060) is a dive watch priced at ~$14,000 (market value) retail. On the secondary market, it trades at 73% above retail, indicating strong collector demand. With a flip potential score of 9/10, it's one of the stronger investment picks in this price bracket.

Cosmograph DaytonaDiscontinued

The Cosmograph Daytona (Ref. 116500LN) is a chronograph priced at ~$31,000 (market value) retail. On the secondary market, it trades at 113% above retail, indicating strong collector demand. With a flip potential score of 9/10, it's one of the stronger investment picks in this price bracket.

Cosmograph DaytonaDiscontinued

The Cosmograph Daytona (Ref. 116520) is a chronograph priced at ~$24,000 (market value) retail. On the secondary market, it trades at 94% above retail, indicating strong collector demand. With a flip potential score of 9/10, it's one of the stronger investment picks in this price bracket.

GMT-Master IIDiscontinued

The GMT-Master II (Ref. 116710BLNR) is a gmt / travel watch priced at ~$18,000 (market value) retail. On the secondary market, it trades at 86% above retail, indicating strong collector demand. With a flip potential score of 9/10, it's one of the stronger investment picks in this price bracket.

GMT-Master IIDiscontinued

The GMT-Master II (Ref. 116710LN) is a gmt / travel watch priced at ~$15,000 (market value) retail. On the secondary market, it trades at 62% above retail, indicating strong collector demand. With a flip potential score of 9/10, it's one of the stronger investment picks in this price bracket.

Sea-DwellerDiscontinued

The Sea-Dweller (Ref. 116600) is a dive watch priced at ~$18,000 (market value) retail. On the secondary market, it trades at 59% above retail, indicating strong collector demand. With a flip potential score of 9/10, it's one of the stronger investment picks in this price bracket.

MilgaussDiscontinued

The Milgauss (Ref. 116400GV) is a everyday watch priced at ~$14,000 (market value) retail. On the secondary market, it trades at 51% above retail, indicating strong collector demand. With a flip potential score of 9/10, it's one of the stronger investment picks in this price bracket.

GMT-Master IIDiscontinued

The GMT-Master II (Ref. 126710BLRO-Oyster) is a gmt / travel watch priced at ~$21,500 (market value) retail. On the secondary market, it trades at 103% above retail, indicating strong collector demand. With a flip potential score of 9/10, it's one of the stronger investment picks in this price bracket.

All 28 Rolex Watches Under $10,000

Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN

Rolex

Submariner Date

Ref. 116610LN

Exceptional
RetailDiscontinued
Market$14,500
Rolex Submariner Date 116610LV

Rolex

Submariner Date

Ref. 116610LV

Exceptional
RetailDiscontinued
Market$21,000
Rolex Submariner 114060

Rolex

Submariner

Ref. 114060

Exceptional
RetailDiscontinued
Market$14,000
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN

Rolex

Cosmograph Daytona

Ref. 116500LN

Exceptional
RetailDiscontinued
Market$31,000
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116520

Rolex

Cosmograph Daytona

Ref. 116520

Exceptional
RetailDiscontinued
Market$24,000
Rolex GMT-Master II 116710BLNR

Rolex

GMT-Master II

Ref. 116710BLNR

Exceptional
RetailDiscontinued
Market$18,000
Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN

Rolex

GMT-Master II

Ref. 116710LN

Exceptional
RetailDiscontinued
Market$15,000
Rolex Sea-Dweller 116600

Rolex

Sea-Dweller

Ref. 116600

Exceptional
RetailDiscontinued
Market$18,000
Rolex Milgauss 116400GV

Rolex

Milgauss

Ref. 116400GV

Exceptional
RetailDiscontinued
Market$14,000
Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLRO-Oyster

Rolex

GMT-Master II

Ref. 126710BLRO-Oyster

Exceptional
RetailDiscontinued
Market$21,500
Rolex Explorer II 216570

Rolex

Explorer II

Ref. 216570

Excellent
RetailDiscontinued
Market$12,000
Rolex Explorer 124270

Rolex

Explorer

Ref. 124270

Good
Retail$7,650
Market$9,500
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6263

Rolex

Cosmograph Daytona

Ref. 6263

Good
RetailDiscontinued
Market$375,000
Rolex Submariner 5513

Rolex

Submariner

Ref. 5513

Good
RetailDiscontinued
Market$22,000
Rolex Submariner Date 1680

Rolex

Submariner Date

Ref. 1680

Good
RetailDiscontinued
Market$35,000
Rolex GMT-Master 1675

Rolex

GMT-Master

Ref. 1675

Good
RetailDiscontinued
Market$32,000
Rolex Submariner Date 16610

Rolex

Submariner Date

Ref. 16610

Good
RetailDiscontinued
Market$12,500
Rolex GMT-Master II 16710

Rolex

GMT-Master II

Ref. 16710

Good
RetailDiscontinued
Market$17,000
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 16520

Rolex

Cosmograph Daytona

Ref. 16520

Good
RetailDiscontinued
Market$37,000
Rolex Explorer 1016

Rolex

Explorer

Ref. 1016

Good
RetailDiscontinued
Market$42,000
Rolex Submariner 5512

Rolex

Submariner

Ref. 5512

Good
RetailDiscontinued
Market$52,000
Rolex Air-King M126900-0001

Rolex

Air-King

Ref. M126900-0001

Good
Retail$8,450
Market$9,500
Rolex Datejust 41 M126300-0001

Rolex

Datejust 41

Ref. M126300-0001

Good
Retail$8,950
Market$10,000
Rolex Explorer M124270-0001

Rolex

Explorer

Ref. M124270-0001

Moderate
Retail$7,650
Market$7,268
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 M134300-0006

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual 41

Ref. M134300-0006

Moderate
Retail$7,150
Market$6,435
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 M124300-0001

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual 41

Ref. M124300-0001

Moderate
Retail$7,150
Market$6,435
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 M126000-0015

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual 36

Ref. M126000-0015

Moderate
Retail$6,550
Market$5,895
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 M126000-0006

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual 36

Ref. M126000-0006

Moderate
Retail$6,550
Market$5,895

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Rolex watch under $10,000?

Based on our flip potential analysis, the Submariner Date (Ref. 116610LN) ranks highest with a score of 9/10. It is priced at ~$14,500 (market value) and trades at $14,500 on the secondary market.

How many Rolex watches are available under $10,000?

There are currently 28 Rolex models priced under $10,000 at retail, spanning Dive Watch, Chronograph, GMT / Travel Watch, Everyday Watch, Field Watch, and Dress Watch categories.

Which Rolex watch under $10,000 holds its value best?

The Submariner Date currently shows the strongest value retention among Rolex watches under $10,000, trading at 119.9% above its price of ~$21,000 (market value).

Are Rolex watches under $10,000 a good investment?

14 out of 28 Rolex models under $10,000 (50%) currently trade above their retail price on the secondary market. As with all watches, past performance doesn't guarantee future returns, but models with high flip potential scores tend to maintain stronger market positions.