Women’s Rolex Buying Guide

In today’s world, a ladies watch can be almost anything as long as it fits correctly. Historically, ladies watches have been small and covered in diamonds. Luckily, Rolex offers a wide range of options that provide robust materials and larger case sizes as well as smaller sizes and precious metals or gemstones. Discover some of the top Rolex Certified Pre-Owned watches for women, plus a few bonus models women often like.

Top 5 Rolex Watches For Women

For a woman looking for a Rolex, there are many options for combinations of metals, dial styles, and case sizes. Rolex creates many watches specifically for a woman’s wrist, although larger case sizes still fit. Another benefit of a ladies Rolex is that most are fitted with an automatic movement, except for some models like a manual wind Cellini or Oysterquartz.

Ladies Oyster Perpetual

The Ladies Oyster Perpetual is one of the most well-known models from the brand. In fact, it was worn in an attempt to swim across the English Channel in 1927 by Mercedes Gleitze, a British professional swimmer. While you can find some older Oyster Perpetual ladies watches available in two-tone, today, this model is strictly made in Oystersteel.

While the metal may have only one option in modern watches, the size is more versatile. In 2020, the 26mm Oyster Perpetual was discontinued. Ladies sizes for new models are currently 28mm and 31mm. Rolex also offers the model in 36mm or 41mm if you prefer a larger case. If you are looking for older or vintage models, you can find the Oyster Perpetual in the 24mm or 26mm size.

This collection is one of the more colorful in terms of dial options. In 2020, a launch of candy-colored pink, red, yellow, turquoise, and green, alongside classic silver and black.

Pricing: $3,500 – $7,500

Lady-Datejust or Datejust

In 1957, the Lady-Datejust launched as a smaller version of the Datejust but offered the same features in a 26mm case. In 2015, this case size was updated to 28mm which is the standard size for all current Lady-Datejust models. The Datejust is offered in 31mm, 36mm, and 41mm. As the name references, this model offers an easy-to-read date found under a cyclops next to the crown at 3 o’clock.

The possibilities are almost endless when deciding on which model you like. For case materials, this is offered across the spectrum in steel, two-tone, yellow gold, white gold, Everose gold, and platinum. Bezels are available in smooth, fluted, or diamond. The bracelet is also available in an Oyster or Jubilee style.

There are also almost endless possibilities for dials, from a rich chocolate brown or mother-of-pearl to a newly launched wave or palm dial. For the indices options include stick, Roman numerals, or diamond.

Pricing: $4,000 – $40,000

Ladies President or Day-Date

While not technically the same as a men’s Day-Date, often referred to as a President, the Ladies President is currently a Datejust 31mm on the three-link President bracelet. The older 26 and 28mm can also be found on this style bracelet.

Today, the Lady-Datejust 31 is the only model outside of the Day-Date collection that is offered on this style bracelet. For this, the model is only offered in precious metals, such as white gold, yellow gold, or Everose gold. This version of the Lady-Datejust still offers a wide range of dial colors, index styles, and a fluted or gem-set bezel. The Day-Date is also a wearable size measuring 36mm and also found in precious metals. Similarly, the Day-Date offers a wide variety of dials and index styles.

Ladies President Pricing: $20,000 – $30,000

Day-Date Pricing: $23,500 – $140,000

Pearlmaster

The Pearlmaster is a unique model from Rolex, specifically with women in mind, although there are a few men’s models. These watches are only available in gold or platinum, and every model has some sort of diamond integrated. Rolex created a special Pearlmaster bracelet for the launch of the collection in 1992. It features a 5-piece design in high polish.

Looking closely at the dial, you’ll see that the Pearlmaster is labeled Datejust. While the two share the same date window, the Pearlmaster is its own model with different case sizes and unique bracelets.

Current production Rolex Pearlmaster models feature a fully gem-set dial, bezel, and bracelet in white gold or Everose gold and are available in 34mm or 39mm. Previous models of the Pearlmaster have not always been so diamond-encrusted, opting for a gem-set bezel over a full case. The 29mm Pearlmaster was discontinued in 2015. You can also find certain versions of the Pearlmaster with different gem-set bezel colors such as sapphire and rubies.

Pricing: $11,500 – $84,000

Ladies Yacht-Master

The Ladies Yacht-Master is perfect for someone looking for something a little more sporty in design than a classic Oyster case. The Yacht-Master is part of the professional collection from Rolex, and designed for the open seas. This model has a rotating bezel with a 60-minute scale. The ladies Yacht-Master launched in 1994, in 29mm and a 35mm case size. These were discontinued in 2015 and the more recent Ladies Yacht-Master model is now a generous 37mm.

The 37mm Yacht-Master is available in Oystersteel and platinum, Everose gold, and two-tone. Yellow gold was available in older production models. While most models are available on the Oyster bracelet, the Everose model features a sporty black ceramic bezel and an Oysterflex bracelet.

Pricing: $7,450 – $15,000

Bonus: 3 Men’s Rolex Watches For Women

Many women today are straying away from the traditional small case sizes and gem-set dials for everyday wear. Rolex offers many watches that while designed for men, fit a women’s wrist and are found on all types of collectors.

Milgauss

The Milgauss is one of the more underrated Rolex models. While it is part of their professional collection and boasts high anti-magnetism, many collectors lean towards the Submariner or GMT models. The Milgauss offers a black or striking ‘Z-blue’ dial paired with a unique green crystal. Older versions feature a white or black with clear crystal. Outside of the unique crystal color, this Rolex has a unique lightning bolt seconds hand and orange details. The 40mm case size is slightly larger but is still very wearable on a woman’s wrist.

Pricing: $9,450 – $12,500

Daytona

A collector’s favorite, the Daytona is not only for men. The 40mm case size is quite wearable for many wrists. It is a sporty model, getting its name from the Florida raceway and features a chronograph. While some of the more popular models in this family are found in robust stainless steel, the Everose or yellow gold models make this watch more formal.

Pricing: $17,950 – $279,950

GMT-Master II

Another model that women gravitate towards is the GMT-Master II. The model is also 40mm, although the case can make it feel slightly larger on the wrist, but not overwhelming. Many prefer this model because of the GMT function. While classically available in steel, there are two-tone, Everose, and white gold models available. There are also a variety of bezel colors, such as the ‘Pepsi’, ‘Batman’, or ‘Root Beer’. Over the years Rolex has also released some GMT-Master II models with diamond, ruby, and sapphire bezels, dressing up the model from the sporty look it is known for.

Pricing: $11,950 – $83,000

Ready to find your perfect ladies Rolex? Discover the full collection of Rolex Certified Pre-Owned watches at The 1916 Company featuring an extensive range of case sizes, materials, gem-setting, and dial colors.

Pricing is based on current The 1916 Company inventory at the time of publishing. Pricing and availability may change. Factors that influence pricing: model, reference number, materials and accessories.