Best Rolex References Now Under $10,000

[@ModsixGaming]

Just bought my first watch from Teddy’s store!!! Excited for my new Seiko 5 GMT. Honestly, I’ve been watching these videos as a guide for collecting for years and I couldn’t be more excited to patronize the store after so much valuable input from the man himself.

[@idkjustchangingmyname7343]

Welcome to the journey! Fair warning you will be considering 1k then 5k then 10k watches quicker than you know what hit you! But that’s just part of the fun!

[@R3CL41M3R]

Teddy, I wanted to personally thank you for not being the typical watch KZbinr who doesn’t just rip on Rolex just for views and clicks but actually talks about Rolex models do what they are and what they have to offer. I do understand the Rolex hate but it’s become so tiresome.

[@cecaju9516]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@beigegecko]

but putting “X is a Rolex killer” in the title of half of your videos is so smart and original!

[@forgettmenot]

​@@beigegeckoI think you have the wrong youtuber...

[@GoTerpsGoBlue]

Rolex are great watches…just not my cup of tea ($price not a factor) due to image/perception. I prefer low key. Rolex bashers should just enjoy their choice and be happy

[@ALL-il1sw]

Unfortunately Teddy wants to be a Rolex AD so has to "toe the line" to appease the decision makers. Other KZbinrs are just done with BS and treat Rolex with scrutiny just like the other brands. Its not hate if Rolex doesn't withstand scrutiny

[@peterjacobs6113]

Never buying a Rolex again. Been wearing one for 25 years and disgusted with the whole “secondary market / flippers thing”. Not really sure if Rolex are / were complicit in it to prop up prices etc. My family members and nearly all friends have decided to move away from Rolex to Grand Seiko, Sinn and many to the whole “modding” industry.

[@alfieakaronaldog]

@@peterjacobs6113 What a strange comment lol. The secondary market has been around since before you bought yours. Flippers (or touts as they used to be called) for at least as long too. Why would Rolex be complicit? Is Nintendo or Sony complicit in flipping of their consoles? The Lawn Tennis Association in the flipping of Wimbledon tickets? Good luck with Grand Seiko and Sinn. I have both but much prefer Rolex.

[@patrik3450]

@@alfieakaronaldognot true. Only for a few models. But getting a Rolex wasn’t this impossible just 6 years ago.

[@blakehirsch1022]

​@@alfieakaronaldogyou make the most asinine comments in the history of KZbin.

[@blakehirsch1022]

​@@alfieakaronaldogwhat a silly comment lol. He's obviously referring to the pre pandemic era. Think. Before. Typing. Next. Time.

[@blakehirsch1022]

​@@alfieakaronaldogwhat a silly comment lol.

[@kyleweber9760]

Great video, thanks Teddy, would you do a video like this on JLC or a compilation with Vacheron, jlc etc?

[@wifine1951]

He won’t because it doesn’t make views or money 😹

[@rogerjohnson8707]

I bought a dog yesterday and named him Rolex. He's my watchdog.

[@omarhassan7269]

Really wish they brought more attention to the Cellini. Beautiful watches.

[@kevinblankenburg4816]

true

[@namenamenamename7224]

Great vid and a great example of why even Rolex watches shouldn’t be considered an “investment”.

[@factstology]

IF U BUY WATCHES AS INVESTMENTS U R SPECIAL. U WANT INVESTMENT? BUY ART & REAL ESTATE. DO NOT BUY SOMETHING A BROTHA CAN MUG YOU FOR.

[@13Tyres]

@@factstologyOK…calm down old chap.

[@factstology]

@@13Tyres HAHHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAAHAHAHAH

[@Aaronstotle]

@@factstology People still art all the time though, I do agree you shouldn't buy as an investment. However it is nice knowing that the value of your watch won't drop _that_ much.

[@factstology]

@ this is a better statement.

[@kjstewys]

I’m looking to get a birth year 16570 next year, but I’ve never put one on and only seen them in person from a distance. Any suggestions on where to get some hands on experience before purchasing??

[@edmundseow1669]

Which will you recommend, sbge285 or Rolex explorer II

[@gregoryclark7566]

Lots of valuable info about affordable Rolex models. Thanks!

[@TanNguyen-vg9nu]

Hi Teddy, do u have in stock and are u send to Australian?

[@matt2m]

I got my OP 41 new and have the polar explorer 2 on order. I rather wait I’m glad I got a decent AD.

[@sandosimracing8729]

Another great video for those looking to get into the Rolex brand. As someone who aspires to own one of their watches one day, I appreciate the recognition that the pre-owned market is the easiest entry and offers great value. I also enjoy the length of this video. Anything from 6-12 minutes is the sweet spot, provides enough info without boring the viewer. Keep up the good work Teddy!

[@nicholastonna228]

Great to see one of your typical 'best watch under.." videos that considers secondary market value options also. I've been looking for a video like this for ages!

[@davidheiser2428]

I have 2 Grand Seikos. I went through my Rolex phase 10 years ago.

[@beboss5599]

Congratulations

[@cecaju9516]

@@davidheiser2428 you’ll be back in another 10 years when you get to the “Rolex actual is that good” phase.

[@spartan1347981]

The older air king with the nonstandard fluted bezels with the 369 dials are really nice i gotta say.

[@Jeffelangelo]

For used I would recommend the 116234 DJ and 116000. For new I would say OP 41/36, and the new Air King

[@herbmerced7780]

Great info

[@USMCRonin]

Meh just buy a Grand Seiko they actually care about their customers.

[@Whattimeisit-s8r]

Settling on a watch is NOT the way forward

[@shaunchristopher910]

Love my GS and also love my Rolex’s. Get them both

[@triniboy05]

Lolol what makes you think GS care about their customers?

[@sys-administrator]

My Rolex AD is amazing! I bet you made the classic mistake of not bringing your wife with you. She is always able to make a great deal on a new Rolex by talking to the sales manager.

[@markreynolds9135]

Meh

[@theskyguy2352]

I saw the z blue Milguass going for 17k the last few years. Love to see it coming down. I’m an engineer, it is made for my daily use and probably the only Rolex I’d love to have

[@bobhob35]

Im retraining in my 40s as a chemist from another role in the chemical industry; I-need a degree to progress my career further up the ladder. I fully intend to treat myself to a milguass if prices return to normal as a graduation present to myself.

[@bobhob35]

I was devastated when the model was discontinued and prices nearly doubled because people speculated on it as an alternative investment. I’m glad to see prices have normalised to allow genuine collectors to purchase the watches models they love again.

[@rcorrino]

I was lucky to get mine (1164000GV) when no one wanted them for a little over $7K. It was that or a Submariner but the Sub was out of my price range ($10K+). In hindsight, I think I made the right choice. I'm around MRIs and Imaging Mass Specs a lot.....

[@bobhob35]

@ that absolutely fantastic. I’m writing two reports on nmr spectrum as we speak and it’s good to know a Millguass will stand to the background electrical interference from equipment when I use it.

[@ryanbrown918]

Just purchased a matte black Milgauss. Awaiting its arrival. It will be my everyday watch in the automotive industry 👍

[@FRL2000]

I don't understand how market price is higher than retail for current models. Is that an estimated current dealer mark-up over MSRP?

[@theshuz]

It doesn't matter how much they cost, because you can't buy them anyway...

[@sunnohh]

They are getting desperate, I hear they even do walk up customers at my local for damn near everything that goes under list on the secondary market, which is getting close to everything lol

[@octagon_009]

I love the explorer. I would go for that if had 10k melting in my pocket

[@ScottsdaleLuxuryWatches]

It’s really important to consider condition of the watches you’re talking about. The watches condition changes the price significantly. New, like new, retail ready, naked, complete, pre owned, all of these factors change the prices. Unfortunately many people watch this video and think that all models now should be at the prices you listed disregarding condition.

[@Mizai]

lol just when you uploaded i was opening youtube

[@facetiousmonkey5322]

KZbin channels pump out content based on what gets clicks. They track that… if the title starts with Seiko, JLC, or Omega vs Rolex, Patek, AP. If you don’t like it, don’t click through and DO click through when you see “Grand Seiko…” FFS, Teddy is not even an AD for Rolex and he cranks out Rolex content. How many people wanna bet this video has more views than his previous ten that did NOT have Rolex in the title

[@soyad9840]

white airking looks cool

[@thecajunvacationer3064]

Awesome job Teddy highlighting that some Rolexes can be affordable. Everyone has the misconception that they are not affordable for all middle-class Americans, which is simply not true. And I would argue that most of your followers have $7000 and watches in a small collection they could easily have one watch worth that same total.

[@brentp201]

love my 226570. would love to find an older creme dial 16550. I remember the days when you could get the 1016, 1675, and 7016 WELL under 10k. glad I got mine when I did. I however would highly advise against buying given the current prices... allot of other watches for your money out there.

[@EliborioAsiamah]

Thank you for making high quality videos!Love AMZWATCH ’s watches

[@watchreviews4k]

Interesting content. Keep up the good work on your channel. Regards, WR4K.

[@oxdoc]

I have the 114270. It’s a perfect blend of wearability and practicality, especially with the bulletproof 3130 movement.

[@frankmirandosr875]

As always Teddy GREAT Video, It was very informative, I am Waiting For a GMT Master for over a Year, Retail is 10,500 and Market price has been Dropping, Still Around 15-18,000. Good to know the Market is slipping, Thanks

[@amoussouri]

I like the comment below-"went through my Rolex phase 10 years ago"- that really resonated with me. I thought this video by Teddy however was unique and incredibly helpful for the Rolex lover. I went to another brand but still think Rolex watches are great (but not for me).

[@ringaleavo]

Rolex has out priced themselves especially in the pre-owned market. $1,300 for routine service makes purchasing used a loosing preposition.

[@cecaju9516]

@@ringaleavo $1300? Maybe for a Daytona. Regular service is about $800.

[@ringaleavo]

@@cecaju9516 Incorrect, Rolex in NYC , in person for my Sub quoted me

[@luke8443]

I had a white white dial turnograph, cost me £2400, sent it to rolex and had a charcoal dial fitted like in the video. Then sold it. And bought a kxf 250. SILLY BOY 😢

[@ungabungus01]

>never a reason to go secondary for a watch like that (124270) Yeah my 6+ month wait for an "undesirable" Rolex is one data point for that 😂

[@philippestrickler3461]

i am not a great ROLEX fan, but i am glad to see that you can buy a ROLEX EXPLORER or a ROLEX MILGAUSS for less than 10 000 $ .

[@BandMtrippin]

I prefer the black milgauss with the clear glass.. That way i can wear it with a more formal setting... If had to go casual i have other lower end casual watches i can wear

[@OrlandoCorrea-k2i]

Good video teddy always God Bless you and your Familie🙏💯👍

[@C.C._TJ_Jason]

Teddy, I’m wondering if the rising cost of living is going to force a big shift in the watch industry. The trend toward in-house movements has put a lot of brands like Omega, IWC, and Tudor out of reach for so many of us. I know that I’ve re-evaluated, and just can’t justify spending so much on a watch, even though I had done so several years ago. I’d love to, but I just can’t take the leap. I’ve started to personally value the sub $1,000 range, quartz and mechanical alike. Are you seeing any such shift amount your viewers and consumers? Or is interest in watches above $5,000 still going strong? Thanks for your great content!

[@gordtulk]

Still seems like a lot of money for what you get.

[@eek8605]

I know this sounds a bit nostalgic but a lot of this video is secondary market, I would never consider a second hand watch, because that watch carried somebody else’s memories unless its my family watch lol, I do think mechanical watches represent a lot of sentimental value.

[@blakehirsch1022]

The older reference air king was nice.

[@grazzi67]

Just got 1300 out of my pocketses for tires . Winter is coming... A nice decent Rolex looks still a far away dream. Cant complain. I have 4 automatic watches. 2 japanese 2 swiss. For now.

[@RantAboutTime]

thanks for the great vid.

[@jlb9074]

I love seeing a new Rolex on the wrist of someone I’m negotiating a deal with - it tells me a lot about how to take advantage of their insecurities, willingness to be taken advantage of, and gullibility.

[@BeleducMartello]

Very interesting. Thanks, Teddy!

[@TM-gg9ko]

Hi Teddy. I have a question unrelated to this video. I remember fondly as a kid my parent’s small mechanical alarm clock. They came in their own foldable case I used to love them. Do you know if there is a collector’s interest in those or if someone is still making them.

[@Koishishibaman]

I think that there are a few older rolex models i would love to add to my collection. The thing stopped me is the inflated cost of this brand. Not good value for the watch.

[@TheFernandopozes]

Great video

[@G00s7-i3x]

Bro you couldn’t have watched it yet it 😂

[@Franzino]

Honestly; I never see me buy a Rolex…some of their watches are certainly nice, but the brand and how it’s universally recognized is just not something that appeals to me…

[@theshuz]

Forget being able to "get them at retail"... how about, you can get them.

[@Lovetheducks]

I don’t understand I have a milgauss and it’s absolutely my favorite Rolex minus the Daytona it just gets no love.

[@MichaelSmith-cl1uo]

A few days ago I went into a Rolex shop in Toronto..... HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE I dress down they took a look at me thought I was a shmuck!!!!! I WILL NOW NEVER BUY A ROLEX!!! Funny enough I went into the Tudor shop AMAZING Experience. My next watch will be a Tudor

[@cecaju9516]

@@MichaelSmith-cl1uo you are still giving your money to the same company.

[@kimcoulter806]

Good job Teddy

[@dnumaplagius]

The 116710 is under the radar, the best gmt in my opinion. Better than the Pepsi

[@sergeyyurchenko7014]

Perpetual 41 Tiffany is nice but they still not make it anymore

[@theeverydailyshow]

Best new Rolex under 6k. Good place to buy?

[@spartan1347981]

Damn that black dial green crystal Milgauss is actually really nice.

[@r1cky_santos]

No Rolex Date 34mm?!?! Easily the biggest Rolex bargain at around 4000-5000.

[@theskyguy2352]

Ladies watch

[@667hodge]

There isn't any Rolex worth over 5K,let alone 10K

[@joecosta4200]

Just need Teddy to start selling rolex and eliminate the games they play to buy one.

[@arianetabaquero6329]

Teddy when you gonna make your own watch company?

[@vsip-y5f]

Yeah we’ve been waiting for your opinion

[@MBCGRS]

That Green crystal Milgauss is a bit of me... Lovely.

[@ramseyzrr]

not slay ....... slay all day teddy

[@vidhyanandcs]

i certainly have an eye on air king as i have a small wrist

[@jtropfenbaum7931]

Check out the Oysterdate Precision. Just got my first Rolex. Excellent condition, new in 1985. $3300 at Swiss Watch Expo !

[@KeepingWatchUK]

Will likely be too big for you then.

[@factstology]

Sure Tedward but can I get ONE at any Rolex store? NO Baldy boy.

[@motaz1975]

to bad most of these models you listed have the old style stamped steel clasp.

[@jaywhite1141]

I went to my local AD I got told it would be 7 years to get a Rolex OP

[@cecaju9516]

@@jaywhite1141 is that for a specific colour and size or any OP?

[@VMIyanks04]

I don’t like that this video comes across from the prospective as a seller, when Teddy says certain models/colors/sizes “don’t trade as well”, or the particular watch isn’t doing as well as during the peak of the Rolex hype market. This makes it sounds like the viewer is only trying to make money off these watches. I’m an enthusiast, so I’m always interested in buying these watches so something that trades well to me means cheaper prices, not higher prices. Maybe this is just me. But it comes across as trying to help the “money enthusiasts” and not the watch enthusiasts.

[@sakshamgupta931]

Please make a video for the latest moonswatch. Is it worth it ?? And how's the build quality??

[@RodrigoPizarro-n5h]

As a watch enthusiast with NO budget, thank you MAMACOO for great-looking mechanical watches that I can afford! their are very clean, classy look, $150 each. I still watch videos about expensive “proper” watches, but I enjoy what I have

[@joshuakaplan5726]

would love for you to do a deep dive review of my dj configuration, the 36 with blue fluted-motif dial (fluted bezel, jubilee bracelet

[@RPE-Official]

You own the watch. Do your own review, weirdo.

[@WillEDC]

1:04 i would totally watch a longer video

[@willm.8547]

Just went to my local AD. I was a little torn before between the 36mm Explorer and the Air-King… I’m not anymore. The Air-King has such incredible character. It’s truly a unique design and that’s rare in Rolex (because everyone steals them). But the Air-King isn’t as well understood and that’s rare makes it even cooler.

[@bongkem2723]

the old air-king is top-notch classy at 34mm, the new one looks ugly af :D

[@willm.8547]

@ old one looks plan and uninspired. The new model looks fresh and unique. But I can see how someone likes the one that looks like everything else. Hahahaha

[@bongkem2723]

@@willm.8547 if you want differences you should never look at Rolex, Rolex makes more watches in 1 year than Patek made in its entire history. Rolex is the most "looks alike" watch brand ever. And the new air-king is a try-too-hard one, it mimic the Explorer and then add a lot of texts and numbers just to be different, not consistent in anyway, the color is not impressive. No one actually buy an air-king to wear, they buy air-king just to have a relationship with the AD and it's a pathetic reason to buy a watch!

[@ClaxtonBay123]

Having to tap dance for an AD to buy a Rolex is laughable. Paying over MSRP doe a USED model is even more laughable. Higher end brands are actually available to buy.

[@BaDaBaBaBa_wiwi]

Best Rolex under 10k is Tudor😂

[@darrelstickler]

Next video: Best Rolex models under $100,000

[@fsmg1983]

Rolex is so overrated.

[@bdegrds]

What an original troll comment

[@JimWestrich]

I gotta say, when I saw this week the HR lady and one secretary again in the office with their Rolex watches.. I'm so happy I spent my big money on JLC

[@microchrist6122]

Oh yeah? How many have you owned to make this statement …

[@booya6437]

Bought my first, a new Sub Date, and I absolutely love it. Overpriced? Maybe. Worth it to me? Absolutely.

[@jackiechan8840]

Agree. Mid AF

[@domainsshop]

Rolex is a great investment!

[@shearcreatif]

Rolex can keep their watches and i hope they depreciate.

[@JesseMozambique]

The reason some of the OPs have the higher ratio is due to the Tiffany blue and blood orange availabilities.

[@toneswinger]

The Airking is my favourite GADA rolex because it has a interesting dial and under the radar as a rolex and its totally brushed. I brought one

[@shuycg]

One of the least inspired videos.

[@AverageJeff]

I still have a hard time grasping 36mm and smaller as men's watches...- just look like woman's watches

[@tonypham98]

Rolex is a horrible brand rewarding elitism and snobbery. We like it when you do non-Rolex videos.

[@cecaju9516]

@@tonypham98 speak for yourself. Teddy is above brand tribalism and speaks to the facts.

[@kevinblankenburg4816]

I love the Milgauss 116400GV. Sadly the Milgauss is out of production. Which is a good thing considering my bank account.

[@busslayer4790]

I never used to think much of the Milgauss, but just recently saw a blue dial one at a jeweler. Seeing it in person, it was gorgeous.

[@SuperHoldenC]

Rolex is a hard pass

[@m4dec3nt31]

honestly, I'm at the point where I can say that I hate Rolex. they make beautiful watches but treat their customers like absolute garbage

[@cecaju9516]

@@m4dec3nt31 this has not been my experience. Of the 4 ADs I have interacted with over the last few years, 3 were fantastic to deal with and never even hinted that should build up a spend history. The only negative experience was with a jeweller where Rolex was a lower tier brand and they were just snobs in general. I actually had an AD texting me regularly to let me know they hadn’t forgotten about me.

[@alksjda]

Rolex > *

[@JamesonBrown-en2tx]

Video starts at 1:54. Dude just can't stop yapping.

[@ShortLifeHax]

*GMT Master II Obviously* *16710 back in 2004 was around $5000 LOL!~* *Today, you're lucky to find one under 10k in Japan*

[@user-hk5hw8jg9m]

Damn i have to get a job

[@dukebeach1]

It’s funny how everyone continues to hate on Rolex yet they keep selling 1M every year, year after year. Mine’s 20 years old and a tank. Serviced once and I’ll wait until it stops running to do it again. Why? Because paying $1,100 for a service on a watch that originally cost me $4,800 makes no sense. I can buy several other decent watches for that $1,000 that will last years and years.

[@mightya]

6 months ago I went to an AD in order to get on a list for an OP 36 in blue or black. I have no prior buying experience. I’m looking forward to the call inform8ng me the watch came in. I’m looking forward to telling the AD no thanks. I bought an almost new Omega Railmaster for $3K.

[@cecaju9516]

@@mightya they won’t care. There are 10 more on the call list.

[@ElliGConcepcion]

Hit 240k today. Appreciate you for all the knowledge and nuggets you had thrown my way over the last months. Started with 24k in August 2024.,…

[@PauletteSmith-s8n]

I would really love to know how much work you did put in to get to this stage

[@ElliGConcepcion]

I will be forever grateful to you, you changed my whole life and I will continue to preach on your behalf for the whole world to hear that you saved me from huge financial debt with just a small Investment, thank you Jihan Wu you're such a life saver

[@RichardArthurBaker]

As a beginner in this, it’s essential for you to have a mentor to keep you accountable. Jihan Wu is also my trade analyst, he has guided me to identify key market trends, pinpointed strategic entry points, and provided risk assessments, ensuring my trades decisions align with market dynamics for optimal returns.

[@BryonyClarke-e4v]

Jihan Wu Services has really set the standard for others to follow, we love him here in Canada 🇨🇦 as he has been really helpful and changed lots of life's

[@CoutchWinburn]

His guidance allowed me to restructure my retirement plan, resulting in an estimated $700,000 more by the time I retire.

[@grneal26]

No thanks

[@max5183]

They could be 100$ i wouldnt buy them. They are the most boring and basic, yet elitism and snob behavior watches out there. Like i actually don't understand why out of all hundreds of watchmakers this brand is celebrated so much.

[@microchrist6122]

Obviously you don’t get it With a dumb statement like that 😂

[@3316xtendedmedia]

The brand that everyone wants, but wearing it in public makes you target for criminals.

[@stuntmonkey00]

Two elderly people had their Rolexes swiped off of them in public last year , and I live in a quite residential place. In the old days you heard about the stories of people with machetes back in Asia...

[@3316xtendedmedia]

@stuntmonkey00 exactly