Most expensive new rolex

The most expensive new Rolex watch is the Rolex "The Bao Dai" Ref. 6062, which was sold at auction in 2017 for a staggering $5 million. This watch is a rare and highly sought-after model, and its price reflects its exclusivity and historical significance.

The Rolex "The Bao Dai" Ref. 6062 is a highly complicated watch that features a perpetual calendar, moon phase display, and a split-seconds chronograph. It was originally produced in the 1940s and 1950s, and only a handful of examples are known to exist.

Here are some of the key features that make this watch so valuable:

  1. Perpetual calendar: The watch features a perpetual calendar that can accurately keep track of the date, day, month, and year, taking into account leap years and other calendar irregularities.
  2. Moon phase display: The watch features a moon phase display that shows the phases of the moon, from new moon to full moon and back again.
  3. Split-seconds chronograph: The watch features a split-seconds chronograph that allows the wearer to measure two separate events simultaneously.
  4. Rare dial: The watch features a rare dial with a unique design that is not found on any other Rolex model.
  5. Historical significance: The watch was originally owned by Bao Dai, the last emperor of Vietnam, and has been certified by the Vietnamese government as a national treasure.

Other expensive new Rolex watches include:

  1. Rolex Daytona "Paul Newman" Ref. 6239: This watch is a highly sought-after model that features a rare "Paul Newman" dial, which is characterized by a distinctive sub-dial layout. The watch is valued at around $1 million.
  2. Rolex Submariner "Kermit" Ref. 6205: This watch is a rare and highly valuable model that features a unique green dial and a stainless steel case. The watch is valued at around $500,000.
  3. Rolex GMT-Master II "Pepsi" Ref. 1675: This watch is a highly sought-after model that features a rare "Pepsi" bezel, which is characterized by a distinctive red and blue color scheme. The watch is valued at around $300,000.
  4. Rolex Day-Date "President" Ref. 1803: This watch is a highly valuable model that features a unique design and a range of complications, including a day-date display and a moon phase display. The watch is valued at around $200,000.

It's worth noting that the prices of these watches can vary depending on a range of factors, including their condition, provenance, and rarity.