Nothing screams "milestone" like buying one of the greatest Rolex watches for women.

When it comes to watches, none is more recognizable than the Rolex. It's a symbol of both style and status, which is just one of the many reasons why the greatest Rolex watches for women have become so valuable and collectible.

Purchasing a Rolex is a big deal. Few luxuries have the same level of appeal as those typically used to celebrate milestone events like promotions, birthdays, or anniversaries. If you want to invest in one of the best watches for women, one of the best Rolex watches is a wise choice.

Rolexes are ideal investment purchases, whether you choose a Lady-Datejust or an Oyster Perpetual. They are extremely wearable and are likely to retain or gain value over time. While you may only wear your best designer heels on certain occasions or carry your best designer bags with specific outfits, a Rolex can be worn at any time and in any place and will instantly boost any look. A Rolex will be a smart and reliable addition to your capsule wardrobe for years to come.

BEST ROLEX WATCHES FOR WOMEN

1. LADY-DATEJUST

Best for all ages

The classic Lady-Datejust, a smaller version of the popular Datejust model, was created to give female wearers a better fit. It is one of the most diverse lines in the collection, with a wide choice of styles, dials, and metals to choose from. Oyster, President, and Jubilee bracelets are available, as are light, colorful, dark, gem-set, or diamond-paved dials. 

The features you select, of course, influence the price, which ranges from around $9,999 - $19,999 to price on request. Minute and second hands, instant date settings, and stop-seconds are among the features. The Lady-Datejust is self-winding by a perpetual rotor and has a power reserve of approximately 55 hours.

2. OYSTER PERPETUAL 28

Best for accessible price point

The Oyster Perpetual is a wise choice if you're looking for a watch that precisely summarizes Rolexes' history. It is not only the heir to the first Rolex waterproof watch case, but the word perpetual also refers to the self-winding mechanism that gave the company its name. The designs, which combine form and function in a streamlined package, are still waterproof today. 

The Oyster Perpetual 28 is the smallest in the Oyster Perpetual collection, with the 28 referring to the 28mm face. The famous flat, three-link Oyster bracelet in durable steel with a choice of colorful faces is one of the key features. The Oyster Perpetual is a more economical Rolexes choice, with costs starting about $7,250 - $25,500.

3. OYSTER PERPETUAL 31

Best for a Rolex for evening wear

If the Oyster 28 has sparked your attention but hasn't quite reached the mark, consider the somewhat larger Oyster Perpetual 31. It has a dial layout that is very similar to the 36 and 41 and is available with a variety of colored faces.

"The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust is the definition of a traditional and exquisite watch," says Lisa Broun, Senior Watch Buyer at Watches of Switzerland Group. "It united all of Rolex's significant advancements to the modern timepiece and was the first self-winding waterproof chronometer wristwatch to display the date in a window at 3 o'clock."

The Oyster Perpetual Datejust combines elegance with precision, grace with resistance, and beauty with performance. It is available in a wide range of sizes and with a wide variety of dials in different colors, coatings, and materials. It remains a big draw for clients, and at Mappin & Webb(opens in a new tab), we want to create an experience as memorable as the collection itself.

4. DAY-DATE 36

Best for collectors

When it was first introduced in 1956, the Rolex Day-Date was the first watch to display the day of the week in full. This is a status watch that is only available in 18-carat gold or 950 platinum. When compared to models such as the Oyster Perpetual, the superb quality is reflected at a much higher price point. 

Rolex prices begin about $28,000 - $37,000, with the majority of the models listed as price on request. The 36mm dial is available in bright, colorful, dark, gem-set, or diamond-paved options, and is encased in yellow, pink, and white golds, or platinum. As you can see, this is a standout style and idea for wearing with evening attire or for a special occasion.

5. YACHT-MASTER 37

Best for performance

The Rolex Yacht-Master 37 is a high-performance watch. It is both incredibly durable and waterproof, making it an excellent choice for avid sailors or anyone who enjoys watersports. Especially since the chronograph feature allows you to use it as both a display watch and a stopwatch. 

The Yacht-Master 37 comes in fewer colors than previous models, sticking to a refined palette of silver, rose gold, and black. Unlike other collections, which only provide metal straps, the Oysterflex bracelet bends and moves with the wearer, providing a sporty and less formal alternative—pair with your favorite Breton shirt for the whole nautical effect.

6. DATEJUST 31

Best for availability

The Datejust, another of the greatest Rolex womens watches, gets its name from the watch's most unique feature. It was the first self-winding timepiece to show the date in a window around three o'clock on the dial. It has become one of the brand's most famous and instantly recognizable designs over the years. 

There are three bracelet options: Jubilee, Oyster, and President. The five-link Jubilee is rich with history, having been expressly built for the 1945 launch of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust. Dials might be luminous, colorful, dark, or set with gems.

7. DATEJUST 36

Best for unisex design

4mm may seem small, but in the world of watches, it is not. Some people may discover that the Datejust 31 doesn't have the desired impact, in which case the Datejust 36 is an excellent choice. At this size, the watch is unisex, with characteristics that both male and female Rolex wearers would like. The dials are nearly identical to the Datejust 31, with the namesake displaying the date in place of 3 o'clock. Again, the variety of options is amazing, with the Oyster or Jubilee bands, as well as light, colorful, dark, or gem-set dials.

As one might expect, there is a large market for vintage and pre-owned Rolex. Choose a reputable watch dealer and do your research before buying used watches. You don't want to be disappointed after spending so much money.