In todays video were doing a Tierlist of every single Rolex model. Be respectful in the comments of course and have a good day.
Intro - 00:00
Yatchmaster - 00:21
Yatchmaster 2 - 01:07
Submariner - 01:44
Sky Dweller - 02:29
Sea-Dweller - 03:18
Oyster Perpetual - 04:10
Milgauss - 05:02
GMT Master 2 - 05:55
Explorer 2 - 06:40
Explorer 1 - 07:28
Deepsea - 08:31
Daytona - 09:11
Daydate - 10:08
Datejust - 11:04
Air king - 12:25
Outro - 13:19
#swiss #watch #watches #rolex #luxury #list #tierlist
The Yacht Master Rhodium is one of the most beautiful watches ever made. And it’s not as common as the sub.
Agree with you - been on a list for the YM Rhodium for about 6 months can’t wait for this beautiful timepiece 😊
As I said it’s just opinion, I think it’s unattractive but we all have a different taste :)
Nice watch. If you’re 6’2 and 210lbs with a big wrist. Doesn’t look right on most of the people i see it on.
@@colinnguyen574 Clearly you’re confusing the Yacht Master which starts at 37mm and Yacht Master 2 which doesn’t even have a Rhodium dial. That’s gotta be embarrassing.
@@colinnguyen574 He's talking about 126622 with rhodium dial. It's the same size as a submariner but slimmer/thinner
What’s your view of the ice blue 1908 just released ? Thank you
Oh I think some big KZheadrs would not agree with the list, but totally agree with you. Explorer and Dayjust are simply perfect, especially vintage ones.
Pfft yup but that’s because most KZheadrs just wanna sell watches xD As for explorer and datejust hell yeah, 1601 is an amazing first Rolex and super cheap too, then the 5 digits are even better and only marginally more expensive, they have an aura of class the modern just don’t for me
I have a Rolex Exp II Polar on the way from my AD. I would personally put it in the incredible category rather than the Its Okay. It has a masculinity that no other Rolex can touch and it is one of what I call a "bridge" Rolex...meaning it can be equally at home in both the outdoor world or Wall Street. Just an incredible watch. Good video sir.
Much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed :) And yeah the explorer 2 is still incredible, but when comparing it to other Rolexes it’s just not my first pick is all
Hi, were you at The British Watchmakers Day recently? What wrist size do you consider average? The problem with the Skydweller for me is that the cyclops overlaps the circle thingy!
Heya! Yes I was, why were you there too? Also I’d say average wrist size is around 7 inches! As for the skydweller I just find its ring really ugly, I think it looks like a rejected datejust lol
@@WatchConnoisseurClub Yes, weird I noticed you and then saw your channel for the first time today! I thought, that looks like the young guy that was gliding around in his grey suit haha.
@@wristopia4101 haha yeah that’s me! Which stall were you at? And it was only something I could pop in for a bit because it was on the way back to my house from London, shame I would’ve loved to make more contacts and talked to some more people
@@WatchConnoisseurClub You were in the expensive area by the clocks and Roger Smith.
I love getting to know someone through how'd they rank things, like watches, or by the items they buy, books they read, cars they drive, etc. It's a cool way to look into someone. Thanks for helping us getting to know you through the Rolex tier! I never really thought about - till your video - just how absurd all the aquatic themed watches are they have! They're all the same thing! Anyway, I'm in love with the Cellini. There are some gorgeous vintage editions out there that I have on my short list.
Also on the hunt for an affordable Milgauss right now. I love how it's both quirky and unnecessary - it's like a black sheep personality that I'm drawn to.
Awesome my main man! And appreciate the support :) Every sub and like helps. Also vintage is actually my forte, but the list would be far too long if I included them haha, and yeah not only are vintage Cellini nice, but so affordable too! Cracking timepieces
Enjoyed the vid - great stuff!
Much appreciated lad!
The Milgauss is the only Rolex I'd get, it's weird and wacky but very unique. It's fun.
I have had my Yachtmaster II for over a decade and love it just as much now as I did then. I honestly have no desire for another watch, at all.
Good for you man. Its my favorite rolex I want the two tone version. Its one eye catchy piece. Imma either get this or sky dweller
Nice. Plus you'll definitely have the last laugh since they just discontinued it.
Sweet! Enjoy it and love it! Make sure to wear it and don’t put it in a safe lol
Yachtmaster II is the best Rolex ever, it’s a big shame that it has discontinued! 😢
Guy Fieri has proved that it’s resistant to papreeka and koomin.
Brilliant video review ❤ ( had to subscribe) unfortunately you hate my Rolex portfolio, sky dweller, deepsea, and yacht master 11! (I love a bigger watch) but that’s ok we all different and have personal preferences 😊
Exactly! Nothing wrong with that, if we all liked the same thing it’d be pretty boring wouldn’t it?
Love your review and presentation.
Much appreciated!
Picked up an Explorer 40 recently and it's become a daily. First time that has happened since I got my old Seadweller restored and never really wear now.
Awesome and congrats!
Personally I love the sea-dweller, it’s perfect for people like me with big wrists 🚀 A submariner looks lost on me
I love your video, many thanks for explanations! Got a date just and fits my personality too!
Datejust is 👌🏼
Which ref, year and dial?
The Rolex Submariner, he said , you can walk with it! Now that's an endorsement!
Great content, just a small comment, sir Edmund Hillary had the Rolex explorer with him when he reached the summit except he didn't have it on his wrist, by his own acknowledgment he was actually wearing a British watch (Smiths)
Yup! Never said it was first to the summit or anything, I just said it was designed for the climb of Mount Everest! But absolutely correct, also as a British lad I actually own a couple smiths, mainly a smiths empire and a 9ct smiths de-luxe with some lovely patina! Gorgeous dress piece
Lookin good man! Keep it up!
And you my main man
Kind of agreed with most of your rankings, aligned with your tastes re more simplistic, classy design aesthetic. Was surprised then by your take on the 1908. This watch is pure class. Too big? It’s 39mm. And it has a similar look to the Explorer, which you like? I think they’ll release a Moonphase version soon enough. All the best.
1908 is stunning
Nice video but you must be about 5’7 and 145 lbs to think that anything over 40mm is too big 😂😂
Enjoyed the video. How many of these have you actually owned? Having ridden this rock around the sun for a few years, I have leaned that one’s opinion changes with time and maturity; and also with familiarity. Actually owning and wearing a few of these watches for a few years, might change your opinion. Fair enough?
Well as it’s Rolex the finishing and reliability are top notch - so all the watches are very good. The worst Rolex is still a Rolex, as for the first part I have owned a few not for a long period (I grey market deal with friends) and for those I haven’t owned I have either personally handled friends stock, or asked owners personally! I’m sure if I wore one of them more often it would move up, but for now that’s not the case
Great video, not sure why you only have 2k subscribers!!
Really appreciate the kind comment! Have a good one
Did I miss your ranking of the Rolex Marconi?
great video. subbed.
best designs in my opinion are the sub and datejust, my favorite are the ones from the 80s/90s
I always see where a person puts the Explorer 1 on their list. You OBviously have class, you this gets a 👍🏻. Your other picks are good as well, though personally I do like the black bezel Yachtmasters . Cheers.
Appreciate the comment lad :) And I don’t hate the black bezel yatchmaster, I just think it’s not much to offer as Rolex has better watches in the same price range that fit the same categories As for the explorer 1, of course that’s bloody class mate, 9.5/10
I’m a scuba instructor and have the sliver Submariner, which I wear almost everyday and love. However I don’t like the gold Submariner. It over the top and warned by people that are showing off and not real scuba divers.
Signed 'Smiths De Luxe' below twelve o'clock, and 'made in England' below the subsidiary dial. 15 jewel lever-escapement movement. Sir Edmund Hillary wore this watch during his successful climb to the summit of Mount Everest, May 29th 1953
Great content
Much appreciated lad!
this was really fun to watch !
Really appreciate it and glad you enjoyed!
The skydweller should have a worldtime dial. It already has the 24 hour ring
I have had my DateJust 16234 in Steel and White Gold since 2002. I wear it everyday infact i hardly ever take it off. It hasn't missed a beat since i got it and really have no plans to change it. So i would have to rank this top of the tier basically based on me being biased towards it. But if i could i would like to have a DayDate as well, thats my favourite Rolex.
Daydate is my fave too, especially vintage stone dials!
The Sky Dweller is much prettier in person and looks great with beautiful proportions. Should tank much higher!
Although I don't agree with all of your choices, I see you put both of my watches in the Classy tier.
You are in my mind ! I could make exactly the same ranking! I decide to watch the video because of your jacket.I though this man have taste.What brand is your jacket ?
You’re right, your opinion is absolute and just! My sub (124060) is my favorite watch and my wife loves her 1991 gold Datejust with Champagne dial, diamond index, gold jubilee bracelet. Two absolute classics! Great video!
Well, that’s pretty accurate to my taste. Wearing my 36 mm Explorer right now. Cheers!
Perfect watch, enjoy it!
This was really fun!
I agree with you. I have 5 Rolex and they are in the top of your list. I would add also that Daytona steel version is in my opinion better that full gold or gold/steel. For GMTII I prefer the "Pepsi version" with Jubilee bracelet. Explorer I (steel version) is one of my favorites. Datejust is perfect in steel with roman numbers and white gold bezel..
You seem to favor the dressier models over the sport models (Daytona being the exception). I believe their are more appealing dressy brands, and the sport watches are clearly the Rolex wheelhouse. To me, Rolex is the Daytona, Sub, and Oyster. The rest of the models are just the supporting cast.
Whahahaha! I kinda like the Yatchmaster but I dont like the YM2 at all. Not a lot of watches I would actually buy or want to own but I think the Milgauss and the Explorer. You are right about the Milgauss though. Overpriced for what it is. Hope you have a great day!
And you lad! Have a good one :) You’ve been my loyal for a while, what do you think about the editing of having a watch on screen with me, think it’s better then just me talking? Also I don’t hate the ym1, but I don’t get the point of it when the sun is better, fits the same categories and is cheaper, that’s all Anyways have a good one lad! Another vid coming soon :)
@@WatchConnoisseurClub I think your videos are awesome man. Your style suits you and the camera work and editing and everything is top notch! I think the images and voice overlay in combination with your face and so on works quite well! I think your channel will grow by leaps and bounds soon enough! Yeah I agree, I dont mind it but I wont buy it. Looking forward to it!
@@johanvandersandt8904 always appreciate the support my main man!
@@WatchConnoisseurClub
Rolex tier list by Tom Holland 😂
which one do u have even ??
Largely agree except for the yacht master. A better version of the quite boring uninspired Sub. Stunning watch.
Pretty good ranking. I’m more tolerant of the 1908 and less enamored of stopwatches, but overall not bad. And I’m guessing you don’t own the Explorer II Polar. Not just a GMT, but a fine all rounder.
I have a friend that has the red hand one, it’s very nice, but I’m not a fan of the modern ones personally anymore
you're one of the only watch youtubers that is objective about a watch's subjective style/looks. great ranking
much appreciated lad!
I’ve got a Grail (Daytona), Classy (Datejust 2) and Incredible (GMT2)….but I subbed the Sub for a Palagos39 because it’s less chunky..and want to move on to a Ew No (Yacht master 40 blue dial) because I think it’s quite handsome. More importantly it will allow me to close the Rolex segment of the collection and move on in my watch journey.
you would do good to do a vintage version of this. Of course you would have to read up on them.
I love the sky dweller mint green ❤️👍
36mm DJ black face with a smooth bezel on an oyster bracelet for me. Timeless and super comfortable to wear. I’d never be without it.
I'm okay with this list as long both the explorers switch places!
Gotta disagree with you there lad! But to each their own :)
You got it almost 100%… great assessment ..
Haha much appreciated!
Looks like Rolex agrees with you on the YM2 😂😂😂
poor Rudy. Way off base.
I'm not a huge Rolex fan, but I really like the Yachtmaster 2, although it is on the larger side. My favorite is the Daytona, though; dazzling.
“YOU TWIT!” 🤣 your speaking very calm but I hear you yelling this due to thee accent
Yachtmaster?? Ew No? It does resemble the Submariner, but I love it...
Great video, lots of interesting information on every watch. I also agree with basically all of your ranking choices. I think the Submariner is the ultimate icon of watches. I just think that maybe the "incredible" category should have been placed above the "classy" in the table.
who is this kid?! He is very funny, knowledgeable, did I say funny? Keep doing these videos kid.
Just a random kid! No one more than that! Appreciate the kind words though and have a good Sunday :)
Might have already been mentioned but Paul Newman's Daytona Rolex went for auction and sold for over $17 million !...
No diver uses a wristwatch. They use dive computers.
Love my blue DJ 36, I use it as my all-rounder without the flashy fluted bezel nor jubilee. I don't really need to dress up often, but the look works for me since I'm just a techy architectural designer and not an investment banker or sales guy.
Of course! To each their own it’s a gorgeous watch, end of the day all these watches are made incredibly, even the worst Rolex is a damn good watch, and the datejust is one of the best! I generally prefer fluted jubilee because I’m always in formal wear, i don’t have a job I just like to be dressed up, one could say it’s my style I suppose xD
That works! Maybe if I move to the East Coast or Europe. I love dressing up too, but I live in a small town now on the Olympic Peninsula and don't anymore, and even nearby Seattle is known for its lax style 🤣@@WatchConnoisseurClub
Very good video.. Amazing, i disagree with milgauss (maybe biased) + i like cellini and i think it deserves a good place (unbiased)
I'd argue about the Daytona. I am not sure it is worth 3 Speedmasters in terms of price. For me, my grail is the model I currently own - 124060. The Bond Sub
The Day Date is on the bucketlist
Love my sky dweller, perfect size for a large wrist.
the Milgaus is really cool watch. Black face with green tint dial.
Agreed - love it, glistens in the Mediterranean sun.
I agreed with every watch. I thought it was going to be a crap list, but it wasn’t. Good job.
I wouldn't consider Daytona as my grail, rather would want GMT Master II there. Apart from that, great tier list!
I had to chuckle when you mentioned the Sky-Dweller was unattractive as the side shot glistened to perfection .I got to give you credit though the two-tone Explorer is impressive. Such a gorgeous watch. I would like it to get to at least a 40 mm range.
That’s the only watch most seem to disagree with and that’s fine! I find it quite unattractive compared to Rolexes other watches in their catalog, but hey, if you like it good on ya! Hope you had a good Easter!
The datejust and day date are more comfortable to wear than the submariner and Daytona on a daily basis. I have an average size 7 inch wrist.
Two of the best models, so classy
In agreement with most. But, to be a top tier daily watch like the explorer 1, I think you really need a date function.
Fair enough
Damn, I had high hopes for the YM2
Haha not for me or most people at that point, widely considered the worst Rolex model along with the 1908, but hey if you like it then good for you
Fair enough as it's your opinion 👌 ... I would defo put Yachtmasters' range above the Sub range just because to me... Subs are boring over hyped. Everyone's has one 😂 That is one of the reasons why I got the YM Rhodium dial instead of a black sub date. The fit and finish are actually better for my wrist 🤌 Plus, who wears a sub to actually go diving in this day and age is mainly to flex, so ya might as well get a Yachtmaster 😂😂😂
Well modern Rolex as said isn’t my thing I like vintage, but I understand! I find sporty stuff not quite me I’m more of a dressy person because I generally dress quite formally As for the diving part let’s be honest everyone looking for 200-300m of water resistance doesn’t actually need any more than 100m most of the time xD
@WatchConnoisseurClub Fair enough I understand 👍.. yeh my lifestyle is more sporty or street wear clothes dont tend to wear formal clothes 🤣 For diving I just wear a Gshock or nothing at all plus as what you said never mind 100 meters 10 to 20 meter dive/swim is enough 🤣🤣🤣
You need to check when the gmt master was introduced 👍
I was talking about the gmt master 2 of course! But if I got that wrong may you tell me the correct date for future reference? Many thanks!
I like the titanium YM. I think it’s pretty fly👌🏽
If you like it that’s all that matters! I don’t like titanium watches because they feel cheap on my wrist just due to how light they are - I like to feel my watch. But even so it’s still a modern Rolex so it’s finishing and reliability are incredible, every Rolex (other then the 1908) is an incredible watch, this is just my opinion of where I’d rank them
This video highlights the value of life experience!
Don’t really get what you mean by that but sure! xD
the YM2 in rose and stainless is fricken awesome.
Pretty spot on, mate. Pretty spot on.
Much appreciated, I see you are a man of class
I had an Air-king in stainless with black dial and baton markers,purchased new for £919. I recently passed it on to my son ( got fed up with him pestering me for it 🙂 ). This has been replaced with a vintage 1016 explorer which for me is the perfect Rolex.
Incredible taste, assuming since it was so cheap that was a while ago? Was it a 5500?
@@WatchConnoisseurClub yes to both questions 👍🏻
Love my two tone date just with fluted bezel and blue face.
the SUB is a man’s man’s watch. 5512,5513 are awesome.
the moonphase is very beautiful too
For me the yacht-master look like Tudor maybe I m wrong 😑…but Perpetual is soo cool!
It’s just not very attractive to me personally
YM is a fantastic watch, a not boring sub upgrade
To each their own! Just an opinion lad, but that completely fair, all Rolex are well made with robust and reliable movements, I just dislike the ym personally is all
Now i know witch PD i will buy. 😉
the YM is awsome. I have 4 of them.
Your bang on about the Rolex Deepsea it’s huge and heavy and unless you have a very large wrist,it doesn’t sit well on an average wrist 😡👍
Haha! I see you share my opinion xD
There's a rumor the explorer 2 will be discontinued in a year or two 😮
That would be big since it’s been a popular model for a long time!
You got it almost right: Sky-dweller has to go up to Grail, and that's it
I’d have to disagree but that’s fine! Long as you love the watch it doesn’t matter what anyone else says
Last real Rolex was the Submariner 14060M two liner
I had to agree with you completely
You are a man of taste I see!
the Employer is a classic. But zip like the sub date better
it's sad nobody ever do rolex tier list from vintage to present catalogue. the current catalogue is kinda repetitive and opinions are fairly consistent that differs only in the sports category. hope that some youtuber out there dare to take up this challenge rather than the same rinse and repeat catalogue (I understand there are many variations and hence I say take up the challenge) but a good way would be selecting a few 4 digits, 5 digit and 6 digit and rank them altogether because let's be honest, we are not historians in rolex and we may not get all the references down. this is also to avoid some old 6 digit and new 6 digit which may or may not be useful comparisons. another way would be to group them according to their movements as the caliber are shared in between some models and vintage too. good luck on the channel
I’m a vintage collector myself, my grails are all 5 and 4 digit, mostly daydates with stone dials and some rare datejust models like the novettone, also bubbluback are incredible and of course some vintage subs and such, only thing is that to include such models would be like an hour long video and that’s a big project that would take a lot of time
Not bad choices ! 👍
finally. You got one right. The GMT2 is just ok
Great channel,but your wrong the first watch to the top of Everest was a Smith’s,👍
Yeah I’m aware! Just said the Rolex was made to climb Everest, and he did have one on him he just wasn’t wearing it. He wore a smiths de-Luxe because he trusted it as more reliable! I actually have a wonderful smiths deluxe in 9ct with some gorgeous patina, cracking piece
the Sea Dwellers awesome. A everyday watch. 100% awesome.
the DD is a classic. Go Jack Nicklaus. The GOAT.
I like sky dweller looks cool..
The grails for many, in the MODERN Rolex line up are the platinum DD and platinum Daytona, you missed half the market though - the VINTAGE Rolex market, there are a TON of Rolex grails in this genre - 1016's to Paul Newman Daytonas with some early 1665's mixed in - the absolute grail IMHO would be an early "BOND" sub in minty condition:-) but you are talking a segment of the market that doesnt really appeal to the new Rolex buyer - many of which are buying them to show off to people who may not care or even like them... Remember people - you buy a watch because YOU love it regardless of brand, this recent idea that watches are investments will be proven (and is as we speak) to be wrong.
I actually said during the video I’m excluding vintage because there’s too much to cover! I also said that I’m primarily a vintage collector, more than half my collection is vintage! I think even though in terms of robustness, reliability and finishing they are inferior to modern, in terms of design, proportions and most of all aura they are superior, vintage watches just have a whole other level of class on your wrist
@@WatchConnoisseurClub Vintage is MUCH more interesting to me, not only do you have to know a hell of a lot more about the watches you have to be able to negotiate your way through the dishonest sellers that mess with these older watches - in THIS genre "BUY THE SELLER" takes on a whole knew level of meaning...