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Hardest Rolex models to buy in Japan: difficulty ranking

Every current Rolex model and dial, scored from 1 to 5 stars for how hard it is to buy at an authorized dealer in Japan. 5 stars means luck of the draw. Data last updated Oct 11, 2026. The score is our own, worked out from how far demand outruns supply (we track Japanese dealers weekly), the material and any gem-setting. It is not an official Rolex rating. Prices shown are Rolex Japan's tax-included list prices, in yen and in the currency chosen in the menu at the top.

Luck of the draw

Almost only by lottery or special connections. Visiting alone may not get you one for years.

  1. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126508 Bright Green & GoldenRef. 126508Bright Green & GoldenCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥8,199,400 ≈ $51,804★★★★★Luck of the draw
  2. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126506 Ice BlueRef. 126506Ice BlueCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥12,544,400 ≈ $79,256★★★★★Luck of the draw
  3. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126506 Diamond-set Ice BlueRef. 126506Diamond-set Ice BlueCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥13,524,500 ≈ $85,448★★★★★Luck of the draw
  4. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126500LN WhiteRef. 126500LNWhiteCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥2,499,200 ≈ $15,790★★★★★Luck of the draw
  5. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126500LN BlackRef. 126500LNBlackCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥2,499,200 ≈ $15,790★★★★★Luck of the draw
  6. Oyster Perpetual Ref. 277200 Turquoise BlueRef. 277200Turquoise BlueOyster Perpetual / Oyster braceletList price ¥930,600 ≈ $5,880★★★★★Luck of the draw
  7. Oyster Perpetual Ref. 126000 Turquoise BlueRef. 126000Turquoise BlueOyster Perpetual / Oyster braceletList price ¥996,600 ≈ $6,297★★★★★Luck of the draw
  8. Day-Date Ref. 128238 Green OmbréRef. 128238Green OmbréDay-Date / President braceletList price ¥6,811,200 ≈ $43,033★★★★★Luck of the draw
  9. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126518LN GoldenRef. 126518LNGoldenCosmograph Daytona / OysterflexList price ¥6,329,400 ≈ $39,989★★★★★Luck of the draw
  10. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126518LN BlackRef. 126518LNBlackCosmograph Daytona / OysterflexList price ¥6,329,400 ≈ $39,989★★★★★Luck of the draw
  11. Day-Date Ref. 128238 Diamond-set Green OmbréRef. 128238Diamond-set Green OmbréDay-Date / President braceletList price ¥7,285,300 ≈ $46,029★★★★★Luck of the draw
  12. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126519LN Diamond-set Bright Black & SteelRef. 126519LNDiamond-set Bright Black & SteelCosmograph Daytona / OysterflexList price ¥6,966,300 ≈ $44,013★★★★★Luck of the draw
  13. GMT-Master II Ref. 126710GRNR BlackRef. 126710GRNRBlackGMT-Master II / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,780,900 ≈ $11,252★★★★★Luck of the draw
  14. Submariner Ref. 126610LV BlackRef. 126610LVBlackSubmariner / Oyster braceletList price ¥1,764,400 ≈ $11,147★★★★★Luck of the draw
  15. GMT-Master II Ref. 126710BLNR BlackRef. 126710BLNRBlackGMT-Master II / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,780,900 ≈ $11,252★★★★★Luck of the draw
  16. Yacht-Master Ref. 226627 Intense BlackRef. 226627Intense BlackYacht-Master / Oyster braceletList price ¥2,384,800 ≈ $15,067★★★★★Luck of the draw
  17. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126508 Golden & Bright BlackRef. 126508Golden & Bright BlackCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥8,199,400 ≈ $51,804★★★★★Luck of the draw
  18. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126518LN Intense Black / ChampagneRef. 126518LNIntense Black / ChampagneCosmograph Daytona / OysterflexList price ¥6,329,400 ≈ $39,989★★★★★Luck of the draw
  19. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126519LN Bright Black & SteelRef. 126519LNBright Black & SteelCosmograph Daytona / OysterflexList price ¥6,656,100 ≈ $42,053★★★★★Luck of the draw
  20. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126518LN WhiteRef. 126518LNWhiteCosmograph Daytona / OysterflexList price ¥6,329,400 ≈ $39,989★★★★★Luck of the draw
  21. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126508 GoldenRef. 126508GoldenCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥8,199,400 ≈ $51,804★★★★★Luck of the draw
  22. Yacht-Master II Ref. 126688 WhiteRef. 126688WhiteYacht-Master II / Oyster braceletList price ¥9,007,900 ≈ $56,912★★★★★Luck of the draw
  23. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126508 BlackRef. 126508BlackCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥8,199,400 ≈ $51,804★★★★★Luck of the draw

A very narrow door

You need to visit many boutiques often and build a relationship with the sales staff.

  1. Oyster Perpetual Ref. 134300 Candy PinkRef. 134300Candy PinkOyster Perpetual / Oyster braceletList price ¥1,045,000 ≈ $6,602★★★★☆A very narrow door
  2. Oyster Perpetual Ref. 126000 Candy PinkRef. 126000Candy PinkOyster Perpetual / Oyster braceletList price ¥996,600 ≈ $6,297★★★★☆A very narrow door
  3. Oyster Perpetual Ref. 134300 PistachioRef. 134300PistachioOyster Perpetual / Oyster braceletList price ¥1,045,000 ≈ $6,602★★★★☆A very narrow door
  4. Submariner Ref. 126610LN BlackRef. 126610LNBlackSubmariner / Oyster braceletList price ¥1,683,000 ≈ $10,633★★★★☆A very narrow door
  5. Datejust Ref. 126334 Mint GreenRef. 126334Mint GreenDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,764,400 ≈ $11,147★★★★☆A very narrow door
  6. Datejust Ref. 126234 Mint GreenRef. 126234Mint GreenDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,502,600 ≈ $9,493★★★★☆A very narrow door
  7. Datejust Ref. 126334 Bright BlueRef. 126334Bright BlueDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,764,400 ≈ $11,147★★★★☆A very narrow door
  8. Yacht-Master II Ref. 126680 WhiteRef. 126680WhiteYacht-Master II / Oyster braceletList price ¥3,005,200 ≈ $18,987★★★★☆A very narrow door
  9. Datejust Ref. 126234 Slate RomanRef. 126234Slate RomanDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,502,600 ≈ $9,493★★★★☆A very narrow door
  10. Sky-Dweller Ref. 336934 Mint GreenRef. 336934Mint GreenSky-Dweller / Jubilee braceletList price ¥2,663,100 ≈ $16,825★★★★☆A very narrow door
  11. Datejust Ref. 126234 Diamond-set AubergineRef. 126234Diamond-set AubergineDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,894,200 ≈ $11,968★★★★☆A very narrow door
  12. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126515LN Sundust & Bright BlackRef. 126515LNSundust & Bright BlackCosmograph Daytona / OysterflexList price ¥6,656,100 ≈ $42,053★★★★☆A very narrow door
  13. Day-Date Ref. 228238 Green OmbréRef. 228238Green OmbréDay-Date / President braceletList price ¥7,481,100 ≈ $47,266★★★★☆A very narrow door
  14. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126515LN Bright Black & SundustRef. 126515LNBright Black & SundustCosmograph Daytona / OysterflexList price ¥6,656,100 ≈ $42,053★★★★☆A very narrow door
  15. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126508 Black / ChampagneRef. 126508Black / ChampagneCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥8,199,400 ≈ $51,804★★★★☆A very narrow door
  16. Day-Date Ref. 228235 Slate OmbréRef. 228235Slate OmbréDay-Date / President braceletList price ¥8,044,300 ≈ $50,824★★★★☆A very narrow door
  17. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126508 WhiteRef. 126508WhiteCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥8,199,400 ≈ $51,804★★★★☆A very narrow door
  18. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126505 Chocolate & BlackRef. 126505Chocolate & BlackCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥8,779,100 ≈ $55,466★★★★☆A very narrow door
  19. Submariner Ref. 124060 BlackRef. 124060BlackSubmariner / Oyster braceletList price ¥1,494,900 ≈ $9,445★★★★☆A very narrow door
  20. Oyster Perpetual Ref. 126000 PistachioRef. 126000PistachioOyster Perpetual / Oyster braceletList price ¥996,600 ≈ $6,297★★★★☆A very narrow door
  21. Oyster Perpetual Ref. 126000 LavenderRef. 126000LavenderOyster Perpetual / Oyster braceletList price ¥996,600 ≈ $6,297★★★★☆A very narrow door
  22. GMT-Master II Ref. 126720VTNR BlackRef. 126720VTNRBlackGMT-Master II / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,862,300 ≈ $11,766★★★★☆A very narrow door
  23. Explorer Ref. 124270 BlackRef. 124270BlackExplorer / Oyster braceletList price ¥1,177,000 ≈ $7,436★★★★☆A very narrow door
  24. Oyster Perpetual Ref. 134300 BeigeRef. 134300BeigeOyster Perpetual / Oyster braceletList price ¥1,045,000 ≈ $6,602★★★★☆A very narrow door
  25. Oyster Perpetual Ref. 126000 BeigeRef. 126000BeigeOyster Perpetual / Oyster braceletList price ¥996,600 ≈ $6,297★★★★☆A very narrow door
  26. Datejust Ref. 126334 SlateRef. 126334SlateDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,764,400 ≈ $11,147★★★★☆A very narrow door
  27. Datejust Ref. 126334 Bright BlackRef. 126334Bright BlackDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,764,400 ≈ $11,147★★★★☆A very narrow door
  28. GMT-Master II Ref. 126711CHNR BlackRef. 126711CHNRBlackGMT-Master II / Oyster braceletList price ¥2,981,000 ≈ $18,834★★★★☆A very narrow door
  29. Yacht-Master Ref. 126622 SlateRef. 126622SlateYacht-Master / Oyster braceletList price ¥1,960,200 ≈ $12,385★★★★☆A very narrow door
  30. Datejust Ref. 126234 Bright BlueRef. 126234Bright BlueDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,502,600 ≈ $9,493★★★★☆A very narrow door
  31. Datejust Ref. 126234 Bright BlackRef. 126234Bright BlackDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,502,600 ≈ $9,493★★★★☆A very narrow door
  32. Datejust Ref. 126234 White RomanRef. 126234White RomanDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,502,600 ≈ $9,493★★★★☆A very narrow door
  33. Sky-Dweller Ref. 336934 Bright BlueRef. 336934Bright BlueSky-Dweller / Jubilee braceletList price ¥2,663,100 ≈ $16,825★★★★☆A very narrow door
  34. Datejust Ref. 126334 SilverRef. 126334SilverDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,764,400 ≈ $11,147★★★★☆A very narrow door
  35. Datejust Ref. 126234 SilverRef. 126234SilverDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,502,600 ≈ $9,493★★★★☆A very narrow door
  36. GMT-Master II Ref. 126713GRNR BlackRef. 126713GRNRBlackGMT-Master II / Jubilee braceletList price ¥3,030,500 ≈ $19,147★★★★☆A very narrow door
  37. Datejust Ref. 126334 WhiteRef. 126334WhiteDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,764,400 ≈ $11,147★★★★☆A very narrow door
  38. Yacht-Master Ref. 126622 Bright BlueRef. 126622Bright BlueYacht-Master / Oyster braceletList price ¥1,960,200 ≈ $12,385★★★★☆A very narrow door
  39. Sky-Dweller Ref. 336934 Bright BlackRef. 336934Bright BlackSky-Dweller / Jubilee braceletList price ¥2,663,100 ≈ $16,825★★★★☆A very narrow door
  40. Datejust Ref. 126234 Diamond-set Bright BlueRef. 126234Diamond-set Bright BlueDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,812,800 ≈ $11,453★★★★☆A very narrow door
  41. Datejust Ref. 126234 Diamond-set Bright BlackRef. 126234Diamond-set Bright BlackDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,812,800 ≈ $11,453★★★★☆A very narrow door
  42. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126503 WhiteRef. 126503WhiteCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥3,642,100 ≈ $23,011★★★★☆A very narrow door
  43. Datejust Ref. 126334 Diamond-set Bright BlueRef. 126334Diamond-set Bright BlueDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥2,074,600 ≈ $13,107★★★★☆A very narrow door
  44. Datejust Ref. 126334 Diamond-set SlateRef. 126334Diamond-set SlateDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥2,074,600 ≈ $13,107★★★★☆A very narrow door
  45. Datejust Ref. 126334 Diamond-set Bright BlackRef. 126334Diamond-set Bright BlackDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥2,074,600 ≈ $13,107★★★★☆A very narrow door
  46. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126503 BlackRef. 126503BlackCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥3,642,100 ≈ $23,011★★★★☆A very narrow door
  47. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126503 GoldenRef. 126503GoldenCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥3,642,100 ≈ $23,011★★★★☆A very narrow door
  48. Datejust Ref. 126234 Diamond-set Pink RomanRef. 126234Diamond-set Pink RomanDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,894,200 ≈ $11,968★★★★☆A very narrow door
  49. Datejust Ref. 126234 Diamond-set Silver RomanRef. 126234Diamond-set Silver RomanDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,894,200 ≈ $11,968★★★★☆A very narrow door
  50. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126505 Bright Black & SundustRef. 126505Bright Black & SundustCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥8,779,100 ≈ $55,466★★★★☆A very narrow door
  51. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126509 Bright BlueRef. 126509Bright BlueCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥8,779,100 ≈ $55,466★★★★☆A very narrow door

Serious boutique hopping

You will need to visit several boutiques regularly, in a real boutique marathon.

  1. Datejust Ref. 126300 Mint GreenRef. 126300Mint GreenDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,356,300 ≈ $8,569★★★☆☆Serious boutique hopping
  2. Explorer II Ref. 226570 WhiteRef. 226570WhiteExplorer II / Oyster braceletList price ¥1,576,300 ≈ $9,959★★★☆☆Serious boutique hopping
  3. Sky-Dweller Ref. 336934 WhiteRef. 336934WhiteSky-Dweller / Jubilee braceletList price ¥2,663,100 ≈ $16,825★★★☆☆Serious boutique hopping
  4. Yacht-Master Ref. 268622 SlateRef. 268622SlateYacht-Master / Oyster braceletList price ¥1,845,800 ≈ $11,662★★★☆☆Serious boutique hopping
  5. Submariner Ref. 126613LB Royal BlueRef. 126613LBRoyal BlueSubmariner / Oyster braceletList price ¥2,883,100 ≈ $18,215★★★☆☆Serious boutique hopping
  6. Datejust Ref. 126231 Diamond-set ChocolateRef. 126231Diamond-set ChocolateDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥2,719,200 ≈ $17,180★★★☆☆Serious boutique hopping
  7. Datejust Ref. 126331 Diamond-set SundustRef. 126331Diamond-set SundustDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥3,005,200 ≈ $18,987★★★☆☆Serious boutique hopping
  8. Datejust Ref. 126301 Diamond-set SundustRef. 126301Diamond-set SundustDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥2,988,700 ≈ $18,883★★★☆☆Serious boutique hopping

A few boutiques should do it

Visit a few boutiques and you may find one, though it can take time.

  1. Oyster Perpetual Ref. 126000 GreenRef. 126000GreenOyster Perpetual / Oyster braceletList price ¥996,600 ≈ $6,297★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  2. Explorer Ref. 224270 BlackRef. 224270BlackExplorer / Oyster braceletList price ¥1,241,900 ≈ $7,846★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  3. Datejust Ref. 126200 Mint GreenRef. 126200Mint GreenDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,241,900 ≈ $7,846★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  4. Datejust Ref. 126200 Slate RomanRef. 126200Slate RomanDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,241,900 ≈ $7,846★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  5. Datejust Ref. 126300 Bright BlackRef. 126300Bright BlackDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,356,300 ≈ $8,569★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  6. Datejust Ref. 126300 Bright BlueRef. 126300Bright BlueDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,356,300 ≈ $8,569★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  7. Datejust Ref. 126300 SlateRef. 126300SlateDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,356,300 ≈ $8,569★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  8. Datejust Ref. 126200 Bright BlueRef. 126200Bright BlueDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,241,900 ≈ $7,846★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  9. Datejust Ref. 126200 Bright BlackRef. 126200Bright BlackDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,241,900 ≈ $7,846★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  10. Air-King Ref. 126900 BlackRef. 126900BlackAir-King / Oyster braceletList price ¥1,208,900 ≈ $7,638★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  11. Datejust Ref. 126300 SilverRef. 126300SilverDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,356,300 ≈ $8,569★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  12. Datejust Ref. 126300 WhiteRef. 126300WhiteDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,356,300 ≈ $8,569★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  13. Oyster Perpetual Ref. 126000 SilverRef. 126000SilverOyster Perpetual / Oyster braceletList price ¥996,600 ≈ $6,297★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  14. Oyster Perpetual Ref. 126000 BlackRef. 126000BlackOyster Perpetual / Oyster braceletList price ¥996,600 ≈ $6,297★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  15. Explorer II Ref. 226570 BlackRef. 226570BlackExplorer II / Oyster braceletList price ¥1,576,300 ≈ $9,959★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  16. Datejust Ref. 126200 White RomanRef. 126200White RomanDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,241,900 ≈ $7,846★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  17. Datejust Ref. 126200 SilverRef. 126200SilverDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,241,900 ≈ $7,846★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  18. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126505 Diamond-set Bright Black & SundustRef. 126505Diamond-set Bright Black & SundustCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥9,089,300 ≈ $57,426★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  19. Submariner Ref. 126613LN BlackRef. 126613LNBlackSubmariner / Oyster braceletList price ¥2,883,100 ≈ $18,215★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  20. Yacht-Master Ref. 126621 Chocolate (Brown)Ref. 126621Chocolate (Brown)Yacht-Master / Oyster braceletList price ¥2,931,500 ≈ $18,521★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  21. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126509 Diamond-set Bright Black & SteelRef. 126509Diamond-set Bright Black & SteelCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥9,089,300 ≈ $57,426★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  22. Yacht-Master Ref. 126621 BlackRef. 126621BlackYacht-Master / Oyster braceletList price ¥2,931,500 ≈ $18,521★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  23. Explorer Ref. 124273 BlackRef. 124273BlackExplorer / Oyster braceletList price ¥2,164,800 ≈ $13,677★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  24. Sky-Dweller Ref. 336933 Bright BlackRef. 336933Bright BlackSky-Dweller / Jubilee braceletList price ¥3,666,300 ≈ $23,164★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  25. Datejust Ref. 126331 SundustRef. 126331SundustDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥2,695,000 ≈ $17,027★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  26. Datejust Ref. 126331 Chocolate (Brown)Ref. 126331Chocolate (Brown)Datejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥2,695,000 ≈ $17,027★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  27. Datejust Ref. 126301 Chocolate (Brown)Ref. 126301Chocolate (Brown)Datejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥2,678,500 ≈ $16,923★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  28. Datejust Ref. 126301 SundustRef. 126301SundustDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥2,678,500 ≈ $16,923★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  29. Datejust Ref. 126333 Bright BlackRef. 126333Bright BlackDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥2,630,100 ≈ $16,617★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  30. Datejust Ref. 126333 ChampagneRef. 126333ChampagneDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥2,630,100 ≈ $16,617★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  31. Sky-Dweller Ref. 336933 WhiteRef. 336933WhiteSky-Dweller / Jubilee braceletList price ¥3,666,300 ≈ $23,164★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  32. Datejust Ref. 126233 ChampagneRef. 126233ChampagneDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥2,359,500 ≈ $14,907★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  33. Datejust Ref. 126333 SilverRef. 126333SilverDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥2,630,100 ≈ $16,617★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  34. Day-Date Ref. 128235 Diamond-set EisenkieselRef. 128235Diamond-set EisenkieselDay-Date / President braceletList price ¥8,958,400 ≈ $56,599★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  35. Sea-Dweller Ref. 126603 BlackRef. 126603BlackSea-Dweller / Oyster braceletList price ¥3,331,900 ≈ $21,051★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  36. Yacht-Master Ref. 268621 BlackRef. 268621BlackYacht-Master / Oyster braceletList price ¥2,637,800 ≈ $16,666★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  37. Yacht-Master Ref. 268621 Chocolate (Brown)Ref. 268621Chocolate (Brown)Yacht-Master / Oyster braceletList price ¥2,637,800 ≈ $16,666★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it
  38. Day-Date Ref. 128239 Diamond-set Blue OmbréRef. 128239Diamond-set Blue OmbréDay-Date / President braceletList price ¥7,832,000 ≈ $49,483★★☆☆☆A few boutiques should do it

Worth a regular visit

Relatively easy among current models. If you keep visiting, you may well get one.

  1. Deepsea Ref. 136660 D BlueRef. 136660D BlueDeepsea / Oyster braceletList price ¥2,352,900 ≈ $14,866★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  2. Day-Date Ref. 228235 Olive GreenRef. 228235Olive GreenDay-Date / President braceletList price ¥8,044,300 ≈ $50,824★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  3. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126509 Bright Black & SteelRef. 126509Bright Black & SteelCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥8,779,100 ≈ $55,466★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  4. GMT-Master II Ref. 126718GRNR BlackRef. 126718GRNRBlackGMT-Master II / Jubilee braceletList price ¥7,546,000 ≈ $47,676★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  5. Datejust Ref. 278240 PinkRef. 278240PinkDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,177,000 ≈ $7,436★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  6. Yacht-Master Ref. 226658 BlackRef. 226658BlackYacht-Master / OysterflexList price ¥5,659,500 ≈ $35,757★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  7. Lady-Datejust Ref. 279174 SilverRef. 279174SilverLady-Datejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,389,300 ≈ $8,778★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  8. Datejust Ref. 278240 Mint GreenRef. 278240Mint GreenDatejust / Oyster braceletList price ¥1,144,000 ≈ $7,228★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  9. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126505 Sundust & Bright BlackRef. 126505Sundust & Bright BlackCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥8,779,100 ≈ $55,466★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  10. Day-Date Ref. 228238 Bright BlackRef. 228238Bright BlackDay-Date / President braceletList price ¥7,481,100 ≈ $47,266★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  11. Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126509 Steel & Bright BlackRef. 126509Steel & Bright BlackCosmograph Daytona / Oyster braceletList price ¥8,779,100 ≈ $55,466★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  12. Deepsea Ref. 136660 BlackRef. 136660BlackDeepsea / Oyster braceletList price ¥2,303,400 ≈ $14,553★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  13. Oyster Perpetual Ref. 124200 BlackRef. 124200BlackOyster Perpetual / Oyster braceletList price ¥947,100 ≈ $5,984★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  14. Day-Date Ref. 228238 ChampagneRef. 228238ChampagneDay-Date / President braceletList price ¥7,481,100 ≈ $47,266★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  15. Day-Date Ref. 228238 SilverRef. 228238SilverDay-Date / President braceletList price ¥7,481,100 ≈ $47,266★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  16. Yacht-Master Ref. 126655 BlackRef. 126655BlackYacht-Master / OysterflexList price ¥5,594,600 ≈ $35,347★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  17. Day-Date Ref. 228235 Chocolate (Brown)Ref. 228235Chocolate (Brown)Day-Date / President braceletList price ¥8,044,300 ≈ $50,824★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  18. Sea-Dweller Ref. 126600 BlackRef. 126600BlackSea-Dweller / Oyster braceletList price ¥2,156,000 ≈ $13,622★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  19. Datejust Ref. 278240 SilverRef. 278240SilverDatejust / Jubilee braceletList price ¥1,177,000 ≈ $7,436★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  20. Submariner Ref. 126618LB Royal BlueRef. 126618LBRoyal BlueSubmariner / Oyster braceletList price ¥7,562,500 ≈ $47,780★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  21. Submariner Ref. 126618LN BlackRef. 126618LNBlackSubmariner / Oyster braceletList price ¥7,562,500 ≈ $47,780★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  22. GMT-Master II Ref. 126729VTNR Green CeramicRef. 126729VTNRGreen CeramicGMT-Master II / Oyster braceletList price ¥8,126,800 ≈ $51,345★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  23. Datejust Ref. 278240 Bright BlueRef. 278240Bright BlueDatejust / Oyster braceletList price ¥1,144,000 ≈ $7,228★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  24. GMT-Master II Ref. 126715CHNR BlackRef. 126715CHNRBlackGMT-Master II / Oyster braceletList price ¥7,889,200 ≈ $49,844★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  25. Day-Date Ref. 228239 Olive GreenRef. 228239Olive GreenDay-Date / President braceletList price ¥8,044,300 ≈ $50,824★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  26. Oyster Perpetual Ref. 124200 SilverRef. 124200SilverOyster Perpetual / Oyster braceletList price ¥947,100 ≈ $5,984★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  27. Oyster Perpetual Ref. 124200 Candy PinkRef. 124200Candy PinkOyster Perpetual / Oyster braceletList price ¥947,100 ≈ $5,984★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  28. Deepsea Ref. 136668LB BlueRef. 136668LBBlueDeepsea / Oyster braceletList price ¥10,102,400 ≈ $63,827★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  29. Day-Date Ref. 228239 Bright BlueRef. 228239Bright BlueDay-Date / President braceletList price ¥8,044,300 ≈ $50,824★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  30. Sky-Dweller Ref. 336235 Chocolate (Brown)Ref. 336235Chocolate (Brown)Sky-Dweller / OysterflexList price ¥7,921,100 ≈ $50,046★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  31. Sky-Dweller Ref. 336235 SlateRef. 336235SlateSky-Dweller / OysterflexList price ¥7,921,100 ≈ $50,046★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  32. Day-Date Ref. 228239 Bright BlackRef. 228239Bright BlackDay-Date / President braceletList price ¥8,044,300 ≈ $50,824★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  33. Day-Date Ref. 128239 Blue OmbréRef. 128239Blue OmbréDay-Date / President braceletList price ¥7,357,900 ≈ $46,487★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  34. Day-Date Ref. 128238 WhiteRef. 128238WhiteDay-Date / President braceletList price ¥6,811,200 ≈ $43,033★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  35. Day-Date Ref. 128238 ChampagneRef. 128238ChampagneDay-Date / President braceletList price ¥6,811,200 ≈ $43,033★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  36. Yacht-Master Ref. 268655 BlackRef. 268655BlackYacht-Master / OysterflexList price ¥4,819,100 ≈ $30,447★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  37. 1908 Ref. 52509 BlackRef. 52509Black1908 / leather strapList price ¥4,492,400 ≈ $28,383★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  38. Sky-Dweller Ref. 336239 Intense WhiteRef. 336239Intense WhiteSky-Dweller / OysterflexList price ¥7,921,100 ≈ $50,046★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit
  39. 1908 Ref. 52509 Intense WhiteRef. 52509Intense White1908 / leather strapList price ¥4,492,400 ≈ $28,383★☆☆☆☆Worth a regular visit

FAQ

How is the Rolex difficulty ranking calculated?

It is our own 1 to 5 star score for how hard it is to buy a current Rolex model at an authorized dealer in Japan. It is based on how far demand outruns supply (we track Japanese dealers every week), the case material and any gem-setting. It is not an official Rolex rating and does not rely on social media impressions.

How often is the ranking updated?

The underlying market data is refreshed weekly, and the ranking is updated with it.

What does 5 stars (luck of the draw) mean for a visitor to Japan?

Models in this class are almost only available by lottery or special connections, and visiting boutiques alone may not get you one for years. If you want one, ask several boutiques about their policies and expect to wait.

Roleyome is an independent media site and does not buy, sell or appraise watches. Open a model's page for the list price and pre-owned asking prices in Tokyo.