Did you know that the first wristwatch ever recorded was made for a woman? History dating back to June 1810 reveals that Abraham-Louis Breguet made the first wristwatch for the then-Queen of Naples, Caroline Murat.
Right now, popular belief is that luxury wristwatches are made for just men but from the history of the accessory, we can now tell that a woman inspired this great accomplishment.
So, it is safe to say that the world of luxury watches belongs to women, men just get to borrow once in a while.
With that in mind, Rolex decided, back in 1945 to begin a beautiful line of women's wristwatches. Their first self-winding wristwatch known as the Rolex Datejust with a date display on the dial inspired the production of the women’s wristwatches in this collection.
They merely readjusted the sizes to fit women and by 1957, the Lady-Datejust was launched beginning women’s inclusion into the Rolex world.
Thanks to the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, owners of the Rolex brand, for giving wristwatch lovers a plethora of collections to choose from.
When seeking the perfect feminine women's watches from Rolex, remember to keep in mind the combination of metals, dial styles, and case sizes. Smaller case sizes were created for women and some of the tagged masculine watches also come in smaller case sizes to accommodate women’s attraction to them.
Here are 20 Great Rolex Watches For Women You Should Get
1. Rolex Oyster Perpetual
This particular watch is one of Rolex’s most popular wristwatch brands. In 1926, the first Oyster watch was produced and it was known as the world’s first waterproof wristwatch. It was made to be protected from dust, water, and other elements and so it is made to accommodate sports like swimming, and other outdoor activities.
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual collection for ladies was launched in 1964.
It comes in different sizes ranging from the vintage models of 24mm or 26mm sizes, however, the production of the Oyster Perpetual 26mm was stopped in 2020.
The current sizes for this wristwatch are 28mm and 31mm but it goes up to 36mm and 41mm for people who love bigger cases.
In addition to being produced strictly in Oystersteel, the Oyster Perpetual comes in different colors like candy-colored pink, turquoise, yellow, red, green, and the good old, silver and black.
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is known as the
2. Rolex Datejust Midsize 31
You can also call this just ‘Datejust’ and this wristwatch was an answered prayer to easy-to-read wristwatch dates that were almost impossible to get before Rolex launched this in the early 1900s.
By 1957, a smaller version of the Lady-Datejust was launched with the same features in 26mm case.
In 2015, more sizes were added like 28mm, 31mm, 36mm, and 41mm.
Additionally, this wristwatch was made in different case materials and offered across the spectrum in steel, two-tone, yellow gold, white gold, Everose gold, and platinum.
The dials and indices are also offered in many different options. Just like the Oyster, this is also has a waterproof case and allows for ease of movement.
3. Rolex President Datejust
In 1956, Rolex launched the Presidential wristwatch and the Ladies Rolex Presidential Datejust collection has a lot of great features like automatic movement, a date display window, and, of course, a waterproof case.
This collection is also mostly made from precious materials making the dial options and indices very unique and special.
Ultimately, the Presidential Datejust, just like the name suggests, is a luxurious piece that allows the owner a sense of royalty or in this case, ‘presidency’.
4. Rolex Datejust 36
This piece is known as a unisex design mostly because despite it being in different sizes fit for women, most ladies prefer to wear the bigger, men's sizes.
Just like with the others already discussed, the Rolex Datejust 36 has many unique features like the waterproof case, a self-winding automatic movement, and a date display window.
It also has a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal that, as the name implies, prevents scratches to the piece and leaves it looking new even after many years of use.
This wristwatch was carefully curated in such a way that any lover of crafts would love and enjoy the pieces from this collection.
5. Rolex Yacht-Master Midsize
Of course, most of the ladies' watches were inspired by the initial masculine collection. This one was made especially for lovers of water, sailing, and of course, yachts.
It is one of the best things that can happen to water-loving people who also love to wear luxury as they don’t have to compromise on either. The watch was made to stand water activities of 100 meters deep.
With one of the most important features of Rolex pieces being its resistance to water, this piece is just perfect for a day out in the sun on the sea somewhere.
In addition, the Yacht-Master midsize for women has a self-winding automatic movement and a unidirectional rotating bezel with a graduated scale for calculating elapsed time.
The hand markers which are made from luminous materials also make it easy to read time even in dark or dim-lit places.
6. Rolex Pearlmaster
Every single piece in this collection was carefully made with precious metals as is evident in the yellow gold, white gold, Everose gold, and platinum variants.
Like the name ‘pearlmaster’ suggests, it was made from only the finest of materials adding gemstones carefully selected to the pieces.
The dial options are not left out of the aesthetic beauty either. Some of the dials are made with diamonds set in floral motifs or hour markers while others are made of meteorite, sodalite, or sunburst finishes.
There are a lot of really amazing designs from this collection and they all speak to different women.
7. Rolex Cellini Classic
This is a vintage piece for women who appreciate classics or old-themed watches.
This piece was named after an Italian sculptor and goldsmith, Benvenuto Cellini, and Rolex went all out in the crafting of this watch.
It is simple yet classy and pays homage to traditional watchmaking with a sprinkle of modernity.
8. Rolex Datejust 26 Steel Gold
The Datejust 26 steel gold is a combination of 18k yellow gold and stainless steel. It has been described as a blend of durability and luxury as its beauty and value don’t diminish no matter the number of years in use.
It was launched in 1945 and has been an integral part of the brand’s pieces.
One of its remarkable features is the date window made with a Cyclops lens.
9. Rolex Cellini Cellissima
We’ve looked at a Cellini watch so I’ll save us the history lesson because this Cellini Cellissima is also in that collection.
This watch is just the perfect accessory for a special evening event as its sparkles make your wrist and you stand out in any crowd.
It is made with 18ct white or yellow gold and finished with diamond adornments.
If you want to know a Cellissima watch, here is a tip; it is made with unique bracelet designs and has features of gem settings.
10. Rolex Day-Date 36
This is the masculine version of the already discussed Day-Date 36 for women. You may be wondering why the repetition and ‘why not’.
A famous saying goes thus; ‘music nice, plays twice’ and I’m just here to say ‘Rolex nice, get double’.
Ladies have been known to rock men’s outfits and accessories, sometimes even better than men. This wristwatch is one of those things women rock effortlessly.
11. Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Not like we really needed the endorsement but when women like Sofia Vergara and Victoria Beckham endorsed this masculine wristwatch, we couldn’t resist giving it a shot ourselves.
The Cosmograph Daytona wristwatch features a self-winding chronograph movement (Calibre 4130), water resistance (of course), a scratch-proof ceramic bezel, and a durable Oysteflex bracelet.
Why should women pass off on such goodness?
12. Rolex Yacht-Master 37
This wristwatch sits perfectly on women's wrists just as it does on its original owner’s. Like the already discussed Rolex Yacht-Master, it is perfect for a day out sailing. It is one of the most endeared sporty pieces from Rolex, and it beautifies any wrist it sits on.
13. Rolex Sky-Dweller
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sky-dweller is a sophisticated wristwatch specially designed for the globe-trotters. It was launched in 2012 and allows whoever owns it the possibility to look luxurious.
It simultaneously tells two time zones, the time, and month, and can be adjusted with just a simple gesture. This means that wherever you travel, you can remain in sync with other parts of the world.
14. Rolex Deepsea
As the name suggests, this is another watch from the Rolex family that was curated with divers and swimmers in mind. For those who don’t have the time to take away their accessories or who want to remain sophisticated even while under the water, this watch is the perfect fit.
The Rolex Deepsea also has an extra addition to the collection known as the Rolex Deepsea Challenged and they are both resistant professional divers’ watches that can resist the pressures of whatever water depth you find yourself.
It was created with a 5.5cm crystal and titanium case back as well as a patented Ringlock system which makes its resistance to water depths thus strong.
Although this wristwatch comes in a 44mm, typically associated with masculine wrists, confident and brave women willing to make grand statements don’t shy away from rocking it.
15. Rolex Submariner
The Submariner Rolex wristwatch has been the ‘go-to’ for divers who have a taste for luxury and sophistication. It was created in 1953.
Even as it seems like this watch serves the greater part of its purpose underwater, it does even more on just a regular day without water in sight.
The submariner may not be able to match the water resistance of other Rolex watches like the Deepsea and Sea Dweller, but it does good for itself.
Most importantly, women love the wristwatch and rock it effortlessly.
16. Rolex Sea-Dweller
The Rolex Sea-Dweller was created as an answer to whatever the Submariner lacked and let’s be honest, it did lack a lot.
This watch also ended a looming competition to other watch brands, Omega’s quest to trump Rolex’s stand in the creation of water-resistant watches.
While Omega finally got in tune with Rolex’s ideas and mission and tried to invent something better than the Submariner after being shocked by Rolex’s invention of that watch, the Sea-Dweller presented an even higher hurdle for Omega to overcome.
Again, despite being a divers watch and mainly designed for men, you cannot take the beauty of seeing this watch sitting pretty on a feminine wrist, away.
17. Rolex Explorer II
With this watch, Rolex created a time display that distinguished between night and day with the 24-hour display.
It has a date display, an additional orang 24-hour hand, and a fixed bezel with 24-hour graduations and has been known as the perfect watch for speleologists, polar explorers, and volcanologists. This is because its hour markers and hands are made of highly legible chroma light display with long-lasting blue luminescence.
So you see, Rolex isn’t just a brand for divers.
Because this watch was created for explorers, it was made with special materials that will prevent and safeguard it from corrosion.
18. Rolex Air King
We have discussed Rolex’s need to make divers comfortable with their brand, deep into the sea. We have also seen that they create watches fit for explorers and globetrotters.
What you may not have expected is that a special wristwatch would be created for aviation purposes. Or did you expect this?
Of course, as a thorough brand, Rolex introduced the Air King as an answer to the needs and desires of Air kings and queens.
This collection is a symbol of the relationship between the brand and flying which began in the golden age of aviation.
It is the watch all pilots must have and is actually quite affordable, too.
The Rolex Air King is made of 4mm stainless steel and is just the perfect sporty yet sophisticated wristwatch for lovers of aviation.
19. Rolex Milgauss
The Rolex Milgauss isn’t as popular as most of the other Rolex watches we have discussed and that is because of its functionality.
While the other wristwatches are widely worn by divers, travelers, and explorers, the Milgauss was made for people who were always close to strong magnetic fields.
In other words, this collection was a scientific-technological creation that could resist magnetic fields of up to 1,000 gauss.
It resembles the submariner, though, and as a piece of accessory, can pass for an elegant addition to your look.
20. Rolex GMT-Master II
The Rolex GMT-Master II is another watch that was created for globe trotters and is regarded as the ultimate cosmopolitan watch.
It also has a 24-hour hand and a 24-hour graduated 2-color rotatable bezel and also tells time in another time zone other than the conventional time.
It is a gorgeous-looking wristwatch and at one glance, you can see why most women would be drawn to it.
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