Choosing a Rolex watch is all about personal preference. Today, many people prioritize comfort and style over whether a watch is specifically designed for men or women. If you’re eager to find out which Rolex watches are made with women in mind, this guide is for you. Here’s your key to picking the perfect Rolex watch for women, whether you’re considering an original or a knock-off watch.
Top Picks for Women’s Rolex Watches
Rolex offers a wide range of watches for its female buyers. You’ll find smaller or more detailed versions of their men’s watches and special collections made just for women. Here’s a quick list:
Rolex Watches For Women
- Lady-Datejust
- Datejust
- Day-Date
- Oyster Perpetual
- Pearlmaster
- Yacht-Master
- Cellini
- Vintage cocktail watches
A cool fact: almost all ladies’ Rolex watches have automatic movements, just like the men’s. Other luxury brands often use quartz movements for women’s watches, but Rolex sticks with automatic ones for their current collection. Even the best super clone watches emulate this feature.
Lady-Datejust or Datejust
The Lady-Datejust came out in 1957, a smaller take on the men’s Datejust. It kept all the same bits: the automatic movement, waterproof case, and the date window at 3 o’clock with a special magnifying lens. For a long time, until 2015, Lady-Datejust watches had a 26mm case. Now, they come with a slightly bigger 28mm case.
Though officially called the Lady-Datejust for the 26mm and 28mm sizes, there’s also a 31mm Datejust that’s also aimed at women. It’s not called Lady-Datejust but falls under Datejust 31.
The Datejust range is Rolex’s most varied. You can find tons of options for cases, dials, bezels, and straps, making it a popular choice for replica watches.
- Case materials: stainless steel, two-tone, yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, platinum
- Bezel styles: smooth, grooved, and diamond-set
- Dial types: many colors, diamonds, mother-of-pearl, stone, and special patterns
- Strap types: oyster, jubilee, and president
Rolex Ladies’ President
The special thing here is that these Datejust watches are the only ones outside the Day-Date line that can come with the famous President bracelet, giving gold models the nickname “Lady President.”
More and more women also choose the Datejust 36, showing Rolex knows and supports this choice with many dial styles aimed at women. Fake watches in this style are also widely available.
Rolex Day-Date
Launched in 1956, the Rolex Day-Date is a sign of high class. The 36mm size, liked by many women, strikes a great balance of style and size. It keeps all the Day-Date’s typical features: automatic movement, waterproof case, and day and date displays. Only in precious metals, which adds to its fancy feel. Super clone versions of the Day-Date are also popular.
- Case materials: yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, platinum
- Bezel styles: smooth, grooved, and diamond-studded
- Dial types: various colors and patterns, diamonds, mother-of-pearl
- Strap types: mainly President, some with Oyster straps or leather bands
The Rolex Ladies’ Oyster Perpetual
The Oyster Perpetual is Rolex’s most basic model, known for two big ideas: a case that keeps water out called the “Oyster” and a self-winding movement named the “Perpetual.” All Oyster Perpetual watches have simple, easy-to-read dials, ranking them among the top simple watches you can find.
Though Rolex once made these watches in different metals with varied edges and straps, now they only make them in steel with smooth edges and Oyster straps. However, super clone versions attempt to capture the same timeless simplicity.
Modern Oyster Perpetual watches come in a mix of sizes and dial colors. Until 2020, the smallest size was 26mm, after previously having a 24mm version. Like the Lady-Datejust, Rolex then introduced a slightly bigger ladies’ Oyster Perpetual 28, along with the midsize Oyster Perpetual 31, for women.
In September 2020, along with the size update, Rolex added lots of new dial colors, from soft shades like black and silver to bright colors like pink, red, yellow, blue, and green.
By 2022, some of these colors were phased out. But in 2023, Rolex brought out the Oyster Perpetual Celebration dial, a fun watch mixing all the 2020 Oyster Perpetual collection’s original colors.
Rolex Ladies’ Yacht-Master
When the Yacht-Master first came out in 1992, it was all in 18k yellow gold with a 40mm case. Two years later, Rolex added two new sizes: the Lady Yacht-Master 29mm and the midsize Yacht-Master 35mm. That same decade, Rolex also introduced the watches in a mix of yellow gold and stainless steel (Yellow Rolesor) and a mix of steel with a platinum bezel (Rolesium).
In 2015, Rolex stopped making the 29mm and 35mm sizes, introducing the Yacht-Master 37 with a 37mm case instead. Now, you can’t get the yellow gold or yellow Rolesor options. Rolex replaced them with rose gold (Everose) and two-tone rose gold (Everose Rolesor) versions. They also swapped the metal bezel for a black ceramic one (Cerachrom) and the metal strap for a black rubber one (Oysterflex). Replica versions often mimic these luxurious designs.
Rolex Pearlmaster
The Rolex Pearlmaster, first released in 1992, is Rolex’s fancy jewelry watch line, mainly aimed at women (though there are men’s models too). These watches are always in solid gold or platinum and always have diamonds—from a few on the bezel to fully covered in diamonds.
Its name comes from the Pearlmaster bracelet, made just for this watch, with a shiny, curved five-link design. Though labeled “Datejust” on the dial and having the same date spot at 3 o’clock, the Pearlmaster stands apart because of its unique bracelet and different case sizes.
Originally, it came in 29mm or 34mm sizes. But in 2015, Rolex stopped making the smallest one and brought in a bigger option. In 2022, Rolex stopped making Pearlmasters altogether. This model is often replicated in the imitation watch market due to its unique and luxurious appeal.
Rolex Cellini and Vintage Cocktail Watches
For those wanting something different from the usual Rolex watches, old Rolex or retro Cellini watches are special picks. Rolex Cocktail watches are pretty jewelry that also tells time, while ladies’ Rolex Cellini watches often have unusual case shapes.
Rolex doesn’t make these cocktail watches or women’s Cellini watches anymore, but these classy, dressy watches are usually in solid gold and have a unique look that sets them apart from today’s Rolex watches for ladies. With their special shapes and fine details, these watches make a bold statement and are a great choice for any collection. Knock-off versions of these vintage styles are also available, offering a touch of classic elegance.
Whether you’re considering an original or a fake, super clone, or imitation watch, Rolex offers a variety of models to suit any woman’s taste.
