Continuing from the previous point, the inventory in the secondary market is clearly much better than that in the most convenient official Rolex retail stores. Not only can you find nearly all the existing models, but you can also buy watches that have been out of production for months or decades. 
There are lots of fan favorites that have been retired over the years – classic models with a real history like the Big Crown Submariner references, manually-wound Daytona models, the Double Red Sea-Dweller, or any other vintage fake Rolex from the long list of watches that set collectors’ hearts racing. And it is not limited to just the true vintage pieces from yesteryear. For example, if you want a stainless steel Rolex Daytona with a matching steel bezel, which is one combination Rolex just doesn’t produce anymore. The last example was the ref. 116520 which was discontinued in 2016 to make way for the contemporary Cerachrom bezel models. Should you have your heart set on one of these iconic classics, it will solely be available as a pre-owned buy.
It is almost the same as other modern references and neo-vintage models. The 50th-anniversary Submariner, the 16610LV, otherwise known as the “Kermit” with its green bezel, is a well-celebrated take on the original all-black Submariner and it is becoming increasingly sought-after by collectors. The same is real for the short-lived Datejust II or Day-Date II, or the last of the 36mm Explorers, the ref. 114270. All of these models are actually unobtainable brand new, leaving potential customers with no other option but to go pre-owned.
If there is one thing replica Rolex watches are renowned for, it is their endurance. From the outset, the brand has focused on making its timepieces with the utmost focus on quality, in both design and engineering. The benefit of producing relatively straightforward models is that there is less to go wrong. The large majority of the Rolex’s output has traditionally been simple three-handed models, with the inclusion of a calendar function (or two) being just bout as complex as they get.
In recent times, they have started to branch out into the more sophisticated end of the field, with the likes of the Sky-Dweller and Yacht-Master II signifying a major turning point for the usually conservative manufacturer. These outliers, however, emerged after perfecting every aspect of the watch for the better part of a century. Rolex watches are incredibly sturdy, easy to live with as everyday companions, and often passed down as family heirlooms. With regular maintenance, the Rolex will continue to work almost indefinitely.