4 Rolex Watches for Each Stage of Your Career | Bob's Watches

If you’re going to wear a watch at work, you might as well make a statement. Join us as we discuss the best watches for every stage in your career. Shop Rolex: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex/

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00:09 Wrist Check
00:46 Overview
00:55 Entry-Level Professional: Rolex Air-King
03:15 Manager: Rolex Datejust
06:07 Director: Rolex Two-Tone Datejust 41
09:11 Executive: Rolex Day-Date

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Whether you’re at the top of the ladder, just starting with your career, or somewhere in between, there is a Rolex watch for your wrist. Let’s take a deep dive into which Rolexes are most appropriate for your position.

EARLY CAREER
Have you just started to climb the corporate ladder? You can still make a statement on the wrist without giving the impression that you’re trying too hard and without breaking the bank with the perfect, career-appropriate Rolex.

And for that, we recommend the ultimate starter Rolex, the Air-King. As a member of the greater Oyster Perpetual series, the Air-King boasts a waterproof Oyster case and a time-only movement with self-winding technology. It’s everything you need it to be when considering an exceptional luxury watch while leaving out everything you don’t.

The Air-King is instantly recognizable as a Rolex watch with the brand’s famous 5-point logo emblazoned on the dial while maintaining a very wearable aesthetic that looks sharp and refined when paired with business casual or formal business attire. For under $5k, it’s the perfect entry-level Rolex.

MIDDLE MANAGEMENT
You’ve established yourself a little more in your career, and now it’s time to invest in a nicer wristwatch, one with a little more presence on the wrist. For that, we recommend the Datejust. It’s easily one of Rolex’s most iconic wristwatches that comes in various feature sets and price ranges.

Just like the Air-King, it also boasts a waterproof Oyster case and a self-winding Perpetual movement. However, the Datejust takes functionality up a notch by including a date mechanism on the dial.

Stainless steel editions are ideal because they will grab the attention of everyone you shake hands with without appearing too contrived or over-the-top. The stainless steel Datejust also goes from the office to casual attire on the weekend without skipping a beat and looks exceptional while doing it, too.

DIRECTOR
You’ve reached an upper management position and have earned the respect of your colleagues, which means it’s time to spoil yourself a little and up the ante with a Rolex in precious metal. You don’t have to spend tens of thousands of dollars on one, though. A Rolex in two-tone will certainly impress your peers and your wallet by combining stainless steel with elements in gold.

For this category, we highly recommend the Datejust II in Yellow Rolesor. It’s contemporary, on-trend, and impressive with business attire. As a newer addition to the Rolex catalog, the Datejust II employs the latest in watchmaking technology with a Twinlock waterproof screw-down crown, a chronometer-rated movement with a longer 70-hour power reserve, and an improved case and bracelet design.

The Datejust II also notably features a larger case size, up 5mm from the classic Datejust 36. This increase in size is perfect for anyone with a team to lead who wishes to exude authority and success. It’s a powerful Rolex that says, “I’ve made it!” without the top-tier price of an all-gold timepiece.

EXECUTIVE
You’ve made it to the top of the ladder. That means it’s time to invest in the most prestigious Rolex of them all, the Rolex Presidential Day-Date. This collection is only produced in solid precious metal, which means it will require the biggest investment on our list.

The Day-Date is similar in concept to the Datejust, featuring a waterproof Oyster case and Perpetual movement with automatic winding. It earns its name from the dual apertures on the dial displaying the day of the week spelled out in full at 12 o’clock and the date at 3 o’clock. What makes the Day-Date so exclusive is the sole use of either solid gold or platinum.

It also boasts one of the most impressive histories of any other model in the Rolex catalog, having appeared on the wrists of multiple former American Presidents, hence its name, the “President’s Watch.”

The Day-Date is the ultimate expression of prestige and class. It absolutely oozes with sophistication and power – the perfect choice for anyone at the top of the corporate ladder.