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Rolex is a mechanical watch label in a digital era. However, its timepieces have a special place in the hearts and on the wrists of millions of Rolex fans worldwide.
Its winning formula has been the same over the years: Durable watches that are robust and amazingly stylish. The company is consistent with all its pieces, including sports watches for men.
Elegant, rugged, and highly collectible, Rolex sports timers for men are built for action and designed to provide accurate timekeeping. If you’re a man in the market for a luxurious Rolex sports watch, here are some of the best Rolex sports models for men in 2022 that’ll suit you perfectly.

Also known as ‘Rootbeer,’ the Rolex 126711CHNR is a handsome pilot and globetrotter’s watch with enough Swiss charm to blend into any environment effortlessly.
Rolex went the extra mile to make it stand out with its 904L steel (Oystersteel) case with hints of Everose gold in its crown and bezel. Its smooth Cerachrom bezel blends black and brown ceramic, reminiscent of a cup of joe with a touch of milk, hence the ‘Rootbeer.’
It also boasts a matt black dial and Oyster bracelet. The bracelet’s center links are in polished 18ct Everose gold. Meanwhile, the outer links are satin-finished stainless steel with polished edges.

The Rolex Explorer II 216570 is a purpose-built outdoor adventurer’s watch. Rolex launched it in 2011 to celebrate Explorer II’s 40th anniversary. It has a sturdy 42mm 904L stainless steel case with a satin-finished polar dial and fixed steel bezel. It also has a stainless steel Oyster bracelet with completely solid links.

The Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 was launched in the 1980s. It has a brushed 40mm 904L stainless steel case with a black dial, chamfered edges on the lugs, and a steel Oyster bracelet. It may not have a Cyclops lens over the dial window, but it does have some impressive features that make up for it.

The Rolex Submariner 126610 is a beautiful self-winding watch built for diving at considerable depths. It came as an improvement to the Rolex Submariner 116610.
These improvements include more slender crown guards and a 41mm Oystersteel case with leaner and more tapered lugs.
Its Oystersteel bracelet has also grown by an entire millimeter width along its whole length. Its more svelte case makes for a more comfortable watch-wearing experience.

Rolex Daytona was launched in 1963. It later changed to Rolex Daytona Cosmograph after it included a moonphase complication. The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116515 stays true to the racing theme with the tachymetric scale to 400 units/hour on its Cerachrom bezel.
It has a 40mm 904L stainless steel case with downturned lugs, round chronograph pushbuttons, a chocolate brown dial, and a black rubber ‘Oysterflex’ strap.

Launched in 2019, this latest addition to the Yacht-Master family is a sporty yet luxurious watch designed for yacht owners. It has a 40mm Rolesium (combination of 904L steel and ultra-precious platinum on a Rolex watch) case, a rich blue dial, and a robust Oyster bracelet.

The Rolex Milgauss 116400 has a bold and playful design with bright orange accents. The orange extends to its lightning bolt-shaped seconds hand.
It also has a well-polished 40mm Oystersteel case with a scratch and fade-resistant sapphire crystal protecting the delicate white dial, plus a three-piece Oyster link bracelet.

The Air-King 114200 is a classy and versatile aviation-inspired watch. It was launched in 2007 and holds several enviable records among its siblings: First, it’s the first Air-King to be COSC-certified. Also, it has an upgraded Oyster bracelet.

Launched in 2001, the Rolex Explorer 114270 is a rugged, adventure timepiece designed to go into harm’s way. It has a well-proportioned 36mm steel case without lug holes, a black lacquered dial with white gold applied markers, and a steel Oyster bracelet with solid end links.

Aptly christened ‘Hulk’ by watch enthusiasts, the Rolex Submariner 116610LV (Lunette Verte) is a diver’s watch with an all-green color profile (green bezel and green dial) and heftier case silhouette.
It has a 40mm case with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal shielding the rich, green dial and an updated Oyster bracelet with solid center links and solid end links.

The Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLNR or ‘Batgirl’ is an iconic dressy watch that replaced the GMT-Master II 116710BLNR (Batman). It was launched in 2019, and though its moniker isn’t manly, the watch is a masculine work of art with upgrades in all the right places.
It has a 40mm case with shorter lugs, a Blue Black (bleu noir in French) bezel, a black dial shielded by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and an improved Oyster bracelet.

The Rolex Deepsea James Cameron 116660 is every deep saturation diver’s dream come true. It’s a luxurious dive watch with all the requirements to go deep into the sea and come out smiling.
It boasts a 44mm Oystersteel case with a unidirectional bezel and Oyster bracelet. It weighs in at 215g with a thickness of 18mm and roughly 48mm with the crown.

This is one of Rolex’s most polarized timepieces. It’s big, bold, and more straight to the point. You know this professional yachting watch means business with its updated blue bezel and massive 44m case.

The Rolex Daytona 116520 is a rugged timepiece well-equipped for automotive racing. It’s an upgrade of the previous Daytona models and has a 40mm stainless steel case with lugs with a high-polished finish, a fixed steel bezel, a white dial with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and a strong Oyster bracelet.

The Rolex Submariner 116610 is a stylish dive timepiece that debuted in 2010. It has a smooth 40mm steel case with wider lugs and a larger winding crown than past models. It also has a black bezel and dial and a matching steel Oyster bracelet with an Oysterlock clasp.
The following table highlights the major points of our top picks above. It has five columns indicating the watch model, its main features, and different prices.
The most expensive timepiece on the list is the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116515. Meanwhile, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King 114200 and Rolex Explorer 114270 are the most affordable.
Our favorite feature is the Yacht-Master II 116680’s programmable regatta chronograph, as it’s not only physically appealing but also innovative and functional.
|
Model |
Key Features |
Launch Price |
Current Original Price |
Pre-Owned Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GMT-Master-II 126711CHNR |
|
S$12,860 |
S$21,298 |
S$31,067 |
|
Explorer II 216570 |
|
S$6,500 |
S$11,661 |
S$16,054 |
|
Sea-Dweller 16600 |
|
S$3,460 |
S$8,938 |
S$16,199 |
|
Submariner Date 126610 |
|
S$11,789 |
S$14,105 |
S$24,439 |
|
Cosmograph Daytona 116515 |
|
S$30,960 |
S$42,596 |
S$57,190 |
|
Yacht-Master 126622 |
|
S$12,656 |
S$17,248 |
S$25,000 |
|
Milgauss 116400 |
|
S$8,600 |
S$10,684 |
S$15,353 |
|
Oyster Perpetual Air-King 114200 |
|
S$4,896 |
S$7,053 |
S$9,998 |
|
Explorer 114270 |
|
S$5,443 |
S$7,053 |
S$11,171 |
|
Submariner 116610LV |
|
S$8,690 |
S$12,639 |
S$33,448 |
|
GMT-Master-II 126710BLNR |
|
S$10,212 |
S$14,734 |
S$27,862 |
|
Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660 |
|
S$14,808 |
S$17,108 |
S$31,771 |
|
Yacht-Master II 116680 |
|
S$21,570 |
S$26,186 |
S$30,026 |
|
Daytona 116520 |
|
S$14,978 |
S$16,759 |
S$41,827 |
|
Submariner 116610 |
|
S$6,511 |
S$12,499 |
S$20,181 |
The most cost-friendly Rolex watch goes for S$1,386.
Absolutely. Some hold value while others increase in value over time.
There are countless reasons, but the major ones are theyproduce all their movements in-house, the designers spend a lot of money on research development, and they have the most innovative materials, like the 904L stainless steel (Oystersteel).
The Rolex Milgauss 116400. It’s anti-magnetic, easy to use, and has a bold yet beautiful design unique to Milgauss timers.
Its watches are robust, reliable, and steady and show time accurately.
Also, the luxury watch label introduced innovative attributes- like an automatic winding mechanism and water resistance- that have made their timepieces fit for everyday wear as early as 1914.
Lastly, you’re most likely to get more from a Rolex watch than its original purchase price when you sell it.
Rolex is a watch-making champion with expensive yet worthwhile luxury timepieces under its belt.
Key Takeaways
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