With few exceptions, Rolex also offers virtually all of its models in stainless steel. The company's sporty timepieces are especially popular. One of the brand's most sought-after watches is the tricompax Cosmograph Daytona chronograph, which Rolex has been manufacturing in stainless steel since 1963. Current steel versions of the Daytona have a black ceramic bezel and are available with either a black or white dial.
If you prefer Rolex's legendary diving watch design, then the stainless steel Submariner is your best option. The brand with the crown has been offering this model since 1953, and the watch made history with its distinctive look. Stainless steel Submariner watches are available with a black dial. The Submariner Date features a date display, and the current collection includes a variant with a green bezel.
Another popular stainless steel model from Rolex is the GMT-Master or GMT-Master II. With its practical GMT function, the watch can display up to three time zones, depending on the model. This makes the watch, first presented in 1954, ideal for globetrotters who regularly spend time in different time zones. A special stainless steel version of the GMT-Master II, nicknamed the "Sprite," features a black and green bezel and a left-sided crown.
Fans of more complicated watches will get their money's worth with the Rolex Sky-Dweller. Stainless steel models are fitted with fluted, white gold bezels. Along with the GMT function, the timepiece also features an annual calendar. The Sky-Dweller is operated using Rolex's patented Ring Command bezel. This model is the most complex watch in the Rolex catalog and comes with a dial in black, white, brown, or blue-green.
Current Stainless Steel Rolex Models at a Glance
- GMT-Master II: 40 mm, black dial, bezel in black and blue, black and red, or black and green, GMT function
- Submariner Date: 41 mm, black dial, black or green bezel
- Oyster Perpetual: 31 to 41 mm, various dial colors
- Sea-Dweller: 43 mm, black dial, black bezel
- Daytona: 40 mm, black or white dial
- Explorer: 36 or 40 mm, black dial
- Explorer II: 42 mm, black or white dial, GMT function
- Sky-Dweller: 42 mm, Ring Command bezel, GMT function, annual calendar
- Datejust: 31, 36, or 41 mm, various dial colors