Can you buy a Rolex in the Black Friday sale? Yes – and you'll save thousands

There are huge savings to be had on Rolex watches – and a couple of cheaper alternatives as well

Watches and Wonders
(Image credit: Sam Cross)

With Black Friday looming ever closer, you'll notice a wide array of deals floating around. While the sales event was once a haven for cut price beauty and electronics, it now encompasses just about everything you can imagine – if it has a price tag, and that price tag can be cut, it'll be here.

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm: was $22,969 now $18,000 at Walmart
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Save a packet on this sought-after Rolex model.

Affordable alternative: Citizen Eco-Drive $216

Rolex Submariner 16610
Rolex Submariner 16610: was $16,415 now $12,924 at Walmart
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The iconic Rolex with over $3,400 off.

Affordable alternative: Invicta Pro Diver $69.14

Rolex Datejust 116234
Rolex Datejust 116234: was $16,351 now $12,844 at Walmart
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Save over $3,500 on this classy Rolex model.

Affordable alternative: Seiko 5 Sports $166.59

Rolex Submariner 16613
Rolex Submariner 16613: was $13,299.98 now $11,969.98 at Walmart
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The Bluesy is a classic for two-tone lovers.

Affordable alternative: Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Diver $210

Rolex Submariner 14060M
Rolex Submariner 14060M: was $13,656 now $10,934 at Walmart
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A beloved and more modern Submariner example.

Affordable alternative: Casio G-Shock GWM5610 $106.65


Does Rolex do Black Friday?

If you're hoping to buy a brand new Rolex in the Black Friday sale, you're sadly out of luck. The brand sells through a network of authorised dealers, which are notoriously tough to buy through. Popular models can endure years-long wait times, and many will require additional spend to qualify you to purchase.

Fortunately, there is a thriving secondary market for Rolex watches, and those dealers often discount their stock at this time of year. All of the models listed above are pre-owned, but offer savings that extend into multiple thousands.

Is it worth buying a Rolex in 2025?

While many will talk about Rolex watches in terms of investment value, I'm not going to do that as watches will rarely make sound long-term investments. Even Rolex models – which have appreciated massively over the last few years – have proven their prices to be volatile at best.

Still, investment isn't the only reason to buy a watch. Rolex makes fantastic timepieces that are instantly recognisable, even to non-watch lovers. Its designs aren't always the most adventurous, but many will see that as a positive, not a negative.

Sam Cross
Senior Staff Writer

Sam is an award-winning journalist with over six years of experience across print and digital media. As T3’s Senior Staff Writer, Sam covers everything from new phones and EVs to luxury watches and fragrances. Working across a range of different social media platforms alongside his written work, Sam is a familiar face for fans of T3. When he’s not reviewing snazzy products or hunting for stellar deals, Sam enjoys football, analog photography and writing music.

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