r/rolex

Community Overview

About r/rolex

Reddit's go-to source for news and discussion about Rolex and Tudor watches.

The community at a glance

r/rolex is a Subreddit for Brands and Watch Collectors with roughly 470K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #6 in the Brands communities list and #10 in the Watches communities list.

Roughly 111K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Rolex, Tired, and Waiting. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention rolex, watch, and gmt.

On Reddit
470K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +111K members
Growth: +30.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 146 members
  • 2014: 405 members
  • 2015: 707 members
  • 2016: 1K members
  • 2017: 3K members
  • 2018: 6K members
  • 2019: 15K members
  • 2020: 29K members
  • 2021: 33K members
  • 2023: 119K members
  • 2024: 85K members
  • 2025: 96K members
  • 2026: 81K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 6K members
  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 8K members
  • Dec: 9K members
  • Jan: 9K members
  • Feb: 8K members
  • Mar: 8K members
  • Apr: 9K members
  • May: 9K members
  • Jun: 15K members
  • Jul: 14K members
  • Aug: 7K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Need advice for second watch
    2. Advice on dealing with AD
    3. Please share how to tell if a Rolex is genunie
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Need advice for second watch · Advice on dealing with AD · Please share how to tell if a Rolex is genunie
    10
  • Solution Requests
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Budget of 15k (flexibleish) , Need recommendations for a First Watch.
    2. First time Rolex buying dilemma
    3. My SA just offered me Subdate Bluessy, or wait longer for root beer ?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Budget of 15k (flexibleish) , Need recommendations for a First Watch. · First time Rolex buying dilemma · My SA just offered me Subdate Bluessy, or wait longer for root beer ?
    5

Topics

  • Rolex
    37 posts in the past month
    1. My first Rolex 😍
    #1
    Rolex
    My first Rolex 😍
    37
  • Tired
    10 posts in the past month
    #2
    Tired
    10
  • Waiting
    10 posts in the past month
    #3
    Waiting
    10
  • Hate
    9 posts in the past month
    #4
    Hate
    9
  • Call
    9 posts in the past month
    1. I got the call 3 minutes after I went grey. (yes really)
    2. Got the call!
    3. Got the call!
    #5
    Call
    I got the call 3 minutes after I went grey. (yes really) · Got the call! · Got the call!
    9

Product recommendations

  • rolex
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Which Rolex would best compliment my Tudor?
    2. Which Rolex would best compliment my Tudor?
    3. Best First Rolex?
    #1
    rolex
    Which Rolex would best compliment my Tudor? · Which Rolex would best compliment my Tudor? · Best First Rolex?
    18
  • watch
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Best travel watch (reposting due to poor quality pictures earlier)
    2. Best travel watch
    3. Best travel watch
    #2
    watch
    Best travel watch (reposting due to poor quality pictures earlier) · Best travel watch · Best travel watch
    9
  • gmt
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Best GMT for a sunny Monday 🔵🔴
    2. Which GMT do you like the best
    3. Which GMT do you like the best
    #3
    gmt
    Best GMT for a sunny Monday 🔵🔴 · Which GMT do you like the best · Which GMT do you like the best
    6
  • datejust
    5 posts in the past month
    1. One of the best Datejust dials - Wimbledon 41mm two tone yellow gold. What watch are you wearing today?
    2. Best fake rolex datejust
    3. Where do you recommend buying a 1990s-2005 Rolex Datejust?
    #4
    datejust
    One of the best Datejust dials - Wimbledon 41mm two tone yellow gold. What watch are you wearing today? · Best fake rolex datejust · Where do you recommend buying a 1990s-2005 Rolex Datejust?
    5
  • explorer
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best Explorer Refrence
    2. Finally got my hands on what I think is the best Explorer model - 214270 Mk II
    3. Who can recommend watch insurance aside from homeowners rider ? Snorkeling/hiking trip in 10 days & want the Explorer II (&’72 Red Sub covered)
    #5
    explorer
    Best Explorer Refrence · Finally got my hands on what I think is the best Explorer model - 214270 Mk II · Who can recommend watch insurance aside from homeowners rider ? Snorkeling/hiking trip in 10 days & want the Explorer II (&’72 Red Sub covered)
    3

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/rolex for?
Best for Brands and Watch Collectors enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/rolex free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/rolex have?
Roughly 470K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/rolex on?
r/rolex runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/rolex cover?
On the Hive Index, r/rolex is organized under Brands, Watch Collectors.
How do I join r/rolex?
You can join r/rolex by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Brands communities like?
Communities for brand fans, collectors, and enthusiasts organized around specific companies and products. The mix includes Discord servers for loyalty program members, Facebook groups for collectors, and Reddit communities for fans of specific brands in fashion, tech, and consumer goods.