Hour Time Show Watch Podcast Episode 157: How ROLEX Prices Have Historically Increased - Listen now - Rolex? Yes, Rolex. We use some statistical pricing information to discuss how and when Rolex watch prices have increased over the years starting from the late 1950s. It is an interesting look at how the gold standard of timepiece values has assessed... Read about the watch pictured here, The First Rolex Submariner Watch from 1953: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/first-rolex-submariner-watch/