Jordan Hart wearing a Rolex
The 36mm Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date with a mother-of-pearl dial and president band retails for just under $42,000.
  • Rolex watches are some of the world's most recognizable and well-known accessories.
  • They also come with a high price tag, and buying one isn't as simple as just walking into a store.
  • An official Rolex retailer explained how it all works.

You might be disappointed if you walk into a Rolex retailer hoping to leave with a watch the very same day, but the process isn't as intimidating as it may seem.