A collector's field guide to the world's most coveted pieces: the history, the factory configurations, retail then versus the market now, and an honest grade for every one. The Rolex, Hermès and Omega Vaults are open.
Top movers
The meters combine into three horizon ratings (short term: momentum and liquidity; mid term: momentum, 3-year trend, scarcity and liquidity; long term: 3-year trend, scarcity and condition). Their average is ranked against every rated piece in the vault, so grades are relative: an S is in the top 5%. Score and grade: S 90+ · A 80-89 · B 70-79 · C 58-69 · D 45-57 · F below 45. Yes, some Rolexes earn an F: the crown on the dial does not repeal math.
FROM THE JOURNAL
The Crown Index is a free luxury resale price guide. It grades 162 Rolex references, 32 Omega watches and 50 Hermès bags, charms and wallets from S to F based on momentum, liquidity, scarcity, entry price and authenticity risk, and compares boutique retail to what each piece actually sells for.
In our index the steel and platinum Daytonas, the Pepsi GMT-Master II and discontinued sports models like the Hulk lead the grades, trading well above retail. Precious-metal dress models and some current two-tone references trade closer to or below retail.
Small Birkins are. A Birkin 25 resells for roughly 80 to 100 percent over its boutique price based on real eBay sales, while the Birkin 35 and 40 now trade below retail. Size, leather and color all move the number.
Market prices blend authenticated dealer pricing with real sold data from eBay (via Terapeak) and a daily feed of live eBay listings. Boutique retail prices come from published 2026 US price lists.
Live listings refresh daily. Sold data and grades are reviewed regularly, and every reference page shows its most recent recorded sales.