Rolex Pearlmaster 29 80318

“Pearlmaster 29”

C+

Grade C+: wear it, don't flip itToday's call · Watch

Short termunder 1 yearWeakMid term1 to 3 yearsFairLong term3+ yearsFair

Rank #82 of 113 rated pieces in the Rolex Vault

Retail (2008)$24,000

Typical sale today$15,000Typical range $13,600 to $16,300

Vs retail-38%

1-yearn/a

Market range centered on the median of 6 recorded eBay sales in the last 12 months (thin data, treat as a guide).

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Market price history

Median recorded eBay sale price for each quarter with 3 or more sales. Dashed line marks the 2008 retail price.

Investment scorecard

Momentum50Measured price direction: the median recorded sale of the last 4 months against the median of 8 to 12 months ago. 50 means flat; small samples are pulled toward 50.

Liquidity51How easily it sells: recorded sales in the last 12 months (300 or more scores 100) and eBay's 90-day sell-through rate.

Scarcity68Demand against supply. For modern pieces, how far the market sits above or below current retail, plus a lift if production has ended. For vintage, how rarely one comes up for sale.

Value entry50Where the latest quarter's median sale sits inside its own 3-year range. Buying near the low scores high; buying at the high scores low.

Condition safety48How safe a typical example is: the age of the design, plus how tightly sale prices cluster (a wide spread means condition and originality swing the price).

The story

The smaller Pearlmaster: gold, factory diamonds, and the rounded five-link Pearlmaster bracelet, Rolex's most jewelry-like watch.

Like the 34mm Pearlmaster, it lost most of its retail price on resale, because the market will not pay back the cost of the stones.

The upside is for the wearer: a factory gem-set gold Rolex for about half its original price.

Liquidity is thin, so expect to negotiate when you buy and to wait when you sell.

Our verdict: A beautiful jewelry watch, not an investment. Buy it used and enjoy it.

Configurations

Sizes	29mm
Case & bracelet	18k yellow gold, factory diamond bezel
Factory bracelet	Pearlmaster (five-link)
Factory bezels	Factory diamond-set 18k yellow gold
Notable dials	Mother of pearl diamond; Champagne diamond
Caliber	2235
Production	1990s to 2000s (discontinued)

Recent recorded sales

Sold	Example	Price
Oct 6, 2026	Pre-owned · eBay sale ↗︎	$17,500
Sep 6, 2026	Pre-owned · eBay sale ↗︎	$14,988
May 7, 2026	Pre-owned · eBay sale	$18,000
Mar 16, 2026	Pre-owned · eBay sale	$14,600
Dec 13, 2025	Pre-owned · eBay sale	$14,950
Dec 5, 2025	Pre-owned · eBay sale	$16,750

Recorded eBay completed sales, logged at our last data refresh.

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Quick answers

How much is a Rolex Pearlmaster 29 80318 worth?

Recorded eBay sales from the last 12 months put the typical Rolex Pearlmaster 29 80318 at $15,000, with the middle half selling between $13,600 and $16,300 (6 sales). Condition, box and papers move the price within that range.

Does the Rolex Pearlmaster 29 80318 sell above retail?

No. The typical sale of $15,000 is about 37% below the $24,000 retail (2008).

Is the Rolex Pearlmaster 29 80318 a good investment?

The Crown Index grades it C+ (69/100) from real resale data, and today's call is watch. Middle-of-the-pack resale; fine to own, not one to buy expecting it to rise. Past prices are not a forecast.