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Submariner2015 · 19 June 2015, 03:54 AM

Just curious, what is the rarest Rolex to you?

Rare=hardest to find, most competitively priced, and seemingly impossible to acquire

Alpino · 19 June 2015, 03:56 AM

.

Stainless Steel Daydate

joe100 · 19 June 2015, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpino

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Stainless Steel Daydate

Probably this and the white dial Sub. The SS DD was never meant to be sold though

mjclark32 · 19 June 2015, 04:01 AM

The white dial submariner:
http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/intervi...alks-the-state

Solo118 · 19 June 2015, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

The white dial submariner:
http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/intervi...alks-the-state

That is just amazing... never even heard of it

mike · 19 June 2015, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Solo118

That is just amazing... never even heard of it

Yeah,...I've been told there were three examples by some collectors. Though I have no way of verifying.

beshannon · 19 June 2015, 04:01 AM

To me?

None, as I have what I want.

wallasey runner · 19 June 2015, 04:10 AM

Rarest as in impossible to find one for sale even if you had a spare £400k: single red sea-dweller (only a handful known to exist).

http://monochrome-watches.com/uber-r...65-500m1650ft/

Rare and desirable and available to buy if you have a spare six figure sum hanging around: one of those superb 1950s moon-phase watches.

https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...lone-8171.html

brandrea · 20 June 2015, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wallasey runner

Rarest as in impossible to find one for sale even if you had a spare £400k: single red sea-dweller (only a handful known to exist).

http://monochrome-watches.com/uber-r...65-500m1650ft/

Rare and desirable and available to buy if you have a spare six figure sum hanging around: one of those superb 1950s moon-phase watches.

https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...lone-8171.html

Have to agree with the Seadweller, according to the article only 6 are known today. You won't find one here in the for sale section

guy369 · 19 June 2015, 04:30 AM

I don't recall ever seeing a Millsub for sale.

joe100 · 19 June 2015, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by guy369

I don't recall ever seeing a Millsub for sale.

We're downright lousy with Milsubs compared to some other models.

SemperFi · 19 June 2015, 04:39 AM

All of them since I don't have one yet.

beer · 19 June 2015, 05:50 AM

2015 Sub....................

..with a 2.5x cyclops

dpa94114 · 19 June 2015, 05:57 AM

6541 black Milgauss is pretty hard to find...gorgeous, but price is insane

crfsocal · 19 June 2015, 06:09 AM

Krlyuz has a '74 Sub Comex for sale... I guess its a rare sub...

http://www.network54.com/Forum/20767...4+w-+HH+Letter

crfsocal · 19 June 2015, 06:09 AM

Krlyuz has a '74 Sub Comex for sale... I guess its a rare sub...

http://www.network54.com/Forum/20767...4+w-+HH+Letter

MonBK · 19 June 2015, 06:17 AM

A 9630 below #100

I've been hunting it for 37 years, found #864 and #504.

crowncollection · 19 June 2015, 06:22 AM

Rolex serial number 1

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ferdelious · 19 June 2015, 07:00 AM

Here are a few. Watchanish posted this photo about a year ago. He lists a few: prototype green dial 16528 and 6265 made for Bugatti, Deep Sea special, tropical Milgauss, 6241, Comex Sea-Dweller and white gold bark bracelet Submariner with purple dial. It was mentioned that this is only 1% of the owners watch collection and that all of these watches pictured are in NOS condition.

JRolex · 19 June 2015, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferdelious

Here are a few. Watchanish posted this photo about a year ago. He lists a few: prototype green dial 16528 and 6265 made for Bugatti, Deep Sea special, tropical Milgauss, 6241, Comex Sea-Dweller and white gold bark bracelet Submariner with purple dial. It was mentioned that this is only 1% of the owners watch collection and that all of these watches pictured are in NOS condition.

What the ...

I want to know more!

Ferdelious · 19 June 2015, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JRolex

What the ...

I want to know more!

As did I when I first saw this. He was supposed to do a full write up on this website but unfortunately it never happened. The collector was from Dubai, it's just jaw dropping some of the pieces he has. Here is another pic with more watches. Apparently he has some prototype movements as well.

mjclark32 · 19 June 2015, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferdelious

Here are a few. Watchanish posted this photo about a year ago. He lists a few: prototype green dial 16528 and 6265 made for Bugatti, Deep Sea special, tropical Milgauss, 6241, Comex Sea-Dweller and white gold bark bracelet Submariner with purple dial. It was mentioned that this is only 1% of the owners watch collection and that all of these watches pictured are in NOS condition.

jjnd08 · 20 June 2015, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferdelious

Here are a few. Watchanish posted this photo about a year ago. He lists a few: prototype green dial 16528 and 6265 made for Bugatti, Deep Sea special, tropical Milgauss, 6241, Comex Sea-Dweller and white gold bark bracelet Submariner with purple dial. It was mentioned that this is only 1% of the owners watch collection and that all of these watches pictured are in NOS condition.

That green dial daytona...

wallasey runner · 20 June 2015, 04:51 AM

Not as expensive as others listed here, but a watch that you rarely see for sale: a 1665 Great White with the mark 0 dial:

http://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/sea-dweller-big-white-mark-0--id3278317.htm?urlSubpath=/rolex/ref-1665.htm&referenceNumber=1665$221&manufacturerIds= 221

T. Ferguson · 20 June 2015, 06:33 AM

A 6542 PanAm white dial desk pilot GMT. Rare enough that there is some disagreement on whether it ever existed. Rolex, of course, is of no help and has never confirmed nor denied if the watch was actually produced.

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Paul Newmans actual Paul Newman watch.

I WIN

Not so fast, don't spend all your prize money just yet. The Steve McQueen Explorer II is even rarer. Not sure if even Steve McQueen himself ever saw it.

JohnBaker3 · 20 June 2015, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Rolex, of course, is of no help and has never confirmed nor denied if the watch was actually produced.

Rolex Corporate is a CIA subsidiary.....

Old Expat Beast · 19 June 2015, 05:54 PM

The 1956 Rolex Stick-O-Matic.

padi56 · 19 June 2015, 06:31 PM

Any of the true left hand wind Rolex now they are rare.

Andad · 19 June 2015, 08:58 PM

Clear case back GMT.

Danny83 · 19 June 2015, 11:39 PM

6538 big crown

19 June 2015, 04:01 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	The white dial submariner: http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/intervi...alks-the-state __________________

19 June 2015, 04:01 AM	#7
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	To me? None, as I have what I want. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

19 June 2015, 06:22 AM	#18
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Rolex serial number 1 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

19 June 2015, 07:00 AM	#19
Ferdelious 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,203	Here are a few. Watchanish posted this photo about a year ago. He lists a few: prototype green dial 16528 and 6265 made for Bugatti, Deep Sea special, tropical Milgauss, 6241, Comex Sea-Dweller and white gold bark bracelet Submariner with purple dial. It was mentioned that this is only 1% of the owners watch collection and that all of these watches pictured are in NOS condition. Attached Images __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

19 June 2015, 05:54 PM	#27
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	The 1956 Rolex Stick-O-Matic. Attached Images

19 June 2015, 03:54 AM	#1
Submariner2015 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Watch: SubC Date Posts: 325	Rarest Rolex Just curious, what is the rarest Rolex to you? Rare=hardest to find, most competitively priced, and seemingly impossible to acquire

19 June 2015, 03:56 AM	#2
Alpino "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Posts: 2,557	. Stainless Steel Daydate

19 June 2015, 04:10 AM	#8
wallasey runner Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Planet earth Posts: 145	Rarest as in impossible to find one for sale even if you had a spare £400k: single red sea-dweller (only a handful known to exist). http://monochrome-watches.com/uber-r...65-500m1650ft/ Rare and desirable and available to buy if you have a spare six figure sum hanging around: one of those superb 1950s moon-phase watches. https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...lone-8171.html

19 June 2015, 04:30 AM	#10
guy369 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Guy Location: Toronto Watch: 116610 Posts: 586	I don't recall ever seeing a Millsub for sale.

19 June 2015, 04:39 AM	#12
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	All of them since I don't have one yet.

19 June 2015, 05:50 AM	#13
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	2015 Sub.................... ..with a 2.5x cyclops

19 June 2015, 05:57 AM	#14
dpa94114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: ex SF, back east Posts: 531	6541 black Milgauss is pretty hard to find...gorgeous, but price is insane

19 June 2015, 06:09 AM	#15
crfsocal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 690	Krlyuz has a '74 Sub Comex for sale... I guess its a rare sub... http://www.network54.com/Forum/20767...4+w-+HH+Letter

19 June 2015, 06:17 AM	#17
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	A 9630 below #100 I've been hunting it for 37 years, found #864 and #504.

20 June 2015, 04:51 AM	#24
wallasey runner Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Planet earth Posts: 145	Not as expensive as others listed here, but a watch that you rarely see for sale: a 1665 Great White with the mark 0 dial: http://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/sea-dweller-big-white-mark-0--id3278317.htm?urlSubpath=/rolex/ref-1665.htm&referenceNumber=1665$221&manufacturerIds= 221

19 June 2015, 06:31 PM	#28
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Any of the true left hand wind Rolex now they are rare. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

19 June 2015, 08:58 PM	#29
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Clear case back GMT. __________________ E

19 June 2015, 11:39 PM	#30
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	6538 big crown

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