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frostie · 31 January 2008, 11:57 AM

Do you guys think that if this year rolex upgrades most of it's watches the demand for some old models will go down? For example do you think that if the sub and the SD get upgraded the demand for daytonas or milgauss will go down because more people will be interested to check the updated models?

Tools · 31 January 2008, 12:14 PM

Sure..

I think that anything new will decrease the pressure on the highly sought after pieces already in circulation..

Rolex is a "must have" for those who have "made it", and there are quite a few out there who just have to have the latest and greatest.

frostie · 31 January 2008, 12:19 PM

I would be a much happier person if the daytona hype would be over.

JohnEaton · 31 January 2008, 12:30 PM

tonight...

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I would be a much happier person if the daytona hype would be over.

today, a few hours ago re Daytona poll...

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Which one do you prefer the most?

I seem a bit confused here but i think that i like both of them. Any suggestions?

Sometimes i lean towards the black dial and sometimes i lean towards the white dial but i can't get both of them. I need this watch

Yes, Frostie, you do seem confused, I'm sure you'll be much happier when you get a daytona

And you left out meteorite

on an SS 116520 even

some more confusion, makes one drool, huh??

frostie · 31 January 2008, 12:33 PM

Meteorite is out of my range. I would be really happy with an SS. I am confused about the dial but right now i am leaning towards the white dial. Indeed i would be a happier person if i would be able to get one

JohnEaton · 31 January 2008, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by frostie

Meteorite is out of my range. I would be really happy with an SS. I am confused about the dial but right now i am leaning towards the white dial. Indeed i would be a happier person if i would be able to get one

My 116520, trying to photo the LEC

I have the white dial and am very happy and get complements...

What confuses me is why I want the Meteorite now

JBat · 31 January 2008, 01:14 PM

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What confuses me is why I want the Meteorite now

Because Rolex-lust is an incurable disease?

SSD · 31 January 2008, 12:38 PM

Maybe if the demand for the "old" models goes down I'll find a Red Sub or 5513 that hits me right and won't break the bank. Yeah, as if. I might lust after a newer one, but mine is a keeper for sure. I would like there to be others to go along, and new isn't always bad, is it?

>>>However<<< WG/Meteorite will always rock the house! Maybe a restyled Sub or SD can help you out Velitsko, here's hoping it will!

frostie · 31 January 2008, 12:48 PM

I wouldn't be able to see the LEC if the minute hand wouldn't be there. Thee daytona is a great watch for sure and i watch that hold excellent value

walds11 · 31 January 2008, 08:04 PM

Maybe? That's PART of the reason why the SS Daytona market has softened up a bit as of late. People are after the latest models...Mllgauss and GMT 11-C.

frostie · 31 January 2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by walds11

Maybe? That's PART of the reason why the SS Daytona market has softened up a bit as of late. People are after the latest models...Mllgauss and GMT 11-C.

If they upgrade the sport rolexes i am starting to believe that many people will quit from buying the daytona and at last we will be able to see some reasonable prices

Thani · 31 January 2008, 09:07 PM

i dont think the milgauss would be changed..

buz-lh · 31 January 2008, 09:11 PM

I think most folks on this forum are into the tool watches more than the others. Does anyone have any idea how sales break out by model? Is the DJ the number one seller or the Sub, or the GMT? Based on inventory I see displayed, I would think the DJ is the bread and butter for Rolex because of all the options available.

scottschoe · 31 January 2008, 09:13 PM

I think the SS Daytona market is currently soft because Rolex released a large number of them over the holidays. The GMT II-C is a general release, a soon-to-be super common model, while the Daytona is "grail" status to many, so I don't think a buyer would really compare the two.

If Rolex upgrades the Daytona, I think prices and demand for the original SS Daytona will increase. Demand won't drop that much, but supply will no longer be increasing.

walds11 · 31 January 2008, 09:43 PM

Scott, I agree with you on the SS Daytona, but I have noticed that the softening may have let up a little. I am not seeing as many SS Daytona listed for sale. Many of the relists have sold already, except for some of the power grey resellers who have a lot in stock. Maybe people are holding on until a potential price increase? Not sure what to make of it.

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Originally Posted by scottschoe

I think the SS Daytona market is currently soft because Rolex released a large number of them over the holidays. The GMT II-C is a general release, a soon-to-be super common model, while the Daytona is "grail" status to many, so I don't think a buyer would really compare the two.

If Rolex upgrades the Daytona, I think prices and demand for the original SS Daytona will increase. Demand won't drop that much, but supply will no longer be increasing.

frostie · 31 January 2008, 09:31 PM

Personally i think that we are facing a transition period. We are going to witness huge changes. I believe that rolex is aiming at young people also that follow the trend of huge watches ( Panerai is an example) so that's why there is a rumour about cases bigger than 40mm. If they release a lot of new models i am 60% sure that the daytona market will fall.

Baptistman · 31 January 2008, 09:42 PM

Shudder, whilst I'm sure the new breed of watches will always sell is there a parting from design heritage or is Rolex as someone said updating its image/designs to entice younger buyers.

JBat · 1 February 2008, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by frostie

Personally i think that we are facing a transition period. We are going to witness huge changes. I believe that rolex is aiming at young people also that follow the trend of huge watches ( Panerai is an example) so that's why there is a rumour about cases bigger than 40mm. If they release a lot of new models i am 60% sure that the daytona market will fall.

Man, I hope you're wrong. I think the current case size of Rolex sport watches is perfect. Not too big, not too small. Substantial without being offensive. I really hope the company bucks the current trend of going uber large on their watches. I mean, does the Sea Dweller really need to be larger? It's already a tank!

frostie · 1 February 2008, 03:01 AM

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Man, I hope you're wrong. I think the current case size of Rolex sport watches is perfect. Not too big, not too small. Substantial without being offensive. I really hope the company bucks the current trend of going uber large on their watches. I mean, does the Sea Dweller really need to be larger? It's already a tank!

Ι agree with you and i hope to be wrong. But will all the rumours about bigger daytona and bigger size sub and SD i am just making some assumptions. The SD indeed is already a tank

SPACE-DWELLER · 31 January 2008, 11:06 PM

If the Subs and SD's get updated, I believe there will be a huge demand for them in the beginning, but after that I think the old Subs and SD's will rise considerably in price! I don't believe an updated Sub or SD will have ANY effect on the current status with the SS Daytona and Milgauss, though. They are in a league of their own and would not be affected by those changes, IMHO.

Trurolexer · 1 February 2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

If the Subs and SD's get updated, I believe there will be a huge demand for them in the beginning, but after that I think the old Subs and SD's will rise considerably in price! I don't believe an updated Sub or SD will have ANY effect on the current status with the SS Daytona and Milgauss, though. They are in a league of their own and would not be affected by those changes, IMHO.

100% agree with Bo.

Ed Rooney · 1 February 2008, 01:25 AM

Let's hope the prices for 16610's with lug holes skyrocket.

31 January 2008, 11:57 AM	#1
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Thoughts about the new rolex models Do you guys think that if this year rolex upgrades most of it's watches the demand for some old models will go down? For example do you think that if the sub and the SD get upgraded the demand for daytonas or milgauss will go down because more people will be interested to check the updated models? __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

31 January 2008, 12:14 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Sure.. I think that anything new will decrease the pressure on the highly sought after pieces already in circulation.. Rolex is a "must have" for those who have "made it", and there are quite a few out there who just have to have the latest and greatest. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

31 January 2008, 12:19 PM	#3
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I would be a much happier person if the daytona hype would be over. __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

31 January 2008, 12:33 PM	#5
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Meteorite is out of my range. I would be really happy with an SS. I am confused about the dial but right now i am leaning towards the white dial. Indeed i would be a happier person if i would be able to get one __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

31 January 2008, 12:38 PM	#8
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Maybe if the demand for the "old" models goes down I'll find a Red Sub or 5513 that hits me right and won't break the bank. Yeah, as if. I might lust after a newer one, but mine is a keeper for sure. I would like there to be others to go along, and new isn't always bad, is it? >>>However<<< WG/Meteorite will always rock the house! Maybe a restyled Sub or SD can help you out Velitsko, here's hoping it will! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

31 January 2008, 12:48 PM	#9
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I wouldn't be able to see the LEC if the minute hand wouldn't be there. Thee daytona is a great watch for sure and i watch that hold excellent value __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

31 January 2008, 08:04 PM	#10
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Maybe? That's PART of the reason why the SS Daytona market has softened up a bit as of late. People are after the latest models...Mllgauss and GMT 11-C. __________________ Adam

31 January 2008, 09:07 PM	#12
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	i dont think the milgauss would be changed..

31 January 2008, 09:11 PM	#13
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I think most folks on this forum are into the tool watches more than the others. Does anyone have any idea how sales break out by model? Is the DJ the number one seller or the Sub, or the GMT? Based on inventory I see displayed, I would think the DJ is the bread and butter for Rolex because of all the options available. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

31 January 2008, 09:13 PM	#14
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	I think the SS Daytona market is currently soft because Rolex released a large number of them over the holidays. The GMT II-C is a general release, a soon-to-be super common model, while the Daytona is "grail" status to many, so I don't think a buyer would really compare the two. If Rolex upgrades the Daytona, I think prices and demand for the original SS Daytona will increase. Demand won't drop that much, but supply will no longer be increasing. __________________ __________________

31 January 2008, 09:31 PM	#16
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Personally i think that we are facing a transition period. We are going to witness huge changes. I believe that rolex is aiming at young people also that follow the trend of huge watches ( Panerai is an example) so that's why there is a rumour about cases bigger than 40mm. If they release a lot of new models i am 60% sure that the daytona market will fall. __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

31 January 2008, 09:42 PM	#17
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	Shudder, whilst I'm sure the new breed of watches will always sell is there a parting from design heritage or is Rolex as someone said updating its image/designs to entice younger buyers. __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

31 January 2008, 11:06 PM	#20
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	If the Subs and SD's get updated, I believe there will be a huge demand for them in the beginning, but after that I think the old Subs and SD's will rise considerably in price! I don't believe an updated Sub or SD will have ANY effect on the current status with the SS Daytona and Milgauss, though. They are in a league of their own and would not be affected by those changes, IMHO. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

1 February 2008, 01:25 AM	#22
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Let's hope the prices for 16610's with lug holes skyrocket.

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