The Real Question About the New Ceramic Dayonta

[Watchflair]

Alright so 99% of the forum and watch world is in agreement that this piece is a home run.

It's pretty much what we've all been asking for since ceramic bezels were introduced.

I for one am ready to pull the trigger. That white dial is just

Pricing was spilled on Hodinkee coming in at right under $12K USD.

Now here's the real question:

How will Rolex allocate these pieces?

Will Rolex supply them in similar numbers to their previous Daytona production... If so we are in trouble.

[anothernewphone]

There's no reason to believe that Rolex would change the way they produce Daytonas, but no one expected ceramic to hit stainless steel models this year, so who knows? It's all a guessing game, and will remain so for a very long time.

Also, the word you're looking for is "agreement."

[Sublover2166]

Originally Posted by Watchflair

Alright so 99% of the forum and watch world is in agreeance that this piece is a home run.

It's pretty much what we've all been asking for since ceramic bezels were introduced.

I for one am ready to pull the trigger. That white dial is just

Pricing was spilled on Hodinkee coming in at right under $12K USD.

Now here's the real question:

How will Rolex allocate these pieces?

Will Rolex supply them in similar numbers to their previous Daytona production... If so we are in trouble.

DavidSW will most likely have them before most ADs!

[mr.nice_watch]

Originally Posted by Sublover2166

DavidSW will most likely have them before most ADs!

I can actually agree with you on this one

[treblarefils]

Full retail on these bad boys going to be just like the BLNR.

[GradyPhilpott]

The demand for these is going to be so high that I probably won't live long enough to acquire one.

[speedmaster73]

Originally Posted by Watchflair

Alright so 99% of the forum and watch world is in agreement that this piece is a home run.

It's pretty much what we've all been asking for since ceramic bezels were introduced.

I for one am ready to pull the trigger. That white dial is just

Pricing was spilled on Hodinkee coming in at right under $12K USD.

Now here's the real question:

How will Rolex allocate these pieces?

Will Rolex supply them in similar numbers to their previous Daytona production... If so we are in trouble.

those days are gone. rolex produced this model to sell. they will flood the market with them.

[sickened1]

Dayonta? Sounds like a car from Korea.

[IT Nerd]

Originally Posted by sickened1

Dayonta? Sounds like a car from Korea.

[Watchflair]

Originally Posted by IT Nerd

Originally Posted by sickened1

Dayonta? Sounds like a car from Korea.

Thanks-

[rdragon]

Originally Posted by speedmaster73

those days are gone. rolex produced this model to sell. they will flood the market with them.

I agree. Could be wrong, but I don't think it will be allocated like the previous Daytona's. As many have said, this is something many have been waiting for (for years). With sales in the watch industry down, this would be one way to alleviate poor sales. I don't know about flood, but perhaps like a normal SS model (if not like standard SS, maybe like blnr or lv at least)?

[Watchflair]

Originally Posted by speedmaster73

those days are gone. rolex produced this model to sell. they will flood the market with them.

I hope they don't flood the market but am hoping that they are at least attainable within a reasonable period.

[malnik]

Originally Posted by speedmaster73

those days are gone. rolex produced this model to sell. they will flood the market with them.

I would hope so. That makes the most sense for Rolex anyway. Increasing production to a popular model will bring more revenue to the company. Limiting them will take the company longer to recoup R&D, production and marketing cost, not to mention potential loss of sales revenue. Supply and demand model doesn't apply to Rolex. Daytona SS won't be less valuable when there are more of them for purchase. Look at Submariner SS. You can find one at every store and the price is still going up.

[superdog]

My AD promised me the first one in.

First Explorer as well.

Glad I've done a lot of business with them and established a good relationship.

[japenney]

Originally Posted by superdog

My AD promised me the first one in.

First Explorer as well.

Glad I've done a lot of business with them and established a good relationship.

I am in the exact same situation

[Memphis]

Originally Posted by superdog

Glad I've done a lot of business with them and established a good relationship.

look at me, look at me

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Memphis

look at me, look at me

It's not bragging if it's true

[superdog]

Originally Posted by GB-man

It's not bragging if it's true

Thanks pal, appreciate it.

I don't sweat stuff like that tho.

[mjclark32]

Originally Posted by superdog

That's actually funny. Good one.

Originally Posted by superdog

Thanks pal, appreciate it.

I don't sweat stuff like that tho.

This is why you're the man. What did I tell you at Mortons? You're the most positive person I've come across

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Memphis

look at me, look at me

That's actually funny. Good one.

[THC]

Originally Posted by Memphis

look at me, look at me

Not cool bro

[Watchflair]

Originally Posted by superdog

My AD promised me the first one in.

First Explorer as well.

Glad I've done a lot of business with them and established a good relationship.

Awesome man! I have a deposit at the AD I purchased my Exp II from.

I honestly wouldn't be opposed and may even prefer to purchase from a trusted seller on TRF just for the ease of the transaction. Just nervous about production limits and allocation to dealers.

[bongtris]

Bought my black ss last year at retail. So i guess closest thing to a discount is to get another soda and pocket some mints when i pick this one up from AD.

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[red1108nyc]

Will be like BLNR and available for the masses but will be tough the first 6 months I think.

[77T]

I don't see problems - I see opportunity.


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[gt0279a]

Plenty of new / LNIB SS Daytonas available from trusted sellers, ebay, international ADs, etc. for the past few years.

[KrismanX]

Heh. Heh...Dayonta.

I wonder how these new DCs could affect resale on the 116520s

[Fiery]

I'm pretty sure for 1, 2 or even more years Rolex will limit production on the new Daytona to generate (even more) hype. Not so much limiting to prevent making crazy $$ on it though :)) But, from Rolex's perspective, a potential customer visiting an AD to get a steel Daytona, who cannot be served, but can be talked into a TT or PM Daytona is a sweet deal...

[WAK4]

Originally Posted by Watchflair

Pricing was spilled on Hodinkee coming in at right under $12K USD.

The real question to me is: is $12k USD the price for the US? Has that been confirmed? I've seen 11.8k CHF, which would be just around $12k USD, but with different taxes applied, etc, where do we actually land as an MSRP in the US?

I'd be very surprised if the pricing was flat - no change from the prior model's $12k price. Be very happy with it, but surprised.

[GoingPlaces]

I expect them to be virtually unattainable for the first year to two out, then the availability will be just like it is now. Readily available on grey market and certain AD's.