Future Rolex Model that will be sought after

[HelloMelo]

So right now, we all know what the hot / sought after models are. What do you guys think will be the future sought after models that are underrated today?

[Ferdelious]

Seems like everything is sought after right now but GMT, Sub and Daytona will always be the most popular in my opinion.

[HelloMelo]

Originally Posted by Ferdelious

Seems like everything is sought after right now but GMT, Sub and Daytona will always be the most popular in my opinion.

Haven't been into Rolex watches for as long as some people here. Were GMT, Sub, Daytonas always the most sought after?

[Ferdelious]

Originally Posted by HelloMelo

Haven't been into Rolex watches for as long as some people here. Were GMT, Sub, Daytonas always the most sought after?

For the last 30 years, I think they have been. Most non-WIS bought Date-Justs, but the WIS crowd appreciated the history of tool watches. Just my personal opinion.

[travisb]

If the DSSD D-Blue were to be discontinued I wouldn’t be surprised if prices doubled but it’s all just speculation.

[Linuxpenguins]

Originally Posted by HelloMelo

So right now, we all know what the hot / sought after models are. What do you guys think will be the future sought after models that are underrated today?

SD4k Ref: 116600

That's easy.

[HelloMelo]

Originally Posted by Linuxpenguins

SD4k Ref: 116600

That's easy.

Why do you think so?

[amphr1]

Originally Posted by HelloMelo

Why do you think so?

Short production period probably

[ndrs63]

Originally Posted by amphora001

Short production period probably

Perhaps, if it wasn’t 15 mm thick (for good reasons, admittedly, but how many of us need that?)


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[Linuxpenguins]

Originally Posted by ndrs63

Perhaps, if it wasn’t 15 mm thick (for good reasons, admittedly, but how many of us need that?)


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It wears a lot better than most Rolex watches. Have you ever worn one?

[Linuxpenguins]

Originally Posted by HelloMelo

Why do you think so?

There are but 7 for sale within the United Kingdom alone at this moment in time.

But;

https://watchcharts.com/articles/p/8...re-collectible

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by HelloMelo

Why do you think so?

A few folks bought these as investments due to the short production period and are now both horribly disappointed that the rise in value never came and totally desperate for the rise in value to finally arrive.

But the truth of the matter is, unlike a Daytona which was initially unpopular due to fashion reasons that eventually changed into massive success, the SD4K is unpopular because it’s just not that great of a watch, and that will always remain the same.

[Linuxpenguins]

Originally Posted by Nav01L

A few folks bought these as investments due to the short production period and are now both horribly disappointed that the rise in value never came and totally desperate for the rise in value to finally arrive.

But the truth of the matter is, unlike a Daytona which was initially unpopular due to fashion reasons that eventually changed into massive success, the SD4K is unpopular because it’s just not that great of a watch, and that will always remain the same.

They are double what they were MSRP. You also do not see these in the wild, or many for sale at all for that matter.

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by Linuxpenguins

They are double what they were MSRP. You also do not see these in the wild, or many for sale at all for that matter.

Here MSRP was CHF 10,800, price now is 13-14k, less than a used SD43, how is that double?

[Deppe]

Originally Posted by Linuxpenguins

They are double what they were MSRP. You also do not see these in the wild, or many for sale at all for that matter.

According to watchcharts you yourself linked to earlier, the retail price of the watch was 10.400 USD, and the market average is 16.609 USD. The average price is up 6.1% over the last 180 days.

By comparison the 116500 retails for 13.150 and the market average is 33.150 USD. The average price is up 25.7% over the last 180 days.

The 16710 retailed for 5.750 USD and the market average is 14.368 USD. The average price is up 11.7% over the last 180 days.

Now, I don’t say that it will not become sought after, but viewed comparable to other references, I don’t see anything in the current demand that signals that it will go that way.

[harvey]

Originally Posted by Linuxpenguins

They are double what they were MSRP. You also do not see these in the wild, or many for sale at all for that matter.

Out of interest, how much did you pay for yours?

[swish77]

Originally Posted by Linuxpenguins

SD4k Ref: 116600

That's easy.

People have been saying that for years, ever since it was discontinued. Still hasn't really taken off and probably never will.

[Linuxpenguins]

Originally Posted by swish77

People have been saying that for years, ever since it was discontinued. Still hasn't really taken off and probably never will.

Since it was discontinued, it is now only available at double what its MSRP was. It's definitely taken off. Its trajectory continues upward year on, year out.

[swish77]

Originally Posted by Linuxpenguins

Since it was discontinued, it is now only available at double what its MSRP was. It's definitely taken off. Its trajectory continues upward year on, year out.

Nothing against the watch, but not sure that is "taking off" by Rolex sports model standards in the four years since it was discontinued, especially nowadays when virtually every single sports Rolex is going through the roof.

It's a nice watch, but a bit of an odd ball size/weight/thickness and design-wise, IMHO. I owned it twice and flipped it twice, trying to love it. Much prefer the classic 16600 SD, but maybe that's just me.

[Ferdelious]

Originally Posted by swish77

People have been saying that for years, ever since it was discontinued. Still hasn't really taken off and probably never will.

I think you're right but hoping it does since I own it.

[Linuxpenguins]

Originally Posted by Ferdelious

I think you're right but hoping it does since I own it.

It's creeping up stealthily out there. Go see.

[JonaG]

Originally Posted by swish77

People have been saying that for years, ever since it was discontinued. Still hasn't really taken off and probably never will.

I agree with this and I love the Sea-dweller line but has any SD been truly “sought-after”? And you can add OP, Milgauss to the list of so-called “sleepers”. That’s not to say that they won’t be desirable but no where near sub, gmt or Daytona level imo.

[Jonnewbank]

Originally Posted by swish77

People have been saying that for years, ever since it was discontinued. Still hasn't really taken off and probably never will.

I bought one in 2019 for £9500. Cheapest today is £13500.


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[vitadine]

Originally Posted by swish77

People have been saying that for years, ever since it was discontinued. Still hasn't really taken off and probably never will.

Bought mine in 2015 for 8000€ with 1000€ discount on the msrp. Now it‘s like 14500€. Not too bad. It has gone up constantly, not at once like some OP’s. The longer it is out of production, the more it‘ll go up.

[TimepieceRPP]

Datejust 36 or even 31.lol

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by HelloMelo

So right now, we all know what the hot / sought after models are. What do you guys think will be the future sought after models that are underrated today?

All of them

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by HelloMelo

What do you guys think will be the future sought after models that are underrated today?

Also commonly phrased as…

• Which models will go up in value the most?
  
• Which models make the best investment?
  
• Which models hold their value (if I suddenly need to sell because I can’t afford this watch in the first place)?

#sigh

[HelloMelo]

Originally Posted by vh2k

Also commonly phrased as…

Which models will go up in value the most?

Which models make the best investment?

Which models hold their value (if I suddenly need to sell because I can’t afford this watch in the first place)?

#sigh

Watches aren't an investment and I buy them for my own joy. I do love to speculate about how current models will be viewed in the future and there's nothing wrong with that. Lighten up and try enjoying dialogue once in a while.

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by HelloMelo

Lighten up and try enjoying dialogue once in a while.

Fair topic. Just being cheeky.

I do really like your blue DJ.

[HelloMelo]

Originally Posted by vh2k

Fair topic. Just being cheeky.

I do really like your blue DJ.

Thanks. Bored at work and reading/engaging with the forums usually helps time go faster.