Will the Sprite stay another year?

[GBdoc]

Howdy folks!

First time post, hope this is an ok place to start…

I’ve seen a number of the “rumors” vids suggesting that the Sprite may go this year, which would make sense. I’m on the list with my AD and really hoping to get one as I’m a southpaw with reasons that green has particular significance, and also someone with a son who is lefty. I’m a bit anxious that it may go away before I top the list. Obviously, we’ll know in a few weeks, but curious what you folks think the odds are.

Cheers and thanks!

[mile2424]

Someone posted an image showing a right handed version. Looked legit. But we’ll see.

[Goose 104]

Originally Posted by mile2424

Someone posted an image showing a right handed version. Looked legit. But we’ll see.

Was it the fake catalogue picture?

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by Goose 104

Was it the fake catalogue picture?

No. It was the legitimately fake catalogue picture.

[jb335]

Definitely maybe


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[Divingdeep87]

I really hope so - just sold mine to my best friend for mrsp because i’m so confident that I could get another from them. Lol

[Straphanger]

Was told by my AD that Rolex has issues with the modification they made to the Sprite movement have an unusual amount of returns under warranty and that they are likely to discontinue because of that.
We shall see in a few days !

[forg]

Originally Posted by Straphanger

Was told by my AD that Rolex has issues with the modification they made to the Sprite movement have an unusual amount of returns under warranty and that they are likely to discontinue because of that.
We shall see in a few days !

This is the same thing my AD said, I’m not a big fan of it but seeing a new release discontinued is alway saddening. Hopefully it stays

[decisive]

Originally Posted by Straphanger

Was told by my AD that Rolex has issues with the modification they made to the Sprite movement have an unusual amount of returns under warranty and that they are likely to discontinue because of that.
We shall see in a few days !

Interesting. I’ve not heard this.

Movement is very much the same - not modified. Other than new date disc. Balance poised differently due to crown up being worst position. That’s it.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Straphanger

Was told by my AD that Rolex has issues with the modification they made to the Sprite movement have an unusual amount of returns under warranty and that they are likely to discontinue because of that.
We shall see in a few days !

Even if true can't see Rolex publicly acknowledging this and withdrawing it so soon, maybe they switch to RHD.

[hojlund]

0 chance.

[BlondesNwatches]

I haven’t heard any rumors from my AD about it being discontinued but it could be. Maybe they take it out for a year and introduce a new version in 2025 with a different color and better production.

[thesharkfactor]

Why would it ‘make sense’ to discontinue the VTNR?

[996marty]

Who can tell

[padi56]

Originally Posted by GBdoc

Howdy folks!

First time post, hope this is an ok place to start…

I’ve seen a number of the “rumors” vids suggesting that the Sprite may go this year, which would make sense. I’m on the list with my AD and really hoping to get one as I’m a southpaw with reasons that green has particular significance, and also someone with a son who is lefty. I’m a bit anxious that it may go away before I top the list. Obviously, we’ll know in a few weeks, but curious what you folks think the odds are.

Cheers and thanks!

Well Sprite is quite a popular brand of fizzy canned drink, but not so popular as many other canned fizzy drinks so who knows.

[Rolex1982]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well Sprite is quite a popular brand of fizzy canned drink, but not so popular as many other canned fizzy drinks so who knows.

[Hardtimes]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well Sprite is quite a popular brand of fizzy canned drink, but not so popular as many other canned fizzy drinks so who knows.

I always like Slice better, but they quit making it. But Id rather drink a Sprite using my right arm...

[handr008]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well Sprite is quite a popular brand of fizzy canned drink, but not so popular as many other canned fizzy drinks so who knows.

Def. Best reply!

[Bazil]

Sprite is the favourite in my collection and I believe it will stay.
OP Celebration funky watch and will go.
But the Sprite is the best release in my eyes Rolex have done in years, left sided crown, and the colours work much better than the overhyped Pepsi with its dark red and navy ..

[Pboned]

I hope it stays. I’m still waiting for the call from my AD for it!

[travisb]

It's all a guessing game until next week. My guess is it stays.

[themacman]

My guess, it stays. Especially if the Pepsi goes.

Rolex CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour is a lefty and apparently wanted a GMT that could be worn nicely on the right wrist.

[Mrngrz46]

I hope since is horrible

[superpop]

This would be contrary to Rolex behaviour. They almost never have such a short production run on a GMT. I had one that I picked up at MSRP but sold it on as I could not get used to the look. Loved the green and black bezel though.

[brandrea]

Welcome to the forum

[Akacoke]

Spirite . YM42 Ti and Le mans Daytona have been the best rolex releases from last couple decades. If they aren't highly collectible now. They will be 100% in the future.

If any of them goes Id be sad.

[rufio0811]

Originally Posted by Akacoke

Spirite . YM42 Ti and Le mans Daytona have been the best rolex releases from last couple decades. If they aren't highly collectible now. They will be 100% in the future.

If any of them goes Id be sad.

Daytona yes, definitely. The YM Ti idk, maybe? I've been to 4 different AD's in my area and they've all said people haven't been asking for the YM Ti. I'd buy one if it depreciates on the gray market the same way the rest of the YM collection does.

[jb335]

Originally Posted by rufio0811

Daytona yes, definitely. The YM Ti idk, maybe? I've been to 4 different AD's in my area and they've all said people haven't been asking for the YM Ti. I'd buy one if it depreciates on the gray market the same way the rest of the YM collection does.

In regards to the Ti YM, I think people aren’t clamoring for them because most have completely forgotten about it. I have yet to see you in display let alone on the wrist. How many incomings have we had on TRF? I’m sure it’s happened but I can’t recall.

Out of sight, out of mind.


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[acorn]

Sprite is best GMT Rolex has made.

[ltmgeller]

Welcome to the forum. Only Rolex knows.