which rolex sports model now will be most collectible overtime?

[rayt]

yes in your own honest and logical opinion which among the present rolex sports model would emerge as the most collectible and significant among the rest? not because you own that, no biases please.please give your reason.thanks,,

[mike]

rayt, it's a question that seems to come up a lot lately. I think the reason is many that are new to the hobby are looking for that "home run" watch that they can secure and make a bunch of money on.

Many will say no modern reference will ever be collectable in the sence of the acryllic references of old, and in that vein I have to agree. The reason is simply the number of watches made today as opposed to the number made back in the day.

You will also get glib answers that "wait 50 years" and maybe you get your money back. Again, plain silly.

I have no idea which reference will be in vogue with future collectors, but it does seem that future collectors have a soft spot for those references they remember from their past.

If we approach the question from that vein and since you also ask about significance I'll propose the 16610LV.

Why?

The conventional wisdom says that even with only a seven year run there's a lot of them that were made. I agree. However, no one knows the amount of LVs made and let's look at a reference that is a grail to many--the 1655 EXP II. A watch that had about a fourteen year run and can't be considered all that rare yet because of it's unique dial/hands set very sought after by collectors.

The LV might be one of the most significant modern references to come along in while for the same reasons (though not as radical as the venerable 1655).

The only modern diver to combine the classic case with a maxi-dial and larger minute hand. Of course the green insert, while not everyone's cup of tea, is again something that was first on the LV and is the only metal insert bearing the corporate color.

When we combine those traits we have a reference that stands alone. Some have even refered to the LV as "transitional" in that it bridged the span between the old and the new varients we see comming on board now.

Again I have no idea, but historically collectors like "that visual difference" along with an historical siginficance that separates a given watch from the pack.

Some will state only those made in 2003 are the real deal, but one gentleman has already identified eight different Marks for the LV---collectors love to do that.

As always time will tell.

[sakuraba]

I don't think the sapphire crystals will reach the collectibility of the plexis, but "collectible" is a relative term. In the modern era, I would hedge my bet on the LV, and the COSC 14060M because of its short run relative to the other moderns.

Hope this helps, kabayan.

[ersnyder]

Hats off to Mike for an excellent response and analysis! Makes me kinda sorry I traded my LV in for the new OV, but I did get every cent (except tax) that I paid for it against the new Sub. So, that was way better than my IRA's!

[rayt]

maybe the milgauss gv is a nice bet on this category.for me speaking as a collector of arts/paintings not only watches one main criteria for being collectible is the uniqueness of the piece and its rarity.am not speaking in terms of money returns here,dont get me wrong coz watches is not my business,this is just a hobby for me..i just expressed this post as passionate follower of the watch industry more so with the rolex brand...

[Fiery]

Originally Posted by sakuraba

I don't think the sapphire crystals will reach the collectibility of the plexis......

Maybe when all Rolex watches will eventually get the supercase + ceramic bezel treatment, the "old-school" case & bezel watches will become just as vintage as plexi watches became after sapphire took over.

I agree about the LV

[Speedmeister]

Sea-dweller- because it's the best.

[The GMT Master]

My vote would be on the white dialled Milgauss - far fewer of them sell compared to the black and GV versions. I think it's the only watch in the line up that could be described as a sales failure, so maybe there could be a future rush, a la the Daytona

[gecko]

You're buying a watch as an investment? Really?

[rayt]

Originally Posted by gecko

You're buying a watch as an investment? Really?

nope...thats not my intention when i buy a watch..its investment though in a sense that it makes me happy its a personal trophy for me..its just that among all watch brands rolex is the one that hold its value more than others.. its just for me.thanks..