Is Stainless Steel the new PM ??? >>>>>

[superstarmar]

With the current Rolex market and all the controlled
SS professional model shortages will there be an end
to this madness? One would have to admit 904L shines
quite brilliantly in the spotlight and thus the popularity of
stainless steel professional Rolex models ...
A possible eminent price hike here in the US coupled with
the crazy demand on the most popular models intentionally
constrained in supply , the price gap on these models and certain
PM models is closing in ....

Taking in consideration the supply/demand and premium
Prices on the secondary market for highly coveted SS models
one would have to really determine which will be a
better bargain long term ...?

Just putting it out there, the SS madness doesn’t seem to
settle down ...

$9K plus SS Sub Date
$10K BLNR’s
$11/12K Hulks
$13K plus SD43 Anniversary
$18K Daytona C’s

Wow!!!!! Madness I tell you .... Yet Stainless Steel seems
to rule and be highly coveted more so than PM or TT....
or so it may seem...

So I know SS flies under the radar so many say but
it’s still a Rolex and 904L is quite brilliant!!!

What say you , considering the current market madness
and Rolex stainless steel shines quite nicely SS or PM ?
Which is better long term ?

[DoctorA]

What’s funny is that some TT models which obviously cost more to make and are at higher MSRP sell from ADs after discount for less than SS models from grey market!

It’s supply and demand that’s driving this craze!! Which tells me the pendulum has to set. Demand will change. It’s a fact that taste changes, interest changes and demand changes with it. That’s when the craze will settle down!

[ferrissteve11]

I'm no Oracle, but I think the current pricing is a bubble of sorts that will burst sooner as opposed to later. Will Rolex watches be more expensive today than they were a few years ago ?? yes....but I don't think it will be a long term or permanent situation. Like a lot of others have speculated: see what Basel brings in terms of new models, pricing, etc.
Though like all things Rolex availability and pricing related...its all just a guess as only Rolex knows and they're NOT talking.

[AK797]

No, but nice try.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by AK797

No, but nice try.

Just putting it out there Neil...
One might argue that there’s no need for a pm
if they can only get their hands on one of these
Hot models ....

Someday I hope to find out and scratch the pm itch ...

[rebel_1]

Originally Posted by superstarmar

Just putting it out there Neil...
One might argue that there’s no need for a pm
if they can only get their hands on one of these
Hot models ....

Someday I hope to find out and scratch that itch ...

I’m in the opposite camp. No need for SS!!

[pigman08]

Originally Posted by rebel_1

No need for SS!!

Or Rolex, for that matter, but I sure do want 'em!!

[lhawli]

I started a thread about this topic also... it has an interesting article about value for money.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=585687


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[77T]

The SS watches could overtake TT watches. But never the PM models.

As for metallurgy- um...no, SS is not the new PM.

But if rumors get started about new .500 Platinums coming out at Basel 2018, don’t say you heard it from me...


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[DLRIDES]

SS is more useable/wearable in most situations. The popularity of such will continue.

[Quicksilver]

I think SS will always rule with collectors. We see Rolex as tool watches and SS fits with this aesthetic and therefore becomes more collectible, desirable and even authentic in the wis mindset. The market shows this time after time with SS being a better investment than precious metal.

I agree that Rolex SS is so beautiful that it competes favourably with precious metal.

[locutus49]

I see a different explanation. Historically, many people have wanted the most affordable Rolex they could buy, and those were SS models. Now that white metals are en vogue, as are sports models (as opposed to dress models), SS sports watches are in high demand.

[lucevan le stelle]

Originally Posted by DLRIDES

SS is more useable/wearable in most situations. The popularity of such will continue.

This. SS is the equivalent of death and taxes in the watch-buying community, you can't escape it or replace the demand for it.

[peterpl]

If one could choose I would ONLY buy PM. If money was no factor.

Nothing beats the feeling of strapping a PM piece to the wrist no matter what anyone says.

As harsh as it sounds SS is the most popular because of 1 simple thing. Price point! Otherwise everyone would buy WG.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by lhawli

I started a thread about this topic also... it has an interesting article about value for money.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=585687


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I tried to search the threads but my wording was off ...
on point...

[DLRIDES]

Originally Posted by peterpl

As harsh as it sounds SS is the most popular because of 1 simple thing. Price point! Otherwise everyone would buy WG.

Plenty of words come to mind, but “harsh” isn’t one of them.

Just wow !

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by locutus49

I see a different explanation. Historically, many people have wanted the most affordable Rolex they could buy, and those were SS models. Now that white metals are en vogue, as are sports models (as opposed to dress models), SS sports watches are in high demand.

What makes you think yellow gold is dead? This forum is a minute population of the watch world, and I guarantee you Rolex still sells millions of yellow gold watches. I happen to own a few myself.

[Benjamin Choi]

Originally Posted by peterpl

If one could choose I would ONLY buy PM. If money was no factor.

Nothing beats the feeling of strapping a PM piece to the wrist no matter what anyone says.

As harsh as it sounds SS is the most popular because of 1 simple thing. Price point! Otherwise everyone would buy WG.

bingo, give this man a beer

[Mystro]

PM isn't valued as it once was in many upscale households.
.Many search out SS Rolex models regardless of price. Personal style and their values may never have any interest in owning a PM Rolex watch to many that can easily afford to. I know many very wealthy associates that fit into this category.

It's not like you can order any model in every metal and color combo so that is also a factor. Is the SS Daytona more in demand because of cost?

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by Quicksilver

I think SS will always rule with collectors. We see Rolex as tool watches and SS fits with this aesthetic and therefore becomes more collectible, desirable and even authentic in the wis mindset. The market shows this time after time with SS being a better investment than precious metal.

I agree that Rolex SS is so beautiful that it competes favourably with precious metal.

Agreed David, very few collectible pm Rolex ...

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Many search out SS Rolex models regardless of price. It's not like you can order any model in every metal and color combo. Is the SS Daytona more in demand because of cost?

It’s gorgeous , versatile and highly desirable...
nothing to do with it being a pm or not ...
SS Daytona’s have been for a long time
the most sought after ...

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by superstarmar

Is Stainless Steel the new PM?

If ADs increase the practice of insisting on a PM purchase before bestowing the privilege of an SS acquisition, you may have a point.

[rebel_1]

Seems every thread of this type comes down to the haters for some reason. I’ll just say this, and flame me if you want, there is no comparison. A PM Rolex is WAY better than the SS version. If you haven’t had the opportunity, or the ability, to own one, I understand the hatred. If you have, then I respect your opinion. But if you haven’t and you’re going to go crazy with the price of SS vs PM, save your agrument because it’s a losing one.

Either way, it’s just a watch.

[Justindo]

I could easily afford PM Rolexes, but I only have SS ones. To me, PMs are for dress watches, not sport watches.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

If ADs increase the practice of insisting on a PM purchase before bestowing the privilege of an SS acquisition, you may have a point.

It’s already been happening. I hope not for too long.
It used to be buying a pm was a privilege, now buying
a SS professional watch is a privilege is you can make
the list ...

[DLRIDES]

What an informative thread !

Only unsophisticated broke-ass low-life’s wear SS Rolex because they are cheap. Surely this lower class of individual does nothing but stare in amazement at the PM Rolex of the more fortunate among us.

Got it !

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by rebel_1

Seems every thread of this type comes down to the haters for some reason. I’ll just say this, and flame me if you want, there is no comparison. A PM Rolex is WAY better than the SS version. If you haven’t had the opportunity, or the ability, to own one, I understand the hatred. If you have, then I respect your opinion. But if you haven’t and you’re going to go crazy with the price of SS vs PM, save your agrument because it’s a losing one.

Either way, it’s just a watch.

No pm hate here brother... I think the SS price madness
has gone too far ... That’s why I even posed the question...
There are several pm Rolex I’d love to own if $$$ was not a factor ...

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by rebel_1

Seems every thread of this type comes down to the haters for some reason. I’ll just say this, and flame me if you want, there is no comparison. A PM Rolex is WAY better than the SS version. If you haven’t had the opportunity, or the ability, to own one, I understand the hatred. If you have, then I respect your opinion. But if you haven’t and you’re going to go crazy with the price of SS vs PM, save your agrument because it’s a losing one.

Either way, it’s just a watch.

I'm not seeing hate in this thread either for PM or SS. What I am seeing is a fair degree of haughtiness from some admirers of PM, who tellingly feel the need to proclaim the superiority of their preference, while condescendingly dismissing the preferences some people have for SS as hatred born of the inability to afford PM. It's hard to imagine a more self-serving rationale.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by DLRIDES

What an informative thread !

Only unsophisticated broke-ass low-life’s wear SS Rolex because they are cheap. Surely this lower class of individual does nothing but stare in amazement at the PM Rolex of the more fortunate among us.

Got it !

I guess there must be quite a lot of broke a$$ people
wearing Daytona C’s, SD 43 50th, Hulks ... etc!!!

[DLRIDES]

Originally Posted by superstarmar

I guess there must be quite a lot of broke a$$ people
wearing Daytona C’s, SD 43 50th, Hulks ... etc!!!

This thread wins “Most Arrogant” thus far in 2018 !