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Old 14 October 2021, 02:32 AM   #31
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I love the white dial OP39. I was never able to get one. That being said, I don’t believe it’s rare. Rolex does not disclose how many watches are manufactured yearly yet it is believed to be in the 800K to 1M. It is therefore entirely plausible that there are “tens of thousands” (10-30K) white OPs made in 2 years.
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Old 14 October 2021, 05:29 AM   #32
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Not going to forget my Daytona or Hulk OP as I like those too sir. But I do concur, this is quite simply one of their best and my personal favorite in the collection.

Congrats and wear it in good health!


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Old 14 October 2021, 09:39 AM   #33
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Just did a search on Chrono24 and on the entire site, worldwide, it appears that there are only 11 available https://www.chrono24.ch/search/index...ccessoryTypes=

As it was only produced for 2 years before surprisingly being discontinued (2018 to 2020), this makes it one of the rarest modern watches in Rolexes entire catalogue.

For those that has no experience with the Oyster Perpetual 39mm white 114300, it is a perfectly sized, discreet and elegant watch, dressing up or down with ease. Most importantly, it has one of the most captivating sunburst dial colours I have ever seen, alternating between white, eggshell and silver depending on the lighting.

Reviews here:

https://quillandpad.com/2021/03/05/w...erence-114300/

https://timeandtidewatches.com/rolex...k-wite-review/

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/rolex-o...ual-39-114300/

Forget your Daytonas and Hulks, this is now the Rolex OG for the discerning lady or gentleman.

I managed to get one and I plan to never sell it.
The short answer is no. Not particularly rare or expensive at all. https://www.chrono24.com/search/inde...ccessoryTypes=
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Old 14 October 2021, 02:46 PM   #34
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The short answer is no. Not particularly rare or expensive at all. https://www.chrono24.com/search/inde...ccessoryTypes=
Not particularly expensive as far as Rolexes go but selling for a nice, unexpected premium over its less than $6k srp......
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Old 14 October 2021, 03:13 PM   #35
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It’s okay to just read the forum. You don’t have to post.
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Old 14 October 2021, 03:14 PM   #36
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Yes they're nice, but this just comes across as a bit of a chest-beating hyping post because you bought one.

Enjoy your watch for what it is, not because of some perceived "rarity". This isn't the first post this week on the white OP39 - it's almost as if some market forces are trying to garner more attention.
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Old 14 October 2021, 03:22 PM   #37
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Can you request a dial swap for this model at service if you have another colour dial?
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Old 14 October 2021, 04:18 PM   #38
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Lol. Clearly you want us to just agree with you so you can justify your purchase. So, sure Jan.
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Old 2 June 2024, 01:17 AM   #39
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Very nice watch, however

They may have been produced longer than believed…
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Old 2 June 2024, 03:00 AM   #40
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I think you’ll find that, just like with the 116600, short production doesn’t mean much without large demand. And large demand is less tied to how few watches were made, but rather to how exciting a watch is.

I’d bet there are more folks passionately (or for other motives) wanting a Hulk for every 116610LV out there than folks wanting a white OP for every white 114300 in existence.

I for one wouldn’t mind a Hulk, but have no interest in a white OP, tried it once, not a bad watch by any stretch, but also found nothing too exciting about it. Only my subjective view of course, but perhaps a view that others share.

I for that matter see nothing exciting about Hulk either. A cartoonish, pastel green bezel anyone? Only a few years ago it was less popular than its black counterpart. Put them next to each other, take the hype out of equation …


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Old 2 June 2024, 03:03 AM   #41
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No one is disputing this watch isn't great, but the OP believes it might be one of the rarest watches around, which I think it's completely wrong.

A rare watch would be an FP Journe, who make less than 1000 watches per year across their entire collection.

OP was probably referring to one of the rarest (Rolex) watches around - which may be correct. Rolex AD in Melbourne for example had ever had only one for sale.


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Old 2 June 2024, 03:06 AM   #42
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Most importantly, it has one of the most captivating sunburst dial colours I have ever seen, alternating between white, eggshell and silver depending on the lighting.
Beautiful dial but not “sunburst” at all
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Old 2 June 2024, 09:12 AM   #43
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I think you’ll find that, just like with the 116600, short production doesn’t mean much without large demand. And large demand is less tied to how few watches were made, but rather to how exciting a watch is.

I’d bet there are more folks passionately (or for other motives) wanting a Hulk for every 116610LV out there than folks wanting a white OP for every white 114300 in existence.

I for one wouldn’t mind a Hulk, but have no interest in a white OP, tried it once, not a bad watch by any stretch, but also found nothing too exciting about it. Only my subjective view of course, but perhaps a view that others share.
I also wanted to like it, tried one on and it did nothing for me. I don’t think it has an easily adjustable bracelet
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Old 2 June 2024, 09:20 AM   #44
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Old 2 June 2024, 11:30 AM   #45
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Congratulations OP that’s a great OP! I tried to get one when they were in production they were hard to come by (at least for me).
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Old 3 June 2024, 01:24 AM   #46
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To the OP -
I like your starter Rolex watch and enthusiasm!
Regarding your premise of this being a “Rare Rolex”, And you got one, and you love it and just want to share your knowledge is laudable in general - but on this forum there are serious Horologists who will disagree with your assessment and assertions - and they may even make some legitimate points to rebut you - There’s no need to get upset at all - just learn from their experience and knowledge, take the criticism and save up for your next Rolex.
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Old 3 June 2024, 02:22 AM   #47
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To the OP -
I like your starter Rolex watch and enthusiasm!
Regarding your premise of this being a “Rare Rolex”, And you got one, and you love it and just want to share your knowledge is laudable in general - but on this forum there are serious Horologists who will disagree with your assessment and assertions - and they may even make some legitimate points to rebut you - There’s no need to get upset at all - just learn from their experience and knowledge, take the criticism and save up for your next Rolex.
Just awful
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Old 5 June 2024, 11:27 AM   #48
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The 36mm white dial OP 116000 is even rarer :)
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Old 5 June 2024, 11:34 AM   #49
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Thank you OP for your post, can you please post some photos of the sunlight dynamic you speak of with the color variations?
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Old 5 June 2024, 12:01 PM   #50
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You seem to be forgetting a very important part of the equation. Desirability
There are a lot of watches which are rare that nobody gives 3 thoughts about. It’s good that you like your watch, but your post probably won’t make it more desirable! Enjoy it though.
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Old 5 June 2024, 02:56 PM   #51
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Rarity is relative. The OP39 is a model that was produced for only two years, which is a relatively short production run for a Rolex. Demand is apparently strong since the secondary market price for this piece continues to increase. Whether or not you personally find it appealing is irrelevant.
Agree with your thoughts.
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Old 5 June 2024, 09:01 PM   #52
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To the OP -
I like your starter Rolex watch and enthusiasm!
Regarding your premise of this being a “Rare Rolex”, And you got one, and you love it and just want to share your knowledge is laudable in general - but on this forum there are serious Horologists who will disagree with your assessment and assertions - and they may even make some legitimate points to rebut you - There’s no need to get upset at all - just learn from their experience and knowledge, take the criticism and save up for your next Rolex.
I think the OP39 is a lovely watch, one of the nicest-looking Rolexes over the past ten years and a favourite of mine. Nice dials, no date bubble to ruin the symmetry, and it doesn't attract too much attention.

There probably aren't very many around because most people buy DateJusts and Subs, and it was only produced for a couple of years. In addition, with some people there may be a feeling of not wanting to buy the "cheapest" Rolex in the catalogue in case onlookers think that's all you could afford to buy.
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Old 5 June 2024, 09:43 PM   #53
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Rare but no1 really seems to bid this model up. I had and moved it on, don’t miss it. I felt the 41s wore a bit odd on me
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Old 5 June 2024, 10:11 PM   #54
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Rolex makes a million plus watches a year - even if a watch is produced for a month it's still not rare at all. The price of your watch will never fetch stratospheric amounts so i wouldn't worry about rarity too much
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Old 6 June 2024, 12:28 PM   #55
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A rare and beautiful watch. Possibly my favorite watch.
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Old 6 June 2024, 12:35 PM   #56
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Old 6 June 2024, 01:01 PM   #57
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It’s a nice watch but Rolex makes a lot of other watches I’m interested in.
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Is the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm White 114300 now one of the rarest watches around?

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The 36mm white dial OP 116000 is even rarer :)

The 36 mm silver dial is more striking, than the white dial Just ask me! Seriously, any OP is a nice watch. Interestingly, any of the newest colors were very hard to get from an AD. Congrats, OP! I’m seriously happy for you. Wear it in good health. Sorry some folks were so rough on you.

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Old 6 June 2024, 05:27 PM   #59
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why do you all say mass produced. Rolex watches are mass produced but you all have no idea which model is produced number wise.

Lets say out of the million watches 10 daytona rainbows were produced per year is that mass produced?

Once you know this you cant use that term for models only the brand of watches.
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Old 6 June 2024, 09:45 PM   #60
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why do you all say mass produced. Rolex watches are mass produced but you all have no idea which model is produced number wise.

Lets say out of the million watches 10 daytona rainbows were produced per year is that mass produced?

Once you know this you cant use that term for models only the brand of watches.

All the parts of the Rainbow are mass produced. Then a few of the parts are adorned with colourful stones. Yes it can be considered mass produced and slightly modified.
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