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jsausley · 30 January 2019, 12:13 AM

Picture taken by a friend of mine at the race (Todd Quenneville Photography). I wonder how many stainless pieces they got from Rolex for bundling all these two tone versions?

jfmiii · 30 January 2019, 12:16 AM

were they SS or TT like last year?

omx5o · 30 January 2019, 12:18 AM

Never seen so many Air Kings.

rambo99 · 30 January 2019, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jfmiii

were they SS or TT like last year?

those are big boxes, should be TT or PM.

amh · 30 January 2019, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rambo99

those are big boxes, should be TT or PM.

I'll bet any boxes that are shown in photo-ops are created for the occasion.

jsausley · 30 January 2019, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfmiii

were they SS or TT like last year?

They're usually two tone. I think the dial color varies between white, champagne and black from year to year. I believe it was champagne last year and I saw TK with a black dial in interviews so he probably got that one from a previous race.

*EDIT*

Looks like a two tone white dial this year.

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2019/0...look-like.html

Daytona2016 · 30 January 2019, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsausley

They're usually two tone. I think the dial color varies between white, champagne and black from year to year.

This year's were two tone with white dials...which I believe were the same as last year's or the year before.

TurboTim14 · 30 January 2019, 12:42 AM

May be easier to win a Daytona than walking into an AD and getting one

Very cool, has to be a great feeling to win one.

jltait · 30 January 2019, 12:52 AM

It’s interesting how they moved from ss to tt so recently. Basically a nod to how rare the ss models are. Might as well let the fans aspire to something actually obtainable in the tt.

Blicky41 · 30 January 2019, 12:57 AM

Even if you win the Daytona, you still dont get the SS lol. These guys have better odds by going to a grey dealear

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AK DeepSea · 30 January 2019, 01:05 AM

I love my Rolex but I am not ignorant to the fact that 80% of the cost of each watch is to fund events like this.

Junior_ · 30 January 2019, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blicky41

Even if you win the Daytona, you still dont get the SS lol. These guys have better odds by going to a grey dealear

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jsausley · 30 January 2019, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AK DeepSea

I love my Rolex but I am not ignorant to the fact that 80% of the cost of each watch is to fund events like this.

Yeah, but Rolex's huge marketing budget is the reason why they sell so many damn watches.

SWISSAHOLICS · 30 January 2019, 02:03 AM

The guy in the middle got the stainless steel....he kept his box closed to avoid getting mugged

Tangier11 · 30 January 2019, 02:10 AM

Why no love for the TT, I think they look awesome!

jackcarls0n · 30 January 2019, 02:32 AM

TT or a Steel or a PM. A Rolex that you are presented by Rolex itself compared to one that you can buy in at any AD is more valuable. I guess everyone on TRF nowadays is about $$, rather than passionate about watches or Rolex for the matter of fact.
Rolex also gives out watches as accolades to businessman and other achievers in their fields. Maybe a marketing gig maybe not. I think it's more special that way.

schoolboy · 30 January 2019, 03:33 AM

That's really nice.

Thanks for sharing

brandrea · 30 January 2019, 03:34 AM

So cool

Tangier11 · 30 January 2019, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackcarls0n

TT or a Steel or a PM. A Rolex that you are presented by Rolex itself compared to one that you can buy in at any AD is more valuable. I guess everyone on TRF nowadays is about $$, rather than passionate about watches or Rolex for the matter of fact.
Rolex also gives out watches as accolades to businessman and other achievers in their fields. Maybe a marketing gig maybe not. I think it's more special that way.

Yes!

RHIII · 30 January 2019, 03:56 AM

I really like the fact that they have switched from the Stainless to the Two Tone Daytona.

The TT - white dial is a REALLY sharp watch. Period.

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TimeToWatch · 30 January 2019, 04:09 AM

Wouldn't be surprised if they were forced to remove stickers before leaving the stage....

Also, imagine if these were SS. I bet they'd easily go for $40k+ on the grey market...

Calatrava r · 30 January 2019, 04:11 AM

They got special boxes too. If I buy the company (Rolex) the first thing I will do is upgrade the presentation boxes. I like the size of the ones in the picture.

Calatrava r · 30 January 2019, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK DeepSea

I love my Rolex but I am not ignorant to the fact that 80% of the cost of each watch is to fund events like this.

So true. The actual cost to make watches is really very little and is the reason why most watches were simply thrown away when no longer wanted before the watch mania started. The big costs are in the advertising, promotional and regulatory stuff.

edyu · 30 January 2019, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackcarls0n

TT or a Steel or a PM. A Rolex that you are presented by Rolex itself compared to one that you can buy in at any AD is more valuable. I guess everyone on TRF nowadays is about $$, rather than passionate about watches or Rolex for the matter of fact.
Rolex also gives out watches as accolades to businessman and other achievers in their fields. Maybe a marketing gig maybe not. I think it's more special that way.

Great comment and I agree.

HogwldFLTR · 30 January 2019, 05:58 AM

Well that's one way to get rid of excess inventory. Nice photo BTW. I wonder why there are two closed boxes in the middle. Maybe they're back ordered or Patek fans.

Rrpdc · 30 January 2019, 08:21 AM

TT. No thanks.

BakerView · 30 January 2019, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

The guy in the middle got the stainless steel....he kept his box closed to avoid getting mugged

Right?! +1 ...or what's in the box is their position number on "the list" for the stainless.

Bxtek · 30 January 2019, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsausley

Picture taken by a friend of mine at the race (Todd Quenneville Photography). I wonder how many stainless pieces they got from Rolex for bundling all these two tone versions?

Cool pic!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboTim14

May be easier to win a Daytona than walking into an AD and getting one

Rebel · 30 January 2019, 09:41 AM

I need a faster car than my Prius.

superstarmar · 30 January 2019, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

The guy in the middle got the stainless steel....he kept his box closed to avoid getting mugged

2 in the middle, lol...

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jackcarls0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: FL350 Watch: D'tona,BLNR,Bronze Posts: 644	TT or a Steel or a PM. A Rolex that you are presented by Rolex itself compared to one that you can buy in at any AD is more valuable. I guess everyone on TRF nowadays is about $$, rather than passionate about watches or Rolex for the matter of fact. Rolex also gives out watches as accolades to businessman and other achievers in their fields. Maybe a marketing gig maybe not. I think it's more special that way. __________________ YouTube- Jumbo Jet Driver Insta @thejumbojetdriver

30 January 2019, 05:58 AM	#25
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,692	Well that's one way to get rid of excess inventory. Nice photo BTW. I wonder why there are two closed boxes in the middle. Maybe they're back ordered or Patek fans. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

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30 January 2019, 12:16 AM	#2
jfmiii "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16750/16800/126710 Posts: 1,426	were they SS or TT like last year?

30 January 2019, 12:18 AM	#3
omx5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: UK Watch: Tudor Ranger Posts: 1,613	Never seen so many Air Kings.

30 January 2019, 12:42 AM	#8
TurboTim14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 267	May be easier to win a Daytona than walking into an AD and getting one Very cool, has to be a great feeling to win one.

30 January 2019, 12:52 AM	#9
jltait "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jared Location: Westchestah Watch: 116200 Posts: 814	It’s interesting how they moved from ss to tt so recently. Basically a nod to how rare the ss models are. Might as well let the fans aspire to something actually obtainable in the tt.

30 January 2019, 12:57 AM	#10
Blicky41 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NA Posts: 125	Even if you win the Daytona, you still dont get the SS lol. These guys have better odds by going to a grey dealear Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk

30 January 2019, 01:05 AM	#11
AK DeepSea Banned Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: MAGA2020 Posts: 242	I love my Rolex but I am not ignorant to the fact that 80% of the cost of each watch is to fund events like this.

30 January 2019, 02:10 AM	#15
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	Why no love for the TT, I think they look awesome!

30 January 2019, 03:33 AM	#17
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	That's really nice. Thanks for sharing

30 January 2019, 03:34 AM	#18
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,075	So cool

30 January 2019, 03:56 AM	#20
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	I really like the fact that they have switched from the Stainless to the Two Tone Daytona. The TT - white dial is a REALLY sharp watch. Period. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 January 2019, 04:09 AM	#21
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	Wouldn't be surprised if they were forced to remove stickers before leaving the stage.... Also, imagine if these were SS. I bet they'd easily go for $40k+ on the grey market...

30 January 2019, 04:11 AM	#22
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,417	They got special boxes too. If I buy the company (Rolex) the first thing I will do is upgrade the presentation boxes. I like the size of the ones in the picture.

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Rrpdc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dc Posts: 2,002	TT. No thanks.

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