Is the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm White 114300 now one of the rarest watches around?

[xrole]

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.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by xrole

... I managed to get one ...

Yep, guessed that from the thread title

[Raku]

I think the perception that these are rare can be a bit misinterpreted.

There are mass produced watches after all.

A simple search on that web site does not give an exact indication on their production numbers, there are literally tens of websites serving the secondary market.

Also, there are probably tens of thousands of these watches not on the market at the moment, that people wear and enjoy.

[xrole]

Originally Posted by Raku

I think the perception that these are rare can be a bit misinterpreted.

There are mass produced watches after all.

A simple search on that web site does not give an exact indication on their production numbers, there are literally tens of websites serving the secondary market.

Also, there are probably tens of thousands of these watches not on the market at the moment, that people wear and enjoy.

Yes and they were "mass produced", in limited quantities as a proportion of Rolexes overall lineup, for only 2 years. The overall number of white dial 114300's produced is going to be comparatively quite small, likely not "tens of thousands" floating around, just "thousands".

Rare is in fact the correct term, in context with and comparison to Rolexes other watches.

[Brew]

This, . . . is how you manufacture scarcity. Yawn.


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[Nav01L]

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.

[belutak]

Originally Posted by Nav01L

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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[East of Eden]

Originally Posted by Nav01L

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

[padi56]

Definition of the word rare with Rolex watches today used by many that rare means worth more ££$$€€ .The term rare used by sellers hoping to extract more money from buyers into thinking normally by internet hype they have something special unique and rare. Yes the white dial OP is a great watch but so are many others with white dials, but today hype sells watches.

[Tritto]

Rare or not, a mate has the white dialled OP 39 and I agree with the OP's sentiments. It really is a lovely watch.


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[Raku]

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.

[xrole]

Originally Posted by Raku

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.

Come on man, please learn to read basic context and apply some common sense. I specifically said "this makes it one of the rarest modern watches in Rolexes entire catalogue." and you then start referring to other boutique luxury watchmakers that produce 1000 watches per year? Sigh...

[belutak]

Originally Posted by Raku

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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[Becweb]

Possibly not as many of them in circulation as other models, but it must be for a good reason...

[Horologista]

I agree with OP, OP39 white dial is perfect.

[BigAppleBill]

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.

[Oldfellow]

Originally Posted by BigAppleBill

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.
Beautiful shot.

[ronsetoe]

I love mine but I almost never get to wear it as my better half has possession of it.
I do have it on today though as she is wearing her new Datejust

[Seddyspaghetti]

It’s a nice piece for sure.

[Brew]

We see sooooo many more of the white one than, for instance, the grape one. There’s nothing rare about the white dial.


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[Greg.A]

So what is the purpose of this thread. Sounds like you’re trying to self hype the OP and demeaning other models just because you have one? Lol

[Raku]

Originally Posted by Greg.A

So what is the purpose of this thread. Sounds like you’re trying to self hype the OP and demeaning other models just because you have one? Lol

It all sound value related, like most threads nowadays.

So called 'rare' means a price increase on the secondary market with no real scientific facts behind it.

A rare Rolex is a Comex or a flat four GMT and similar vintage pieces, not a mass produced modern OP.

[xrole]

Originally Posted by Greg.A

So what is the purpose of this thread. Sounds like you’re trying to self hype the OP and demeaning other models just because you have one? Lol

'Demeaning' other models? Oh, the drama and petulance. I am just drawing attention to a treasure within the Rolex lineup that is often overlooked in favour of its fancier, more expensive and better known brothers. The OP 39mm white dial is at the same time the least and greatest among the entire lineup.

Originally Posted by Raku

It all sound value related, like most threads nowadays.

I do not give a toots about the value and the context of what I wrote with regards to rarity, compared to the majority of other modern Rolexes, should be obvious to even the less sharp members of this site.

[VegasBaby]

Originally Posted by Greg.A

So what is the purpose of this thread. Sounds like you’re trying to self hype the OP and demeaning other models just because you have one? Lol

Exactly my thoughts A watch nobody thinks or cares about is suddenly put on the same level as an SS Daytona, Pepsi, and SS Blue Dial Skydweller......ridiculous

[1665fan]

Cuckoooo land is right lol

[ommmjido]

Not sure how rare but no doubt it’s one nice piece

[Wahlberg]

You heard it here first, 39mm white OP is the next 5711/RO.

Post this on IG, use the #discontinued and hype it further.

[vh2k]

I was lucky enough to get a _______. It is very rare. Will be worth a fortune! Great investment!

[Keepchasing]

I am one of the “less sharp” on here. I can even see you are trying to hype “this treasure.”

Treasure… lol

[Horologista]

Originally Posted by Keepchasing

I am one of the “less sharp” on here. I can even see you are trying to hype “this treasure.”

Treasure… lol

OP just loves his watch. The purpose of this forum is to have an outlet for our childish and unreasonable appreciation for watches in a setting that is free of judgement for having this ridiculous attachment to watches. OPs post is less cringe inducing than some of the responses that followed.

If someone posts that X is their favorite watch above all others, then STFU and let them enjoy it instead of schooling them on the “correct” rank order of what watches one is supposed to love.