Hardest PM Rolexes to get at a dealer

[TrajanACC]

Wondering what you all think are the hardest PM rolexes to source from a dealer (excluding exotic/jeweled pieces).

My guess would be

1) Platona
2) YG Daytona green dial
3) WG GMT Meteorite
4) RG Skydweller
5) WG Sub

[JodyHighroller]

I’d put the RG DD40 w/ olive as #4 and move the others down one spot.

It’s crazy to think 1.5 years ago the PM SkyDs would just sit in the case.

[Giangos]

Originally Posted by TrajanACC

Wondering what you all think are the hardest PM rolexes to source from a dealer (excluding exotic/jeweled pieces).

My guess would be

1) Platona
2) YG Daytona green dial
3) WG GMT Meteorite
4) RG Skydweller
5) WG Sub

I’d swap 1 and 2 and find a spot for DD green dial at 5.


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[RJRJRJ]

1. YG green Daytona
2. Blue dial Daytona
3. Platona
4. Meteorite GMT
5. RG Olive DD

[peterpl]

Why? LOL

Stop chasing the hype and perceived shortage and just buy what you like. Especially at precious metal prices

[russ86]

My AD can get me almost anything except for Platona, that watch is just insanely hot right now.

[Ichiran]

That John Mayer special is hardest to get from AD.

[Santiago32]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

That John Mayer special is hardest to get from AD.

Really? My AD made it seem like this one was fairly easy compared to the YG green dial.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by Santiago32

Really? My AD made it seem like this one was fairly easy compared to the YG green dial.

"They" are the same watch.

[Santiago32]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

"They" are the same watch.

Oops! I read that as John Player Special (aka Newman dial). My bad — it’s late here

[JSolution]

Originally Posted by Santiago32

Oops! I read that as John Player Special (aka Newman dial). My bad — it’s late here lol.

They definitely do make a difference however not sure why green would be harder to produce there was no shortage of hulks being produced - meteorite however a lot is chucked away, at any time Rolex is drilling the day/date/chronograph holes the whole thing could crack and the process is started again.

Going back to the original question - all of the ones listed! Be a straight up no from an ad here for me in London for all of them.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by peterpl

Why? LOL

Stop chasing the hype and perceived shortage and just buy what you like. Especially at precious metal prices

Have to agree but many of todays Rolex owners are driven by the hype, just to wear the hype, and not the watch.

[myporsche]

Who cares, and FYI these except the newer meteor have all been available at one point or anther in display cases or if you asked nicely to see one, that means NO ONE had bought it!

[turkeysub93]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

That John Mayer special is hardest to get from AD.

*Jonah Hill special

[ks58]

I am hearing the new Meteorite Daytonas will be very tough to come by as well once they ship.

[Benzsiam]

1. YG green Daytona
2. Meteorite GMT
3. Plat. Daytona
4. RG Olive DD
5. WG Sub

[dkg1616]

Originally Posted by ks58

I am hearing the new Meteorite Daytonas will be very tough to come by as well once they ship.

Any Daytona is tough to get now - PM or not. My AD said no one even gets one unless there is some history because demand is so hot. Even for TT.

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by TrajanACC

Wondering what you all think are the hardest PM rolexes to source from a dealer (excluding exotic/jeweled pieces).

My guess would be

1) Platona
2) YG Daytona green dial
3) WG GMT Meteorite
4) RG Skydweller
5) WG Sub

1. rainbow daytona
2. yellow gold green dial daytona
3. platinum non baguette daytona
4. platinum baguette daytona
5. meteorite blro
6. white gold blue dial daytona
7. all PM daytona on OF
8. all PM sky dweller on OF
9. white gold subc
10. yellow gold subc

[Boaters]

The more green you have the easier it gets.

[Mini2]

To think these Daytonas are hard to get and when you go on chrono24 there is over 900+ 2021 models be it different variations - far from rare IMO

[car-dweller]

No question the rose gold Rainbow Daytona 116595RBOW. I managed to get 1 of only 6 that arrived in the UK last year.

[Mini2]

Originally Posted by car-dweller

No question the rose gold Rainbow Daytona 116595RBOW. I managed to get 1 of only 6 that arrived in the UK last year.

Check you out knocking the ball out of the park - rainbow daytona

[TrajanACC]

I’m not ashamed to say I’m partially motivated by the hype/prestige associated with some of the watches on the list, not to mention the thought of being able to buy a watch well below its actual market value. If this means I’m “buying it for the wrong reason,” so be it. It’s a watch, and I’m human.

Appreciate the responses. Forgot about the Olive DD40.

[Kiddodoc]

My AD offered me the green dial YG Daytona he had in the back. Not my cup of tea. Waiting on a Platinum Daytona, which he told me was much harder to acquire.

[JPSUB]

While we are on the topic, I have recently had an itch for a 126655 Rose Gold YM on OF any of y’all have a thought on how difficult or not so difficult that should be?


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[JodyHighroller]

Originally Posted by car-dweller

No question the rose gold Rainbow Daytona 116595RBOW. I managed to get 1 of only 6 that arrived in the UK last year.

Exotic/jeweled references were excluded on the OP. We know you already hit the jackpot so you don’t have to flex on us that hard.

I still get a kick out of your thread and how came back shutting down the naysayers with proof. That was a good thread.

Originally Posted by JPSUB

While we are on the topic, I have recently had an itch for a 126655 Rose Gold YM on OF any of y’all have a thought on how difficult or not so difficult that should be?


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The 126655 is still obtainable with a relatively short wait. Last year it would be almost available instantly, if not, already in the case. It’s selling for a small premium on the secondary market now, which is long overdue imo. I bought mine in Jan 2020 and think it’s an incredible watch especially w/ the Glidelock. Perfect for the summer season! I imagine as more time progresses the more difficult this reference will be to obtain like all other models.

[Pinchy]

Where do you guys think the 2021 meteorite dial daytonas will slot in on both OF and full bracelet?

I've asked my dealer for one... he didn't scoff, but I don't know if I'm being tagged along...

[JodyHighroller]

Originally Posted by Pinchy

Where do you guys think the 2021 meteorite dial daytonas will slot in on both OF and full bracelet?

I've asked my dealer for one... he didn't scoff, but I don't know if I'm being tagged along...

It will be just as difficult as the GMT meteorite I reckon. My AD also confirmed the same when I expressed interested for the RG meteorite on full bracelet.

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by peterpl

Why? LOL

Stop chasing the hype and perceived shortage and just buy what you like. Especially at precious metal prices

^^^^^Yup. The Rolex brand has morphed its identity from a nice reliable luxury watch to “over priced” and “hard to obtain”. Its value is in “showing off a factory watch someone else can’t easily buy”. It’s vapid and pathetic . Its game the industry players have embraced and promote to control many like puppets.
No one knows or even gives a sh!# about the actual watch or movement inside but only how the perception of “rare” a particular model is.

[RoyalOac]

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