Hardest PM Rolexes to get at a dealer

[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.

[phow]

Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

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.

Just picked up mine yesterday and agree with this 100%. I waited 1-2 weeks and this is a new AD relationship as I just moved into the area.

My SA felt the same way about this reference. It’s probably one of the best looking watches Rolex sells right now and it’s still flying under the radar of most buyers. I only buy watches that I personally really like and couldn’t care less about resale but I wouldn’t be surprised if this little sleeper starts to see big premiums and long wait lists in the next couple of years.

[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.

[RoyalOac]

Submariner 116659sabr

[R.bartlett]

Rolex make roughly 900k watches a year of which I'm guessing 200k are unwanted. Lady datejust anyone??

Rolex need to go through their over inflated catalogue and trim it down to a sensible level. The endless alternatives to each watch, whilst nice, is unnecessary, costly and extremely inefficient.
Swapping production runs on unwanted/hard to sell watches to hot/warm models makes production easier and cheaper. They should also increase RRP too on these models
They will never over supply demand because each hot model has a very long waiting list (unless Rolex go out of fashion which may or may not happen) and by increasing availability of hot models and reducing the number of unwanteds will reduce AD requirement to off load job lots to the grey market or even to the genuine buyers..

[Cambo]

Originally Posted by R.bartlett

Rolex make roughly 900k watches a year of which I'm guessing 200k are unwanted. Lady datejust anyone??

Rolex need to go through their over inflated catalogue and trim it down to a sensible level. The endless alternatives to each watch, whilst nice, is unnecessary, costly and extremely inefficient.
Swapping production runs on unwanted/hard to sell watches to hot/warm models makes production easier and cheaper. They should also increase RRP too on these models
They will never over supply demand because each hot model has a very long waiting list (unless Rolex go out of fashion which may or may not happen) and by increasing availability of hot models and reducing the number of unwanteds will reduce AD requirement to off load job lots to the grey market or even to the genuine buyers..

You lost me at “Rolex need...”. Good luck with that....

[Becweb]

Originally Posted by R.bartlett

Rolex make roughly 900k watches a year of which I'm guessing 200k are unwanted. Lady datejust anyone??

Rolex need to go through their over inflated catalogue and trim it down to a sensible level. The endless alternatives to each watch, whilst nice, is unnecessary, costly and extremely inefficient.
Swapping production runs on unwanted/hard to sell watches to hot/warm models makes production easier and cheaper. They should also increase RRP too on these models
They will never over supply demand because each hot model has a very long waiting list (unless Rolex go out of fashion which may or may not happen) and by increasing availability of hot models and reducing the number of unwanteds will reduce AD requirement to off load job lots to the grey market or even to the genuine buyers..

I think Rolex is doing fine :P

[sambb]

a sports celebrity nearby was able to get a platona within days of his request. not hard, just depends on who you are or what you wish to spend

[JodyHighroller]

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[andrewgusa]

Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

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Very cool piece!

[watchtabs]

I think Rainbow Daytona.

That's a totally different level than the ones mentioned pedestrian models.

[RDT-G23]

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 really don’t think the Platona is number one, likely number 3 in difficulty; it is more of a price thing. I think your #’s 2&3 are battling for #1 difficulty, IMHO…