Most expensive Rolex, what is it?

[nickp]

I have seen some crazy diamond models going around. Whats the most expensive one you have ever seen and pics would be good :)

[nickp]

I found these 2 on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/2007-Rolex-Plati...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/White-Gold-Rolex...QQcmdZViewItem

[President]

Some MP probably.

[nickp]

Originally Posted by President

Some MP probably.

MP?

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by nickp

MP?

Member of Parliament....or maybe Mr. Prezzie!!

[mikey]

[kenlperry]

I think he means Masterpiece... They are usually the most expensive, and the platinum presidents with diamonds..... That watch pictured for $180K is a Masterpiece model.....

[worktolivelife]

rolex masterpiece very nice!! larger case size to the DD with a special bracelet gold /platinum and bling options

steve

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by worktolivelife

rolex masterpiece very nice!! larger case size to the DD with a special bracelet gold /platinum and bling options

steve

Yes, the Masterpiece was pumped up to 39 mm.....something Rolex should have done to that gorgeous DJ!!

[worktolivelife]

take 39mm dj over the new milguass anyday

steve

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by worktolivelife

take 39mm dj over the new milguass anyday

steve

Agreed....as a matter of fact, I'd even take a 38 mm DJ over any of the other models.

JJ

[jasonbellevue]

The 18956 BRIL Oyster II retails for C$285,570, spectacular looking watch, even IF, I can afford it, it's way too much bling for my taste.

[watchnut]

That's the great thing about Rolex. You can have the same great movement in the lowliest model. Conversely, you could add enough precious stones to a Timex to get it up to $150 K.

[Nick Hacko]

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by watchnut

That's the great thing about Rolex. You can have the same great movement in the lowliest model. Conversely, you could add enough precious stones to a Timex to get it up to $150 K.

Well said!

[watchnut]

[QUOTE=Nick Hacko;226349]Here is the most expencive rolex EVER



Ref. 4113, “Chronographe Rattrapante” Rolex, "Antimagnetique”, Ref. 4113. Case No. 051324. Made in a limited series of 12 examples in 1942.

Sold last year for US$ 599,514.00

Would'nt touch it without the jubilee bracelet!

[ashu2289]

Originally Posted by Nick Hacko

Here is the most expencive rolex EVER



Ref. 4113, “Chronographe Rattrapante” Rolex, "Antimagnetique”, Ref. 4113. Case No. 051324. Made in a limited series of 12 examples in 1942.

Sold last year for US$ 599,514.00

Most expencive watch ever is Patek Ref. 1415 Platinum 1946. World Time
sold for US$4.026 Milion.

Even this is peanuts compared to most expencive pocket wacth:
Patek 1933. "Henry Graves" - US$ 11 Mil, but that was in 1999
so I guess today it would be worth at least US$ 14-15 mil.

Well gr8 info but I think the value for this watch is because of its scarcity n being its vintage n its not the actual cost of the watch.
IMO The most expensive Rolex should be considered the one with the highest MSRP, as the vintage models are having their value just because of their age n rarity n they were not priced highest by the Rolex. just my two cents.

[davor]

A Fake One That U Pay As It Was Real...

[davor]

[QUOTE=watchnut;226352]

Originally Posted by Nick Hacko

Here is the most expencive rolex EVER



Ref. 4113, “Chronographe Rattrapante” Rolex, "Antimagnetique”, Ref. 4113. Case No. 051324. Made in a limited series of 12 examples in 1942.

Sold last year for US$ 599,514.00

Would'nt touch it without the jubilee bracelet!

NO nato is the way to go

[Nick Hacko]

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[ashu2289]

Originally Posted by Nick Hacko

Ashu -

most likely the bling bling Rolex was sold at very close to dealer's cost price.
Dealers aint stupid, they are not putting their hard earned cash
in overpriced piece unless they have buyer ready to part with easy cash. And prospect of making 10K or 15K is opportunity not to be missed.
Most likely the dealer got the watch on consignment, so technically speaking it cost him nothing upfront.

If the watch was sold for $231K why is seller asking $180K?
Why is dealer not taking it back - he can resell it and make another 50K!?
But to do so he would need to play with his own cash.
This is why the watch is now sitting on ebay.
And here is the best part : "IF YOU ARE INVESTING IN A ROLEX, THIS MODEL HAS NO EQUAL."
Investing in new Rolex which has already lost 30% of it;'s value? Yeah, sure.

BTW my best offer on such watch would be US$ 45K - not a cent more.

On contrary, the vintage Rolex was sold for REAL money for publicly disclosed amount. This is a one might BIG difference between these two watches.

------------- 5 minutes later: ----------------------

From the seller's item description:

I have set the reserve well below the current value placed on this timepiece. I am a watch enthusiast and not a Rolex dealer ..

Watch enthusiast and not watch dealer? Yet he's got 78 new Rolex watches
valued close to $2 mil. on eBay right now. I guess 'slightly over-enthusiastic' would be better description.

No doubt abt your facts. They r perfectly substantial
Even I believe the value of that vintage Rolex must be surely the highest, I was just thinking the most expensive considering the MSRP.

[ROLEX4EvEr]

My dream Rolex

[mikey]

Nick, I believe what your saying. I just don't like the way that watch looks. I know its historical and just a dozen. Maybe its just the picture not doing the watch justice. I could be wrong.

[AndrewG]

Sorry, but diamonds and a gold watch in one package just look tasteless and tacky to me; maybe we're a little more reserved in the UK but wearing something like that would just get you laughed at over here.
I know it's all down to personal taste but I much prefer restrained elegance over vulgar flash.

Andrew

[Submadatejust]

"We is too restrained over 'ere to wear DAT!"
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I have a couple of those $200K diamond watches, I just prefer my $800 DateJust. In fact, I took one of those 'Rattraprante' watches and THEN put diamonds on it.

Here's the result:

[kingblackbolt]

Originally Posted by Nick Hacko

Ashu -

most likely the bling bling Rolex was sold at very close to dealer's cost price.
Dealers aint stupid, they are not putting their hard earned cash
in overpriced piece unless they have buyer ready to part with easy cash. And prospect of making 10K or 15K is opportunity not to be missed.
Most likely the dealer got the watch on consignment, so technically speaking it cost him nothing upfront.

If the watch was sold for $231K why is seller asking $180K?
Why is dealer not taking it back - he can resell it and make another 50K!?
But to do so he would need to play with his own cash.
This is why the watch is now sitting on ebay.
And here is the best part : "IF YOU ARE INVESTING IN A ROLEX, THIS MODEL HAS NO EQUAL."
Investing in new Rolex which has already lost 30% of it;'s value? Yeah, sure.

BTW my best offer on such watch would be US$ 45K - not a cent more.

On contrary, the vintage Rolex was sold for REAL money for publicly disclosed amount. This is a one might BIG difference between these two watches.

------------- 5 minutes later: ----------------------

From the seller's item description:

I have set the reserve well below the current value placed on this timepiece. I am a watch enthusiast and not a Rolex dealer ..

Watch enthusiast and not watch dealer? Yet he's got 78 new Rolex watches
valued close to $2 mil. on eBay right now. I guess 'slightly over-enthusiastic' would be better description.

I can't argue wiht your logic there Nick! What would you rather own a piece of Rolex history or a watch so overloaded with bling that it drags your arm down?