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Nick14874 · 31 December 2016, 03:59 PM

I've been searching everywhere on google for this answer, because I thought I remembered reading something like only 5-10% of rolex watches produced are Stainless steel, but when I was just thinking about it, it doesn't make sense, since I seem to see way more, or as many stainless as gold.

Does anyone know if they make more of one or the other, or are the percentages public knowledge? I am almost positive I read something about it here a year ago, but I can't find it now.

- Nick

japenney · 31 December 2016, 04:01 PM

They definitely make more steel than gold. Nobody knows the exact percentage other than Rolex. Main reason being that more people can afford to buy steel so they sell more.

Nick14874 · 31 December 2016, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by japenney

They definitely make more steel than gold. Nobody knows the exact percentage other than Rolex. Main reason being that more people can afford to buy steel so they sell more.

Which was my thought process, but I swore I read somewhere that majority of watches made were gold and there was a small percentage 5-10% that was stainless. Made no sense though, its driving me nuts trying to remember what was being discussed.

Anyways, thanks for clarifying!

Onikage · 31 December 2016, 04:51 PM

They can't make many gold models. People on here have most of the gold already.

peterpl · 31 December 2016, 04:58 PM

definitely yes.

Rolex would probably sell 1 sold gold rolex for every 20-30 Stainless. Their gold models aren't exactly cheap

S green · 31 December 2016, 07:25 PM

hi guys,are the rolex tt subs old cases becoming more and more popular these day?

padi56 · 31 December 2016, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick14874

I've been searching everywhere on google for this answer, because I thought I remembered reading something like only 5-10% of rolex watches produced are Stainless steel, but when I was just thinking about it, it doesn't make sense, since I seem to see way more, or as many stainless as gold.

Does anyone know if they make more of one or the other, or are the percentages public knowledge? I am almost positive I read something about it here a year ago, but I can't find it now.

- Nick

It would be the other way round about 5-10% gold others SS and mixed metals gold watches in general are quite slow sellers.

Racerdj · 1 January 2017, 12:00 AM

My guess is SS being a huge percentage of sales.

natosub · 1 January 2017, 12:17 AM

It would certainly seem that stainless has to dominate sales...

roviw · 1 January 2017, 12:22 AM

I thought I had heard that only 5% of the Daytona watches were SS, seem to remember reading it a couple of years ago, did not think it was correct at the time but hey ho, we read a lot of things online

Mr. K · 1 January 2017, 12:24 AM

Interesting question. With TT models included, I'd be interested to know what the actual figure is. However if you think about it I think a hundred percent of all Rolexes have gold in them. I believe the markers and the hands are white gold on all Rolex watches.

tomallen · 1 January 2017, 12:33 AM

If you figure that you can get a substanual discount on any solid gold Rolex at an AD and not on SS sport model can mean a lot. Most SS don't hang to long in the dealers case and most of the time there is a waiting list.

brandrea · 1 January 2017, 12:39 AM

If this forum is any indication, SS out sell PM

Nick14874 · 1 January 2017, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by roviw

I thought I had heard that only 5% of the Daytona watches were SS, seem to remember reading it a couple of years ago, did not think it was correct at the time but hey ho, we read a lot of things online

This is exactly what I was referring to!!!! This article/post that you're talking about.

padi56 · 1 January 2017, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick14874

This is exactly what I was referring to!!!! This article/post that you're talking about.

Never believe some of the many Rolex myths on the net,fact far more SS Daytona watches are made and sold than any TT or precious metal ones and that is a 100% fact.

AK797 · 1 January 2017, 01:47 AM

TT, esp the DJ, are big sellers and to women as well, but I'm sure SS models far outsell all others. I can understand more TT and PM Daytonas are sold than other sports models as I've hardly ever seen a SS one in an AD's window yet seen plenty of other Daytonas every time.

MovieGuy · 1 January 2017, 01:56 AM

Depends on the series. In the Professional (Submariner, GMT, etc.) at the AD where I work we sell about 75% steel, 20% steel and gold and 5% PM.

RHIII · 1 January 2017, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Never believe some of the many Rolex myths on the net,fact far more SS Daytona watches are made and sold than any TT or precious metal ones and that is a 100% fact.

So very true!!!!

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31 December 2016, 03:59 PM	#1
Nick14874 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Nick Location: Missouri Watch: es Posts: 45	Does Rolex make more Stainless models than gold? I've been searching everywhere on google for this answer, because I thought I remembered reading something like only 5-10% of rolex watches produced are Stainless steel, but when I was just thinking about it, it doesn't make sense, since I seem to see way more, or as many stainless as gold. Does anyone know if they make more of one or the other, or are the percentages public knowledge? I am almost positive I read something about it here a year ago, but I can't find it now. - Nick

31 December 2016, 04:51 PM	#4
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	They can't make many gold models. People on here have most of the gold already. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

31 December 2016, 07:25 PM	#6
S green "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Selwyn green Location: South africa Watch: 67 rolex 5513 Posts: 19	tt watches hi guys,are the rolex tt subs old cases becoming more and more popular these day?

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Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	My guess is SS being a huge percentage of sales. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

1 January 2017, 12:22 AM	#10
roviw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ivor Location: Hampshire , UK Posts: 205	I thought I had heard that only 5% of the Daytona watches were SS, seem to remember reading it a couple of years ago, did not think it was correct at the time but hey ho, we read a lot of things online __________________ 16713 GMT Master II Bi-metal 79280P Tudor Prince Chrono Blue face 116520 Daytona White face 16700 GMT Master Pepsi Bezel

31 December 2016, 04:01 PM	#2
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	They definitely make more steel than gold. Nobody knows the exact percentage other than Rolex. Main reason being that more people can afford to buy steel so they sell more.

31 December 2016, 04:58 PM	#5
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	definitely yes. Rolex would probably sell 1 sold gold rolex for every 20-30 Stainless. Their gold models aren't exactly cheap

1 January 2017, 12:17 AM	#9
natosub "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Watch: the tide roll in.. Posts: 1,138	It would certainly seem that stainless has to dominate sales...

1 January 2017, 12:24 AM	#11
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	Interesting question. With TT models included, I'd be interested to know what the actual figure is. However if you think about it I think a hundred percent of all Rolexes have gold in them. I believe the markers and the hands are white gold on all Rolex watches.

1 January 2017, 12:33 AM	#12
tomallen 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Connecticut Watch: Rolex SubC,GMTIIC Posts: 966	If you figure that you can get a substanual discount on any solid gold Rolex at an AD and not on SS sport model can mean a lot. Most SS don't hang to long in the dealers case and most of the time there is a waiting list. __________________ Unless you are the lead dog the scenery never changes

1 January 2017, 12:39 AM	#13
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,097	If this forum is any indication, SS out sell PM

1 January 2017, 01:47 AM	#16
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	TT, esp the DJ, are big sellers and to women as well, but I'm sure SS models far outsell all others. I can understand more TT and PM Daytonas are sold than other sports models as I've hardly ever seen a SS one in an AD's window yet seen plenty of other Daytonas every time.

1 January 2017, 01:56 AM	#17
MovieGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 666	Depends on the series. In the Professional (Submariner, GMT, etc.) at the AD where I work we sell about 75% steel, 20% steel and gold and 5% PM.

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