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Gator88 · 12 May 2017, 05:10 AM

Was just wondering if Rolex released limited edition pieces?

116500LN · 12 May 2017, 05:11 AM

No.

Although some would argue the 116600 was a LE!

MonBK · 12 May 2017, 05:24 AM

They did but not anymore.

Daytonaman799 · 12 May 2017, 05:31 AM

They do but they are more like rare one offs like the Sommazzatori Sea Dweller (16600), COMEX dialed watches (Subs and SD's of both 4 & 5 digit models), the British regiment editions for the SRR (Sub & Exp II) SAS (Exp II) and RN Clearance Divers (DSSD) (engraved casebook & sides in some cases).

mjclark32 · 12 May 2017, 05:38 AM

Didn't they produce a limited edition Turn o Graph for Japan?

edit - they did
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=173729

omx5o · 12 May 2017, 05:41 AM

Thankfully, no.

Limited editions tend to lead to more and more and yet more limited editions.

droptopman · 12 May 2017, 05:44 AM

LOL, Yes the Daytona 116500!!!

Maxy · 12 May 2017, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Gator88

Was just wondering if Rolex released limited edition pieces?

No, though they release difficult edition pieces!

Gator88 · 12 May 2017, 06:07 AM

But they do special collaborations with certain ADs? If I recall correctly they launched a platinum day date with Arabic dials in the Middle East?

ddub66 · 12 May 2017, 06:16 AM

Would you consider the old co-branded "Tiffany & Co" dials as LE? Probably not...

MonBK · 12 May 2017, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ddub66

Would you consider the old co-branded "Tiffany & Co" dials as LE? Probably not...

No, they pumped out as many as they could.

Alpino · 12 May 2017, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ddub66

Would you consider the old co-branded "Tiffany & Co" dials as LE? Probably not...

Rolex have nothing to do with Tiffany & co.

That's just a private customization, like Bramford or others. It's limited editions (hopefully) for those companies, not for Rolex.

Cryten · 12 May 2017, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by omx5o

Thankfully, no.

Limited editions tend to lead to more and more and yet more limited editions.

Omega being a prime example. Their standard models are probably outnumbered by all the limited editions by now. Thankfully Rolex don't play that game.

faimag · 12 May 2017, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Cryten

Omega being a prime example. Their standard models are probably outnumbered by all the limited editions by now. Thankfully Rolex don't play that game.

OMG so true!
I am left wondering if any of the Speedmasters these days is a "normal edition"... Speedy Tuesday, Monday Blues, Friday Jitters, and so on!

Lemieux66 · 12 May 2017, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpino

Rolex have nothing to do with Tiffany & co.

That's just a private customization, like Bramford or others. It's limited editions (hopefully) for those companies, not for Rolex.

Pateks with Tiffany dials leave the Patek factory like that, I didn't know Tiffany customised the watches themselves when it comes to Rolex. I'm surprised Rolex kept supplying a store that did such a thing.

schnitzerphilip · 12 May 2017, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by droptopman

LOL, Yes the Daytona 116500!!!

'Twas just about to say the same thing about the 500 being a limited edition.

Today I ran into a guy who has been waiting for his 520 since 2008, he's still on the waiting list.

padi56 · 12 May 2017, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gator88

Was just wondering if Rolex released limited edition pieces?

The only real limited additions I can recollect is only a few one being a quite recent limited to 300 only was a TOG for Japan market only.Again the other was the vintage Space-dweller again Asian market only. Rolex has made a few limited additions over the years a few commemorated ones like the Panama canal watches.But in general Rolex is in the market to sell vast numbers of watches around 800000- 900000 a year.

Gator88 · 12 May 2017, 08:23 PM

Thanks for the input guys. Much appreciated.

Gaijin · 12 May 2017, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Didn't they produce a limited edition Turn o Graph for Japan?

edit - they did
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=173729

Yes indeed they did. 300 Black and 300 White Dial versions.

mjclark32 · 12 May 2017, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaijin

Yes indeed they did. 300 Black and 300 White Dial versions.

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MonBK · 12 May 2017, 10:56 PM

Let's not forget this.

Canook · 12 May 2017, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Let's not forget this.

lets

nick c · 12 May 2017, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Let's not forget this.

Beautiful Mon

SamP · 14 May 2017, 11:15 PM

Both Rolex & Tiffany stamped "Tiffany" on the dial, however Rolex stopped the practice in the '90's and effectively stopped Tiffany from carrying on, by not honouring any warrantees if Tiffany continued to sign the dial. Thus Tiffany stopped selling Rolex.
In Rolex's favour I imagine.
Patek allows the Tiffany co-branding to continue due to the long established standing, as Tiffany were the original importers of Patek to the USA.

ras47 · 15 May 2017, 12:23 AM

Omega is out of control with the Limited Editions. Looks like they will release a "Speedy Tuesday" model every year, some kind of Moonwatch tribute model regularly, and probably some other LEs. Even with Omega's stories history with the Space Program and NASA, you can take it too far. Omega has.

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droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	LOL, Yes the Daytona 116500!!! __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

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116500LN Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: -Nan Posts: 365	No. Although some would argue the 116600 was a LE!

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MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	They did but not anymore.

12 May 2017, 05:31 AM	#4
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,693	They do but they are more like rare one offs like the Sommazzatori Sea Dweller (16600), COMEX dialed watches (Subs and SD's of both 4 & 5 digit models), the British regiment editions for the SRR (Sub & Exp II) SAS (Exp II) and RN Clearance Divers (DSSD) (engraved casebook & sides in some cases).

12 May 2017, 05:41 AM	#6
omx5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: UK Watch: Tudor Ranger Posts: 1,613	Thankfully, no. Limited editions tend to lead to more and more and yet more limited editions.

12 May 2017, 06:07 AM	#9
Gator88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Malaysia Posts: 35	But they do special collaborations with certain ADs? If I recall correctly they launched a platinum day date with Arabic dials in the Middle East?

12 May 2017, 06:16 AM	#10
ddub66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Dave Location: SF Bay Area Watch: 14060M Posts: 24	Would you consider the old co-branded "Tiffany & Co" dials as LE? Probably not...

12 May 2017, 08:23 PM	#18
Gator88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Malaysia Posts: 35	Thanks for the input guys. Much appreciated.

12 May 2017, 10:56 PM	#23
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Let's not forget this. Attached Images

14 May 2017, 11:15 PM	#26
SamP "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: London Watch: 1680/8 & '88 16528 Posts: 723	Both Rolex & Tiffany stamped "Tiffany" on the dial, however Rolex stopped the practice in the '90's and effectively stopped Tiffany from carrying on, by not honouring any warrantees if Tiffany continued to sign the dial. Thus Tiffany stopped selling Rolex. In Rolex's favour I imagine. Patek allows the Tiffany co-branding to continue due to the long established standing, as Tiffany were the original importers of Patek to the USA.

15 May 2017, 12:23 AM	#27
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	Omega is out of control with the Limited Editions. Looks like they will release a "Speedy Tuesday" model every year, some kind of Moonwatch tribute model regularly, and probably some other LEs. Even with Omega's stories history with the Space Program and NASA, you can take it too far. Omega has. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

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