SD43 Price

[breitlings]

If they indeed change the lettering to white it might be a reasonable ask.

[PanosI]

Originally Posted by scooba

Found this

And this



http://www.chrono24.com.gr/rolex/oys...-id6188891.htm


EDIT: now I saw that is mentioned above.

[33JS]

I agree that this will be a Ltd edition so will always command a premium!

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[sensui]

Originally Posted by 33JS

I agree that this will be a Ltd edition so will always command a premium!

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I'm sitting back to watch people pay a premium for the watch while it gets released for the next years with no major changes...like every other anniversary Rolex has done.

[speedmaster73]

Originally Posted by 33JS

I agree that this will be a Ltd edition so will always command a premium!

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but its not a limited edition. In order for something to be a limited edition it must have a fixed # of production models.

it is no different than the 50th anniversary submariner

the Seiko MM300 50th anniversary is an example of a limited edition. 1000 made.

[33JS]

Originally Posted by sensui

I'm sitting back to watch people pay a premium for the watch while it gets released for the next years with no major changes...like every other anniversary Rolex has done.

Hmm, I think the original LV is a Ltd ed....

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[WAK4]

I'm assuming all these new pickups are going at MSRP? Or is there discounting already?

[speedmaster73]

Originally Posted by sensui

I'm sitting back to watch people pay a premium for the watch while it gets released for the next years with no major changes...like every other anniversary Rolex has done.

correct. i will pick one up in about 6 years.

[speedmaster73]

Originally Posted by 33JS

Hmm, I think the original LV is a Ltd ed....

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nope

[33JS]

Originally Posted by speedmaster73

nope

Really, they still make it in original guise?

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[speedmaster73]

Originally Posted by 33JS

Really, they still make it in original guise?

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nope. discontinued like may other rolex models.

wake me up when you can tell everyone the LIMITED # of models they produced

[33JS]

Originally Posted by speedmaster73

nope. discontinued like may other rolex models.

wake me up when you can tell everyone the LIMITED # of models they produced

Meh! That's good enough for me... ;)

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[Drewkeffler]

Originally Posted by AK797

Chronext were selling for £15K, might buy for £11K, WF probably the same, maybe a 1 to 2 month window.

I am pretty sure about that.

[sensui]

Originally Posted by 33JS

Hmm, I think the original LV is a Ltd ed....

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The 16610lv was produced in great quantity for years afterwards with minor changes in font on dial/insert. Collectors/sellers blew up the market with increased value on the y and early f serials known as mk1 proposed as the true 50th anniversary....unless there are major changes...it's even harder to prove with random serials now...sorry I don't think this will be a one year special edition some people theorize it to be.

[33JS]

Interesting, thanks. No mater, I love them for themselves and not the perception - limited or otherwise. They're just my thing! :-)

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[SeaDweller50]

Originally Posted by speedmaster73

nope. discontinued like may other rolex models.

wake me up when you can tell everyone the LIMITED # of models they produced

Good point.

[MCOSUB]

Originally Posted by sensui

The 16610lv was produced in great quantity for years afterwards with minor changes in font on dial/insert. Collectors/sellers blew up the market with increased value on the y and early f serials known as mk1 proposed as the true 50th anniversary....unless there are major changes...it's even harder to prove with random serials now...sorry I don't think this will be a one year special edition some people theorize it to be.

It would seem as though the "red" models have some type of rare aura about them so as soon as this watch font changes from red to white, the price for the red SD50 will start to climb while the white SD50 will be the one available below MSRP.

[speedmaster73]

Originally Posted by MCOSUB

It would seem as though the "red" models have some type of rare aura about them so as soon as this watch font changes from red to white, the price for the red SD50 will start to climb while the white SD50 will be the one available below MSRP.

please post your 'source' regarding the red text switching to white.

until than its speculation and not fact based

[Abyss]

I was approached on Instagram earlier this evening, by a local jeweller offering me just shy of £12k for mine as long as it was stickered.. But as the others have mentioned, I too have a great relationship with my AD and wouldn't risk or ruin that for a quick buck.. (Even though it would be a nice holiday)

[Wesley Crusher]

I predict this watch will level off pretty quickly. Once the initial demand does down, I expect to see decent discounts from our trusted sellers. I don't think this watch will command the same premium as the BLNR or Daytona C.

[MCOSUB]

Originally Posted by speedmaster73

please post your 'source' regarding the red text switching to white.

until than its speculation and not fact based

I am not sure revealing a source is the measure as to whether a statement is based on facts or not. Journalists base stories from unnamed sources all the time.

[speedmaster73]

Originally Posted by Abyss

I was approached on Instagram earlier this evening, by a local jeweller offering me just shy of £12k for mine as long as it was stickered.. But as the others have mentioned, I too have a great relationship with my AD and wouldn't risk or ruin that for a quick buck.. (Even though it would be a nice holiday)

those guys kill me....they will offer you $$$ only to resell and make a profit.....

anyone with a watch thats wanted should sell themselves and take all the $$ and not flip to 'resellers'.....

[Lemieux66]

Who are the people paying thousands over list for these 'rare' watches?

Has anyone on here ever admitted to paying these prices?

Just seems insane to me. First the DaytonaC, now the SD43.

[breitlings]

The Kermit has appreciated past Msrp. Rolex doesn't really do limited edition they just don't make a ton of certain watches. Like the original pre Daytona yachtmaster, the ss dd etc. if they change to white lettering these could be worth a small fortune in the future.

[sensui]

It's true the red font would command a premium.....and a big big if if it ever happens but of course not impossible, look @ the vintage 1680, 1665, 5513 etc.....but those also took many years and iterations before finally taking off the red font. And production was FAR limited in the vintage days compared to modern times. Hence the overall demanded premium and exponential pricing when ducks line up (originality, condition year, complete set, year etc).

Something to think about....any 5 digit/6 digit anniversary watches.....have we seen a change like this? You want to talk about 16610lv? What has really changed other than fonts in size and style? They didn't remove the green insert suddenly.......how about the 116506 platinum daytona? How many years has that been running without change? The green gold GMT? list goes on and on.....sorry I just don't believe the 1 year red font speculation.

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I predict this watch will level off pretty quickly. Once the initial demand does down, I expect to see decent discounts from our trusted sellers. I don't think this watch will command the same premium as the BLNR or Daytona C.

Completely agree Wes....the Daytona is a game Rolex has been playing off the lore of vintage Paul Newman days......and as much as anyone hates to refute it, the BLNR is justa huge hit aesthetically and happen to quench the thirst of a 2 tone GMT for modern/6 digit steel buyers. It's destined to go down as a classic in its own right.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Lemieux66

Who are the people paying thousands over list for these 'rare' watches?

Has anyone on here ever admitted to paying these prices?

Just seems insane to me. First the DaytonaC, now the SD43.

Either very rich and/or braggarts.

[speedmaster73]

Originally Posted by MCOSUB

I am not sure revealing a source is the measure as to whether a statement is based on facts or not. Journalists base stories from unnamed sources all the time.

so your speculating than.......

got it

[speedmaster73]

Originally Posted by AK797

Either very rich and/or braggarts.

"LOOK AT ME"!!!!!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9mFZq-JMfs

[Phudu]

There is one currently on Chrono24 for $18,386 US.

[RHIII]

The only reference I would even consider paying ANY premium on would be a 1608, 1665 or 5513.

I wouldn't pay over retail for any modern Rolex, period.

Just my .02


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