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edo · 29 May 2018, 06:45 AM

Here is one interesting fact regarding numbers... Rolex in 2017. offered 2936 different model variations, more than half of that (1562) is Datejust size/dial/bezel/bracelet combination, and 2/3 of that are Datejust+Daydate variations. Only model offered in one variation is the Airking.

tyler1980 · 29 May 2018, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by edo

Here is one interesting fact regarding numbers... Rolex in 2017. offered 2936 different model variations, more than half of that (1562) is Datejust size/dial/bezel/bracelet combination, and 2/3 of that are Datejust+Daydate variations. Only model offered in one variation is the Airking.

explorer 1... SD43? They are grouped as part of a larger collection unlike the AK but are still the only variation of a specific watch.

edo · 29 May 2018, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

explorer 1... SD43? They are grouped as part of a larger collection unlike the AK but are still the only variation of a specific watch.

Counted explorer 1 in Explorer, and SD43 in SD collection, but yes these two also can be counted as only models...

Daytona in 2018. is offered in 48 different variations...

jonnyz1245 · 29 May 2018, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

This is exactly why they don't release the numbers. I think the number is way higher, but underestimating is probably what they would prefer you do.

The US alone has 500-ish ADs and every one probably has one

Not that I have any idea what the real number is but I can tell you for sure that not every AD in the US has or has had an RG Daytona. There are several different tiers of Rolex dealers. Remember there are a lot of smaller AD's that are not in the major population centers that simply never get these pieces unless a customer orders one. I know for a fact that a couple AD's I know never had a white gold Pepsi as stock in the 4 years it was produced. I was told they would be happy to special order it or any other Rolex in the catalog that you don't see in the case.

Agreed they want you to underestimate and there is no way they will ever let the public know their numbers.

RolexComplex · 29 May 2018, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

This is exactly why they don't release the numbers. I think the number is way higher, but underestimating is probably what they would prefer you do.

Exactly. There is no benefit to Rolex in releasing production volumes. And I posit that the numbers are WAY higher than most people would guess.

GradyPhilpott · 29 May 2018, 02:10 AM

Many, it seems, want Rolex to be just another run of the mill watch manufacture.

That would be the kiss of death.

Rolex is perfect as they are and people like us prove it every day.

Case61 · 29 May 2018, 02:13 AM

At the AP presentation during the 2018 LV GTG, the AP executive gave specific numbers for their production runs for specific models. Now, of course, AP isn't Rolex on all sorts of counts. But, still, I found that interesting.

beshannon · 29 May 2018, 03:57 AM

No interest in their production numbers at all

c41006 · 29 May 2018, 07:24 AM

Sure the numbers would be cool to know but it’s not going to happen

77T · 29 May 2018, 12:05 PM

Wouldn’t it be as useless as the number of Apple Watches sold?

Not a rant there are now almost as many models of Apple Watch at Rolex. It won’t change anything IMHO.

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chloebear · 29 May 2018, 02:29 PM

I would love to know the numbers. I just think it'd be interesting. I like looking at the numbers for anything though. Number of cars sold for example. I remember reading somewhere that if the Honda Civic were a brand it would be one of largest brands in America. Interesting.

I would bet that with all of the Rolex and watch knowledge on here, we could get pretty close to a good estimate. Take 900,000 watches and rank which ones we think sell the most and assign each a percent of 900,000.

We know the Date-Just (Day-Dates) sells the most. On the sports models it probably goes:

Submariner
GMT Master II
Explorer II
Sea-Dweller/DSSD
Explorer
Daytona (would be higher if they were available)
Yacht-Master
Milgauss
Yacht-Master II
Air-King

Frankduncan · 29 May 2018, 02:57 PM

I'm in a profession where I see a lot of high end watches, and BY FAR, THE MOST I SEE ,are submariners, and 36 mm DATEJUST on jubilee s. I see probably 20 of each, every day I do this job. It's not to say I don't see a variety of other nice watches

Rashid.bk · 30 May 2018, 01:21 AM

I don't care about production numbers, the competition surely does.
I care more about production period, put stock on the shelves Rolex.

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29 May 2018, 06:45 AM	#1
edo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sarajevo Posts: 1,929	Here is one interesting fact regarding numbers... Rolex in 2017. offered 2936 different model variations, more than half of that (1562) is Datejust size/dial/bezel/bracelet combination, and 2/3 of that are Datejust+Daydate variations. Only model offered in one variation is the Airking.

29 May 2018, 02:13 AM	#7
Case61 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 1,145	At the AP presentation during the 2018 LV GTG, the AP executive gave specific numbers for their production runs for specific models. Now, of course, AP isn't Rolex on all sorts of counts. But, still, I found that interesting.

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c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	Sure the numbers would be cool to know but it’s not going to happen

29 May 2018, 02:29 PM	#11
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	I would love to know the numbers. I just think it'd be interesting. I like looking at the numbers for anything though. Number of cars sold for example. I remember reading somewhere that if the Honda Civic were a brand it would be one of largest brands in America. Interesting. I would bet that with all of the Rolex and watch knowledge on here, we could get pretty close to a good estimate. Take 900,000 watches and rank which ones we think sell the most and assign each a percent of 900,000. We know the Date-Just (Day-Dates) sells the most. On the sports models it probably goes: Submariner GMT Master II Explorer II Sea-Dweller/DSSD Explorer Daytona (would be higher if they were available) Yacht-Master Milgauss Yacht-Master II Air-King

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Frankduncan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Usa Watch: Submariner 16613 Posts: 7	I'm in a profession where I see a lot of high end watches, and BY FAR, THE MOST I SEE ,are submariners, and 36 mm DATEJUST on jubilee s. I see probably 20 of each, every day I do this job. It's not to say I don't see a variety of other nice watches

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Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	I don't care about production numbers, the competition surely does. I care more about production period, put stock on the shelves Rolex.

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