Sleeper watch suddenly got hot

[DarkPool]

Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

The thing is when a certain desirable reference gets too expensive people look for the next closest thing. For example, the OF Daytona. The folks who are priced out of those are looking at the YM40 RG (126655) as substitute and now they’re trading $10k~+ above retail. Eventually it spread to the entire Rolex catalog offering.

In this case, it’s the people seeking a sub, but opting for the SS YM40.

Well, I did own a DSSD that I purchased pre owned and I returned it because it had a lot of mechanical issues that only a complete (and expensive) maintance could solve so I felt kind of cheated and returned it. In hindsight and give the market evolution, I maybe should've kept it but it wore VERY heavy on the wrist with a solid 44mm dial.

[KY..]

Borrowed pic but IMO that’s a nice looking watch that’s a sleeper and won’t totally break your bank account yet.

[DarkPool]

Originally Posted by KY..

Borrowed pic but IMO that’s a nice looking watch that’s a sleeper and won’t totally break your bank account yet.

That's a very nice watch indeed.

[fskywalker]

Congrats!


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[ogbeans]

There is a zero wait for this watch

[Edb5020]

Originally Posted by ogbeans

There is a zero wait for this watch

Where at?

[DarkPool]

Originally Posted by ogbeans

There is a zero wait for this watch

6 months at least, if there were a zero wait prices wouldn't nearly have doubled.

[ndrs63]

There is no longer a sleeper Rolex watch except perhaps Cellini (for now)


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[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by ndrs63

There is no longer a sleeper Rolex watch except perhaps Cellini (for now)


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I would agree. I think the YM is awesome in person, but i don’t know about sleeper. A few years ago sure, but if you want a sport watch with a date and PCLs you’re getting a yachmaster. For those that couldn’t get a sub, it’s an obvious next choice.

[Tensai]

You really know how to pick those sleepers. Congrats?!

[Wing No]

I don't get the Daytona. To me it looks like a Brietling or other generic chronometer.
I think when people think Rolex they think Submariner/GMT for a casual look and any of the gold PM watches for a dressy look.
I think the Sub/GMT II references are the sleepers because they'll gradually keep appreciating.

[DarkPool]

Originally Posted by Wing No

I don't get the Daytona. To me it looks like a Brietling or other generic chronometer.
I think when people think Rolex they think Submariner/GMT for a casual look and any of the gold PM watches for a dressy look.
I think the Sub/GMT II references are the sleepers because they'll gradually keep appreciating.

Sub and GMTs (Pepsi, Batman, Batgirl) are the hottest in demand, not exactly what I would consider a sleeper. There is 1 particular model that I considered a sleeper and has now gone up significantly and that is the Millgaus with the beautiful Z blue dial. I hesitated between that one and the YM.