Asked my AD the hardest Rolex model to get, answer surprised me

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Imagine that phone call….”We know you were after a OP but we have a BLRO instead if you are interested????”

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[noshake]

I would have thought the SS Daytona would be the one but meteorite is the hardest to obtain same demand and produced in smaller quantities.

[domi1]

Originally Posted by mykii

I've seen them sitting around / been offered since they're HUGE IRL and frankly don't fit most wrists. Naturally, I passed.

agree👍

[Wee-Willie]

Originally Posted by Hemdog

Entry level = “Cheapest”

With Rolex, nothing is "The Cheapest"...IT IS "The Least Expensive Rolex"!

[garyk]

Interesting! My SA told me a few months back he could sell 300 GMTs...

[Reelandy]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

It makes me laugh when people call the OP an entry level watch.

It was the OP that Rolex provided to Hillary and Norgay for their expeditions to Mt. Everest.

The OP is as robust as any Rolex with the exception of the divers. It has everything many people need to tell the time and if you're one of those who requires a date, it just better to buy any watch with a date and if it must be a Rolex, the DateJust is available at a price that is manageable for anyone who would buy an OP.

I would say that it is the color selection that has made the OP much more sought after.

You are correct, though. The OP is "...a solid watch you can wear with any wardrobe."

My reference to the OP being an ‘entry level’ Rolex was in respect to the price point and style of the watch. OP and DJ both have a solid history within the Rolex lineup and it speaks volumes to their representation of the brand.

I feel like those outside of the watch community probably think of both the OP and DJ when they think of Rolex. Simple, classic and timeless designs. Dive watches aren’t for everyone, neither are chronographs. Hence the higher demand and difficulty to acquire, strictly based on volume. Again, just my opinion on the original post.


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[AD337]

I have heard the same but I don’t understand why its so desired - I have the OP41 in turquoise and its cool but its SOOO not all that.. My AD got 3 of them in total from November 2020 through august of 2021 (41mm turquoise) They’re fun and cool and I really like it .. but idk I just feel like no way did my AD get 3 white dial steel Daytonas in that same time frame or they better not have dang it !! That’s the only steel watch I’m missing in my collection - I actually have decided that Ill daily wear my black dial steel Daytona just as soon as I can finally hopefully get the white one.. growing impatient!!

Ok back on track, Ill also note that whoever buys an OP41 for a premium will likely be dissatisfied once they receive it…. I think they’re worth their MSRP, but not much more.. surely not that crazy money they go for !

[RCC watches]

My wife has the pink op36 and multiple ADs she’s worn in have commented how rare it is and they’ve only seen a couple since released.

[Eric-London]

Meteorite Daytona from last years releases. End of story.

[shawn13ca]

I asked for a yellow OP to my AD. Never got a call. So I am buying other brands nowadays. I'll shop with companies that respect their customers enough to not leave displays empty.

[cr263610]

Sadly these are what I requested to my AD. So thinking maybe I should change my mind? Would be my first watch, so I was just trying to get in the door. Growing up from a small town I always wanted a Rolex. My business has allowed me to get to the point where I’ll buy one so I’m just trying to be patient currently. I love the Blue and White models. Not a big fan of many more though. They told me the blue is the most popular at my AD!
Traveling to Europe in November so if nothing by then maybe I can find something there!

[norcalctr]

Makes sense that the cheapest entry level watch has the highest amount of people on the waitlist.

[Jacubi]

Very interesting though, the OP is the hardest, but a very similar smooth bezel Datejust is the easiest to get

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by Jacubi

Very interesting though, the OP is the hardest, but a very similar smooth bezel Datejust is the easiest to get

I'm guessing it's because of the dial colors and more brushed surfaces.

[grimps]

I got my steel Daytonas and GMT's a lot quicker than I got my Yellow OP

[RogerOP]

Timeless design, looks like the most normal watch in the collection vs timer bezels, cyclops', excessive sub dials, "05,10,15" minute markers, etc.

Glad I walked into my AD on day of release & got mine

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

It makes me laugh when people call the OP an entry level watch.

It was the OP that Rolex provided to Hillary and Norgay for their expeditions to Mt. Everest.

The OP is as robust as any Rolex with the exception of the divers. It has everything many people need to tell the time and if you're one of those who requires a date, it just better to buy any watch with a date and if it must be a Rolex, the DateJust is available at a price that is manageable for anyone who would buy an OP.

I would say that it is the color selection that has made the OP much more sought after.

You are correct, though. The OP is "...a solid watch you can wear with any wardrobe."

Originally Posted by Wee-Willie

With Rolex, nothing is "The Cheapest"...IT IS "The Least Expensive Rolex"!

Exactly. I remember seeing the "Oyster Perpetual is the New Submariner" thread on here and basically everyone with a Sub, GMT, Daytona, etc was rubbishing the article and saying it's boring and entry level.

I feel there was a little saltiness by the owners of these watch models because they were deemed as potentially not as popular, whilst potentially paying grey prices or waiting years for them at the AD.

I think a lot of people don't realise the OP, Sub, Explorer, AirKing all share the same movement (3230) so essentially have the same soul as each other. Out of all of those, I'd still choose the OP as dive timer bezels are pointless for me.

[rolexpatek363]

I have two old subs - a 5513 & 16610, but my OP 39 114300 w/ blue dial gets worn more often than both the subs put together. It's a very good-looking watch, IMO.

The current OP 36 is the nicest watch in the current Rolex lineup, IMO, mainly because I'm not a Daytona/Explorer/GMT fan, and the fat-lugged subs still look clumsy to me, despite a recent trimming. The OP line retains the svelte cases of the four- and five-series sports watches.

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by rolexpatek363

I have two old subs - a 5513 & 16610, but my OP 39 114300 w/ blue dial gets worn more often than both the subs put together. It's a very good-looking watch, IMO.

The current OP 36 is the nicest watch in the current Rolex lineup, IMO, mainly because I'm not a Daytona/Explorer/GMT fan, and the fat-lugged subs still look clumsy to me, despite a recent trimming. The OP line retains the svelte cases of the four- and five-series sports watches.

Agreed. If you told me to pick any new Rolex, and price/resell wasn’t a factor, I’d probably pick a 36mm OP.

[bibbi]

Originally Posted by douglasf13

Agreed. If you told me to pick any new Rolex, and price/resell wasn’t a factor, I’d probably pick a 36mm OP.

I fully understand you. Took 11 months to obtain.

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by bibbi

I fully understand you. Took 11 months to obtain.

I’ve been saying it for years!!

https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...4&postcount=42

And I’ve seen bought a 114270.
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[SLWoodster]

I just want my turquoise 36mm. Been waiting over a year now and already paid for it.

[bibbi]

Originally Posted by SLWoodster

I just want my turquoise 36mm. Been waiting over a year now and already paid for it.

It still bewilders me how much the 36mm and 41mm versions differ in secondary market value.

[rolexjackson]

I asked my ad she said the steel Daytona by a mile is the hardest one to get


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