Why is the GMT Meteorite so underrated

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by nachopc

This watch with the hype was @ 90k now is only 10k over retail.




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1 cent over retail is too much


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[4 Aussies]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Not underrated at all. You're making the same mistake a lot of short-sighted speculators make in any of the markets.
Watch and see what happens.

100% I'm with you, Larry!!

[jb335]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Not underrated at all. You're making the same mistake a lot of short-sighted speculators make in any of the markets.

Watch and see what happens.

Sorry, but what’s that mistake?


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[4 Aussies]

Originally Posted by Marcjvr

It’s a little over the top. Good flex watch but not everyone likes to flex

If it was YG I would agree, being WG I disagree.

[4 Aussies]

Originally Posted by jb335

Sorry, but what’s that mistake?
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Time will tell!

[hlash99]

definitely a future classic, and my fav reference.
some great shots here. I'll add a few more...

[Beto737]

Not underrated at all. It’s exactly where it should be. Besides, it’s on your wrist and you’re lucky to own it. Enjoy it..

It’s one of my favorite PM pieces from Rolex. If I didn’t have the stainless version I would’ve tried to allocate one.

[Hodog16]

Originally Posted by jb335

Sorry, but what’s that mistake?


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Guessing it's not looking to get it when the prices are "reasonable" because once it's discontinued it'll likely spike up - see meteorite Daytonas for reference.

[huncho]

does the dial not claiming a 50k premium anymore really make it an underrated watch?

[rufio0811]

Originally Posted by Bazil

That dial is a beauty, but I do agree it’s hard to see the hands, the Daytona has its critics for the same reason but I think with the back drop of an almost pearlescent dial it’s quite hard to tell the time .. my friend has one and it does look stunning on, heavy and very recognisable …

Similarly with the Tudor BBGMT, the Opaline dial looks cool in photos but isn’t very legible IRL, the black dial is much better.

In my opinion Rolex should’ve used the Explorer II hands with the meteorite dial, but you obviously aren’t buying that watch for functionality lol

[nachopc]

Originally Posted by zengineer

How much do you want it to cost in order to like it?

Millions


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[physicist]

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[hlash99]

That dial is a beauty, but I do agree it’s hard to see the hands, the Daytona has its critics for the same reason but I think with the back drop of an almost pearlescent dial it’s quite hard to tell the time .. my friend has one and it does look stunning on, heavy and very recognisable …

Originally Posted by rufio0811

Similarly with the Tudor BBGMT, the Opaline dial looks cool in photos but isn’t very legible IRL, the black dial is much better.

In my opinion Rolex should’ve used the Explorer II hands with the meteorite dial, but you obviously aren’t buying that watch for functionality lol

I had legibility concerns before getting mine, but tbh it's a non-issue 90% of the time. the 10% where it might be an issue is resolved by tilting your wrist slightly

[Quaress]

I think this model is the most beautiful of all, unfortunately I don't like white gold.

[ol' Rex]

The OP evidently believes that this watch is "underrated" because it doesn't get as much hype as it once did. The problem is that hype is merely unfounded, deceptive exaggeration based on irrationality, and that would imply that the old hype price (90 grand) was in fact actually an overvaluation.

I myself find the meteorite Pepsi to be very beautiful, but I wouldn't even be willing to pay the retail price because it has one fatal flaw: It can't be had on a jubilee bracelet.

If Rolex really wants to make a meteorite Pepsi worthy of "hype", they need to offer it on a white gold jubilee bracelet -- and trim down those fat lugs a bit. It's high time that the Maxi case finally be put to rest...

[2loaded]

Originally Posted by zengineer

How much do you want it to cost in order to like it?

Truth

Cheers !

[Quaress]

Originally Posted by ol' Rex

The OP evidently believes that this watch is "underrated" because it doesn't get as much hype as it once did. The problem is that hype is merely unfounded, deceptive exaggeration based on irrationality, and that would imply that the old hype price (90 grand) was in fact actually an overvaluation.

I myself find the meteorite Pepsi to be very beautiful, but I wouldn't even be willing to pay the retail price because it has one fatal flaw: It can't be had on a jubilee bracelet.

If Rolex really wants to make a meteorite Pepsi worthy of "hype", they need to offer it on a white gold jubilee bracelet -- and trim down those fat lugs a bit. It's high time that the Maxi case finally be put to rest...

Exactly, every PM watch is better on Jubilee, scratches are almost invisible.

[Harry-57]

I don't think it's underrated. It's certainly overpriced on the used market, regardless of how inflated it's been in the recent past. But then again so is the SS BLRO, which also has a ridiculous grey premium. I think it would look better and be more legible with either black hands like the Explorer II or a darker dial.

[mmbiker]

I tried it when I was visiting China. It looked a bit busy to me but is very special that's for sure!

Is a lot of money too and unattainable...

[hlash99]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

I don't think it's underrated. It's certainly overpriced on the used market, regardless of how inflated it's been in the recent past. But then again so is the SS BLRO, which also has a ridiculous grey premium. I think it would look better and be more legible with either black hands like the Explorer II or a darker dial.

When you consider a steel and rubber 5164a is going for the mid-60s grey, I suppose you could make the case this is a steal :)
then again the Patek is wildly overpriced


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[mikea]

I’ve never thought of it as being underrated. I absolutely love it and I’m looking to add it this year.

[Nico81]

Originally Posted by hlash99

When you consider a steel and rubber 5164a is going for the mid-60s grey, I suppose you could make the case this is a steal :)
then again the Patek is wildly overpriced


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Gold gmt is just another gmt
Patek is more special… but agree it’s overpriced


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[Akacoke]

Only if the blue was black

[Steerpike999]

Personally I find the contrast between the hands and the face very poor making it hard to read the time. Not sure this really matters to the people buying this watch though.

[BlondesNwatches]

Are these still making an appearance at ADs? I inquired years ago. The dial makes it hard to read and its blue dial brother is under MSRP and dropping. Is the dial worth 15k premium? Maybe. It’s a cool watch.

[WatchGuy1966]

10k over retail and you are calling it overrated?

Can you explain that, please?

[1st amg]

It is not underrated at all IMO. But when I thought I wanted one badly, tried it on and my poor eyes had a difficult time making out the actual time. The hands were difficult for legibility. That was a deal breaker for me.

[Manu74]

Pepsi in SS on Jubilee is the winner for me.
I like the meteorite dial. Looks great, but not legible enough for me.

[1William]

Beautiful watch but I find it difficult to read the dial.

[nachopc]

Originally Posted by WatchGuy1966

10k over retail and you are calling it overrated?

Can you explain that, please?

Underrated I said my friend cause had an aftermarket price of 90k whereas other Rolex watches didn’t have that drop.

That was the question, I’m not an speculator just collector asking myself questions on a watch that i consider special.


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