LeMans - Am I the only one

[scooba]

Originally Posted by Lesnerelli23

It’s an Omega Speedmaster Racing 40mm

The reference is Ref. 326.30.40.50.01.002

I think mine is from ‘19. They are $2500-$3500 range. Pretty easy to find online but are unfortunately discontinued.

It’s a beautiful piece. Even better in person!


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Thankyou

[scooba]

Having handled a WG Le Mans 126529ln it is fabulous .

[Steerpike999]

If it was available to buy off the shelf, it wouldn't be the first watch I would buy.
YMMV

[Akacoke]

I need Rolex to made them permanent catalog pieces. So I can buy them at retail. Lol

[MSL997]

I am a huge huge daytona guy and have 3 SS. I am looking to add JM by year end and platona next year based upon self-employed revenue goals. Next I am going that le mans but will take a few years. I hope the price will come in like it has for JM so I can buy it grey. I am not big into le mans but I am after it because it was reserved for the elites and I honestly want to stick it to the ADs and rolex by having it. (We all walk into the ADs and get shut down. Its time the enthusiasts turn the tables).

Daytonas are rocket ships in terms of investments over time so that is why I hover around them.

[Bazil]

I’m a massive fan of this Daytona, harks right back to the day, I’ll never own one but sure can admire its beauty ..

[Daytona king]

It’s amazing looking. If they made a true panda version of this I think it would surpass even the rainbow Daytona as the most sought after modern Rolex if it isn’t already.


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[jcdevoe26]

Originally Posted by Buschy

OK So, Am I the only one that isn't that fond of this piece? I mean I like it but not more then some other designs def not near a Platinum. The sub dials look like stickers that were put on there. I don't hate it but price aside there are many better choices. This is my opinion, don't hate but what do you think? Is it really that great of a design or is it just over hyped?

You are not alone. In general I am not a fan of the 12 series Daytona updates, and the "Le Mans" is okay...I think it looks better in the updated yellow gold, but still no where near a $250k watch or whatever crazy price people are paying since you are not getting one from an AD.

[Thomas Mudge]

This is truly one FANTASTIC watch.
The only Daytona with a 24 hour counter!!!!
The display case back showing a gold rotor.
In White gold case!!
If you've ever held one in your own hands you would have a different opinion.
This is a chub factor 10 watch.

Yes please!!!!

[rmlovett1]

At msrp it’s a no-brainer, going gray…I’d look at it @ $110-120k. Current gray price is too much IMO.
The watch in general is great aesthetically, but not a whole lot of difference from a distance from other similar themed Daytonas. It’s basically a collector edition piece in my opinion.
I’d daily a black dial/silver sub-dial Daytona before paying gray price and wearing this piece.
Fantastic Daytona no doubt, and it’ll be a collector for sure.

[GBD]

It's undeniably handsome, but that movement really shouldn't be on display. Nothing wrong with being industrially-finished, it's what Rolex does, but I'd rather it have a solid case back.

[rolexjackson]

I agree with you. I’ve seen it irl and frankly I prefer the platinum piece over it.


Life is short buy the watch-

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by Buschy

OK So, Am I the only one that isn't that fond of this piece? I mean I like it but not more then some other designs def not near a Platinum. The sub dials look like stickers that were put on there. I don't hate it but price aside there are many better choices. This is my opinion, don't hate but what do you think? Is it really that great of a design or is it just over hyped?

(Friendly humor) Yes Dennis, out of the 8+ billion who live on planet Earth, it's only you. You are unique, just like everyone else.

PS: Only hyped around those you associate with. No one i asked around me on the cruise ship cares, but some say it looks nice.

[Calatrava r]

Did you turn one down? It's a watch most people can never get, so liking it or not is sort of a moot point.

[huba01]

Love it, and love Daytonas in general. Perfect proportions imo and wears so nice

[WatchTimes]

I love it!
I have no chance of getting one at MSRP. or anywhere near but if I could get one at MSRP I would buy it and wear it.

[Tim Plains]

I don't like it either but I'm not a Daytona fan. The only reference I like is the black dial 116500 but not enough to want one.

[7sins]

From a grey market perspective, I would take a 6263 ANY DAY and save $100k.

[pav333hp]

Yeah, I think you're one of the few who don't love it... It's THE most beautiful Daytona in the modern history produced by Rolex... I wouldn't say it's THE most beautiful Daytona off all times (that crown goes to the Paul Newman Daytona), but it definitely takes the crown of modern Daytonas.

[HL65]

Best modern Daytona IMHO.

[Zach69SS]

Any Daytona is a winner, if you can find one? So, Yes please…..

Cheers,

[Marcjvr]

I like this side by side shot

If money was no object it would be Le Mans for me


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Marcjvr

I like this side by side shot

If money was no object it would be Le Mans for me


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I saw that the other day too

[stevestil]

The Le Mans is stunning.

Not sure what’s not to like about it


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[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by stevestil

The Le Mans is stunning.

Not sure what’s not to like about it


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Some of us just aren’t big Daytona fans, in general. I do love Speedies, though.

Kat


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[Ichiran]

I love both WG and YG Le Mans. I wish I own them.

[Chiboy]

I love the WG version, because I think the 4 digit art deco Daytonas are just beautiful. When they were first announced, I asked myself if I would trade my platinum one straight up for it. It was a theoretical exercise as no one was offering, and I didn't realize Rolex was going to make them so rare. I didn't think I would, but it was close. Of course when they were trading for $250k or whatever, it is hard to have that NOT impact your thinking.

TBH, I can't believe Rolex made these in such short supply, as Daytonas were mainly difficult to get, but not objectively "rare." Seemed out of character for Rolex, but whatever.

FWIW, threads like this always make me laugh. Of course there will be people that don't appreciate or absolutely hate Daytonas, and these threads bring them all out. Yup, that's the way of the world. There are few things that everyone loves.

[Buschy]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

I love the WG version, because I think the 4 digit art deco Daytonas are just beautiful. When they were first announced, I asked myself if I would trade my platinum one straight up for it. It was a theoretical exercise as no one was offering, and I didn't realize Rolex was going to make them so rare. I didn't think I would, but it was close. Of course when they were trading for $250k or whatever, it is hard to have that NOT impact your thinking.

TBH, I can't believe Rolex made these in such short supply, as Daytonas were mainly difficult to get, but not objectively "rare." Seemed out of character for Rolex, but whatever.

FWIW, threads like this always make me laugh. Of course there will be people that don't appreciate or absolutely hate Daytonas, and these threads bring them all out. Yup, that's the way of the world. There are few things that everyone loves.

everyone loves Money thats for sure

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

I love the WG version, because I think the 4 digit art deco Daytonas are just beautiful. When they were first announced, I asked myself if I would trade my platinum one straight up for it. It was a theoretical exercise as no one was offering, and I didn't realize Rolex was going to make them so rare. I didn't think I would, but it was close. Of course when they were trading for $250k or whatever, it is hard to have that NOT impact your thinking.

TBH, I can't believe Rolex made these in such short supply, as Daytonas were mainly difficult to get, but not objectively "rare." Seemed out of character for Rolex, but whatever.

FWIW, threads like this always make me laugh. Of course there will be people that don't appreciate or absolutely hate Daytonas, and these threads bring them all out. Yup, that's the way of the world. There are few things that everyone loves.

The question is, is there anyone buying at 5x retail. Crazy if anyone is because most probably it's stil in production but off catalogue. Also I saw some on Youtube who got them from ADs who were not that special or that big spenders. Also I saw 3 AD owners wearing at W&W which makes me think no AD will offer the Le Mans to clients before keeping at least one for themselves. more than 1800 ADs in the world so production is more than a 1000 or even 2000 for sure.

[Buschy]

I wouldn't turn one down. but if I had one and someone wanted it for 200k+, I wouldn't hesitate I guess is what I'm saying.