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www777 · 20 January 2011, 11:37 PM

Are there any current day rolex's that you all think may be collectable in the future. I have seen a few threads mentioning the white milgauss potentially. Any others? Thanks

karmatp · 20 January 2011, 11:47 PM

None, way to mass produced these days.

If you want collectable, look at other brands that offer more limited numbers with a cult following......Panerai maybe.

The GMT Master · 20 January 2011, 11:47 PM

I'm sticking with the white Milgauss. None of the other watches in the range have the magic combination of backstory, uniqueness, and inability to sell

RRGHOST1 · 20 January 2011, 11:51 PM

I'm with you on this one Chris, the milgauss looks to be one of the range that nobody really buys. Which model i do not know, but i only like the white dialed version.

SC11 · 21 January 2011, 12:00 AM

Well I kind of agree with above it's going to be a low selling model but can't really see it being the same as our true vintage collectabilty about today.

Sam

padi56 · 21 January 2011, 12:03 AM

Myself buy Rolex watches to wear and don't think about will this or that become collectible in future.I would doubt if any Rolex made in the last 10 years would be classed as collectible to a true real watch collector.

Lion · 21 January 2011, 12:04 AM

I'm in the camp where I believe so many were manufactured of each model that in our lifetimes there will not be any modern collectables!!!

egzbuen · 21 January 2011, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Myself buy Rolex watches to wear and don't think about will this or that become collectible in future.I would doubt if any Rolex made in the last 10 years would be classed as collectible to a true real watch collector.

fc3s2k · 21 January 2011, 01:24 AM

I'm guessing the sea-dweller( not the deepsea) and the Sub LV (not the ceramic)

Fiery · 21 January 2011, 01:32 AM

If a NOS piece counts (and not only currently produced models), then just like Barry said, my vote goes for the SD and the original Sub-LV.

Also, on the basis that noone seems to buy it, my other guess would be the YM II.

But to make a really collectible watch, Rolex would need to issue a limited edition, or stop the production of a specific model after just 2 or 3 years. Even the 7 years run of the original Sub-LV was too long for a "limited" edition.

The GMT Master · 21 January 2011, 01:42 AM

I can't see the Sea-Dweller 16600 being a collectible, the production ran for a very, very long time, and it was a popular watch. The run on the LV was shorter, but still a full seven years, and again, it was popular. You have to apply inverse logic to collectible Rolexes. Why, for example, is the manual wind Daytona so sought after? Simply because they didn't sell originally

t e x · 21 January 2011, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiery

If a NOS piece counts (and not only currently produced models), then just like Barry said, my vote goes for the SD and the original Sub-LV.

Also, on the basis that noone seems to buy it, my other guess would be the YM II.

But to make a really collectible watch, Rolex would need to issue a limited edition, or stop the production of a specific model after just 2 or 3 years. Even the 7 years run of the original Sub-LV was too long for a "limited" edition.

my guess would be a millie. btw, LV was not a limited ed. run

Kanger · 21 January 2011, 01:50 AM

Is this even a debate, GMT 16710 with 3186

tkc324 · 21 January 2011, 01:51 AM

I would much rather just save the money and buy vintage... skip this whole guessing game, bec i am a bad guesser....

t e x · 21 January 2011, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kanger

Is this even a debate, GMT 16710 with 3186

...forgot about this model

; agreed.

p_mcgee · 21 January 2011, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanger

Is this even a debate, GMT 16710 with 3186

Some sellers have been pushing this combination as a future "collectible" and asking prices $1500+ over MSRP. While I'd personally love to have a GMT with a 3186 movement, I've seen several skeptical posts on TRF about these holding their value due to minimal differences between the 3185 and 3186 movements. So, yes, it is a debate.

rad87gn · 21 January 2011, 04:08 AM

None IMHO.

padi56 · 21 January 2011, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiery

If a NOS piece counts (and not only currently produced models), then just like Barry said, my vote goes for the SD and the original Sub-LV.

Also, on the basis that noone seems to buy it, my other guess would be the YM II.

But to make a really collectible watch, Rolex would need to issue a limited edition, or stop the production of a specific model after just 2 or 3 years. Even the 7 years run of the original Sub-LV was too long for a "limited" edition.

The LV was never a limited edition it was just a anniversary model to celebrate 50 years of the sub.As for the SD well thats not changed since the introduction of the cal 3135 in 1988 except for non lug hole case and a few minor fonts must be quite a few SDs in this world today.

bemik · 21 January 2011, 04:36 AM

None IMO.

Fiery · 21 January 2011, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

The LV was never a limited edition it was just a anniversary model to celebrate 50 years of the sub.

I know. What I wrote should have been written as:

Even the 7 years run of the original Sub-LV was too long to be considered a "limited" edition.

BTW, I deliberately put the limited word between quotation marks.

rolexertion · 21 January 2011, 04:50 AM

I have seen the SD 16600 mentioned quite regularly in this contect.

Sose · 21 January 2011, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

I'm sticking with the white Milgauss. None of the other watches in the range have the magic combination of backstory, uniqueness, and inability to sell

Spoken like a true salesperson!!

mkw · 21 January 2011, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sose

Spoken like a true salesperson!!

If you wanna lock it ( White Millie ) in a safe for 30 years . OTOH, the same amt $ put into a bond fund will probably yield more $$ .
In either case , it becomes a passive /no enjoyment " investment " , no ?

As stated earlier, better to make prudent investment of current rare vintage , if that's your thing- the potential payoff is much sooner.

Yazo · 21 January 2011, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkc324

I would much rather just save the money and buy vintage... skip this whole guessing game, bec i am a bad guesser....

Yep!!

Singslinger · 21 January 2011, 09:43 AM

IMO, no current Rolex can seriously be considered collectible, not even the discontinued SD, Sub, Sub LV or GMTs.

But I agree with Chris (GMT Master) that you have to apply perverse logic when it comes to collectible Rolexes and identify models that are unpopular/poor sellers as being possibly the most collectible. This was the case with the original Daytona, Milgauss and Explorer II which fared badly when they were in production but are today in high demand because there are simply too few in circulation.

Going by this logic, the white Milgauss might qualify; however so might the colourful white gold Daytonas, Turn-o-graphs and Leopard Daytonas..

Mystro · 21 January 2011, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

None, way to mass produced these days.

If you want collectable, look at other brands that offer more limited numbers with a cult following.......

Bingo...Rolex is a mass produced factory watch regardless what the Rolex propaganda says.

Nanny · 21 January 2011, 10:32 AM

Possibly the Datejust Royal line....

Speed · 21 January 2011, 11:46 AM

Collect what turns you on.

Conductor · 21 January 2011, 11:52 AM

168000...followed by the 16800! :)

Lol-x · 21 January 2011, 12:00 PM

Maybe this one:

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20 January 2011, 11:37 PM	#1
www777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At Home Posts: 1,285	Most collectable current day rolex? Are there any current day rolex's that you all think may be collectable in the future. I have seen a few threads mentioning the white milgauss potentially. Any others? Thanks

20 January 2011, 11:47 PM	#2
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	None, way to mass produced these days. If you want collectable, look at other brands that offer more limited numbers with a cult following......Panerai maybe. __________________ My grails:

21 January 2011, 12:03 AM	#6
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Myself buy Rolex watches to wear and don't think about will this or that become collectible in future.I would doubt if any Rolex made in the last 10 years would be classed as collectible to a true real watch collector. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

21 January 2011, 12:04 AM	#7
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21 January 2011, 01:24 AM	#9
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	I'm guessing the sea-dweller( not the deepsea) and the Sub LV (not the ceramic) __________________

20 January 2011, 11:47 PM	#3
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	I'm sticking with the white Milgauss. None of the other watches in the range have the magic combination of backstory, uniqueness, and inability to sell

20 January 2011, 11:51 PM	#4
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	I'm with you on this one Chris, the milgauss looks to be one of the range that nobody really buys. Which model i do not know, but i only like the white dialed version.

21 January 2011, 12:00 AM	#5
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	Well I kind of agree with above it's going to be a low selling model but can't really see it being the same as our true vintage collectabilty about today. Sam

21 January 2011, 01:32 AM	#10
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	If a NOS piece counts (and not only currently produced models), then just like Barry said, my vote goes for the SD and the original Sub-LV. Also, on the basis that noone seems to buy it, my other guess would be the YM II. But to make a really collectible watch, Rolex would need to issue a limited edition, or stop the production of a specific model after just 2 or 3 years. Even the 7 years run of the original Sub-LV was too long for a "limited" edition.

21 January 2011, 01:42 AM	#11
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	I can't see the Sea-Dweller 16600 being a collectible, the production ran for a very, very long time, and it was a popular watch. The run on the LV was shorter, but still a full seven years, and again, it was popular. You have to apply inverse logic to collectible Rolexes. Why, for example, is the manual wind Daytona so sought after? Simply because they didn't sell originally

21 January 2011, 01:50 AM	#13
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	Is this even a debate, GMT 16710 with 3186

21 January 2011, 01:51 AM	#14
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I would much rather just save the money and buy vintage... skip this whole guessing game, bec i am a bad guesser....

21 January 2011, 04:08 AM	#17
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	None IMHO. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

21 January 2011, 04:36 AM	#19
bemik "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Tommy Location: Seoul, Korea Watch: 116520 Black Posts: 337	None IMO. __________________ Everything happens for a reason. But some things just happen.

21 January 2011, 04:50 AM	#21
rolexertion Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montreal, PQ Posts: 722	I have seen the SD 16600 mentioned quite regularly in this contect.

21 January 2011, 09:43 AM	#25
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	IMO, no current Rolex can seriously be considered collectible, not even the discontinued SD, Sub, Sub LV or GMTs. But I agree with Chris (GMT Master) that you have to apply perverse logic when it comes to collectible Rolexes and identify models that are unpopular/poor sellers as being possibly the most collectible. This was the case with the original Daytona, Milgauss and Explorer II which fared badly when they were in production but are today in high demand because there are simply too few in circulation. Going by this logic, the white Milgauss might qualify; however so might the colourful white gold Daytonas, Turn-o-graphs and Leopard Daytonas..

21 January 2011, 10:32 AM	#27
Nanny Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: US Watch: out for pot holes Posts: 82	Possibly the Datejust Royal line....

21 January 2011, 11:46 AM	#28
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Collect what turns you on.

21 January 2011, 11:52 AM	#29
Conductor "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto Watch: Sub 16800 Posts: 57	168000...followed by the 16800! :)

21 January 2011, 12:00 PM	#30
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Maybe this one: __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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