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krlyuzh · 11 May 2007, 02:25 PM

I remember just a little while ago, as soon i'd receive the green bezel sub from Rolex, it was immediately sent to corporate office, and 'selected' customers were called to get the watch. Few weeks ago, I had one come in, and no one from downtown asked for, and what was most shocking is that the watch buyer called the next day saying we get to keep it in backstock and its free-for-all. Of course 'selected' customers could still be called, but if someone who never even shopped with us came in looking for it, it could be sold to him. Then, just few days ago, i looked at a purchase order and we got another one coming. just weird.

sub2004 · 11 May 2007, 02:38 PM

Hi Mate

I think the days of a "true icon" in watches are gone. Those watches that achieved such status have solidified their reign and the rest is just hype, which dies down after a while.

I think the green sub is great and has a very cool look, but i doubt it will achieve cult status. The whole notion of that term means that there are only one or two at that level. You cant have 20 watches at that level otherwise the notion and the value ascribed to that term becomes redundant.

My AD has had the same green LV in the display cabinet for months and months, prob a year now.

krlyuzh · 11 May 2007, 02:44 PM

That's true, but it has just been more exclusive and rare a little while ago. The anniversary GMT i have yet to see in person.

sub2004 · 11 May 2007, 03:03 PM

Our AD has the anniversary GMT II, i believe the same logic applies here. When that watch came out, pics were plastered on the forum, people were itching to get one, but now the fever has gone down, we even have a fellow member selling his for a great price in favour of the plat ym.

New releases have a lot of hype, but they rarely cross over into the premium category.

Launch Mini · 11 May 2007, 03:09 PM

My AD has had a Green Sub in the window for about a month now. No movement and really not much interest in it.
She said the younger crowd is going for the flashier blinged out models.

krlyuzh · 11 May 2007, 04:35 PM

Yes, that is true. I just sold a Lady DateJust Karat in 18kw. People like the bling, they like for it to be noticed with a WOW, not just a 'cool'

Lol-x · 11 May 2007, 05:01 PM

The LV has never been a limited edition watch (as everyone should know by now).
There was a time when it was difficult to find, that was just because collectors and others wanted the LV but it was at that time available in a limited number (probably the same amount that is being produced today). Now that there are sufficient numbers in the market that have satisfied the initial demand and the notion of it being "exclusive", the supply is still there but the demand has waned.
It's just a demand and supply issue, but still a worthy watch, but all currently made watches are different than vintage pieces that are no longer made, in terms of supply and collectability.
You might add some clever marketing into the equation and some hype of exclusivity by retailers and the flow on effect that has in the general population, and if you are selling you can put a premium on almost anything.

astcell · 11 May 2007, 06:07 PM

How much is that two-tone in the window
The one with the green and the gold
How pretty is the bezel and the numbers
I do hope that model ain't sold.

Lol-x · 11 May 2007, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

How much is that two-tone in the window
The one with the green and the gold
How pretty is the bezel and the numbers
I do hope that model ain't sold.

Green & Gold is the GMT 18k anniversary, what's the go on that? It isn't a Sub, but it might fall into the same category

Chad it isn't as bad as all that, would you call the polished centre links "bling" or just "ka-boom" the Sub and the GMT are still as strong as they always were, just more accurate.

leopardprey · 11 May 2007, 08:12 PM

Used to be MEN wanted a watch they could take SCUBA diving, serve with them in the military, do extreme sports, take hunting, go on mountain expeditions, caving, etc..

Now men (lower case) want a watch they can take clubbing, play X box with, and do all their metrosexual lifestyle things with.

Solar · 11 May 2007, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

Used to be MEN wanted a watch they could take SCUBA diving, serve with them in the military, do extreme sports, take hunting, go on mountain expeditions, caving, etc..

Now men (lower case) want a watch they can take clubbing, play X box with, and do all their metrosexual lifestyle things with.

Absolutely......

nje39 · 12 May 2007, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

Used to be MEN wanted a watch they could take SCUBA diving, serve with them in the military, do extreme sports, take hunting, go on mountain expeditions, caving, etc..

Now men (lower case) want a watch they can take clubbing, play X box with, and do all their metrosexual lifestyle things with.

Hey, nothing worng with that! :) j/k

leopardprey · 11 May 2007, 11:12 PM

Yeah, I know. But, I see Rolex in the future going less and less tool watch and more and more Bling watch. And the prices keep going up and up, making it a pure luxury brand, rather than an expensive swiss made tool watch.

Arturo · 11 May 2007, 11:27 PM

My AD gets 2 a year even now. They said that they are on a list to get more, but there seems to be some limitation on how many as compared to the regular ss sub.

11 May 2007, 02:25 PM	#1
krlyuzh 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Kirill Location: USA Posts: 11,932	Anniversary subs more common? I remember just a little while ago, as soon i'd receive the green bezel sub from Rolex, it was immediately sent to corporate office, and 'selected' customers were called to get the watch. Few weeks ago, I had one come in, and no one from downtown asked for, and what was most shocking is that the watch buyer called the next day saying we get to keep it in backstock and its free-for-all. Of course 'selected' customers could still be called, but if someone who never even shopped with us came in looking for it, it could be sold to him. Then, just few days ago, i looked at a purchase order and we got another one coming. just weird.

11 May 2007, 03:09 PM	#5
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	My AD has had a Green Sub in the window for about a month now. No movement and really not much interest in it. She said the younger crowd is going for the flashier blinged out models. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

11 May 2007, 02:38 PM	#2
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	Hi Mate I think the days of a "true icon" in watches are gone. Those watches that achieved such status have solidified their reign and the rest is just hype, which dies down after a while. I think the green sub is great and has a very cool look, but i doubt it will achieve cult status. The whole notion of that term means that there are only one or two at that level. You cant have 20 watches at that level otherwise the notion and the value ascribed to that term becomes redundant. My AD has had the same green LV in the display cabinet for months and months, prob a year now.

11 May 2007, 02:44 PM	#3
krlyuzh 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Kirill Location: USA Posts: 11,932	That's true, but it has just been more exclusive and rare a little while ago. The anniversary GMT i have yet to see in person.

11 May 2007, 03:03 PM	#4
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	Our AD has the anniversary GMT II, i believe the same logic applies here. When that watch came out, pics were plastered on the forum, people were itching to get one, but now the fever has gone down, we even have a fellow member selling his for a great price in favour of the plat ym. New releases have a lot of hype, but they rarely cross over into the premium category.

11 May 2007, 04:35 PM	#6
krlyuzh 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Kirill Location: USA Posts: 11,932	Yes, that is true. I just sold a Lady DateJust Karat in 18kw. People like the bling, they like for it to be noticed with a WOW, not just a 'cool'

11 May 2007, 05:01 PM	#7
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	The LV has never been a limited edition watch (as everyone should know by now). There was a time when it was difficult to find, that was just because collectors and others wanted the LV but it was at that time available in a limited number (probably the same amount that is being produced today). Now that there are sufficient numbers in the market that have satisfied the initial demand and the notion of it being "exclusive", the supply is still there but the demand has waned. It's just a demand and supply issue, but still a worthy watch, but all currently made watches are different than vintage pieces that are no longer made, in terms of supply and collectability. You might add some clever marketing into the equation and some hype of exclusivity by retailers and the flow on effect that has in the general population, and if you are selling you can put a premium on almost anything.

11 May 2007, 06:07 PM	#8
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	How much is that two-tone in the window The one with the green and the gold How pretty is the bezel and the numbers I do hope that model ain't sold.

11 May 2007, 08:12 PM	#10
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Used to be MEN wanted a watch they could take SCUBA diving, serve with them in the military, do extreme sports, take hunting, go on mountain expeditions, caving, etc.. Now men (lower case) want a watch they can take clubbing, play X box with, and do all their metrosexual lifestyle things with.

11 May 2007, 11:12 PM	#13
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Yeah, I know. But, I see Rolex in the future going less and less tool watch and more and more Bling watch. And the prices keep going up and up, making it a pure luxury brand, rather than an expensive swiss made tool watch.

11 May 2007, 11:27 PM	#14
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	My AD gets 2 a year even now. They said that they are on a list to get more, but there seems to be some limitation on how many as compared to the regular ss sub.

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