Modern day classic Rolex

[RXAPPP]

The SD has had the Comex, the Sub Double red, the GMT the Pepsi and the White Pan Am whilst others like the Daytona Paul Newman have become classics which have retained value and collectibility. Which Modern day Rolex will be remembered as an all time classic?

[The GMT Master]

I think the GMT IIc will be seen as a superb all-rounder, a well thought out watch, beatifully built, with an impressive movement. I think the White Milgauss has potential to be a collectible oddity in the future too

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by Broxi

The SD has had the Comex, the Sub Double red, the GMT the Pepsi and the White Pan Am whilst others like the Daytona Paul Newman have become classics which have retained value and collectibility. Which Modern day Rolex will be remembered as an all time classic?

We'll . . . you tell us . . .

What do you think ?

HAGOne

[RXAPPP]

That's the thing, I don't actually think there are any. Perhaps the hulk, not personally a fan but its less mainstream than every other Rolex on the market today. I think the Pepsi is as applicable as the current GMTiic, a great watch but sought after in years to come I am not so sure. my list is far from extensive and there are many more however I wonder if we have seen the end of the classic collectible

Originally Posted by Kingair

We'll . . . you tell us . . .

What do you think ?

HAGOne

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Broxi

The SD has had the Comex, the Sub Double red, the GMT the Pepsi and the White Pan Am whilst others like the Daytona Paul Newman have become classics which have retained value and collectibility. Which Modern day Rolex will be remembered as an all time classic?

Well the first Comex was a modified 5513 sub would doubt if any any modern day Rolex produced since the late 1980s would be classed as real collectible. Pehaps to the Internet hype collector but to the serious Rolex watch collector its doubtful just too many around.But like all Rolex watches over the many decades they have held there prices well in the second hand market.But gone are the days of high value Rolex watches like the single double red subs and SD and the vintage Valjoux powered Daytona and Milgauss.But who knows what will happen in say 40-50 years time, perhaps watches like the Zenith Daytona could be a safe two way bet.

[springer]

The Milgauss "green glass."

[kilyung]

Tog?

[yld2rob]

Hulk?

[impalass]

Being a new Sea-Dweller 16600 fan boy, and inspite of there being a kazillion of them out there, I think the discontinued SD will be a classic/collector without the crazy a$$ prices of vintage Rolex classics.

[dawsss]

Sea dweller should be the one to hang on to.

[Culley22]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Tog?

Yuuuuuuup!

[Solo118]

Does anyone else feel that nearly ALL models that are being produced today are being produced in huge numbers?

I can not see many watches that were produced in the new era (post tuna can clasps) will be very collectable. I can easily get a Hulk, EXP II, Milgauss GV, SS Daytona etc.

Funny thing is once one of these watches gets discontinued prices go up up up!

[capote]

I think the Milgauss GV could be sought after.

[Ugaexploder]

Originally Posted by capote

I think the Milgauss GV could be sought after.

I think so too...

[Royalex]

Deepsea?

[sea-dweller]

The Sea-Dweller.

[steveclocks]

I think Chris (the GMT master) is right, the GMT IIc will become a classic.
It's a marvellously build watch, with a nice wrist presence.

[nauticajoe]

Th SD has my vote.

[landroverking]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well the first Comex was a modified 5513 sub would doubt if any any modern day Rolex produced since the late 1980s would be classed as real collectible. Pehaps to the Internet hype collector but to the serious Rolex watch collector its doubtful just too many around.But like all Rolex watches over the many decades they have held there prices well in the second hand market.But gone are the days of high value Rolex watches like the single double red subs and SD and the vintage Valjoux powered Daytona and Milgauss.But who knows what will happen in say 40-50 years time, perhaps watches like the Zenith Daytona could be a safe two way bet.

Well said X2

[DJJon]

Originally Posted by Ugaexploder

I think so too...

Don't get me wrong I love the Milgauss GV (especially after seeing in the wild) but AD cases almost always have one slowly gathering dust. So I have hard time seeing how it can transform into a future collectable - just too much of a niche watch.

[LightOnAHill]

I think the new day date II as modern will become a Rolex classic in the years to come just as the 36mm day date has.

As for sports watch, the subC no date looks to me to become a timeless classic in the future!

[Matt_Regan]

16610 is a truly fantastic watch... so a possible future "classic" might be the 16610LV?

The added desirable twist of the green bezel black dial, plus the fixed production numbers might make this a unique/collectable watch for the future? Maybe not on the same scale as the Comex or Sub Red, but perhaps more than the current modern Rolexes?

[Casey VP-26]

I also believe the Zenith Daytona in SS has a chance.

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by Broxi

The SD has had the Comex, the Sub Double red, the GMT the Pepsi and the White Pan Am whilst others like the Daytona Paul Newman have become classics which have retained value and collectibility. Which Modern day Rolex will be remembered as an all time classic?

In my opinion, every modern reference is made in such huge numbers that true collectability is going to be hard to achieve. Just look at the modern watches that are collectible - for the most part they're all odd ball dial variations (creme Exp2, brown subdial Daytona, etc). That's extremely hard to predict!

[Eric88]

I think the 114060 has that perfect blend of early Rolex DNA coupled with modern enhancements that will make it desirable as a classic part of the evolution for years to come.

[Toivonen]

Originally Posted by Royalex

Deepsea?

[tskacquisitions]

All stainless Daytona's as they age will be classics!

[blackout]

Dssd

[jay1988]

Nothing you can currently find on the Rolex website stands a chance.

I agree on the Zenith Daytona and will add:

*A mint Rolex 16570 (black dial or white dial)
*14060
*Sea Dweller 16600

I think these watches will become popular at some point. Some people are already extremely unhappy with the modern day Rolex watches. My SubC has been described as "the jewellery version of a classic". Many people prefer the "older" models mentioned above, including some people just a few years older than me. In 10 years when they want a nice watch, they'll want one of those.

I personally think in time demand for vintage Rolex's as a whole will decline. Rolex are limiting parts accounts etc. and have always been known as not being the best when it comes to servicing vintage watches.

[ikovalchuk17]

Originally Posted by DJJon

Don't get me wrong I love the Milgauss GV (especially after seeing in the wild) but AD cases almost always have one slowly gathering dust. So I have hard time seeing how it can transform into a future collectable - just too much of a niche watch.

I personally don't think the Milgauss GV will be collectible, but what you described is what makes a watch collectible. Less demand when it's sold new, lower production, etc.