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AdamRobbo · 28 October 2014, 03:03 PM

Hi Guys, hope everyone is well. My watch has now been discontinued, what are your thoughts on this? Good, bad or indifferent? I absolutely love my watch and am a little surprised its been discontinued. Any ideas why this happens and if it will have much of an impact? Thanks in advance people.

Regards,

Adam

Andad · 28 October 2014, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamRobbo

Hi Guys, hope everyone is well. My watch has now been discontinued, what are your thoughts on this? Good, bad or indifferent? I absolutely love my watch and am a little surprised its been discontinued. Any with ideas why this happens and if it will have much of an impact? Thanks in advance people.

Regards,

Adam

Is the model a secret or can you share it with me Adam?

I have a few discontinued models (6) and I don't think of it as a problem.

Hairdude1 · 28 October 2014, 03:08 PM

I think it is great.

AdamRobbo · 28 October 2014, 03:12 PM

This bad boy!

DCheeta · 28 October 2014, 03:16 PM

Eventually they're all discontinued. Most of mine are. I've never even tought about it, it means nothing to me.

Enjoy it!

vitalsignsrn · 28 October 2014, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Eventually they're all discontinued. Most of mine are. I've never even tought about it, it means nothing to me.

Enjoy it!

This x2

versatile1 · 28 October 2014, 03:22 PM

Oh no!
The last thing you want is a discontinued Rolex
The value is plummeting at this moment, but I'd be willing to do a clean trade for a current undiscontinuable Sub C date !

T. Ferguson · 29 October 2014, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by versatile1

Oh no!
The last thing you want is a discontinued Rolex
The value is plummeting at this moment, but I'd be willing to do a clean trade for a current undiscontinuable Sub C date !

I've got a nine year old Air King for you. PM me your address and we can arrange for the trade.

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Honestly, there would be little to no effect on the value of a model that was recently discontinued. Chances are the reason it was taken out of production is because of soft sales so the demand for the watch is likely not there. 75 years from now, who knows.

wdin · 28 October 2014, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamRobbo

Hi Guys, hope everyone is well. My watch has now been discontinued, what are your thoughts on this? Good, bad or indifferent? I absolutely love my watch and am a little surprised its been discontinued. Any with ideas why this happens and if it will have much of an impact? Thanks in advance people.

Regards,

Adam

You've said it yourself. You LOVE it. You've bought it cos' you've loved it. That all that matters, really.

I wouldn't put much concern over what the if/else are. If I like something, it stays with me. I don't care even if it becomes a museum piece or a collectors'.
If your concern is about serviceability, it's a mechanical timepiece, rolex would take care of it, else there's always the independent. To add, it's just quite recently been discontinued, so not much reason to worry, really..

Enjoy it!

AdamRobbo · 28 October 2014, 03:29 PM

Thanks for the input so far people. I am not concerned about value or anything, I was more interested in why, when its such a wonderful timepiece. In a way I like the fact that its not available anymore, becomes a little more unique. :)

padi56 · 28 October 2014, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamRobbo

Thanks for the input so far people. I am not concerned about value or anything, I was more interested in why, when its such a wonderful timepiece. In a way I like the fact that its not available anymore, becomes a little more unique. :)

Its a nice watch but in the real world TT watches or diamond type watches are not thought of as being collectible whether discontinued or not.Main thing is you like your watch as to be unique doubtful,I would expect there is more than one it this world, so wear in in good health that's far more important.

Mr. K · 28 October 2014, 03:34 PM

Nice watch

AdamRobbo · 28 October 2014, 03:35 PM

Thank you Mr. K

ssultan · 28 October 2014, 03:43 PM

Lovely watch. Fun 'problem' to have! :)

AdamRobbo · 28 October 2014, 04:00 PM

Thanks, and indeed!

AdamRobbo · 28 October 2014, 04:08 PM

Actually my Birthday today, celebrating in KSA sucks! Will save it for my next visit to Dubai in just over a week ;)

Pangit · 28 October 2014, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamRobbo

Actually my Birthday today, celebrating in KSA sucks! Will save it for my next visit to Dubai in just over a week ;)

Happy Birthday, I am not far away in Doha. I'll have a beer tonight to celebrate your birthday

Nice watch by the way.

sturgeon123456 · 28 October 2014, 04:09 PM

That watch was replaced with the sunburst dial which doesn't have the diamond option yet....it is still available on the black dial (diamond option). I had a brand new in box one of these that was a V serial and traded it in at an AD a couple of weeks ago.....its not discontinued, the dial options changed. It is still a 116613

Keith1 · 29 October 2014, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by sturgeon123456

That watch was replaced with the sunburst dial which doesn't have the diamond option yet....it is still available on the black dial (diamond option). I had a brand new in box one of these that was a V serial and traded it in at an AD a couple of weeks ago.....its not discontinued, the dial options changed. It is still a 116613

Last fall 2013, Rolex did discontinue all Submariners with diamond dials, both the black, and blue, for all models including the full gold watches.

Happy Birthday Adam!

Beautiful Submariner!

sturgeon123456 · 29 October 2014, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith1

Last fall 2013, Rolex did discontinue all Submariners with diamond dials, both the black, and blue, for all models including the full gold watches.

Happy Birthday Adam!

Beautiful Submariner!

Ooops....I do believe that is correct! My apologies for the misinformation.

Rockrolex · 29 October 2014, 02:18 AM

My Y-series black bezel GMT-II was discontinued at least 5 years ago. One of our trusted sellers has the same watch on sale now for over 2x what I paid 12 years ago.

I don't happen to care, since that watch is my absolute favorite and gets about 95% of my wrist time. It's one watch I would never get rid of.

AdamRobbo · 28 October 2014, 04:16 PM

Forgive my ignorance, but whats the difference between my dial and the sunburst dial? Thanks

sturgeon123456 · 28 October 2014, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamRobbo

Forgive my ignorance, but whats the difference between my dial and the sunburst dial? Thanks

No worries at all.....the sunburst dial has the same effect as the hulk...if you look at the 16613 Blue sub pictures on line you will see that there is more of a patterned sheen or reflection from the light as opposed to the flatter blue on your dial.

Some people prefer the blue you have, others prefer the new...totally personal preference.

However I do think that the bezel color is different on the new one too to match the dial but I could be totally wrong on this one.

Here is a picture I stole for comparison

AdamRobbo · 28 October 2014, 04:34 PM

Oh okay i see. Thanks for clearing that up for me. :)

sturgeon123456 · 28 October 2014, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamRobbo

Oh okay i see. Thanks for clearing that up for me. :)

You bet....however, one day that might be a super collectible watch! No one knows but it was only produced for around 4-5 years I believe with that blue.

She sure is beautiful!

AdamRobbo · 28 October 2014, 04:49 PM

I love it! I have a feeling if you add diamonds to the sunburst it would be too much, although I could be wrong, will have to wait and see what rolex has in the pipeline in regards to adding diamonds to it.

AdamRobbo · 28 October 2014, 05:15 PM

Thanks Pangit! I cant wait for my first cold one.

AdamRobbo · 28 October 2014, 06:37 PM

If rolex did the sunburst dial with diamonds and I liked it even more, would I be able to have it installed into mine or would that be out of the question? Thanks again

travisb · 28 October 2014, 06:45 PM

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If rolex did the sunburst dial with diamonds and I liked it even more, would I be able to have it installed into mine or would that be out of the question? Thanks again

An official RSC would not do it but if you were able to source the new dial, you could have a watchmaker install it on your existing model.
Personally not a fan of altering Rolex from their original state.

AdamRobbo · 28 October 2014, 06:54 PM

Yeah, i would only have it done if Rolex did it. I agree with you on that, was just thinking.

28 October 2014, 03:03 PM	#1
AdamRobbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Dubai, work KSA Watch: TT Blue Sub W/ Dmd Posts: 86	Discontinued Hi Guys, hope everyone is well. My watch has now been discontinued, what are your thoughts on this? Good, bad or indifferent? I absolutely love my watch and am a little surprised its been discontinued. Any ideas why this happens and if it will have much of an impact? Thanks in advance people. Regards, Adam Last edited by AdamRobbo; 28 October 2014 at 03:21 PM.. Reason: remove extra word!

28 October 2014, 03:08 PM	#3
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I think it is great. __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

28 October 2014, 03:12 PM	#4
AdamRobbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Dubai, work KSA Watch: TT Blue Sub W/ Dmd Posts: 86	This bad boy! Attached Images

28 October 2014, 03:22 PM	#7
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	Oh no! The last thing you want is a discontinued Rolex The value is plummeting at this moment, but I'd be willing to do a clean trade for a current undiscontinuable Sub C date ! __________________ Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. Life is a cruel teacher It will give you the test first and the lesson later

29 October 2014, 02:18 AM	#21
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,968	My Y-series black bezel GMT-II was discontinued at least 5 years ago. One of our trusted sellers has the same watch on sale now for over 2x what I paid 12 years ago. I don't happen to care, since that watch is my absolute favorite and gets about 95% of my wrist time. It's one watch I would never get rid of. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

28 October 2014, 03:16 PM	#5
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Eventually they're all discontinued. Most of mine are. I've never even tought about it, it means nothing to me. Enjoy it!

28 October 2014, 03:29 PM	#10
AdamRobbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Dubai, work KSA Watch: TT Blue Sub W/ Dmd Posts: 86	Thanks for the input so far people. I am not concerned about value or anything, I was more interested in why, when its such a wonderful timepiece. In a way I like the fact that its not available anymore, becomes a little more unique. :)

28 October 2014, 03:34 PM	#12
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	Nice watch

28 October 2014, 03:35 PM	#13
AdamRobbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Dubai, work KSA Watch: TT Blue Sub W/ Dmd Posts: 86	Thank you Mr. K

28 October 2014, 03:43 PM	#14
ssultan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Sameer Location: ON, Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 718	Lovely watch. Fun 'problem' to have! :)

28 October 2014, 04:00 PM	#15
AdamRobbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Dubai, work KSA Watch: TT Blue Sub W/ Dmd Posts: 86	Thanks, and indeed!

28 October 2014, 04:08 PM	#16
AdamRobbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Dubai, work KSA Watch: TT Blue Sub W/ Dmd Posts: 86	Actually my Birthday today, celebrating in KSA sucks! Will save it for my next visit to Dubai in just over a week ;)

28 October 2014, 04:09 PM	#18
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	That watch was replaced with the sunburst dial which doesn't have the diamond option yet....it is still available on the black dial (diamond option). I had a brand new in box one of these that was a V serial and traded it in at an AD a couple of weeks ago.....its not discontinued, the dial options changed. It is still a 116613

28 October 2014, 04:16 PM	#22
AdamRobbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Dubai, work KSA Watch: TT Blue Sub W/ Dmd Posts: 86	Forgive my ignorance, but whats the difference between my dial and the sunburst dial? Thanks

28 October 2014, 04:34 PM	#24
AdamRobbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Dubai, work KSA Watch: TT Blue Sub W/ Dmd Posts: 86	Oh okay i see. Thanks for clearing that up for me. :)

28 October 2014, 04:49 PM	#26
AdamRobbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Dubai, work KSA Watch: TT Blue Sub W/ Dmd Posts: 86	I love it! I have a feeling if you add diamonds to the sunburst it would be too much, although I could be wrong, will have to wait and see what rolex has in the pipeline in regards to adding diamonds to it.

28 October 2014, 05:15 PM	#27
AdamRobbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Dubai, work KSA Watch: TT Blue Sub W/ Dmd Posts: 86	Thanks Pangit! I cant wait for my first cold one.

28 October 2014, 06:37 PM	#28
AdamRobbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Dubai, work KSA Watch: TT Blue Sub W/ Dmd Posts: 86	If rolex did the sunburst dial with diamonds and I liked it even more, would I be able to have it installed into mine or would that be out of the question? Thanks again

28 October 2014, 06:54 PM	#30
AdamRobbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Dubai, work KSA Watch: TT Blue Sub W/ Dmd Posts: 86	Yeah, i would only have it done if Rolex did it. I agree with you on that, was just thinking.

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