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watchfreak207 · 20 July 2023, 09:29 PM

So today my AD asked if i wanted it, after thinking about it for a minute i rejected the watch….haha who am i kidding..
Beautiful watch in the flesh, love the PN dial.

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JPS · 20 July 2023, 09:39 PM

Wow. How did you not take that home with you.

huncho · 20 July 2023, 09:46 PM

that dial looks much more retro here than in the renders. looks way better in these photos

Henrimontgomery · 20 July 2023, 10:17 PM

I got an invite to check it out at my AD. Didn’t have the time, but perhaps tomorrow!

PenDelicate · 20 July 2023, 10:18 PM

Oooof!

dr.ns23 · 20 July 2023, 10:43 PM

Amazing watch! Congratulations

Kongelunden · 20 July 2023, 10:45 PM

Congratulations. Nice pickup of a very unique watch !!

Watcheroo · 20 July 2023, 10:45 PM

Mic drop. Big congrats!

brandrea · 20 July 2023, 10:47 PM

Have to admit , I’m a fan.

watchfreak207 · 20 July 2023, 10:51 PM

haha, there's nothing to congratulate. It was not for sale and only for customers to look and admire. I only managed to fiddle it before it is gone.

robertengel · 20 July 2023, 10:52 PM

What is that Tudor doing on the tray even....

watchfreak207 · 20 July 2023, 10:55 PM

haha it was another customer's watch.

KVNNSCHNG · 20 July 2023, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by watchfreak207

haha, there's nothing to congratulate. It was not for sale and only for customers to look and admire. I only managed to fiddle it before it is gone.

I assumed as much… no mere mortals are getting this!

chiscott_29 · 20 July 2023, 11:13 PM

This is just fabulous - Thank you for posting the pics. I agree this is more "retro" than I had thought it would be. Alas, I'd be more than happy if this was the last watch my AD ever sold to me!!

I think the biggest issue here isn't going to be pure production numbers - Rolex will produce plenty, just like they do with every watch they make. The issue is going to be that many ADs walk this out the back door or have an arranged secondary market sale. I see very few of these getting into the hands of actual collectors, and that's going to make it all the more exclusive and elusive.

cbalster · 20 July 2023, 11:18 PM

In the US I don't think an AD would ever present a watch like this to a client, in saran wrap or however they showed it to you.

GW44 · 20 July 2023, 11:27 PM

First one I’ve seen in the wild.

Waiting for the call (that may, or may not ever happen………) here.

hellofromthebay · 20 July 2023, 11:34 PM

wow! Congrats! Great to hear they are finally sending them to ADs. Now we all wait to be as lucky as you! Congrats again. Please share more photos

SS Oyster · 20 July 2023, 11:38 PM

I’ve never seen watches at AD fully wrapped in plastic like that. Odd

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watchwatcher · 20 July 2023, 11:43 PM

Well, I know what to ask Santa for this year.

watchaser · 21 July 2023, 12:11 AM

I can see the appeal but it's not for me personally. Still a fan of the black/white 116500.

John Doyle · 21 July 2023, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

I’ve never seen watches at AD fully wrapped in plastic like that. Odd

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AP used to do that back in 2018...

101031-28 · 21 July 2023, 12:47 AM

I like it, congrats OP!

whiskyrolex · 21 July 2023, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

I’ve never seen watches at AD fully wrapped in plastic like that. Odd

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Yeah, very unusual and more like something a grey market deal would do.

train-time · 21 July 2023, 12:54 AM

Absolutely amazing!! I suspect that I will never get the opportunity to see one of these pieces in the flesh. Love the new size and the fine metal edge to the bezel. It's going to be worth a small fortune when they hit the secondary market!

Watcheroo · 21 July 2023, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by watchfreak207

haha, there's nothing to congratulate. It was not for sale and only for customers to look and admire. I only managed to fiddle it before it is gone.

Lol. Great watch regardless!

TimepieceRPP · 21 July 2023, 01:01 AM

Huge congrats!!! I really love it but my SA told me I will never get it as this is the headquarter allocation. haha

Auric Goldfinger · 21 July 2023, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by whiskyrolex

Yeah, very unusual and more like something a grey market deal would do.

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

I’ve never seen watches at AD fully wrapped in plastic like that. Odd

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This is normal practice in the Asia region especially since it’s used as a demo model. You know there’s a world outside the US, right?

Look at OP’s location (Singapore). It’s at the Kee Hing Hung AD.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cu4Tt...RlODBiNWFlZA==

zi464 · 21 July 2023, 01:08 AM

Congrats , thank you for share.

VictorGMT · 21 July 2023, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by chiscott_29

The issue is going to be that many ADs walk this out the back door or have an arranged secondary market sale. I see very few of these getting into the hands of actual collectors, and that's going to make it all the more exclusive and elusive.

Who will the secondary market sell them to, if not to actual collectors?

chiscott_29 · 21 July 2023, 01:42 AM

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Who will the secondary market sell them to, if not to actual collectors?

I'm not taking the bait on who is a collector versus who is not, and I'm not going to argue the pros and cons of the secondary market as we all have our own opinions. Sorry if my choice of words is confusing, but my point is I feel few of these will land in the hands of collectors at MSRP. The financial reward is going to be far too great to pass up and many ADs will get these placed out on the secondary market. At that point, as you suggest, it's every crypto-bro, collector, Instagrammer, watch aficionado...whoever/whatever...for themselves!

The $175 to $200k range seems to be frequently discussed as the market value of this one. I think that's way too low. If you are a Daytona fan, THIS is it. Add all the Rolex lore and hype and there's no reason this isn't $350k+ just like you see for some of the crazy APs and Patek models that are exclusive.

20 July 2023, 09:29 PM	#1
watchfreak207 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Singapore Watch: ing You Posts: 185	Le Mans Daytona 126529LN So today my AD asked if i wanted it, after thinking about it for a minute i rejected the watch….haha who am i kidding.. Beautiful watch in the flesh, love the PN dial. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

20 July 2023, 10:43 PM	#6
dr.ns23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Somewhere Watch: 15202 Posts: 436	Amazing watch! Congratulations __________________ 16610, 116610LV, 116500LN-0001, 126500LN-0001, 116500LN-0002, 126710BLRO, M326934-0003, 124300-0004, 124300-0005, 124300-0008, PAM392, AP15202, BVL103011, Speedmaster 3861, M.A.D.1 Red, IW328901

20 July 2023, 11:13 PM	#14
chiscott_29 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, ALS, Omega Posts: 1,231	This is just fabulous - Thank you for posting the pics. I agree this is more "retro" than I had thought it would be. Alas, I'd be more than happy if this was the last watch my AD ever sold to me!! I think the biggest issue here isn't going to be pure production numbers - Rolex will produce plenty, just like they do with every watch they make. The issue is going to be that many ADs walk this out the back door or have an arranged secondary market sale. I see very few of these getting into the hands of actual collectors, and that's going to make it all the more exclusive and elusive. __________________ __________________

21 July 2023, 12:47 AM	#22
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	I like it, congrats OP! __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

20 July 2023, 09:39 PM	#2
JPS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Jonathan Location: UK Watch: 116500 White&Black Posts: 1,360	Wow. How did you not take that home with you.

20 July 2023, 09:46 PM	#3
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,719	that dial looks much more retro here than in the renders. looks way better in these photos

20 July 2023, 10:17 PM	#4
Henrimontgomery "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Switzerland Watch: yourself Posts: 1,302	I got an invite to check it out at my AD. Didn’t have the time, but perhaps tomorrow!

20 July 2023, 10:18 PM	#5
PenDelicate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Stockholm Watch: Just a Daytona Posts: 1,385	Oooof!

20 July 2023, 10:45 PM	#7
Kongelunden "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Denmark Posts: 129	Congratulations. Nice pickup of a very unique watch !!

20 July 2023, 10:45 PM	#8
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,927	Mic drop. Big congrats!

20 July 2023, 10:47 PM	#9
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,082	Have to admit , I’m a fan.

20 July 2023, 10:51 PM	#10
watchfreak207 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Singapore Watch: ing You Posts: 185	haha, there's nothing to congratulate. It was not for sale and only for customers to look and admire. I only managed to fiddle it before it is gone.

20 July 2023, 10:52 PM	#11
robertengel "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Budapest Posts: 189	What is that Tudor doing on the tray even....

20 July 2023, 10:55 PM	#12
watchfreak207 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Singapore Watch: ing You Posts: 185	haha it was another customer's watch.

20 July 2023, 11:18 PM	#15
cbalster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Hillsborough Posts: 744	In the US I don't think an AD would ever present a watch like this to a client, in saran wrap or however they showed it to you.

20 July 2023, 11:27 PM	#16
GW44 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Gareth Location: Surrey, UK Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 2,289	First one I’ve seen in the wild. Waiting for the call (that may, or may not ever happen………) here.

20 July 2023, 11:34 PM	#17
hellofromthebay "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: San Francisco Posts: 630	wow! Congrats! Great to hear they are finally sending them to ADs. Now we all wait to be as lucky as you! Congrats again. Please share more photos

20 July 2023, 11:38 PM	#18
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	I’ve never seen watches at AD fully wrapped in plastic like that. Odd Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 July 2023, 11:43 PM	#19
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Well, I know what to ask Santa for this year.

21 July 2023, 12:11 AM	#20
watchaser 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 1,446	I can see the appeal but it's not for me personally. Still a fan of the black/white 116500.

21 July 2023, 12:54 AM	#24
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	Absolutely amazing!! I suspect that I will never get the opportunity to see one of these pieces in the flesh. Love the new size and the fine metal edge to the bezel. It's going to be worth a small fortune when they hit the secondary market!

21 July 2023, 01:01 AM	#26
TimepieceRPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: UK Posts: 1,120	Huge congrats!!! I really love it but my SA told me I will never get it as this is the headquarter allocation. haha

21 July 2023, 01:08 AM	#28
zi464 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: us Posts: 218	Congrats , thank you for share.

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