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Rolesor_66 · 6 August 2023, 11:57 PM

I was visiting my local AD over the weekend and overheard one of their clients mention the potential of Wimbledon Dial discontinuing. I never like the marker at 9 o'clock but wonder if anyone hearing the same thing?

JC316 · 7 August 2023, 12:09 AM

Wilco68 · 7 August 2023, 12:43 AM

Not heard anything, but it’s not a great looking dial TBH.

Pop Art Suzy · 7 August 2023, 03:27 AM

Oh, I love the Wimbledon. Definitely my favorite watch. That's a shame if it's true.

Robf52 · 7 August 2023, 03:28 AM

Total speculation. I love mine.

KatGirl · 7 August 2023, 03:48 AM

With Rolex’s sponsorship of one the most well known sporting events in the world, I highly doubt that rumor. It IS a polarizing dial. People seem to love it or hate it. I find myself being gradually more drawn to it.

Kat

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mobster600 · 7 August 2023, 03:59 AM

Watches and wonders was 4 months ago which included the Milgauss discontinuation along with several releases. If your speculating this early on then I think your prepared to make a decision to purchase a particular model you believe to be discontinued. But I think you need to do your own due diligence and build your own assumptions first. Rather then listening to gossip on this forum or over hearing someone elses conversation. I purchased a Milgauss a year before it was discontinued because of a few factors. You can look up my posts to find it. It worked out for me, I got the watch at a price a little higher then MSRP but well below what people are asking now. But only because I felt confident to make that decision. Just make sure you can live with the decision.

WilsdorfNDavis · 7 August 2023, 04:10 AM

What's worse than "My AD said..."?

A "client said..."

Tseg · 7 August 2023, 06:35 AM

Did the client have a Swiss accent?

Calatrava r · 7 August 2023, 06:49 AM

I would not put much weight in what a customer in the store said. They may be just leveraging to obtain the watch quickly from the AD.

996marty · 7 August 2023, 07:46 AM

I’d be surprised if they discontinued it. As others have stated it’s a perfect tool with its connection to the sporting world

spellmanski · 7 August 2023, 08:04 AM

I absolutely love mine

123Blueface · 7 August 2023, 08:39 AM

There is a very specific reason for that nine o’clock marker.
Part of the charm of the dial.
As to a “client said”, that is way funnier than “my AD said”.

Rolesor_66 · 7 August 2023, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 123Blueface

There is a very specific reason for that nine o’clock marker.
Part of the charm of the dial.
As to a “client said”, that is way funnier than “my AD said”.

What's the specific reason for the 9 o'clock? I overheard the conversation but the SA did respond it has been a significant increase in inquiries for this specific dial.

Rolesor_66 · 7 August 2023, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tseg

Did the client have a Swiss accent?

lol. He was wearing AP Offshore.

puma1552 · 7 August 2023, 10:59 PM

Does Rolex typically only discontinue dials at one time of the year, or do they rogue add/discontinue dials/etc. anytime?

worldofoyster · 7 August 2023, 11:18 PM

they lied

aftereffector · 7 August 2023, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolesor_66

lol. He was wearing AP Offshore.

Ah, well in that case I guess it’s confirmed. I’d better take my Wimbledon off and put it in the safe - it might be worth a million dollars!

DavidUK · 7 August 2023, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolesor_66

What's the specific reason for the 9 o'clock? I overheard the conversation but the SA did respond it has been a significant increase in inquiries for this specific dial.

Represents the white lines on the courts at Wimbledon.

My favourite look... DJ41 and gold GMT Pepsi worn together... Overkill you say...!!

doublevanose82 · 8 August 2023, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidUK

Represents the white lines on the courts at Wimbledon.

My favourite look... DJ41 and gold GMT Pepsi worn together... Overkill you say...!!

My favorite Rolex, I have it in 36mm and I think it's the best watch ever!!

brucethemanlee · 8 August 2023, 12:58 AM

time to stock up right? LOL!

doublevanose82 · 8 August 2023, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Wilco68

Not heard anything, but it’s not a great looking dial TBH.

Tylerlsu2008 · 8 August 2023, 02:30 AM

I'm going to crack up if I go to the sales forum and see dealers posting them with "rumored to be discontinued soon" lol

PenDelicate · 8 August 2023, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidUK

Represents the white lines on the courts at Wimbledon.

What a lovely cat!

And your cat has excellent taste in timepieces :-D

Seddyspaghetti · 8 August 2023, 03:10 AM

Wimbledon dials to the moon!!!

Llamathurst · 8 August 2023, 06:35 AM

Great! Now my Wimbledon is worth more than my 116509. If anybody has another Wimbledon they want to trade for it, let me know!

Soultime · 8 August 2023, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by PenDelicate

What a lovely cat!

And your cat has excellent taste in timepieces :-D

I was thinking the same. Lovely looking cat!

OG1982 · 8 August 2023, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Llamathurst

Great! Now my Wimbledon is worth more than my 116509. If anybody has another Wimbledon they want to trade for it, let me know!

I’m not sure how Rolex can get away with labelling the DJ as a 41mm and the Daytona a 40mm. The Daytona looks like a 36mm next to these two brutes!

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Krash · 8 August 2023, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ollie1982

I’m not sure how Rolex can get away with labelling the DJ as a 41mm and the Daytona a 40mm. The Daytona looks like a 36mm next to these two brutes!

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When I picked up my DJ41, I thought the AD made a mistake l. I thought they gave me a 36 instead. I know others have said the same thing on this forum.

It felt tiny on my wrist compared to my Submariner and Seamaster. But it was in fact a 41. Some people think it looks huge, and I suppose it might for folks with < 7” wrists.

So that puts the size of the Daytona into perspective…

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OG1982 · 8 August 2023, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Krash

When I picked up my DJ41, I thought the AD made a mistake l. I thought they gave me a 36 instead. I know others have said the same thing on this forum.

It felt tiny on my wrist compared to my Submariner and Seamaster. But it was in fact a 41. Some people think it looks huge, and I suppose it might for folks with < 7” wrists.

So that puts the size of the Daytona into perspective…

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That’s funny. My 2 current Rolex lineup consists of the new Sub and an older Explorer 36mm. My wife also has a 36mm DJ and it’s size seems perfect to me!

If you’re saying the DJ41 is a small 41mm watch, that Daytona must be closer to 34mm

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6 August 2023, 11:57 PM	#1
Rolesor_66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Real Name: SC Location: USA Watch: 214270, FOIS, Posts: 39	'Wimbledon' discontinue I was visiting my local AD over the weekend and overheard one of their clients mention the potential of Wimbledon Dial discontinuing. I never like the marker at 9 o'clock but wonder if anyone hearing the same thing?

7 August 2023, 03:27 AM	#4
Pop Art Suzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Real Name: Suzanne Location: Colorado Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 813	Oh, I love the Wimbledon. Definitely my favorite watch. That's a shame if it's true. __________________ “Art is anything you can get away with.” - Andy Warhol

7 August 2023, 03:28 AM	#5
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 5,074	Total speculation. I love mine. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

7 August 2023, 04:10 AM	#8
WilsdorfNDavis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: In a handbasket Posts: 1,268	What's worse than "My AD said..."? A "client said..." __________________ "Look, he’s winding up the watch of his wit; by and by it will strike." W.S.

7 August 2023, 08:39 AM	#13
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	There is a very specific reason for that nine o’clock marker. Part of the charm of the dial. As to a “client said”, that is way funnier than “my AD said”. __________________ Rolex 228235 DD40 Olive, 126710BLRO, 116710BLNR, 116613LB, 116500LN White, 126610LN, 116500LN Black, 126610LV, 116610LV, 126334 Blue Diamond Breitling Navitimer 01, Cartier Santos Large

7 August 2023, 12:09 AM	#2
JC316 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: JC Location: Korea Posts: 456

7 August 2023, 12:43 AM	#3
Wilco68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: United Kingdom Watch: SD43 / YM40 / DJ41 Posts: 311	Not heard anything, but it’s not a great looking dial TBH.

7 August 2023, 03:48 AM	#6
KatGirl 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: CA, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 7,155	With Rolex’s sponsorship of one the most well known sporting events in the world, I highly doubt that rumor. It IS a polarizing dial. People seem to love it or hate it. I find myself being gradually more drawn to it. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

7 August 2023, 03:59 AM	#7
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,509	Watches and wonders was 4 months ago which included the Milgauss discontinuation along with several releases. If your speculating this early on then I think your prepared to make a decision to purchase a particular model you believe to be discontinued. But I think you need to do your own due diligence and build your own assumptions first. Rather then listening to gossip on this forum or over hearing someone elses conversation. I purchased a Milgauss a year before it was discontinued because of a few factors. You can look up my posts to find it. It worked out for me, I got the watch at a price a little higher then MSRP but well below what people are asking now. But only because I felt confident to make that decision. Just make sure you can live with the decision.

7 August 2023, 06:35 AM	#9
Tseg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: World Traveler Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 1,583	Did the client have a Swiss accent?

7 August 2023, 06:49 AM	#10
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,420	I would not put much weight in what a customer in the store said. They may be just leveraging to obtain the watch quickly from the AD.

7 August 2023, 07:46 AM	#11
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 4,182	I’d be surprised if they discontinued it. As others have stated it’s a perfect tool with its connection to the sporting world

7 August 2023, 08:04 AM	#12
spellmanski "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: canada Posts: 457	I absolutely love mine

7 August 2023, 10:59 PM	#16
puma1552 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: USA Posts: 716	Does Rolex typically only discontinue dials at one time of the year, or do they rogue add/discontinue dials/etc. anytime?

7 August 2023, 11:18 PM	#17
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,362	they lied

8 August 2023, 12:58 AM	#21
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	time to stock up right? LOL!

8 August 2023, 02:30 AM	#23
Tylerlsu2008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: USA Posts: 324	I'm going to crack up if I go to the sales forum and see dealers posting them with "rumored to be discontinued soon" lol

8 August 2023, 03:10 AM	#25
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,789	Wimbledon dials to the moon!!!

8 August 2023, 06:35 AM	#26
Llamathurst "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: USA Posts: 536	Great! Now my Wimbledon is worth more than my 116509. If anybody has another Wimbledon they want to trade for it, let me know! Attached Images

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