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scooba · 12 June 2024, 07:43 AM

I had an interesting time while on Holiday in Europe , after watch spotting my wife said Le Mans or Rainbow ?

For me it has to be the Le Mans in white Gold

What do you think and why.

My Thoughts are they have been making These Rainbows for years in every shade of gold and look a bit like jewellery with all them stones on them .

Le Mans looks more like a man’s watch and with a clear case back unique movement , Only produced for 9 months ,

Both are amazing but the LM is my choice , next question would naturally be White or Yellow.

Masteryacht · 12 June 2024, 08:13 AM

DavidSW has one for $300k. Ouch

codecow · 12 June 2024, 08:19 AM

If you’re able to buy these you should really have both.

Oyster Al · 12 June 2024, 08:25 AM

LM for sure🏎️🏁

Mr Ben · 12 June 2024, 08:27 AM

Easy - Le Mans & white. I don’t like the rainbow - it’s too gaudy and not a fan of yellow gold. Turns out I can decide on a £250k watch quicker than a £250 one…

cdmorenot · 12 June 2024, 08:29 AM

The Rainbow is my choice.

I have seen and held that thing and it is absolutely stunning. Pictures do not do it justice.

The LM is hot, yes. But if im dropping that kind of money on a watch I want it to be flashy, exciting and unique.

Neil McCauley · 12 June 2024, 08:53 AM

Le Mans for me. It's a proper "if you know, you know" piece.

No matter how rich I was, I'd never be able to pull off a Rainbow Daytona

7sins · 12 June 2024, 09:09 AM

Neither. Platona if it has to be a Daytona.

enjoythemusic · 12 June 2024, 09:18 AM

Le Mans, but may as well get both, you know, just to be sure. :)

jb335 · 12 June 2024, 09:23 AM

This is how would I would rank them. I’d buy any at retail in a heartbeat, of course. My AD said he can only get me three of the four though. lol

WG Le Mans
Platona
Rainbow
YG Le Mans

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Ravager135 · 12 June 2024, 09:33 AM

Either Le Mans. I may actually be in the extreme minority and say I prefer the yellow gold model precisely because it isn’t stealthy. The Le Mans is really the perfect modern Daytona.

And yes, if you have seen a rainbow Daytona in person you’d agree it’s not a totally unreasonable comparison. They are stunning and the gem setting is on another level. A rainbow Daytona is way outside the scope of anything I could afford (I’d rather have a host of other pieces first), but I absolutely “get it” when people who have the means get one.

If someone let me loose in the Rolex factory and said “choose one,” easily the Le Mans.

LuxLemon · 12 June 2024, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdmorenot

The Rainbow is my choice.

The LM is hot, yes. But if im dropping that kind of money on a watch I want it to be flashy, exciting and unique.

This is the way

Oyster Al · 12 June 2024, 09:38 AM

Hey if the LeMans is good enough for Enzo’s boy then it’s good enough for me!

PTCDAD · 12 June 2024, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jb335

This is how would I would rank them. I’d buy any at retail in a heartbeat, of course. My AD said he can only get me three of the four though. lol

WG Le Mans
Platona
Rainbow
YG Le Mans

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I concur.

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Bazil · 12 June 2024, 06:18 PM

Le Mans is a nod to days of old, so I’d rather get a 6263 or 6239 ..
Rainbow - not for me, way to Elton John flamboyant for me, just too many colours going on, need to pair it with a skittles t shirt, some may be able to carry it off I know I couldn’t so wouldn’t ever entertain it ..

brandrea · 12 June 2024, 07:19 PM

I’d pack the Le Mans in a heartbeat

Mr. Superlative · 12 June 2024, 07:20 PM

Le Mans. I'd choose that over any existing catalogue or non-catalogue piece.

watchwatcher · 12 June 2024, 10:48 PM

The LM is more my style, but I don't think you could go wrong with either.

1William · 12 June 2024, 10:52 PM

Le Mans.

samson66 · 12 June 2024, 11:00 PM

I'm not even a 'Daytona guy' but I would jump at a chance to acquire a Le Mans. I'd dump my whole collection for one of those.

bestkepttime · 12 June 2024, 11:04 PM

How VIP do you need to be to actually get one of these - celebrity only it seems unless you are happy to spend 200-300k ?

Vipes · 12 June 2024, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jb335

This is how would I would rank them. I’d buy any at retail in a heartbeat, of course. My AD said he can only get me three of the four though. lol

WG Le Mans
Platona
Rainbow
YG Le Mans

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I guess no Platona for you.

Mystro · 12 June 2024, 11:15 PM

As much as I would love to sport a Rainbow Daytona, I live in an area that it wouldn’t work on a number of levels. Now on vacation I would wear a Rainbow at a resort, etc…and love it. The Le Mans just works in more scenarios of my lifestyle and am more connected to its racing theme as a life long Porsche owner.

HL65 · 12 June 2024, 11:21 PM

Le Mans for sure!! The rainbow not for me.

Joearch · 12 June 2024, 11:27 PM

Le Mans is the one. Rainbow way over the top……way!

bp1000 · 13 June 2024, 01:00 AM

Le Mans

I'd still rather have a 6262 or 6264 before however.

Jackie Daytona · 13 June 2024, 01:16 AM

Le Mans. However price wise, and PM, and Daytona and all. Realistically just going for the Platinum variant.

padi56 · 13 June 2024, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooba

I had an interesting time while on Holiday in Europe , after watch spotting my wife said Le Mans or Rainbow ?

For me it has to be the Le Mans in white Gold

What do you think and why.

My Thoughts are they have been making These Rainbows for years in every shade of gold and look a bit like jewellery with all them stones on them .

Le Mans looks more like a man’s watch and with a clear case back unique movement , Only produced for 9 months ,

Both are amazing but the LM is my choice , next question would naturally be White or Yellow.

Not a fan of the modern Daytona but if I had to choose most certainly not the Rainbow so it has to be the LM.

worldofoyster · 13 June 2024, 01:18 AM

rainbow if price is not an issue.

Neil McCauley · 13 June 2024, 01:19 AM

With the Le Mans being discontinued so soon, and such a special watch, I'm really interested to see how it pans out pricewise in the coming years.

I'm certain there will be some ridiculous sales at Auction at some point in the future. It begs the question... is it a "BUY" now at these prices...?

Not a problem I have, sadly, but an interesting thought nevertheless. Is it a $1m watch one day?

12 June 2024, 07:43 AM	#1
scooba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Anything Posts: 2,586	Le Mans or Rainbow Daytona I had an interesting time while on Holiday in Europe , after watch spotting my wife said Le Mans or Rainbow ? For me it has to be the Le Mans in white Gold What do you think and why. My Thoughts are they have been making These Rainbows for years in every shade of gold and look a bit like jewellery with all them stones on them . Le Mans looks more like a man’s watch and with a clear case back unique movement , Only produced for 9 months , Both are amazing but the LM is my choice , next question would naturally be White or Yellow.

12 June 2024, 08:29 AM	#6
cdmorenot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,697	The Rainbow is my choice. I have seen and held that thing and it is absolutely stunning. Pictures do not do it justice. The LM is hot, yes. But if im dropping that kind of money on a watch I want it to be flashy, exciting and unique. __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| IWC \| Omega \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

12 June 2024, 09:09 AM	#8
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,621	Neither. Platona if it has to be a Daytona. __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Off Shore Gulf Blue 26238 \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

12 June 2024, 09:18 AM	#9
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,157	Le Mans, but may as well get both, you know, just to be sure. :) __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

12 June 2024, 09:23 AM	#10
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,454	Le Mans or Rainbow Daytona This is how would I would rank them. I’d buy any at retail in a heartbeat, of course. My AD said he can only get me three of the four though. lol WG Le Mans Platona Rainbow YG Le Mans Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 June 2024, 08:13 AM	#2
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 1,009	DavidSW has one for $300k. Ouch

12 June 2024, 08:19 AM	#3
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,195	If you’re able to buy these you should really have both.

12 June 2024, 08:25 AM	#4
Oyster Al "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Al Location: USA Posts: 1,549	LM for sure🏎️🏁

12 June 2024, 08:27 AM	#5
Mr Ben "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: UK Watch: 226570 Posts: 980	Easy - Le Mans & white. I don’t like the rainbow - it’s too gaudy and not a fan of yellow gold. Turns out I can decide on a £250k watch quicker than a £250 one…

12 June 2024, 08:53 AM	#7
Neil McCauley Banned Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 613	Le Mans for me. It's a proper "if you know, you know" piece. No matter how rich I was, I'd never be able to pull off a Rainbow Daytona

12 June 2024, 09:33 AM	#11
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	Either Le Mans. I may actually be in the extreme minority and say I prefer the yellow gold model precisely because it isn’t stealthy. The Le Mans is really the perfect modern Daytona. And yes, if you have seen a rainbow Daytona in person you’d agree it’s not a totally unreasonable comparison. They are stunning and the gem setting is on another level. A rainbow Daytona is way outside the scope of anything I could afford (I’d rather have a host of other pieces first), but I absolutely “get it” when people who have the means get one. If someone let me loose in the Rolex factory and said “choose one,” easily the Le Mans.

12 June 2024, 09:38 AM	#13
Oyster Al "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Al Location: USA Posts: 1,549	Hey if the LeMans is good enough for Enzo’s boy then it’s good enough for me!

12 June 2024, 06:18 PM	#15
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 3,460	Le Mans is a nod to days of old, so I’d rather get a 6263 or 6239 .. Rainbow - not for me, way to Elton John flamboyant for me, just too many colours going on, need to pair it with a skittles t shirt, some may be able to carry it off I know I couldn’t so wouldn’t ever entertain it .. __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *Being Serious = Onto the list you go*

12 June 2024, 07:19 PM	#16
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,062	I’d pack the Le Mans in a heartbeat

12 June 2024, 07:20 PM	#17
Mr. Superlative "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Me Now Posts: 858	Le Mans. I'd choose that over any existing catalogue or non-catalogue piece.

12 June 2024, 10:48 PM	#18
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,039	The LM is more my style, but I don't think you could go wrong with either.

12 June 2024, 10:52 PM	#19
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,754	Le Mans.

12 June 2024, 11:00 PM	#20
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,788	I'm not even a 'Daytona guy' but I would jump at a chance to acquire a Le Mans. I'd dump my whole collection for one of those.

12 June 2024, 11:04 PM	#21
bestkepttime "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 273	How VIP do you need to be to actually get one of these - celebrity only it seems unless you are happy to spend 200-300k ?

12 June 2024, 11:15 PM	#23
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,507	As much as I would love to sport a Rainbow Daytona, I live in an area that it wouldn’t work on a number of levels. Now on vacation I would wear a Rainbow at a resort, etc…and love it. The Le Mans just works in more scenarios of my lifestyle and am more connected to its racing theme as a life long Porsche owner. __________________

12 June 2024, 11:21 PM	#24
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,004	Le Mans for sure!! The rainbow not for me. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 June 2024, 11:27 PM	#25
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,851	Le Mans is the one. Rainbow way over the top……way!

13 June 2024, 01:00 AM	#26
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,973	Le Mans I'd still rather have a 6262 or 6264 before however.

13 June 2024, 01:16 AM	#27
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,618	Le Mans. However price wise, and PM, and Daytona and all. Realistically just going for the Platinum variant. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

13 June 2024, 01:18 AM	#29
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,359	rainbow if price is not an issue.

13 June 2024, 01:19 AM	#30
Neil McCauley Banned Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 613	With the Le Mans being discontinued so soon, and such a special watch, I'm really interested to see how it pans out pricewise in the coming years. I'm certain there will be some ridiculous sales at Auction at some point in the future. It begs the question... is it a "BUY" now at these prices...? Not a problem I have, sadly, but an interesting thought nevertheless. Is it a $1m watch one day?

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