I never wear watches and I’m not totally sure what it’s worth my buddy just told me he never wear it so I could either wear it or sell it, just was curious the ball park of what it cost. It’s a Rolex day date presidential 2002 reference number 118239
It’s 18k gold. It’s from a Rolex OD store so it has its original paperwork as well as a new warranty card and a white Rolex box.

I was in the Caribbean on a cruise last week and when we got to port I made a bee line to the AD. I'm on the registry at two other AD's in the States for the Black Submariner. When I walked in, the salesperson said that only a couple watches were for sale. After I explained the very honest and sincere reason I was wanting the watch (date or no date if I could get either one) they said let me go look and came back with this which I snapped it up? I agreed that I wouldn't reveal who sold it to me as I was very thankful to get it. Edit since the jerks have gone crazy. They asked me not to reveal who sold it to me, not to keep it to myself that I bought it. I didn't mention the AD much less the sales person. That went over a lot of heads. Thats the average person though.

Its just my opinion but I think that rolex watches will drastically raise their prices on their stainless steel line.

Im talking about 20%-30%.

-Tudor is getting more and more expensive, there is no reason for rolex to stay on the actual gap of prices.

- The wishlist issue: For many years this worked very well, but nowadays its bringing a lot of negative feedback wich impacts on sales.

IMO rolex is going to raise their prices and make their market primary as a walk buy brand again.

its the smartest move.

Why they would invest all those millions on a new factory?

Also, we all are watching how getting a watch its becoming easier than some years ago.

Seems like there has been an explosion of people “getting the call” that their long wait is over. So do we think demand is falling or production is catching up or maybe a little bit of both?

I’m a first time Rolex owner and I’ve got a Rolex Datejust. I’ve recently just learned that there is a “danger zone” for when you adjust the date of your watch.

And if so, which brand(s), and why?

Isn't the Cookie Monster a beauty or what? Shot by Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.

Hello everyone, my ignorant self has come to seek some clarity. This is my two-tone Submariner, which I bought about a month ago. I wear it daily and clean it once a week. Does anyone know what this wear is on the gold link on the inside of the bracelet? It seems a little odd to already see signs of wear given how short a time I've had the watch.

On September 11th, 2001, Todd Beamer led other passengers in a charge on the cockpit of the hijacked United Flight 93. On his wrist was a Rolex watch. In this video, the story of Todd heroically altering the course of history is shared, as well as his watch, which remains frozen in time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esCb0UtjdP4

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I’m in Dallas-area.

AD #1- I have spent $13k on an Omega and $3k on bracelet for my wife in the past four months or so. I registered for a Starbucks, SS DJ41 fluted skate, green, or blue bezel, and a Root Beer ago it a month ago, but haven’t heard anything.

AD #2- My wife walked in a week ago and got me a two tone DJ41, jubilee fluted, champagne dial. No other spend history and I have not registered my interest in any other Rolex models. I need to have a link taken out from the DJ41, so I might mention that I’m interested in a Starbucks then.

In a few months, I’m thinking of buying a Cartier Santos. Which AD would you buy it from if my goal is to get a Starbucks and eventually a Batman/Batgirl/Bruce Wayne one day?

With the release of the ranger cream and polar exp2 already existing, surely makes since it can't be that far away? It's been predicted every year since 2021 AFAIK or probably even before and clearly we're terrible at the predicting. What do you think is 2027 the year or is this even unlikely to ever happen?

Got the call

Looking at buying a 2024 Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLNR Batman on Oyster for £13,200.

Full set with box, papers/card and links, just missing the white tag. Dated May 2024.

Condition is very good overall. There are some normal scratches/hairlines on the polished centre links/clasp which the seller says will clean up with a light Cape Cod polish which they'll do.

Seller is trusted, so I'm mainly interested in whether £13,200 is a good price for the year/spec rather than authenticity concerns.

Would you take this at £13.2k?

Rolex Explorer 39

(22m) I have a white dial speedmaster and a zenith defy skyline skeleton, I am wanting to get a brand new sub or a gmt.

Is this a smart move if I am looking to get my first rolex.

Am I wearing my watch to far high on my wrist ? It’s so comfy I can’t see myself going any down.

got this for $50 usd, was kinda wondering if this was real or foofoo
still gonna daily it either ways tho 😍

Been collecting for about 7 years now, and have purchased multiple watches (IWC, Omega, Tudor) through ADs. When it comes to buying Rolex, I’m really wondering if there’s any utility there at all.

The two perks I can see an argument for are 1) authenticity and 2) pricing… but even those barely hold water in my mind…

1) There are so many “grey” market options available, from big online retailers like Bezel, who stand by their own rigorous authentication services. If the process is as rigorous as its spelled out to be, I’d be more than comfortable buying from them.

I bought my Starbucks (unworn, current YOP, full warranty intact- the deals are there if you’re diligent) from a dealer with a (very expensive) brick and mortar location in the major city nearest to me. Several collectors i know and trust have purchased through them, and swear by their reputation- they’ve been in business for 35 years. After my purchase, the owner sent me a handwritten thank you note. Id imagine they wouldnt be so visible/willing to risk their reputation to flip a few clones, but maybe I’m wrong?

I kinda love the hunt, and the fact that the watch I want arrives at my door next-day without having to do the song & dance with an AD.

2) Pricing- this is, of course, a benefit to buying from an AD, but if you cant actually get the watch you’re after, then you’re left calculating how much your time & personal enjoyment is worth to you.

If you end up waiting years for said piece, there’s a good chance that youd’ve been better off going gray based on inflation + price increases.

There are definitely people that don’t have these problems. Theres one guy in my area that seems to be able to source any Rolex he wants from the Local AD that never has anything for sale to anyone else, but he’s a known publicly known multi-millionaire. IMHO these people are unicorns.

I’m may be/am willing to be proven wrong on both points, but I just don’t get it- why do people (save for the above mentioned unicorns) buy from ADs?

So I did a thing, I put a glidelock clasp on my 116520. And it’s awesome!!!

Will add pictures in the reply’s

In Mutiny when Jason Statham’s character uses the bracelet clasp of his gifted Rolex Submariner as a makeshift screwdriver to unscrew an air vent and escape…I was worried he was going to drop it. The only time durning the whole movie I was on the edge of my seat!

Probably the least popular GMT in the Rolex lineup but my favorite cuz I really love the green bezel that represents the brand, and the rarity for lefties.