The Top 4 most sought after Rolex models

 The top 4 Most sought after Rolex

ROLEX DAYTONA STEEL 116500LN

During the 1970s to 1990s, the Daytona wasn’t sough-after at all.

The situation changed in 2000 when Rolex introduced its own movement, after discontinued model 16520 by 1999 creating a shortage on the steel versions of this model. The steel Daytona has been a hot commodity since the introduction of the in-house calibre 4130.

By 2016, the new Panda look ceramic LN version changed the situation, with this vintage look plus modern patent design built in, the New Daytona is a functional daily work horse for most of the younger generations. Plus the supply is in little number such as one or two in the individual AD chain a quarter.

With SRP USD 12,400, the dealer is flipping it at USD 34,000 today. 

ROLEX GMT “BATMAN” 116710BLNR and “PEPSI” 126710BLRO and

The GMT being the major 4 columns for Rolex sport watches since it was introduced in 1954. The current collection is based on the evolution launched in 2005 with the ref. 116718LN, comprising a redesigned case, maxi dials and a ceramic bezel for the first time of Rolex. Later the steel/black dial 116713LN tow tone model would follow. Still the public is not well taking these pieces as some of the most sought after Rolex until the two-tone, blue-and-black “Batman” 116710BLNR model appeared in 2013, which started to create fame around the GMT even including those vintage GMT 1675, 16710, 16760, 16750. Still I was able to get Batman with less 5% at AD by 2014. After 2015-6 sorry, price was jumping up from USD 8,600 to USD 11,540, then to USD 14,000 in 2018.

By 7 April, Rolex announced the launch if “Batman Return” with Oyster Bracelet

126710BLNR… I think Batgirl price will adjust and Batman Return will be hot again. As Most of people think that a Sport Rolex GNMT should come with Oyster Bracelet rather than a Jubilee bracelet. 

In 2015, Rolex reintroduced the Pepsi, ref 116719BLRO, a white gold version with red-and-blue bezel, faithful to the original 1954 version… it was selling $28,200 at second hand market and I had sold two to one CX and one PAL pilots in 2016 at Makati.

Rolex may feel bad as most people may expect a cheaper steel version…You got it… Baselworld 2018 saw the launch of the 126xxx series, with a new movement and mainly, the return of the Pepsi bezel on a steel watch and the arrival of the Jubilee bracelet on the GMT. No need to say, success was immediate, demand became crazy… prices too at USD 20,230 in the grey dealer when first launched into Hong Kong. 

Up to now after its introduction, the Steel Pepsi 126710BLRO is still highly sought-after, just like any steel model in the GMT line (including the older 116710LN, which are now discontinued but still able to get over retail). While the SRP is EUR 8,500 or USD 9,250, prices on the second-hand market are about EUR 17,000/ USD 18,500, again a 100% premium over retail. 

ROLEX GMT “BATgirl” 126710BLNR

Baselworld 2018, Rolex announced that the entire collection will feature two-tone bezels, thus discontinuing the LN model but updated the blue-black version BLNR, a watch nicknamed “Batgirl”. The concept was the same as with the Pepsi: new movement, new ref. number in 12xxxx, new Jubilee bracelet. And the demand for this version immediately rose, in parallel with the demand for the Pepsi. 

Reality: Just like the BLRO version, this “Batgirl” BLNR set a SRP EUR 8,500/USD 9,250. The price on the second-hand market is high, at around EUR 15,500/USD 17,300 – a bit under the Pepsi, confirming that the blue-red model is the definitive model. 

ROLEX SUBMARINER “HULK” 116610LV

Submariner is the most iconic watch in the industry.

There are multiple versions including steel, two tone, yellow gold or white gold.

Date and no date version 114060.

These three version black 116610LN date and Green 116610LV and 114060 black no date are rarely be found at retailers. 

As of today Hulk is discontinued so price is USD 19,000

Submariner new 41mm 126610LN is USD 13,460

Submariner new 41mm no date is USD 12,100 

Under Pandemic COVID-19, many people are curious why the real estate price and Rolex is never come down? Well, someone in the other side of the word is printing money at highest speed possible on the De La Rue Machines. Money is becoming less valued today as of Yesterday.

What is the best thing to buy with this money? Besides, those people buying these Rolex is not me or someone, it the top 1.5% richest people in the world. 

Model Ref

Submariner Black 40mm discon 116610LN

Submariner Black 40 mm no date discon. 114060

Submariner Hulk 40 mm HULK 116610LV

Submariner Black 41 mm new 126610LN

Submariner Black 41 mm no date 126610LN

Submariner Black with green Bezel “Starbucks” 1266110LV 

GMT Green pointer discon 116710LN

GMT Batman Blue black with oyster bracelet discon116710BLNR

GMT Pepsi Red Blue with Jubilee Bracelet 126710BLRO

GMT Batgirl blue black 126710BLNR

GMT Batman Return blue black 126710BLNR 

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