Which modern rolex have had the shortest runs before discontinuation?

[jb335]

Originally Posted by Potawatomi

Did the palm dial appear the same year as the Fluted dial? They had about a 2 year run I'm guessing.

Yes, two year run.

[Imran]

The previous gen Air-king 116900 had a super short run

[trailblazer68]

off hand i remember sd4k and the exp1 mk2, 2ish and 4ish years in running respectively before discon..and i am so glad I got both of them!

[winst]

Originally Posted by trailblazer68

off hand i remember sd4k and the exp1 mk2, 2ish and 4ish years in running respectively before discon..and i am so glad I got both of them!

We will never know, but I suspect the MK1 had less produced as it was not a big seller once people honed in on the Small Hands. With the Explorer 214270 MK1 being 2010 - 2016 then MK2 2016 - 2021 so MK1 produced for just 1 year more than the MK2, I do think it would be close. Still regret selling my 214270 MK2 and am seriously considering getting a MK1 in the future, then living with it for a while just to experience it, in the knowledge of if I want the MK2 dial and handset, I can just get one put in at service.

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by sigma089

Apart from the Lemans Daytona of course, there are some more approachable models.

The fluted dial datejusts were only produced for three years from 2021-2024 in 36 at least. Palm motif is gone as well imo. There's also a 116000 with black 369 dial. Apparently they were only sold in Japan and then shelved quickly, when Rolex realized that they were too similar to the Explorer.

The WG Le Mans is most probably an off catalogue model now like the YG Lemans. Not discontinued in my opinion.

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by WG GMT

40mm Sea Dweller has to be one of the shortest runs. 2 years maybe ?

3 years and approximately 27,000 units produced.

[Manamana]

Sea Dweller 43 red line Mk1 dial only produced for one year which is the 50th anniversary year for the Sea Dweller.

[geoach]

Y 96xxxx first run for the 16610lv were talking MONTHS then F started up .

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by geoach

Y 96xxxx first run for the 16610lv were talking MONTHS then F started up .

Any difference on the watch case, bezel, or dial other than serial no ?

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by logo

If you are including dial variants and not just ref numbers, then the blackout variant of the 14270 is one of the rarest Rolex watches ever.

That one never gets old … you chose wisely

[Paddydog52]

When it comes to modern SS subs the 126610LV Mk1 only had a 3 year run compared to the previous models runs of 13 years, 8 years, 5 years etc, obviously will only know how short that 3 year run is once we know how long the Mk2 variant runs for

[jagwar.jim]

31mm Candy Pink OP was about 2 years I think. Managed to get one new for my wife in that time as a wedding present thankfully, she's worn it every day since

[Stew7]

In the unattainable category, the Daytona 116599RBOW versions seemed to not be available for very long and in very limited quantities.

[alphadweller]

If we're also considering small dial variations, then the SD43 mk1. Made in 2017 only (could have been sold by ADs later on of course).

[HarisGR]

The 116660 JC DSSD MKI version had also a short life from August 2014 until March 2018, just 3+ years.

[Easy E]

SD4K and the yellow OP

[lcs77]

116600 and 126610lv mk1

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by trailblazer68

off hand i remember sd4k and the exp1 mk2, 2ish and 4ish years in running respectively before discon..and i am so glad I got both of them!

Originally Posted by Manamana

3 years and approximately 27,000 units produced.

Originally Posted by slus

Probably SD4K if you're talking total run of a model. Dial and font variations within a model such as colorful OP and DD dials, limited DJ models etc would probably be much smaller numbers.

Originally Posted by swils8610

Agreed!


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Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Agreed

Originally Posted by WG GMT

40mm Sea Dweller has to be one of the shortest runs. 2 years maybe ?

Originally Posted by travisb

First reference that came to mind for me..

Originally Posted by trackingtime

116600 - shortest run of modern sports

OP41 colored dial - for classic

SD4K needs picture representation :)




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[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

168000

Estimated 7 to 9 months in production.

(Images @ HQ Milton)

[subtona]

The original zenith Daytona (all low production by todays standards) had a dial anomaly known as the “porcelain dial”