Two best-selling Rolex models ever?

[DC116710LN]

Originally Posted by Jocke

The most selling Rolex model is a TT DJ lady, at least it was a few years back.

I've heard the same thing

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by JP.

Thanks my friend.

The 1984 DJ belongs to a friend though. Here's the story:

https://luxurywatches635.wordpress.c...atejust-16013/

Lovely watch, either way. And a true Rolex classic for sure.

Love your blog. Excellently written and photographs are always outstanding.

[Holishi]

28 and 31 DJs is all I saw for the last year at 10 ADs in 4 states so I say lady DJs

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Important? Seems like you're just making up your own arbitrary rules that no one else would recognise. The word 'models' is in the OP's title.

Sure. But "best selling" also means accounting for how the vast majority of Rolex buyers see the watches, which is by style, not model.

"Back in the day" (when the watches in the OP were manufactured), do you think that the typical buyer of a TT/date watch gave a single thought to whether it was the "Date Just" or "Date" model? No, they were deciding between the 34 and 36mm versions of what was, to them, the exact same watch.

Same thing when looking at an old AK vs. Date in steel: It was the date vs. no-date version of the same watch (in their mind). Or, for that matter, distinguishing between an Explorer and an AK beyond size.

[JP.]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Love your blog. Excellently written and photographs are always outstanding.

Thank you.

[jatco]

Originally Posted by Jack T

A pair of Kings

I'd say so...

[jswing]

That would be my guess. Nice pair.

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[Daytonaman799]

Agreed

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by dannyp

Sure. But "best selling" also means accounting for how the vast majority of Rolex buyers see the watches, which is by style, not model.

"Back in the day" (when the watches in the OP were manufactured), do you think that the typical buyer of a TT/date watch gave a single thought to whether it was the "Date Just" or "Date" model? No, they were deciding between the 34 and 36mm versions of what was, to them, the exact same watch.

Same thing when looking at an old AK vs. Date in steel: It was the date vs. no-date version of the same watch (in their mind). Or, for that matter, distinguishing between an Explorer and an AK beyond size.

You're talking about styles, not models. Everyone else is talking about models.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

You're talking about styles, not models. Everyone else is talking about models.

Yes, I was interpreting based on how the majority of the population likely would. For our purposes here, you are correct, though.

[214270Explorer]

No contest.

[~Haze~]

I don’t know because what sells depends on what Rolex makes and we don’t know what quantities of each model are made. I think the assumptions are based a lot on hype today as well as availability today.

I know “they say” Rolex accounts for 25% of all Swiss watches but that still doesn’t give us much on production numbers.

I would think the Datejust, oyster perpetual, and Air King probably sell more in quantity than the Submariner. Especially over the years. I would also think one of the explorer models would have sold more pieces than the Sub.


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[Krash]

I think OP and Datejust. Just guessing though.

[JP.]

Originally Posted by ~Haze~

I don’t know because what sells depends on what Rolex makes and we don’t know what quantities of each model are made. I think the assumptions are based a lot on hype today as well as availability today.

I know “they say” Rolex accounts for 25% of all Swiss watches but that still doesn’t give us much on production numbers.

I would think the Datejust, oyster perpetual, and Air King probably sell more in quantity than the Submariner. Especially over the years. I would also think one of the explorer models would have sold more pieces than the Sub.

Really? I haven't seen much Air-Kings and OP's around. Maybe it's a bit different market here in Europe?

[Roddypeepa]

Would have thought so. But probably the lady datejust sells even more than the men’s


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[JRell]

Yes they are - always so tempted to get the datejust TT gold and champagne. Seen many times at the AD. Never pulled the trigger.

[Krash]

DJs and OPs. All sizes.


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[Galion]

Yes they are, although I prefer the bigger version of those watches.

[Big Tex Rolex]

Count me in … I have both too.

[bob sims]

Originally Posted by bob sims

DJ certainly. May just be me-the black no gold sub always looked like a garbage watch to me-still does. So I never really noticed them?

Why would you notice them? About half the men's watches on the planet are steel black dialed with a divers bezel.
They put the g-a r in garbage.

[Xerxes77]

Yes

[JRell]

Originally Posted by bob sims

Why would you notice them? About half the men's watches on the planet are steel black dialed with a divers bezel.
They put the g-a r in garbage.

Lol ok. You of course would be in the “vast minority” with this thinking. They are popular for reason. To me a far superior look and one of the only watches you can wear anywhere.

[ltmgeller]

Originally Posted by dmash

Before I clicked your thread I said to myself ‘Sub and TT Datejust’.

SO YES LOL

X 2, I was thinking the exact same thing.

[SeeDweller]

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

X 2, I was thinking the exact same thing.

Bahahaha!!!

X 3, I kid you not!!!
Saw the thread title, and said out loud - “Prob a Sub and a DJ, and I’ll bet its a TT- DJ, too!”

Aaaaaandddd, there you go!!



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[JP.]

Originally Posted by Roddypeepa

Would have thought so. But probably the lady datejust sells even more than the men’s

That might be true.

Lady DateJust is pretty much the one and only Rolex model for women. For men there are so much more options.

[Rags]

Here are my two.

[Chester01]

Recently. I think in the 80’s/90’s it was DD/DJ. I shared a story here last week where my sub sat at an AD unsold for the better part of a year. Now, I would agree.

However given the bezel elements it’s possible the GMT is the best seller and possible more made than the sub and that may have always been the case.

[IamJacky]

As I read the title my mind said "Datejust & Submariner" and upon clicking into this thread, voila!

[Polarexplorerii]

Originally Posted by dmash

Before I clicked your thread I said to myself ‘Sub and TT Datejust’.

SO YES LOL

Same

[jaySL350]

Dress and Sport,,,
Splendid,,,