2024 Daytona PANDA 126500LN

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Nice. It’s always good to add diversity to the collection. Any hints…..

SS GMT

[saltyandwet]

Originally Posted by bp1000

Weak argument.

These are hype nicknames, the same applies to "batman" on the Rolex search.

Rolex makes no attempt to market its references with such names across media channels or search engines. Its own internal search just recognises the nicknames to allow new to brand users, influenced by hype to find out more details for its watches.

Why does there need to be an argument? If you don't like the nickname, then don't refer to the watch by it. Why does it need to make sense? Why does it have to please everybody? Does your name/nickname pleases everyone?

[bp1000]

Originally Posted by saltyandwet

Why does there need to be an argument? If you don't like the nickname, then don't refer to the watch by it. Why does it need to make sense? Why does it have to please everybody? Does your name/nickname pleases everyone?

What are you talking about.

I don't care what the nickname is. My dispute was an earlier suggestion from another member to say Rolex recognises the nickname.

My response was to say that was a weak argument. They don't and have never referenced these nicknames in any of the their media or marketing - at least to my knowledge.

It is simply a feature of their web site search to acknowledge new to brand buyers using these names to research info on the reference.

My personal opinions are completely irrelevant and not a factor in my comments. I don't make a habit of telling people what to think or say, not my business.

[Mathematoxic]

Dealers take in this watch between $30k to $31k if you want to know.

[Seddyspaghetti]

Originally Posted by garyk

Are people still calling this non panda watch panda?

Yes. Only watch nerds get triggered by this and that’s ok.

[swish77]

Originally Posted by TJDJ41

Hi all, I'm working with a local grey dealer in NJ to obtain a new 2024 Panda. We agreed on $32,750. Does anyone know approximately what the grey dealer margins are for this watch? Trying to see if I can get a better deal. Thanks for any input.

It's a tad high. I've seen them on Moda for less, in the high $31Ks to low $32Ks.

[TJDJ41]

The dealer is a trusted jewelry store in Totowa NJ (good reviews on Google) . Guy told me he's only making $500 on it. Hmmm.

[MSL997]

Yes call (or email) the same grey from a different phone number (or email) and say you have the watch, then you will know how much theyre paying for it.

[APPRF]

Just wait a little while. Prices will continue to go down for some time.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by garyk

Are people still calling this non panda watch panda?

The albino panda.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Rolex has never has marketed any nicknames including “Pepsi”, “Rootbeer”,etc…. That has nothing to do with what pop culture and the general watch community has decided to associate a name with a particular watch.

The “Daytona Panda” dial argument was fought and lost in 2017. It is probably one of the kindest and most to accepted nickname right up there with “Pepsi GMT”. It is what it is.

So what is the model number of the Pepsi GMT you are referring to?

[geoach]

nuts...........pay 32k on a watch over double retail..........rolex made the watch guessing for 4k.........nuts retail is bad enough

[Neil McCauley]

Originally Posted by geoach

nuts...........pay 32k on a watch over double retail..........rolex made the watch guessing for 4k.........nuts retail is bad enough

Lol you're gonna have a tough time if you always think about what items cost a manufacturer to make.

Invest millions of $$ in equipment, people, skills and marketing over decades, and maybe you will be able to sell a product for $15k that cost you $4k to make.

I agree that paying over retail is a pill that not everyone wants to swallow though. To some it doesn't matter. To me it does. However I don't resent Rolex for what it costs to make them - that's a weird outlook considering our hobby.

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by geoach

nuts...........pay 32k on a watch over double retail..........rolex made the watch guessing for 4k.........nuts retail is bad enough

You would have lost your mind when it was over $50k during Covid.

[amphr1]

There's a 2023 listed for $28.5k posted 18hrs ago at Moda.

[Polarexplorerii]

Originally Posted by amphr1

There's a 2023 listed for $28.5k posted 18hrs ago at Moda.

That's too high, there is a few grey's that have a new 2023 listed for $26K

[amphr1]

Originally Posted by Polarexplorerii

That's too high, there is a few grey's that have a new 2023 listed for $26K

Where?

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[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by garyk

Are people still calling this non panda watch panda?

That ship has sailed my friend.

[Calatrava r]

I would think most dealers are striving to obtain 20 percent. Easy to find out, just call a few dealers and see what they will pay you for this watch

[daOnlyBG]

Originally Posted by garyk

Are people still calling this non panda watch panda?

I've made peace with it- it's not a hill worth dying on...lol

[amphr1]

Originally Posted by daOnlyBG

I've made peace with it- it's not a hill worth dying on...lol

Wise man!

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[RolexSimon]

This is what it's worth....!