Rolex OP39 Rhodium: next in line go crazy?

[Golfbone]

Originally Posted by myporsche

Ya I was expecting that, it's always followed up by "Did you regret it?" or "your mistake" ...yeah NO

You probably were expecting it because most people would consider turning down the chance to buy something for 4K that's now worth 8-10K a couple of years later as a missed opportunity.

No doubt there are plenty of Rolexes that have doubled or more in value in the last few years....the difference is that they are now far too expensive for many people who want to own a Rolex. The OP 39 is still available at a reasonable price compared to most of the other Rolex that have doubled (or more) in price in the last few years. And that....really is the point of this thread....not what MY watch is worth. If I wanted to talk about watches as investments I would talk about my Nautilus, Daytonas or Sky Dweller etc. but the point of the thread is value and availability at this moment as not everyone can afford to spend 40+ K on a Daytona or Sky Dweller or 30K for a Pepsi but 8 or 9K for a very nice looking GADA Rolex piece with a solid movement.....that's a good value relatively speaking.

And that really is the point of this thread. For someone looking for a good value at this time in the Rolex market, especially if on a limited budget I think that the OP39 is a good choice and it will likely continue to become more expensive and scarce but we shall see won't we?

[DoricSpiker]

I wish you had started this thread with what you like about the watch, which you have done later, than trying to hype up a watch that you own. That’s looks a bit desperate and I guess reflective of what our hobby has become.
If you want to generate $15k why don’t you have a meeting with a financial advisor who I am sure would be able to help.
I love the watch by the way.


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[m j b]

Originally Posted by DoricSpiker

I wish you had started this thread with what you like about the watch, which you have done later, than trying to hype up a watch that you own.

Yeah, I concur. The original post really sent the wrong message, hence some of the pushback.

I'm happy that you're happy, bone. I have to chuckle when people say/write that $8K is a starter watch. No. $80 is a starter watch.

If you want a starter Swiss watch, then that would be a $4K Omega, or a $3K Oris.

[Buzzlite]

actually you are very wrong my friend,

infact the "GRAPE" is very rare, there are a whole 17 for sale on chrono24 globally, look at the dark rhodium and there are 50. the grape has always been less than half for sale of the other ones. a friend of mine works in AD and he said he only ever got two red grape in the whole 5 years it was in production..

now that the hulk for example, there are 300 for sale but thats a rare piece right ?....

in my opinion the 114300 is one of the most underrated pieces in the whole lineup,

I expect prices to continue to surge going forward as there is no slowing down to the Rolex boom, other models have increased considerably over RRP, while the OP 39 has lagged way begind, the new OP 41s have gone up massive in comparason, everything filters down the line up, eg the "hype", even at current prices for the OP39, they are a steal all things considered. Certainly one that I would add to my collection quicker than adding a OP 41.

actually the Grape is nearly 1k under the dark rhodium on chrono24 and is the least produced varient. that is the golden creme la crop for me.

Originally Posted by Golfbone

The grape is not so rare on Chrono24.

https://www.chrono24.com/search/inde...ccessoryTypes=

But plenty of Rhodium as well and about the same price as the grape....

https://www.chrono24.com/search/inde...ccessoryTypes=

All of the OP39s appear to be pretty easily found on Chrono24 in the 9K to 14K price range. But they are going up over the last few months.

[1995akcoop]

Originally Posted by Golfbone

Have always been a fan of this piece....the OP 39 114300 in Rhodium with the Turquoise hour marks. Recently the price has risen sharply and I think it will continue to go up to at least 15K soon.

15k? Yea right.


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[underpar]

Other than the white and black dials, the OP 39 colors were a swing and a miss.

[Buzzlite]

trends change if history repeats and it always does..

when the OP 41s came out everyone was laughing at them, no one is laughing now...

Originally Posted by underpar

Other than the white and black dials, the OP 39 colors were a swing and a miss.

[fliskov]

Very beautiful watch,Rolex the best

[bob sims]

Originally Posted by Buzzlite

trends change if history repeats and it always does..

when the OP 41s came out everyone was laughing at them, no one is laughing now...

At this point I won't be surprised if my 40 plus year old Times doesn't hit 10k.

[liberalclown]

Rolex is not Rolex if it is not recognized from 10 meters, unfortunately this is the outcome from the market prices.

DD -> PM + President Bracelet + Cyclops
GMT -> Bi-color bezel + Jubilee/PCL + Cyclops
Sub LV -> Bright green bezel + Cyclops
Stella OPs -> Bright color dials
Daytona -> 3-sub dial design

What is common for all above are is easy recognition. Although that there are very rare modern Rolexes out there, they are not going to hit as high as above due to them not being easy recognizable.

SD4k -> very short production run, last 40mm SD and having great proportions yet not exceeding Sub prices.
OP39/Exp 39 -> all are very short run compared to other lines, yet not exceeding the OP41/36 prices.

Rhodium OP39 is a beautiful watch but it was considered entry level when sold, there was no high demand, why should there be a demand now? High prices of other desirable models lifted the prices of all models, but I don't think OP39 will ever surpass Stella OPs.

[904VT]

Always like this OP39 myself. I don't like how Rolex is trying to position every SS watch as being super limited though. IMO says more about how they feel inflation is trending. i.e. they want to drive demand up range to TT and PM since historically SS have been the best store of value on a real inflation adjusted basis (and are easy sales).

[Bruse Wayne]

How does this 39mm wear compared to a 41mm DJ?

[Cloud Palms]

Originally Posted by liberalclown

Rolex is not Rolex if it is not recognized from 10 meters, unfortunately this is the outcome from the market prices.

DD -> PM + President Bracelet + Cyclops
GMT -> Bi-color bezel + Jubilee/PCL + Cyclops
Sub LV -> Bright green bezel + Cyclops
Stella OPs -> Bright color dials
Daytona -> 3-sub dial design

What is common for all above are is easy recognition. Although that there are very rare modern Rolexes out there, they are not going to hit as high as above due to them not being easy recognizable.

SD4k -> very short production run, last 40mm SD and having great proportions yet not exceeding Sub prices.
OP39/Exp 39 -> all are very short run compared to other lines, yet not exceeding the OP41/36 prices.

Rhodium OP39 is a beautiful watch but it was considered entry level when sold, there was no high demand, why should there be a demand now? High prices of other desirable models lifted the prices of all models, but I don't think OP39 will ever surpass Stella OPs.

True, rarity doesn't take precedence over demand. I'd add exp2 prices to that list. Theyre less than half the price of batman's now.

[Inthesticks]

I love the Rhodium dial OP. Very understated but the blue markers set it off just enough.

[Mcone]

Actually think it's a pretty sharp watch. The white OP 39 is probably the "rarest" of the 39 OPs as it only had about a 2 year production run. The grape dial I'd love to see in person...fun watch but likely not a daily wear. What the best part of all of these is that 39 mm sweet spot size.

[WatchGuy1966]

no

[rrags]

This was my first Rolex. I still love it and will treasure it.

[rolexpure]

No.

These are all entry level watches. They shouldnt even be at the price point they are at now.

[myporsche]

Originally Posted by Golfbone

You probably were expecting it because most people would consider turning down the chance to buy something for 4K that's now worth 8-10K a couple of years later as a missed opportunity.

No doubt there are plenty of Rolexes that have doubled or more in value in the last few years....the difference is that they are now far too expensive for many people who want to own a Rolex. The OP 39 is still available at a reasonable price compared to most of the other Rolex that have doubled (or more) in price in the last few years. And that....really is the point of this thread....not what MY watch is worth. If I wanted to talk about watches as investments I would talk about my Nautilus, Daytonas or Sky Dweller etc. but the point of the thread is value and availability at this moment as not everyone can afford to spend 40+ K on a Daytona or Sky Dweller or 30K for a Pepsi but 8 or 9K for a very nice looking GADA Rolex piece with a solid movement.....that's a good value relatively speaking.

And that really is the point of this thread. For someone looking for a good value at this time in the Rolex market, especially if on a limited budget I think that the OP39 is a good choice and it will likely continue to become more expensive and scarce but we shall see won't we?

No missed opportunity, I bought other watches that I wore, enjoyed, and made wonderful memories with which I still have despite those having appreciated as well. It's much much more important to me than a couple of thousand $$ of appreciation on an entry level watch. I would not worry about the hype, future, appreciation, speculation, etc.. and just enjoy it to the fullest if you really like the watch. I'm not here to worry about which watch will be next or flip this or that, we got investment portfolios for that.

[bonovox]

Originally Posted by myporsche

No missed opportunity, I bought other watches that I wore, enjoyed, and made wonderful memories with which I still have despite those having appreciated as well. It's much much more important to me than a couple of thousand $$ of appreciation on an entry level watch. I would not worry about the hype, future, appreciation, speculation, etc.. and just enjoy it to the fullest if you really like the watch. I'm not here to worry about which watch will be next or flip this or that, we got investment portfolios for that.

[underpar]

Originally Posted by Buzzlite

trends change if history repeats and it always does..

when the OP 41s came out everyone was laughing at them, no one is laughing now...

When the OP 39 came out you could buy one of the colors on the grey market for 20% below retail.

When The OP 41 came out, the secondary market was already in a frenzy. They could have introduced shit brown and purple dials and had the same response. They basically did.

[TunaTuna]

So you think it is a good investment?

[RolexSimon]

Originally Posted by TimeAZ

Call them "Tiffany hour markers" and maybe you can double your investment

Haha.

[fwhawk]

Originally Posted by rolexpure

No.

These are all entry level watches. They shouldnt even be at the price point they are at now.

Wow! What an elitist thing to say! It's comments like this that make people dislike Rolex owners.

[cryptowalkway]

Originally Posted by Golfbone

Have always been a fan of this piece....the OP 39 114300 in Rhodium with the Turquoise hour marks. Recently the price has risen sharply and I think it will continue to go up to at least 15K soon.

Thanks for your words of wisdom. I’ll buy one right away

[Buzzlite]

To the OP, thanks for actually bringing the 114300 to my attention, 2018 �� Grape ordered, incoming pics next week.

I think this is a rare & produced in small numbers, and we all know that's a concoction to be highly collectable.

Actually seeing only 17 for sale on chrono24 is madness, it is definitely produced in small numbers and a right deal since its trading below the other variants.

Ruby red is on the way ��

[rolexpatek363]

Originally Posted by Golfbone

Have always been a fan of this piece....the OP 39 114300 in Rhodium with the Turquoise hour marks. Recently the price has risen sharply and I think it will continue to go up to at least 15K soon.

My blue 114300 has doubled its value in 5 years.

[rambo99]

are you killing?

[rolexpatek363]

Originally Posted by rambo99

are you killing?

Not recently, no.

[HideMyWalletPlease]

IMHO this is the era when Rolex was handicapping the OP line with unattractive colors and accent colors, purple, yellow grape color, blue indices etc. They didn’t look great abs that’s why people tried to get the white one.

The new Stella OPs do look great and now they are unobtainable.

Oh BTW, nice watch.