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superdelsol · 4 July 2011, 08:01 AM

There is a difference between slowest seller, and least popular model on TRF. Although the Air-King is ahead in the poll here as slowest seller, my AD told me that it is a big seller in Beverly Hills, especially with the ladies. It would be interesting to see actual sales numbers from the ADs over the years. I see many older Air-King and Date models in the wild, even though those models are not the most popular here. I believe that the Air-King has been in production longer than any Rolex model.

Most people who buy Rolex watches don't join forums. People who do join forums are enthusiasts who probably spend more, and tend to buy higher in the model range. I know that when shopping for my 1st Rolex, I walked right past the the Air-King, Oyster Perpetual, and Date models. I considered the Date-Just, Submariner Date, and GMT-Master II before finally settling on a Ref. 16710 GMT-Master II. Having learned a lot about the various models over the years since then, I was ready for a different kind of Rolex for my 2nd purchase. This time around I included the AK, OP, and Date models in my list of possible choices. I believe that the Ref 114200 Air-King I recently bought was the best combination of function, appearance, history, and value of the various models I considered.

MortgageGuy · 4 July 2011, 09:09 AM

Air King without a doubt IMHO

The GMT Master · 4 July 2011, 09:12 AM

None of the above, in my experience. By far and away, (assuming we're ruling out the massively blinged out models) it's the Turn-O-Graph. I think we've sold maybe two in the 3 and a half years I've been at the store, haven't stocked one for close to 2 years now. Zero interest

Paracentesis · 4 July 2011, 09:13 AM

OK, but if you lump the TOG with the Datejust, what then?

I think YM.

The GMT Master · 4 July 2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Paracentesis

OK, but if you lump the TOG with the Datejust, what then?

I think YM.

The YM, Date and Day-Date probably. It'd be a good year if we sold two of any of those

Sherwooddavid · 4 July 2011, 09:40 AM

I thought maybe the Daytona since most AD's say they only get 1 or 2 a year ??

View Poll Results: Slowest seller?
Air-King	50	40.65%
Date	21	17.07%
Datejust	1	0.81%
Oyster Perpetual	14	11.38%
GMT Master	2	1.63%
Sub/SeaDweller	0	0%
Explorer/ExpII	7	5.69%
Yacht-Master	17	13.82%
Daytona	1	0.81%
Day-Date	10	8.13%
Voters: 123. You may not vote on this poll

4 July 2011, 08:01 AM	#31
superdelsol "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: Arizona, USA Watch: your 6. Posts: 388	There is a difference between slowest seller, and least popular model on TRF. Although the Air-King is ahead in the poll here as slowest seller, my AD told me that it is a big seller in Beverly Hills, especially with the ladies. It would be interesting to see actual sales numbers from the ADs over the years. I see many older Air-King and Date models in the wild, even though those models are not the most popular here. I believe that the Air-King has been in production longer than any Rolex model. Most people who buy Rolex watches don't join forums. People who do join forums are enthusiasts who probably spend more, and tend to buy higher in the model range. I know that when shopping for my 1st Rolex, I walked right past the the Air-King, Oyster Perpetual, and Date models. I considered the Date-Just, Submariner Date, and GMT-Master II before finally settling on a Ref. 16710 GMT-Master II. Having learned a lot about the various models over the years since then, I was ready for a different kind of Rolex for my 2nd purchase. This time around I included the AK, OP, and Date models in my list of possible choices. I believe that the Ref 114200 Air-King I recently bought was the best combination of function, appearance, history, and value of the various models I considered. __________________ "For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for nature cannot be fooled." Dr. Richard P. Feynman, Rogers Commission Report, Appendix F, 9 June 1986

4 July 2011, 09:09 AM	#32
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Air King without a doubt IMHO __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

4 July 2011, 09:12 AM	#33
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	None of the above, in my experience. By far and away, (assuming we're ruling out the massively blinged out models) it's the Turn-O-Graph. I think we've sold maybe two in the 3 and a half years I've been at the store, haven't stocked one for close to 2 years now. Zero interest

4 July 2011, 09:13 AM	#34
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	OK, but if you lump the TOG with the Datejust, what then? I think YM.

4 July 2011, 09:40 AM	#36
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	I thought maybe the Daytona since most AD's say they only get 1 or 2 a year ??

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