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LeslieC · 25 February 2015, 02:37 PM

I searched for a thread on this but was unable to find one. What do you think the current worst selling Rolex is? (worst as in no one wants it, not worst selling because it out of people's price range)

Tyl3r · 25 February 2015, 02:39 PM

Air King is my guess

Old Expat Beast · 25 February 2015, 02:43 PM

If you're talking sports/tool models, I guess white dial Milgauss. There's probably all kinds of dress watches that don't sell well, too. ADs are always full of them.

Lgear080 · 25 February 2015, 02:44 PM

Stainless steel yacht 2's and sd 4ks

LeslieC · 25 February 2015, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Lgear080

Stainless steel yacht 2's and sd 4ks

As soon as you answer, I'll feel stupid for asking. What's the sd 4Ks?

anothernewphone · 25 February 2015, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LeslieC

As soon as you answer, I'll feel stupid for asking. What's the sd 4Ks?

It's what people inexplicably call the ceramic Sea-Dweller.

Lgear080 · 25 February 2015, 02:54 PM

Well put... And I chuckled

AF_Rob · 25 February 2015, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

If you're talking sports/tool models, I guess white dial Milgauss. There's probably all kinds of dress watches that don't sell well, too. ADs are always full of them.

I'd believe it. The white Milgauss was almost my first Rolex... I just couldn't get past the lightning bolt.

Touring · 25 February 2015, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

If you're talking sports/tool models, I guess white dial Milgauss. There's probably all kinds of dress watches that don't sell well, too. ADs are always full of them.

Agreed. A while back, someone posted a list showing that the Milgauss was the lowest volume seller of the Rolex Professional line. And of course, the Cellini line was never Rolex's strongest performer, but that was before the recent refresh.

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Originally Posted by Lgear080

Stainless steel yacht 2's and sd 4ks

At the ADs I frequent, the SDc has been a good seller. That being said, there may be some truth to the above as Jomashop did have that clearout on eBay recently, so other ADs must have had excess SDc inventory they needed to move.

Old Expat Beast · 25 February 2015, 02:56 PM

4K because it's depth rated to 4,000 feet.

anothernewphone · 25 February 2015, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

4K because it's depth rated to 4,000 feet.

Yeah, but the old one was rated to 4,000 feet as well. The "4K" offers no distinction between either model.

Old Expat Beast · 25 February 2015, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AF_Rob

I'd believe it. The white Milgauss was almost my first Rolex... I just couldn't get past the lightning bolt.

lol...the lightning bolt is the best thing about it!

jujin · 25 February 2015, 02:59 PM

Honestly I've been following the 116600 (Sea dweller ceramic) since its release and I don't feel like it's moving as well as Rolex had hoped. Made a thread about it and one of the causes TRFers suggested might be people don't want to pay a premium for a slightly modified sub. Both of my local ADs always have them in stock.

Old Expat Beast · 25 February 2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by anothernewphone

Yeah, but the old one was rated to 4,000 feet as well. The "4K" offers no distinction between either model.

Fair point.

Rolex57 · 25 February 2015, 03:04 PM

When the SD was dropped back in 2008 in favour of the DSSD, Rolex should have left well enough alone.

AF_Rob · 25 February 2015, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

lol...the lightning bolt is the best thing about it!

Ha, yeah! I could get used to the bolt. May be an acquired taste. There are many things I like about it but it didn't ring to me like the Sub...

Bmac187 · 25 February 2015, 04:32 PM

Had they made the SDc 4k a 42mm it would have been one of their top 2 selling watches this year.

Mastergreenhand · 25 February 2015, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmac187

Had they made the SDc 4k a 42mm it would have been one of their top 2 selling watches this year.

42mm and this would be flying. I've heard from a reputable dealer they are very slow to move. Although if the preowned prices drop I will definitely consider it.

vertigo s2r · 25 February 2015, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmac187

Had they made the SDc 4k a 42mm it would have been one of their top 2 selling watches this year.

I think they should have made it $2k smaller.

jujin · 25 February 2015, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by vertigo s2r

I think they should have made it $2k smaller.

Considering MSRP is around 10k not including tax, grey market is already there.

vertigo s2r · 25 February 2015, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jujin

Considering MSRP is around 10k not including tax, grey market is already there.

They're going for just under $9k from the sellers here. My point is in my opinion the watch should have been priced $500 above a SubC Date.

jujin · 25 February 2015, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vertigo s2r

They're going for just under $9k from the sellers here. My point is in my opinion the watch should have been priced $500 above a SubC Date.

Oh yea I definitely agree there. I love the lugs but I'm having a hard time swallowing the premium price for it.

Touring · 25 February 2015, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by vertigo s2r

I think they should have made it $2k smaller.

masterkiller · 25 February 2015, 05:31 PM

Regarding the new ceramic SD4000, in the WIS community i Sweden anyway it is extremy popular, how it sells in general I do not know, but I do not think as bad as some of you guys think...

Sure the White Millie do not fly off the shelfs but I have had one and it is a fun happy watch but as with all watches that are a little different it is not a watch that you buy if you only want one watch, you buy it when you have a few others watches..

T/T YM I cannot see that Rolex sells alot of, a bit dated look overall on that perticular watch IMHO...

Air King I think sells better then you think as a lot of women go for the Air-King I think...

The Rolex OP is were I put my money on the wost selling Rolex (wich is odd as I REALLY like it)

MonBK · 25 February 2015, 05:47 PM

When the Rolex CPA gives me access to the sales records I'll let you know

mike · 25 February 2015, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmac187

Had they made the SDc 4k a 42mm it would have been one of their top 2 selling watches this year.

Yeah, most buyers don't frequent forms like we do. The price difference between the SD and the Sub seem to put the SD at a disadvantage. If it had been a tad larger buyers could have seen something for the price point.

zama · 25 February 2015, 08:14 PM

I would think certain models/dials combos have seen some Datejust in AD that I have never seen on forum. But overall as a category I would bank on AirKing these days, popular in used market as an entry level.

toph · 25 February 2015, 08:15 PM

First 3 posts and 4 models

Johnb1 · 25 February 2015, 08:38 PM

I would have thought skydweller. Never seen anyone wearing one.

Not an elegant watch IMO.

Psmith · 25 February 2015, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyl3r

Air King is my guess

The AK has been discontinued.

25 February 2015, 02:37 PM	#1
LeslieC "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Leslie Location: Canada Watch: 14000, 116710 Posts: 465	Worst selling new Rolex I searched for a thread on this but was unable to find one. What do you think the current worst selling Rolex is? (worst as in no one wants it, not worst selling because it out of people's price range)

25 February 2015, 05:31 PM	#24
masterkiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex, AP & PAM... Posts: 1,403	Regarding the new ceramic SD4000, in the WIS community i Sweden anyway it is extremy popular, how it sells in general I do not know, but I do not think as bad as some of you guys think... Sure the White Millie do not fly off the shelfs but I have had one and it is a fun happy watch but as with all watches that are a little different it is not a watch that you buy if you only want one watch, you buy it when you have a few others watches.. T/T YM I cannot see that Rolex sells alot of, a bit dated look overall on that perticular watch IMHO... Air King I think sells better then you think as a lot of women go for the Air-King I think... The Rolex OP is were I put my money on the wost selling Rolex (wich is odd as I REALLY like it) __________________ Rolex - SubC... AP - Diver... Panerai - PAM380 Omega - Speedy PRO

25 February 2015, 05:47 PM	#25
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Worst selling new Rolex When the Rolex CPA gives me access to the sales records I'll let you know

25 February 2015, 08:14 PM	#27
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	I would think certain models/dials combos have seen some Datejust in AD that I have never seen on forum. But overall as a category I would bank on AirKing these days, popular in used market as an entry level. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

25 February 2015, 08:15 PM	#28
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	First 3 posts and 4 models __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

25 February 2015, 02:39 PM	#2
Tyl3r "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Tyler Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 225	Air King is my guess

25 February 2015, 02:43 PM	#3
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,820	If you're talking sports/tool models, I guess white dial Milgauss. There's probably all kinds of dress watches that don't sell well, too. ADs are always full of them.

25 February 2015, 02:44 PM	#4
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Stainless steel yacht 2's and sd 4ks

25 February 2015, 02:54 PM	#7
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Well put... And I chuckled

25 February 2015, 02:56 PM	#10
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,820	4K because it's depth rated to 4,000 feet.

25 February 2015, 02:59 PM	#13
jujin "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 307	Honestly I've been following the 116600 (Sea dweller ceramic) since its release and I don't feel like it's moving as well as Rolex had hoped. Made a thread about it and one of the causes TRFers suggested might be people don't want to pay a premium for a slightly modified sub. Both of my local ADs always have them in stock.

25 February 2015, 03:04 PM	#15
Rolex57 Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: DSSD, YM2 SS Posts: 354	When the SD was dropped back in 2008 in favour of the DSSD, Rolex should have left well enough alone.

25 February 2015, 04:32 PM	#17
Bmac187 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Overland Park Watch: Panerai 90 Posts: 32	Had they made the SDc 4k a 42mm it would have been one of their top 2 selling watches this year.

25 February 2015, 08:38 PM	#29
Johnb1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Melb Australia Posts: 81	I would have thought skydweller. Never seen anyone wearing one. Not an elegant watch IMO.

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