Celebration Dial

[Oldwoods]

Picked up my 41 mm last August, a fun summer watch.


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[MJZRolex]

I have no interest at all in participating in the celebration.

[BraveBold]

Originally Posted by TheHulk

Some sales assoc or maybe the all knowing store mgr…… Pepsi is leaving too. Good Lord….

Well, the OP’s info has been good. Just not much of a heads-up this time lol:

https://www.esquire.com/uk/watches/a...versial-watch/

[mrlube1151001]

There was an article today in esquire that celebration Dian production has ceased.is this true

[BraveBold]

Originally Posted by mrlube1151001

There was an article today in esquire that celebration Dian production has ceased.is this true

Check my post immediately above yours. Also in several other “reputable” media outlets…

[scooba]

Its been out there for around two weeks.

[jb335]

I also recall scooba being correct in the past with his info....

[jb335]

I also agree with the Esquire article that it seems lately that Rolex is making a conscious decision to make some of their highly sought after pieces extremely limited runs to build even more hype and frenzy.

i.e. WG Le Mans, 41mm coral/yellow, Celebration etc.

[Duke Nukem]

For those who may still be waiting, keep pestering your AD.

Discontinued references can still trickle in for up to 6-8 months after they fall off the website.

[jb335]

Originally Posted by Duke Nukem

For those who may still be waiting, keep pestering your AD.

Discontinued references can still trickle in for up to 6-8 months after they fall off the website.

Yep, and often a larger influx of quantity around the end of production.

I really should gatekeep better....

[mrlube1151001]

Originally Posted by BraveBold

Check my post immediately above yours. Also in several other “reputable” media outlets…

Sorry I missed it.

[dennispennis]

I registered interest on day 1 and my last convo with my AD was I was next likely due the starbucks or celebration but always knew this piece is a matter of time til they pull it imo

[Ballzzz]

Always wanted one of these since day 1, I dont pay markups, I dont care if I get it or not, no harm no foul.

[petay993]

In the cold light of day it's a bit of a daft dial. If anybody but Rolex did it it would be drowned in derision.

[espanol]

Cool watch, but still prefer the plain Jane turquoise dial. I’ve had this in rotation for nearly two years now and really enjoy it.




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[ArtNouveau]

Originally Posted by Duke Nukem

For those who may still be waiting, keep pestering your AD.

Discontinued references can still trickle in for up to 6-8 months after they fall off the website.

Sometimes. I got my coral red OP41 in late February of ‘22, three weeks later it was gone. My SA says they got a dozen of them over the 18 month run, mine was the last. From my recollections no one saw that coming, wasn’t part of the annual rumor mill.

[Duke Nukem]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Sometimes. I got my coral red OP41 in late February of ‘22, three weeks later it was gone. My SA says they got a dozen of them over the 18 month run, mine was the last. From my recollections no one saw that coming, wasn’t part of the annual rumor mill.

Keyword in my post, “can”..

[dennispennis]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Sometimes. I got my coral red OP41 in late February of ‘22, three weeks later it was gone. My SA says they got a dozen of them over the 18 month run, mine was the last. From my recollections no one saw that coming, wasn’t part of the annual rumor mill.

I think it was a surprise but then again they did the same with the stella dials

[SMPc]

My AD just received two within the last year, so it was pretty clear that I wouldn't get the chance. However, my trusted seller in Spain was able to source an original Rolex dial for me. Since I had a black OP41, it was an easy swap. Couldn't be happier :)
This might be an easier route, compared to the ADs.

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[kkqd1337]

I think it's a good idea for Rolex to have more hype watches to help spread the demand more evenly across their whole product range.

[kwingy]

Only got added to the list 3 weeks ago so kinda gutted but I think it has been confirmed now it has been discontinued.

[Duke Nukem]

Originally Posted by kwingy

Only got added to the list 3 weeks ago so kinda gutted but I think it has been confirmed now it has been discontinued.

You have to catch the train before/when it’s at the station. Not after it has left.

[Rolexnabzy]

Celebration 41mm tonight under the lights, enjoying Hans Zimmer Live Concert in Riyadh

[espanol]

Originally Posted by SMPc

My AD just received two within the last year, so it was pretty clear that I wouldn't get the chance. However, my trusted seller in Spain was able to source an original Rolex dial for me. Since I had a black OP41, it was an easy swap. Couldn't be happier :)
This might be an easier route, compared to the ADs.

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I'd be very curious to know how a seller was able to source an OEM celebration dial. Rolex doesn't sell these openly, nor would they swap dials according to the RSC in NYC. How did the seller ensure authenticity?

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by espanol

I'd be very curious to know how a seller was able to source an OEM celebration dial. Rolex doesn't sell these openly, nor would they swap dials according to the RSC in NYC. How did the seller ensure authenticity?

I was wondering the same thing. I know a lot of sellers are buying black or blue OPs and substituting aftermarket dials, so I’d be very cautious buying one that way. It’s original from an AD, for me, or forget about it. Since it was released, my AD got exactly 1 41 mm:



At least, I got to try it on. Some folks have never even seen one IRL. I want a 36mm.

Kat


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[kwingy]

Originally Posted by Duke Nukem

You have to catch the train before/when it’s at the station. Not after it has left.

It was still at the station 3 weeks ago though

[ArtNouveau]

Originally Posted by espanol

I'd be very curious to know how a seller was able to source an OEM celebration dial. Rolex doesn't sell these openly, nor would they swap dials according to the RSC in NYC. How did the seller ensure authenticity?

I was thinking the same thing. Rolex is very stingy with their spare parts, I can’t imagine them giving out a Celebration dial unless it was a defect replacement at an RSC.
I know there are aftermarket dials out there, have seen some on 47th St who clearly admit that.

[scooba]

To get a celebration dial in the UK ,it’s exchange only , strictly enforced. My AD had a Black 41 OP in the used section. I asked his Service dept if I bought it could it be serviced and the dial swapped,After talking with Rolex UK it was a straight no .

To be fair that’s why you need the white tag , it gives the model and dial combination.

[espanol]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

I was wondering the same thing. I know a lot of sellers are buying black or blue OPs and substituting aftermarket dials, so I’d be very cautious buying one that way. It’s original from an AD, for me, or forget about it. Since it was released, my AD got exactly 1 41 mm:

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

I was thinking the same thing. Rolex is very stingy with their spare parts, I can’t imagine them giving out a Celebration dial unless it was a defect replacement at an RSC.
I know there are aftermarket dials out there, have seen some on 47th St who clearly admit that.

Yeah. I'd imagine global RSC policy is pretty consistent on this. Otherwise it would get abused. I like to give the benefit of the doubt, but this would really be a unusual situation.

[SMPc]

Originally Posted by espanol

I'd be very curious to know how a seller was able to source an OEM celebration dial. Rolex doesn't sell these openly, nor would they swap dials according to the RSC in NYC. How did the seller ensure authenticity?

There is a reason that it took almost a year for them to source me a dial. The dial came from a new celebration OP41. The buyer bought the watch initially for his daughter but she preferred the plain Tiffany dial. So my trusted seller swapped it. The Tiffany dials (and other initial colors) were available from Rolex when they were launched. Just after the hype started, Rolex limited the supply.
With the celebration dials you basically have to wait until somebody wants to swap his dial so that you can purchase one. It will take time but it does happen.
I have no reason to doubt my seller, since they are a well established watch dealer in Marbella for over 20 years already. I’m glad it worked out and I’m really happy with how it turned out.