126529L Le Mans Out of hand

[GW44]

Originally Posted by scooba

This has been for sale for months ,It started at POA , then £250

Now it’s £215 buts has been there for at least a month,Obviously too much

https://www.officialwatches.com/coll...-mans-126529ln

I’d be very surprised if Oscar is selling a Uk supplied Le Mans here Paul. I suspect, but don’t know, it could be a grey import from overseas and/or a consignment sale.

[emtee]

Originally Posted by GW44

It’s a view based on collecting Rolex (and other brands) for 36 years and having seen at close range every market dynamic in that time for the Rolex brand.

It’s an educated view based on my information and knowledge gleaned over time.

So you are just guessing then

[GW44]

Originally Posted by emtee

So you are just guessing then

Are you here all week Matt?

[codecow]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I guess when I read posts like these, it doesn’t sound like someone who is passionate about owning the reference for its history or its mechanical appeal or whatever …

That said, we all enjoy this hobby for different reasons, and it’s sounds like you’re enthusiastic about owning the watch for monetary reasons. To each their own

If it was regular production and easy to get I’d pass on it. I prefer YG pieces, when the John Mayer was announced I considered ordering it, that’s more along the lines of what I like in terms of aesthetics. At the time I was buying other stuff (Patek).

Certainly the Lemans has many things going for it.

[codecow]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

Once the dust settles, it will probably trade near the Platinum Daytona range

This is quite possible. It’s still not a bad result if that is the case given the relative MSRP.

I remember trying the platinum when it first came out and was selling on here for significantly under MSRP. An easy pass at that time from the AD given I think it was significantly less here BNIB fully stickered.

Also to answer the accusations of me rooting for rare pieces to be rare, guilty as charged!

[codecow]

Originally Posted by pigman08

I think what many people take issue with is that it appears that you don’t give a shit if anyone else in the world gets this piece after you get yours, as you’ve bluntly stated twice that you hope it’s discontinued shortly thereafter… That is certainly your prerogative, but you shouldn’t be surprised when other watch enthusiasts find that mentality to be quite self-centered in a community of people who tend to always hope for nothing but the best for their fellow collectors who are yearning for that next acquisition

I actually do care in that I hope they don’t. So I actively hope that they make as few as possible.

Even if I don’t get one; I’m rooting for the collectors with the history to get this piece that it will be a “reward” piece for their collecting journey up to this point.

A recent example would be something like the AP Star Wheel. If I had the history at a boutique it’s well worth MSRP to me and I’d buy one; but it looks like AP is going to not make them to demand. Am I mad or bitter about that? No. I think it’s good for their brand and in particular the Code line to have in demand watches that “normal” people can’t get. The market demand versus supply is part of the watch.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by codecow

I actually do care in that I hope they don’t. So I actively hope that they make as few as possible.

Even if I don’t get one; I’m rooting for the collectors with the history to get this piece that it will be a “reward” piece for their collecting journey up to this point.

A recent example would be something like the AP Star Wheel. If I had the history at a boutique it’s well worth MSRP to me and I’d buy one; but it looks like AP is going to not make them to demand. Am I mad or bitter about that? No. I think it’s good for their brand and in particular the Code line to have in demand watches that “normal” people can’t get. The market demand versus supply is part of the watch.

You’re a national treasure Lou.

[codecow]

Originally Posted by GB-man

You’re a national treasure Lou.

Someone has to think of the people with 7 figure spend histories at their AD.

[APhound]

This one will probably stay $150++ in my opinion. It has a lot of interest and it works for everyone. All the big hitters will be asking for it and it will be prob easier to get a rainbow than this one.
Glad I’m not fiending for it.


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[GB-man]

Originally Posted by arbees319

This one will probably stay $150++ in my opinion. It has a lot of interest and it works for everyone. All the big hitters will be asking for it and it will be prob easier to get a rainbow than this one.
Glad I’m not fiending for it.


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I saw a Patek 5370P go at auction for ~120k recently. Show me a man wanting to pay 150 for this Daytona and I’ll show you an idiot.

[APhound]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I saw a Patek 5370P go at auction for ~120k recently. Show me a man wanting to pay 150 for this Daytona and I’ll show you an idiot.

Well I paid over 100 for my meteorite rubber strap so I prob am that idiot you’re talking about. But that’s ok
If I’m honest and I was offered a Le Mans tonight for 150 I’d prob do it..


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[codecow]

Originally Posted by arbees319

Well I paid over 100 for my meteorite rubber strap so I prob am that idiot you’re talking about. But that’s ok
If I’m honest and I was offered a Le Mans tonight for 150 I’d prob do it..


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I love this.

If my AD texts me I’m buying it but I’d probably go with a gemset especially the sapphire ones.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by arbees319

Well I paid over 100 for my meteorite rubber strap so I prob am that idiot you’re talking about. But that’s ok
If I’m honest and I was offered a Le Mans tonight for 150 I’d prob do it..


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Smoke em if you got em you know?

[Tenshou]

Originally Posted by arbees319

Well I paid over 100 for my meteorite rubber strap so I prob am that idiot you’re talking about. But that’s ok
If I’m honest and I was offered a Le Mans tonight for 150 I’d prob do it..


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I truly love your attitude, arbees319. It's incredibly admirable.

I may have paid more than necessary for a few of my watches, and that's perfectly fine. Life is too short to dwell on these things.