Will the Sprite stay another year?

[Onikage]

Hope so. I feel like I'm in mirror world whenever I see one.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by taura

Nice to see such a thread without a lot of people complaining that the watch is somehow wrong and just. cannot. be. there. to. stay.

Who cares what other people think or say? Everyone's got an opinion. When it comes to your watch, your money and your life your opinion is the only one that matters and is as valid as the next person's.

The VTNR is without a doubt one of Rolex's more polarising models, which is good news for the those who want to buy one.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Straphanger

Was told by my AD that Rolex has issues with the modification they made to the Sprite movement have an unusual amount of returns under warranty and that they are likely to discontinue because of that.
We shall see in a few days !

Even if true can't see Rolex publicly acknowledging this and withdrawing it so soon, maybe they switch to RHD.

[Hardtimes]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well Sprite is quite a popular brand of fizzy canned drink, but not so popular as many other canned fizzy drinks so who knows.

I always like Slice better, but they quit making it. But Id rather drink a Sprite using my right arm...

[rufio0811]

Originally Posted by Akacoke

Spirite . YM42 Ti and Le mans Daytona have been the best rolex releases from last couple decades. If they aren't highly collectible now. They will be 100% in the future.

If any of them goes Id be sad.

Daytona yes, definitely. The YM Ti idk, maybe? I've been to 4 different AD's in my area and they've all said people haven't been asking for the YM Ti. I'd buy one if it depreciates on the gray market the same way the rest of the YM collection does.

[worldofoyster]

no one knows, but i think it will

[GBdoc]

Thanks al! Awaiting and pondering what I’ll do if there is no VTNR…

[WinnersWearWilsdorf]

I hope it stays for 20 years so these ”investors” cry themselves to sleep.

[jb335]

Originally Posted by rufio0811

Daytona yes, definitely. The YM Ti idk, maybe? I've been to 4 different AD's in my area and they've all said people haven't been asking for the YM Ti. I'd buy one if it depreciates on the gray market the same way the rest of the YM collection does.

In regards to the Ti YM, I think people aren’t clamoring for them because most have completely forgotten about it. I have yet to see you in display let alone on the wrist. How many incomings have we had on TRF? I’m sure it’s happened but I can’t recall.

Out of sight, out of mind.


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[Stewart_88]

I think they will have green/black, blue/black & red/black on offer

[HughBlogh]

Given that it’s the only LHD model in the catalog, I think it’d be strange to remove it.

[Neil McCauley]

I'd like to see the VTNR discontinued, purely from the perspective that like it or not, it would become a truly legendary watch, something we haven't seen from Rolex for quite some time.
Short production run, obscure and divisive, in time it would become a true collectors piece

[Neil McCauley]

Originally Posted by HughBlogh

Given that it’s the only LHD model in the catalog, I think it’d be strange to remove it.

See, I don't really understand this logic, it's the only LHD model to have ever been in the catalogue and only technically appeals to a tiny portion of the population - to me, that's a great reason to keep the run short. It's unconventional

FWIW, I think it probably has another year left in it. If it doesn't and goes on to be a permanent piece in the collection ongoing indefinitely, then I fear it's likely to be one of the cheapest GMTs ever on the secondary market - good luck to those who paid well into the 20s for it!

[Bazil]

Opinions vary on such a divisive watch .. I own it and love it, over any other GMT, but let’s be honest none of us have a clue what Rolex will do or why, why did they release it in the first place ? Why release the Celebration model ? So left field for a conservative watch company it was unreal … so who knows, buy it wear it love it hate it …

[Duke10]

I will be allocated one any day (most likely summer) and can't wait. I also predict it will stay at least a few more years and will NEVER be made for RHD.

[dukie748]

I may not remember correctly... but didn't Dufour previously state that the green/black color combo would be exclusive to the lefty?

[OTX]

Originally Posted by dukie748

I may not remember correctly... but didn't Dufour previously state that the green/black color combo would be exclusive to the lefty?

That’s how I understood it too. I doubt they will release any green/black GMTs in any configuration. Time will tell!.

[Matty99365]

Originally Posted by GBdoc

Howdy folks!

First time post, hope this is an ok place to start…

I’ve seen a number of the “rumors” vids suggesting that the Sprite may go this year, which would make sense. I’m on the list with my AD and really hoping to get one as I’m a southpaw with reasons that green has particular significance, and also someone with a son who is lefty. I’m a bit anxious that it may go away before I top the list. Obviously, we’ll know in a few weeks, but curious what you folks think the odds are.

Cheers and thanks!

It will stay for 3 more years as an LHD. A RHD is to be released at W&W in 2027.

[yetione]

For what it's worth, my AD told me he thinks it's unlikely that (just from a business perspective) Rolex made the investment to produce the Sprite... only to abandon it after a couple of years.

[Bazil]

I’m lucky if my AD knows what day of the week it is without having all this insider knowledge … haven’t these ADs put a thread up for what’s to come next week ?

[Akacoke]

Originally Posted by yetione

For what it's worth, my AD told me he thinks it's unlikely that (just from a business perspective) Rolex made the investment to produce the Sprite... only to abandon it after a couple of years.

Rolex had done this literally many times only in the last 5 years I started collecting

[rolexcollector]

How many lefties are there in the world?

Rolex is not gonna make 1 for every one of them - they wanna keep the premium

It has to go

[WWC]

Originally Posted by rolexcollector

How many lefties are there in the world?

Rolex is not gonna make 1 for every one of them - they wanna keep the premium

It has to go

Let’s hope it goes as Rolex won’t keep that many variations of the SS GMT in their catalogue.

[Yobber76]

I have a BLNR and a VTNR.

I hope they release a red/black bezel, w/jubilee.

[GBdoc]

Well, it lasted long enough! My amazing AD just came through for me! My lefty son will appreciate it one day.

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by GBdoc

Well, it lasted long enough! My amazing AD just came through for me! My lefty son will appreciate it one day.

Good for you. Congratulations

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by GBdoc

Well, it lasted long enough! My amazing AD just came through for me! My lefty son will appreciate it one day.

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[GBdoc]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

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Will do when I get home, my wife dropped by an paid for it but I am on the road this week.

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by GBdoc

Howdy folks!

I’ve seen a number of the “rumors” vids

Very aptly named.

[handr008]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well Sprite is quite a popular brand of fizzy canned drink, but not so popular as many other canned fizzy drinks so who knows.

Def. Best reply!