Gents Rolex Submariner "Palma de Mallorca" in stainless steel

[Egelber]

Hello all. I was looking at Gray and Son Jewelers online today, and saw they have advertised on their website a 2014 BNIB Gents Rolex Submariner "Palma de Mallorca" in stainless steel. They are selling it for $11,900 US. Has anyone heard the significance of this watch. I spent a few min trying to investigate, and came up with nothing. Can someone please explain. And BTW I have noticed the different face and engraving on the back.

[moonson]

Is it not an anniversary watch for the AD on Palma?


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[REFZ]

Found this searching Google on a Chrono24 add:

A classic Submariner at first glance, but turn it around, and you realize that it is part of a limited edition, produced in only 135 pieces.
This watch was part of a production, made to commemorate the 135 year anniversary of Palma De Mallorca AD Relojeria Alemana in 2014.
The caseback is engraved "Relojeria Alemana Palma De Mallorca 1879 - 2014"

[FTX I]

I would vote BS.

[Egelber]

Yeah me too. If it was such a collectable, I believe we would have heard much more about it on TRF. But ZILCH

[dawsss]

Its true. Produced by Rolex to celebrate a famous AD in Mallorca.
It should come with a letter from Rolex.
I think the ADs name is Relojería Alemana.

[DPE]

Whats is special about that ? more like an Advert !

[Bo-Dacious]

This is all I can find from google.

[GMT Aviator]

I'd rather have one with a regular case back......and pay less for the privilege.

Next they'll be engraving Shag-a-loof.....sorry, I meant Magaloof on the back.

[subtona]

Sea-king


If an in-house customization of the dial isn't part of the price,
then there is only 1 direction that price is going.

[lecorsaire]

Originally Posted by Bo-Dacious

This is all I can find from google.

German Watch Store/Boutique 1879-2014. I don't know if that engraving is factory or not. Who knows?

edit: Just saw post above. It is real. If you're interested I would go for it. Definitely unique.

[watchwatcher]

Uh..no.

[Egelber]

And a BIG NO for me as well.

[DramaTurtle]

lmao...

[derekstlmo]

They made 135 pieces to celebrate the 135 yr anniversary of Palma de Mallorca AD gray and sons didn't want to budge on the price 3 months ago when I called

[KrismanX]

Never heard of that AD, so I find no significance in that caseback, especially at that price.

[Etschell]

Way to ruin 135 subs

[waikeekee]

If I may add. Pictures are stolen from another forum. Watch does not belong to me. I am just sharing. Hell, I don't even understands Spanish.

















According to the owner of this watch. He bought it when was holidaying in Spain back is 2015. That's all I have.

If the owner is reading this, sorry for using your pictures without your permission. Let me know if you want me to remove them. Thanks.



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[AK797]

I'd pay less than retail for that unless I was related to these folks.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by waikeekee

If I may add. Pictures are stolen from another forum. Watch does not belong to me. I am just sharing. Hell, I don't even understands Spanish.

















According to the owner of this watch. He bought it when was holidaying in Spain back is 2015. That's all I have.

If the owner is reading this, sorry for using your pictures without your permission. Let me know if you want me to remove them. Thanks.



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Interesting. Thanks for posting this.

[Verdi]

Thanks for sharing, I learned something new today.


I like the fact that Rolex celebrated an AD which has been in business for over 100 years and did this special edition engraving. I don't desire one but if I were spaniard or had a connection with Majorca I maybe would have liked to have one.

[wisguy]

Rolex does that from time to time.

Years ago a mexican AD (Pereylongue) celebrated their 40th Anniversary with 40 SS Daytonas with an engraved back, a regular back was supplied as well.

It was a sight to see all of them together in the display case the day of the celebration.

[michaelodonnell123]

I for one am impressed with how long its been in business and very disappointed at all the negative comments here about the watch and the history behind it. They paid their dues and sell the best of the best watches in horology.
http://www.relojeriaalemana.com/en/history

[michaelodonnell123]

Originally Posted by FTX I

I would vote BS.

Why would you vote BS? Please explain.

[TheRolexKingofLV]

Wow that's a very cool story about a very cool watch

[crowncollection]

Thanks for sharing, quite interesting


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[moonson]

I've actually been in the AD a few times, it's a wonderful place with a good selection and very friendly staff. I brought a piece from them in 2005 and was so pleased with the service. Sadly, with the GBP to EUR exchange rate it's made it very hard for me to justify the extra costs to travel back and pick up pieces.

A lot of people seem to have a downer about Rolex making this piece but I think it's a wonderful idea and a very nice touch. I wouldn't say I see the Watch becoming a must have for collectors and pushing the price up but it's still a nice item with a nice twist and story. If I didn't have a sub I'd definitely be interested.


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[Robbyman]

The Alemana part means German, and as such I would not be wanting anything to do with that watch as it is not my country of birth. For German/Spanish Wis it may have a special place and be interesting to collect and they may be prepared to pay a premium.

If it had the US, England, Scotland etc on the back in some form and with a link to the 1800's which is cool, I could see there being more interest on the forum.

[Singslinger]

A nice gesture by Rolex. Thanks for posting.

[Xenophon]

Always interesting to see these jewelers commemorative pieces. Thanks for posting