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vh2k · 16 July 2020, 05:47 AM

First of all, this is a hypothetical question with a poll. If you have no interest in the topic, feel free to select "Don't Care" in the poll.

For those of you who ARE interested, here we go...

If Rolex were to announce a new Root Beer Cosmograph Daytona configured as follows:

- Oyster case
- Black Cerachrom bezel
- Two-tone Oyster/Everose gold bracelet (similar to GMT)
- Dial color options:
(a) Black and pink
(b) Chocolate, black
(c) Pink and black

List price = $20,700

Would you consider buying one? Would such a model excite you? Would you consider it a fair price? Should Rolex offer it?

Please share your thoughts AND include the dial color option you would choose.

904VT · 16 July 2020, 05:48 AM

I think TT Daytona Cs are long overdue. Rolex should still imo keep some polished bezel options in TT and PM, but why not offer both options.

Alan111 · 16 July 2020, 05:59 AM

I think a TT with ceramic bezel would look weird. Too many colors going on between SS case, gold, dial color etc. A big part of a TT Daytona is the PM bezel and it breaks up the colors nicely.

I think I would like a TT RG Daytona with PM bezel - model 116501.

garyk · 16 July 2020, 06:09 AM

How about a mock up?

vh2k · 16 July 2020, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by garyk

How about a mock up?

I'm not skilled in Photoshop... but imagine this with a standard Oyster case.

904VT · 16 July 2020, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vh2k

I'm not skilled in Photoshop... but imagine this with a standard Oyster case.

The Paul Newman dial would look great too with TT YG. Also, RG TT with the chocolate sunburst dial and black Cerachrom would be too nice imo

garyk · 16 July 2020, 07:52 AM

prnceofpersia23 · 16 July 2020, 08:15 AM

Even though Rolex pricing isn't based on price of metals, at $20.7K I'd be hard pressed to pay a ~$3K premium and get a ceramic bezel instead of gold.

I do love the idea though and have thought about it myself.

vh2k · 16 July 2020, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prnceofpersia23

Even though Rolex pricing isn't based on price of metals, at $20.7K I'd be hard pressed to pay a ~$3K premium and get a ceramic bezel instead of gold.

I do love the idea though and have thought about it myself.

It would be RG vs. YG... but appreciate your analysis.

vh2k · 16 July 2020, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 904VT

The Paul Newman dial would look great too with TT YG. Also, RG TT with the chocolate sunburst dial and black Cerachrom would be too nice imo

Indeed, chocolate sunburst would be stunning. Good call.

brandrea · 16 July 2020, 08:27 AM

I passed on a SS Daytona, so this would also be a pass for me.

Nice looking in TT though, I’ll give you that.

42itus · 16 July 2020, 08:43 AM

Chocolate and black sounds pretty amazing but no way I would buy it at that price. It would have to be closer to $15K than $20K for me to be interested.

77T · 16 July 2020, 09:09 AM

The only colors from the CHNR I’d like to see echoed in a SS/RG/TT Daytona is the actual ceramic bezel...get rid of the useless tachymeter bezel.

Now I know ur scratching ur noggin at this point...so here’s the rest...

I’d want a 24hr hand too.

Most racers are juggling TZ’s throughout the season.

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Rushhour · 16 July 2020, 09:30 AM

My view - ask the AD to take it out into the sun (natural light), look at it and get back to us.

Natural light makes this piece incredible- without looking like a full PM piece.

Not gonna say anything else - it is up to you to see what can happen.

Just my .02

Steve

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Pw92676 · 16 July 2020, 09:32 AM

I’d pass. Just my opinion: I like full RG but not TT RG/SS. I personally think YG goes better with TT.

77T · 16 July 2020, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Rushhour

My view - ask the AD to take it out into the sun (natural light), look at it and get back to us.

How would an AD take a non-existent model out into the sunlight?

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bay-dweller · 16 July 2020, 11:59 AM

Love my GMT TT (Rootbeer)

I think the smart move is for Rolex to make Rollessor versions of their hot SS watches in SS + White Gold.
They could increase the price and there would instantly be waiting lists.
The people love white metals. Give them what they want, move the brand further upmarket, and maybe take a little bit of the profit away from the grey market.

alby.bda · 16 July 2020, 01:18 PM

I would in a hart beat

904VT · 17 July 2020, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

How would an AD take a non-existent model out into the sunlight?

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I thought it was just me being confused needing more coffee

View Poll Results: How do you feel about a new Root Beer Daytona?
Awesome idea - I would buy this immediately... 100% guaranteed!	12	14.29%
It's nice but just not my taste / It's not for me	29	34.52%
I love it but I don't like the price / Can't afford it	11	13.10%
Don't know / Don't care	32	38.10%
Voters: 84. You may not vote on this poll

16 July 2020, 05:47 AM	#1
vh2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 3,017	ROOT BEER DAYTONA - Would You Buy It? First of all, this is a hypothetical question with a poll. If you have no interest in the topic, feel free to select "Don't Care" in the poll. For those of you who ARE interested, here we go... If Rolex were to announce a new Root Beer Cosmograph Daytona configured as follows: - Oyster case - Black Cerachrom bezel - Two-tone Oyster/Everose gold bracelet (similar to GMT) - Dial color options: (a) Black and pink (b) Chocolate, black (c) Pink and black List price = $20,700 Would you consider buying one? Would such a model excite you? Would you consider it a fair price? Should Rolex offer it? Please share your thoughts AND include the dial color option you would choose.

16 July 2020, 06:09 AM	#4
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16 July 2020, 09:09 AM	#13
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,714	ROOT BEER DAYTONA - Would You Buy It? The only colors from the CHNR I’d like to see echoed in a SS/RG/TT Daytona is the actual ceramic bezel...get rid of the useless tachymeter bezel. Now I know ur scratching ur noggin at this point...so here’s the rest... I’d want a 24hr hand too. Most racers are juggling TZ’s throughout the season. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

16 July 2020, 05:48 AM	#2
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 6,976	I think TT Daytona Cs are long overdue. Rolex should still imo keep some polished bezel options in TT and PM, but why not offer both options.

16 July 2020, 05:59 AM	#3
Alan111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,605	I think a TT with ceramic bezel would look weird. Too many colors going on between SS case, gold, dial color etc. A big part of a TT Daytona is the PM bezel and it breaks up the colors nicely. I think I would like a TT RG Daytona with PM bezel - model 116501.

16 July 2020, 08:15 AM	#8
prnceofpersia23 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: AZ, USA Watch: 116500LN Posts: 1,875	Even though Rolex pricing isn't based on price of metals, at $20.7K I'd be hard pressed to pay a ~$3K premium and get a ceramic bezel instead of gold. I do love the idea though and have thought about it myself.

16 July 2020, 08:27 AM	#11
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,666	I passed on a SS Daytona, so this would also be a pass for me. Nice looking in TT though, I’ll give you that.

16 July 2020, 08:43 AM	#12
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	Chocolate and black sounds pretty amazing but no way I would buy it at that price. It would have to be closer to $15K than $20K for me to be interested.

16 July 2020, 09:30 AM	#14
Rushhour "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Z Blue & CHNR Posts: 208	My view - ask the AD to take it out into the sun (natural light), look at it and get back to us. Natural light makes this piece incredible- without looking like a full PM piece. Not gonna say anything else - it is up to you to see what can happen. Just my .02 Steve Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 July 2020, 09:32 AM	#15
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,130	I’d pass. Just my opinion: I like full RG but not TT RG/SS. I personally think YG goes better with TT.

16 July 2020, 11:59 AM	#17
bay-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: CA-USA Posts: 258	Love my GMT TT (Rootbeer) I think the smart move is for Rolex to make Rollessor versions of their hot SS watches in SS + White Gold. They could increase the price and there would instantly be waiting lists. The people love white metals. Give them what they want, move the brand further upmarket, and maybe take a little bit of the profit away from the grey market.

16 July 2020, 01:18 PM	#18
alby.bda "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Alberto Location: bermuda Watch: patek 5712-1A Posts: 362	I would in a hart beat

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