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18 January 2021, 12:06 AM | #31 |
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Have Yellow,waiting on Turquoise Blue and wont say no to Green .
Best release from Rolex in 2020 . Took nothing and changed it into special . Market confirms. |
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18 January 2021, 12:29 AM | #33 |
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OP, there’s already been about a zillion threads about the brightly colored OP’s since their release. In a nutshell, Rolex hit a home run. They are attracting new folks to the brand as well as appealing to their longtime customer base. I had to pass on a Coral Red 41 a couple of months ago but will add one later this year.
As long as dealer demand is high (which it currently is) the aftermarket prices will stay high also. As to when supply meets demand my crystal ball is too cloudy to make a good prediction at this time. |
18 January 2021, 12:29 AM | #34 |
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They’re really cheap (at MSRP) and any cheap Rolex is now considered a future classic.
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18 January 2021, 12:33 AM | #35 |
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Rolex are starting a new trend, definitely I don't see the current situation as a 'fad'. The price point (provided that it the new OP could be obtained at MSRP) and the bright and fun colours are targeting the younger and non traditional Rolex purchaser demographic. Rolex managed to revive the OP line by bringing the vintage inspired (Stella dials) into the modern OP line, giving then distinctive and yet modern and fresh look while preserving the robust build and the typical Rolex DNA. The new OPs are fantastic and are the real stars of the 2020 release. Nobody expected that and in few years when some colours will be discontinued and new introduced the hype will be even fueled further.
I am lucky to own the green OP4 and if I have the opportunity I will get the Turquoise, the Yellow and Red in a heartbeat! The dark green appears traditional and versatile and the rest are just fire. Btw, love the double batton markers, I feel they make the watch sportier. Last edited by Gimoozaabi; 18 January 2021 at 12:35 AM.. Reason: Added photos |
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I love this pic. Its amazing how few of these you ever see come up for sale. People bought these solid gold bright colored watches because they loved them and wore them apparently. Would really like to get a white gold Daytona beach.
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18 January 2021, 01:24 AM | #38 |
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Hype
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18 January 2021, 02:15 AM | #39 |
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Here’s mine, love them.
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18 January 2021, 02:19 AM | #40 |
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And the green.
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18 January 2021, 02:21 AM | #41 |
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I just cant get with this new line of colourful OP. They look like a Kids line of Rolexes in my opinion.
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18 January 2021, 03:09 AM | #42 |
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18 January 2021, 06:01 AM | #44 |
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Variety is the spice of life.
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18 January 2021, 06:25 AM | #45 |
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I get it....some of the colors aren’t for everybody. But for me the “regular” blue / silver / black aren’t as interesting in this lineup. Like to have something different in the collection. Think Rolex was spot on with this release.
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So what's your point? Oh you mean you would only wear it in summer, that's just silly. No idea why people are so worked up about this. Quote:
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I like the champagne dial! Classy.
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18 January 2021, 06:48 AM | #48 |
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Speaking from personal experience with unusually colored dials (even unusual within the red, green, brown, and blues spectrums, etc.), I'd love the OP Tiffany Blue but probably tire of it quickly. That's just me. I hope the folks getting the Tiffany or yellow or coral or green love them for many years to come! They look pretty cool in photos. Silver, while definitely understated, is the keeper to my eyes.
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18 January 2021, 06:52 AM | #49 |
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Supply and demand
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18 January 2021, 09:16 AM | #50 |
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I think the OP bright colored dials is a breath of fresh air for people wanting something different from the usual traditional dials of the sub, gmt, Daytona & DJ. Time will tell if it’s a legit demand or just a fad.
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Dude, I was only giving my honest opinion on how I felt about the OP. To me it was so underwhelming I didn't even feel like spending 6k on one. The only thing that redeems it a little bit is the funky yellow colour on a summer day. But that would have been hardly enough for me, thus not worth it. I'd almost never wear it, is my point. We don't have to love the same watches, do we ? . |
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18 January 2021, 09:38 AM | #52 |
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Why were the Stella dials of the 70s discontinued?
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18 January 2021, 10:00 AM | #53 |
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It is just a phase, it will pass
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2020 Oyster Perpetuals?
Agree, it’s a fad. Don’t get me wrong, they’re nice watches and a good value at MSRP. But, it’s just an entry level Rolex. Why would I wear that over a super durable/capable SD43 or dressy DJ?
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Fad. I personally wouldn’t buy one.
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18 January 2021, 11:08 AM | #56 |
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2020 Oyster Perpetuals?
As Peter (PADI) mentioned, they never really caught on. Only made popular resurgence due to limited number produced and for certain markets which makes it appealing to collectors. As time goes by and more OPs are made, the demand will have been met. |
18 January 2021, 11:34 AM | #57 |
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saw a couple of articles on this. here is one. Apparently DD with these dials did not sell well and there were even rumors excess dials were destroyed accounting for the rarity of these watches today. Look to other TRFers to see if they know more.
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19 January 2021, 02:00 AM | #58 |
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For me the people calling it a fad and as a poor alternative to a sub, Batman, etc are missing the point. If I had only one watch to buy I’d get the traditional sub every time. No question.
But for people who have several watches already, I guarantee 90% won’t have something remotely similar to a bright pastel OP and it slots in easily and cheaply into the collection - and for younger people who’ve never had a watch at all but who now want one, well clearly Rolex hit it out the park there. For this reason I think prices will stay high, maybe they’ll settle 2k lower than here but certainly will remain above retail. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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So far, what I can discern from the comments in this thread is that this line is to appeal to an less-served demographics who hopefully will grow to love the high-end timepieces and graduate eventually to the other more expensive models (and brands)as their wealth accumulates. It made sense that Rolex introduced these colors in their most basic line - OP (not in daydate, DJ). However how will Rolex maintain and grow the enthusiasm to this line if supply is limited to access the target demo and if grey market prices (2xMSRP) are in the same stratosphere as some other lines.
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11 September 2021, 08:42 PM | #60 |
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Since I posted this, the prices on the “lively” colors has only gone up (even the OP31). We were in several Bucherer (largest Rolex dealer in the country) stores last July and the OP36 has a multi year waiting list. Finally got the OP34 blue for my wife’s bday and they are within 1k of retail price in the gray market.
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