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Kingdom2121 · 3 January 2022, 01:07 PM

2022 116506 list price does not increase like other Daytonas.

It does not make sense....

Maybe it is going discontinued soon?

inadeje · 3 January 2022, 01:10 PM

If the list price not increasing is a new metric Rolex is employing to hint at discontinuation, what other past examples do you have of this transpiring? Can you substantiate your hunch?

Bxtek · 3 January 2022, 01:16 PM

Last year, there was big speculation that they were going to discontinue the Platona. I heard quite a few people bought on that rumor, expecting to cash in when it did. It didn't happen and people were left holding the "bag".

7sins · 3 January 2022, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bxtek

Last year, there was big speculation that they were going to discontinue the Platona. I heard quite a few people bought on that rumor, expecting to cash in when it did. It didn't happen and people were left holding the "bag".

No one was left "holding the bag", platona prices have doubled in the last year.

Chadridv · 3 January 2022, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bxtek

Last year, there was big speculation that they were going to discontinue the Platona. I heard quite a few people bought on that rumor, expecting to cash in when it did. It didn't happen and people were left holding the "bag".

Haha what are you talking about?

Bxtek · 3 January 2022, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 7sins

No one was left "holding the bag", platona prices have doubled in the last year.

True! If they held the "bag" long enough, they'd be golden. I heard a number of people bought, expecting to make money the day after it got discontinued. When it didn't, they sold and bailed out right away. I suspect some didn't have the funds to actually buy the watch and maybe bought on credit? Others probably didn't want to sit on that amount of money, waiting to see what was gonna happen? Then, there were others to did wait and came out ahead.

Kingdom2121 · 3 January 2022, 02:24 PM

The only reason, that I can think about for Rolex to keep the same list price of 116506, is the platinum price dropped??

YGRLX · 3 January 2022, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingdom2121

The only reason, that I can think about for Rolex to keep the same list price of 116506, is the platinum price dropped??

This. Metal cost is less than gold

Sub*Man · 3 January 2022, 02:29 PM

They will never discontinue the Platona because of the Muslim consumer market… Depending on how devout you are, Muslims do not wear gold (or silk for example) as it is forbidden. Therefore this market will always have a need for an extremely high end piece that isn’t gold. So platinum DD and Daytona’s will always exist for this reason.

Source: I’m just a good ole boy but I have very good friend who is from a wealthy family in the Middle East. And trust that their wealthy is different from our wealthy. It’s on a whole other level.

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macrowatch · 3 January 2022, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bxtek

True! If they held the "bag" long enough, they'd be golden. I heard a number of people bought, expecting to make money the day after it got discontinued. When it didn't, they sold and bailed out right away. I suspect some didn't have the funds to actually buy the watch and maybe bought on credit? Others probably didn't want to sit on that amount of money, waiting to see what was gonna happen? Then, there were others to did wait and came out ahead.

Holding green bags is so 2015. Lol.

To OP, I’m sure eventually the anniversary edition will be discontinued. Just like hulk was eventually discontinued and replaced with a new variation. I bet there will always now be some version of platinum Daytona in the product line, margins are just so good. But will it always be the current version? Probably not with refreshes and updates.

GreenLantern · 3 January 2022, 03:18 PM

For the past 3 years there's been speculation that the Platona is going to be discontinued soon.

Rolex usually discontinues things when they increase pricing, or when they launch their slate of new novelties for the year (later this March).

I doubt they'll discontinue the Platona, but who knows. Only one guy knows.

rolexpure · 3 January 2022, 06:53 PM

Platinum cost is less than gold. That could be another reason why its maintained as it is.

Its already an astronomical price - Rolex doesnt need to raise the price on it as only the top percentile can afford it as it is.

Mini2 · 3 January 2022, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by macrowatch

Holding green bags is so 2015. Lol.

To OP, I’m sure eventually the anniversary edition will be discontinued. Just like hulk was eventually discontinued and replaced with a new variation. I bet there will always now be some version of platinum Daytona in the product line, margins are just so good. But will it always be the current version? Probably not with refreshes and updates.

It came out not eh 50th anniversary but it was never actually a anniversary piece.

Platinum does cost less but its is a lot harder to work with which intakes more costs to manufacturing.

My understanding is it will be discontinued this year and dial changes which everyone has been processing to the baguette dial will cease

NebHusker23 · 4 January 2022, 01:20 AM

Happy New Year to you all!!!

I am turning 50 in January and asked for a Platinum Daytona with diamonds. You think I will get one. I hope it's not discontinued before I get one.

Mini2 · 4 January 2022, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by NebHusker23

Happy New Year to you all!!!

I am turning 50 in January and asked for a Platinum Daytona with diamonds. You think I will get one. I hope it's not discontinued before I get one.

For sure

Mystro · 4 January 2022, 01:30 AM

This has replaced the LVC (Hulk) social media need to speculate when it will be discontinued. Nothing more and no tea leaves.

NebHusker23 · 4 January 2022, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mini2

For sure

Thanks hope you're correct. I asked for it in December. Maybe to short notice

214270Explorer · 4 January 2022, 06:28 AM

Jeesh -- another speculation post.

GreenLantern · 4 January 2022, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 214270Explorer

Jeesh -- another speculation post.

JasH · 4 January 2022, 07:30 AM

It's been out so long that it's a very likely candidate for being discontinued.

But a new variant will likely take its place. The old baguette one will be the hot one to have though.

GreenLantern · 4 January 2022, 07:38 AM

I doubt that when it's discontinued a new variant will take its place. This was meant for the 50th anniversary of the Daytona, originally.

Also, it's been rumored to be discontinued every year for the last 4 years.

There are only two people at Rolex who know when something will be discontinued (because it's their decision). Just wait until March, see when they drop their new novelties, and you'll know what's killed because it'll be gone from their website.

Until then, it's just rumors fueling speculative prices on Chrono24.

Xtralarg · 4 January 2022, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bxtek

Last year, there was big speculation that they were going to discontinue the Platona. I heard quite a few people bought on that rumor, expecting to cash in when it did. It didn't happen and people were left holding the "bag".

Wish I was holding that bag!

GreenLantern · 4 January 2022, 07:49 AM

I remember buying my Platona for $48,000.

Those were the days.

Mini2 · 4 January 2022, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenLantern

I doubt that when it's discontinued a new variant will take its place. This was meant for the 50th anniversary of the Daytona, originally.

Also, it's been rumored to be discontinued every year for the last 4 years.

There are only two people at Rolex who know when something will be discontinued (because it's their decision). Just wait until March, see when they drop their new novelties, and you'll know what's killed because it'll be gone from their website.

Until then, it's just rumors fueling speculative prices on Chrono24.

It came out on the 50th year but it was not an anniversary piece like the day date olive

7sins · 4 January 2022, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mini2

It came out on the 50th year but it was not an anniversary piece like the day date olive

Sounds like it is a 50th anniversary Daytona https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ha...etails-pricing

GreenLantern · 4 January 2022, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mini2

It came out on the 50th year but it was not an anniversary piece like the day date olive

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Originally Posted by 7sins

Sounds like it is a 50th anniversary Daytona https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ha...etails-pricing

It is, indeed.

Just like the DD40, it's not labeled a 50th anniversary edition.

77T · 4 January 2022, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenLantern

I remember buying my Platona for $48,000.

Those were the days.

Yep me too. Had it for 4 months before a burglary. Recovered it 4 years later and it had more than doubled in value.

Crazy times.

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GreenLantern · 4 January 2022, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Yep me too. Had it for 4 months before a burglary. Recovered it 4 years later and it had more than doubled in value.

Crazy times.

Wow. What a crazy story.

7sins · 4 January 2022, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Yep me too. Had it for 4 months before a burglary. Recovered it 4 years later and it had more than doubled in value.

Crazy times.

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Out of curiosity, how did you recover it?

GreenLantern · 4 January 2022, 08:54 AM

I have to presume it's because he knows Batman.

World's greatest detective.

3 January 2022, 01:07 PM	#1
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3 January 2022, 01:10 PM	#2
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3 January 2022, 02:29 PM	#9
Sub*Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: The HYPED ones Posts: 682	They will never discontinue the Platona because of the Muslim consumer market… Depending on how devout you are, Muslims do not wear gold (or silk for example) as it is forbidden. Therefore this market will always have a need for an extremely high end piece that isn’t gold. So platinum DD and Daytona’s will always exist for this reason. Source: I’m just a good ole boy but I have very good friend who is from a wealthy family in the Middle East. And trust that their wealthy is different from our wealthy. It’s on a whole other level. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Subs = 11610116610LN Daytonas = 116500LN116518LN116503116515LN Day Dates = *228235 DD/RG Olive Dial Panerai 1033 GMT - God is Good

4 January 2022, 01:30 AM	#16
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,698	This has replaced the LVC (Hulk) social media need to speculate when it will be discontinued. Nothing more and no tea leaves. __________________

4 January 2022, 06:28 AM	#18
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	Jeesh -- another speculation post. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

3 January 2022, 01:16 PM	#3
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,549	Last year, there was big speculation that they were going to discontinue the Platona. I heard quite a few people bought on that rumor, expecting to cash in when it did. It didn't happen and people were left holding the "bag".

3 January 2022, 02:24 PM	#7
Kingdom2121 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Taiwan Watch: Patek, Rolex, AP Posts: 147	The only reason, that I can think about for Rolex to keep the same list price of 116506, is the platinum price dropped??

3 January 2022, 03:18 PM	#11
GreenLantern "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Montana Posts: 3,223	For the past 3 years there's been speculation that the Platona is going to be discontinued soon. Rolex usually discontinues things when they increase pricing, or when they launch their slate of new novelties for the year (later this March). I doubt they'll discontinue the Platona, but who knows. Only one guy knows.

3 January 2022, 06:53 PM	#12
rolexpure Banned Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: San Fran Posts: 405	Platinum cost is less than gold. That could be another reason why its maintained as it is. Its already an astronomical price - Rolex doesnt need to raise the price on it as only the top percentile can afford it as it is.

4 January 2022, 01:20 AM	#14
NebHusker23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 54	Happy New Year to you all!!! I am turning 50 in January and asked for a Platinum Daytona with diamonds. You think I will get one. I hope it's not discontinued before I get one.

4 January 2022, 07:30 AM	#20
JasH 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: UK Posts: 285	It's been out so long that it's a very likely candidate for being discontinued. But a new variant will likely take its place. The old baguette one will be the hot one to have though.

4 January 2022, 07:38 AM	#21
GreenLantern "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Montana Posts: 3,223	I doubt that when it's discontinued a new variant will take its place. This was meant for the 50th anniversary of the Daytona, originally. Also, it's been rumored to be discontinued every year for the last 4 years. There are only two people at Rolex who know when something will be discontinued (because it's their decision). Just wait until March, see when they drop their new novelties, and you'll know what's killed because it'll be gone from their website. Until then, it's just rumors fueling speculative prices on Chrono24.

4 January 2022, 07:49 AM	#23
GreenLantern "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Montana Posts: 3,223	I remember buying my Platona for $48,000. Those were the days.

4 January 2022, 08:54 AM	#30
GreenLantern "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Montana Posts: 3,223	I have to presume it's because he knows Batman. World's greatest detective.

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