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Otto · 26 April 2011, 08:42 PM

Maybe this has already been covered somewhere else on this forum?

I was at a Rolex boutique in Tokyo on Saturday and they showed me two Turn-O- Graph watches they said were limited edition models for Japan only. They were priced at around 934,000 yen each.

They had a white dial Turn-O-Graph with green Turn-O-Graph lettering and a green second hand; the other a black dial version. The lady with whom I was speaking said there are 300 of each being produced for sale.

I tried on both versions. I have to say they looked great.

My scanner is not working properly, so I took a few pictures of the photo cards she gave me. I also grabbed a photo off of a Japanese web site.

watchf · 26 April 2011, 08:47 PM

Thanks for sharing Otto. The green sec hand looks more refined than the red one I reckon. What is the reason for Rolex to release a Japan only limited edition Turn-O-graph?

Sperry · 26 April 2011, 09:07 PM

Green is a lucky color in the Asian culture, I am told.

My wife had me paint our front door green, in fact.

¥934,000 is a hefty markup, though. An extra $2000?

mtrunner · 26 April 2011, 10:08 PM

Wow I love it. Of course I am a huge fan of the TOG since I own one. I wish I could get my hands on it. Why a limited addition for only Japan?

roleyrolz · 26 April 2011, 10:40 PM

I never even knew that Rolex had boutiques I was going to ask why they don't.
And if they do, do they have any in NYC.
Also how are the people in Tokyo doing

mtrunner · 26 April 2011, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roleyrolz

I never even knew that Rolex had boutiques I was going to ask why they don't.
And if they do, do they have any in NYC.
Also how are the people in Tokyo doing

They are setting up a Rolex Boutique in NYC. It is actually an extension of Tourneau but it will be exclusively for Rolex.

FremStar · 26 April 2011, 11:09 PM

OTTO!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Ever since I acquired my TOG from Tony G its has been in my normal rotation! Underrated timepiece for sure but these green hand iterations are Supreme! Wow! Hey Gary that Tourneau boutique is actually up and running! It kind of has that West coast LA vibe to it!

mtrunner · 26 April 2011, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

OTTO!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Ever since I acquired my TOG from Tony G its has been in my normal rotation! Underrated timepiece for sure but these green hand iterations are Supreme! Wow! Hey Gary that Tourneau boutique is actually up and running! It kind of has that West coast LA vibe to it!

Hey Sam, I will definitely go check it out. Thanks for the heads up. I am actually wearing my TOG today!

watchf · 26 April 2011, 11:20 PM

On the topic of TOG (Please turn sensitivity radar down

)...I don't buy a watch based on resale but I often hear about DJ having one of the poorest resale value, does TOG with a different numbered bezel and coloured sec hand to the DJ fall into the reign of DJ in terms of poor resale value?

rolexsweep · 26 April 2011, 11:51 PM

I like that green second hand very much, looks good

Singslinger · 27 April 2011, 12:19 AM

Very nice - thanks for posting Otto

JUSTROLEXES · 27 April 2011, 12:21 AM

The watch looks awesome Otto and thanks for sharing... and as for th TOG it sure is safe queen quality

roleyrolz · 27 April 2011, 12:32 AM

Mtrunner thanks for the info. Do u know when this will happen and also which tourneaou I persume the Time Machine. This also may be a dumb question but will it be possible to get any discounts there being that unlike a store there are no markups. And do Boutigues genrally discount or not. Thanks

mtrunner · 27 April 2011, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roleyrolz

Mtrunner thanks for the info. Do u know when this will happen and also which tourneaou I persume the Time Machine. This also may be a dumb question but will it be possible to get any discounts there being that unlike a store there are no markups. And do Boutigues genrally discount or not. Thanks

It is near their Madison Ave. location and it is now open! I did not realize it was open yet but Sam mentioned above that is is already completed. I doubt you will get a discount at the boutique especially considering it is run by Tourneau and the NYC Tourneau is known for rarely discounting unless you are a frequent customer.

Roja · 27 April 2011, 12:46 AM

the black dial is a beauty

MortgageGuy · 27 April 2011, 01:14 AM

Love anything with Rolex green on it

buke45 · 27 April 2011, 03:04 AM

If you buy second hand resale is not that big an issue! 

acce1999 · 27 April 2011, 03:58 AM

I like it. Thanks for posting the pictures.

... 30 years from now the guys over at VRF will argue about this model, whether it is genuine Rolex or not ... just like the all red 24h hand on the GMT 1675...

Best,

A

bodybump · 27 April 2011, 04:00 AM

Damn that would be a rare piece..

Z-Sub · 27 April 2011, 04:06 AM

It's going to be a tough choice.

black looks beautiful and I'll probably go with white as that makes the green stands out more

tkc324 · 27 April 2011, 04:14 AM

Love that green second hand!!

moviefreak · 27 April 2011, 04:37 AM

I think it is a great look for the TG... much better than the regular one...

Dweller of the Sea · 27 April 2011, 04:42 AM

I´m not sure its real, Rolex never made a limited edition.
The watch is probably genuine Rolex with some privat custom made parts, like ProjectX design etc

FremStar · 27 April 2011, 04:44 AM

Gary you are right there is no discount to be had at the Tourneau boutique even for the long time customer. I am still drooling over this TOG-Black Dial of course!

esm · 27 April 2011, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Love anything with Rolex green on it

make it two please.

mmm... interesting TOG. any real/live pix of it?

mtrunner · 27 April 2011, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

Gary you are right there is no discount to be had at the Tourneau boutique even for the long time customer. I am still drooling over this TOG-Black Dial of course!

I have the slate dial so if I could get my hands on this limited edition I would definitely go with the white dial. The green really pops on the white dial!

The GMT Master · 27 April 2011, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dweller of the Sea

I´m not sure its real, Rolex never made a limited edition.
The watch is probably genuine Rolex with some privat custom made parts, like ProjectX design etc

It wouldn't be the first time Rolex have released a special model just for Japan. The Space-Dweller springs to mind

DCgator · 27 April 2011, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtrunner

Wow I love it. Of course I am a huge fan of the TOG since I own one. I wish I could get my hands on it. Why a limited addition for only Japan?

Yup, that green sweeping hand is awesome to look at! Fantastic on that white dial. My first automatic Rolex was the TT TOG with gold tapestry dial, and when I bought it in 1991 they sold it to me as a Thunderbird. The gold tapestry became boring after a year so I bought an OEM white dial with romans and it has stayed on the watch since.

Dweller of the Sea · 27 April 2011, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

It wouldn't be the first time Rolex have released a special model just for Japan. The Space-Dweller springs to mind

Only one I can think of, and that was 50 years ago. I have not heard of a limited edition in "modern" times

Explorer 2011 · 27 April 2011, 05:51 AM

I really like this combination actually.

26 April 2011, 08:42 PM	#1
Otto 2023 Rolex 16710 GMT Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,004	Rolex Limited Edition Turn-O-Graph Maybe this has already been covered somewhere else on this forum? I was at a Rolex boutique in Tokyo on Saturday and they showed me two Turn-O- Graph watches they said were limited edition models for Japan only. They were priced at around 934,000 yen each. They had a white dial Turn-O-Graph with green Turn-O-Graph lettering and a green second hand; the other a black dial version. The lady with whom I was speaking said there are 300 of each being produced for sale. I tried on both versions. I have to say they looked great. My scanner is not working properly, so I took a few pictures of the photo cards she gave me. I also grabbed a photo off of a Japanese web site.

26 April 2011, 10:08 PM	#4
mtrunner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: SubC LV Posts: 7,798	Wow I love it. Of course I am a huge fan of the TOG since I own one. I wish I could get my hands on it. Why a limited addition for only Japan? __________________ Mine: TT Datejust Turn-O-Graph "F", Explorer II Black Dial "V", SubC LV "G" Wife:TT Datejust Diamond Dial "V", Cartier Tank Francaise

26 April 2011, 11:51 PM	#10
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	I like that green second hand very much, looks good __________________ "Did you get that at retail?"

27 April 2011, 12:21 AM	#12
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27 April 2011, 01:14 AM	#16
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26 April 2011, 08:47 PM	#2
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	Thanks for sharing Otto. The green sec hand looks more refined than the red one I reckon. What is the reason for Rolex to release a Japan only limited edition Turn-O-graph?

26 April 2011, 09:07 PM	#3
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Green is a lucky color in the Asian culture, I am told. My wife had me paint our front door green, in fact. ¥934,000 is a hefty markup, though. An extra $2000?

26 April 2011, 10:40 PM	#5
roleyrolz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: us Posts: 144	I never even knew that Rolex had boutiques I was going to ask why they don't. And if they do, do they have any in NYC. Also how are the people in Tokyo doing

26 April 2011, 11:09 PM	#7
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	OTTO!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Ever since I acquired my TOG from Tony G its has been in my normal rotation! Underrated timepiece for sure but these green hand iterations are Supreme! Wow! Hey Gary that Tourneau boutique is actually up and running! It kind of has that West coast LA vibe to it!

26 April 2011, 11:20 PM	#9
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	On the topic of TOG (Please turn sensitivity radar down )...I don't buy a watch based on resale but I often hear about DJ having one of the poorest resale value, does TOG with a different numbered bezel and coloured sec hand to the DJ fall into the reign of DJ in terms of poor resale value?

27 April 2011, 12:19 AM	#11
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,413	Very nice - thanks for posting Otto

27 April 2011, 12:32 AM	#13
roleyrolz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: us Posts: 144	Mtrunner thanks for the info. Do u know when this will happen and also which tourneaou I persume the Time Machine. This also may be a dumb question but will it be possible to get any discounts there being that unlike a store there are no markups. And do Boutigues genrally discount or not. Thanks

27 April 2011, 12:46 AM	#15
Roja "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Pierre Location: Spain/Canada Watch: and learn... Posts: 533	the black dial is a beauty

27 April 2011, 03:04 AM	#17
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	If you buy second hand resale is not that big an issue! 

27 April 2011, 03:58 AM	#18
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	I like it. Thanks for posting the pictures. ... 30 years from now the guys over at VRF will argue about this model, whether it is genuine Rolex or not ... just like the all red 24h hand on the GMT 1675... Best, A

27 April 2011, 04:00 AM	#19
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2023 OFFICIAL EXPLORER 40 Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,225	Damn that would be a rare piece.. __________________

27 April 2011, 04:06 AM	#20
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27 April 2011, 04:14 AM	#21
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Love that green second hand!!

27 April 2011, 04:37 AM	#22
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	I think it is a great look for the TG... much better than the regular one... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

27 April 2011, 04:42 AM	#23
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	I´m not sure its real, Rolex never made a limited edition. The watch is probably genuine Rolex with some privat custom made parts, like ProjectX design etc

27 April 2011, 04:44 AM	#24
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Gary you are right there is no discount to be had at the Tourneau boutique even for the long time customer. I am still drooling over this TOG-Black Dial of course!

27 April 2011, 05:51 AM	#30
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	I really like this combination actually. __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

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