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Otto · 27 April 2011, 06:59 AM

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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

This watch is sold at Lexia in the Ginza. It's the real thing.

esm · 27 April 2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Otto

This watch is sold at Lexia in the Ginza. It's the real thing.

Otto, do you know the story behind this limited edition? Thanks.

Justjosh · 27 April 2011, 08:51 AM

I really think I need to go try a TOG on. They just do not do anything for me from photos.

mmmmp · 27 April 2011, 09:11 AM

Limited edition or not, I think the current version w/red hands date & script looks far cooler! Add the extra cost and this piece really is for 'collectors only'. However anything that gets the TOG attention is a good thing! Like to see it in person. Best, Mark-keeper of the TOG flame-P

FremStar · 27 April 2011, 12:06 PM

Mark P I hear you on the red sweeping hand, there is a certain coolness factor there! I am glad that there are other folks here who appreciate the TOG... Reason to add a pic of mine

Wolfgang427 · 27 April 2011, 12:42 PM

Nice, but I actually prefer the red hand & writing

as it's more a nod to the vintage red's that came before green was the new Rolex fashion.

Hodog16 · 27 April 2011, 03:51 PM

I also prefer the red hand and writing but both versions look very clean. Hoping somebody here will pick one up and show some pictures!

Watchonisto · 27 April 2011, 04:02 PM

great post Otto!

L30N · 27 April 2011, 06:55 PM

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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

Every watch company that respects itself releases special editions for Japan , they are their best customers. They consider asking for discounts , degrading to the item they wish to buy. They dont want that Rolex as is , they want that Rolex that they paid X amount of money to get . Therefore , making them watch companies best customers' and having companies release special edition that come with a premium ofcourse for them.

WatchTimes · 28 April 2011, 07:23 AM

Wow I want one. Finally a TOG I want.

Michael M. · 28 April 2011, 08:39 AM

Very cool, thanks for sharing! Looks cool with the green!

FremStar · 8 December 2011, 11:53 AM

I now need this limited edition TOG in my colllection! I have never been a fan of white dial Rolex timepieces but something about the white dial is screaming at me. One of my colleagues pointed me to the Daikokuya brand shop and the Joutaro blog in Japan. Limited to 300 pieces this may be hard to find, however, at $11-$12k to play the limited edition game has me thinking, find a complete T<25 1655, get the HULK, or venture into the limited edition world? Decisions, decisions... Stay tuned

Thanks again Otto for bringing this to our attention!

Kevin.S · 8 December 2011, 11:57 AM

very classy

imono · 8 December 2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

I now need this limited edition TOG in my colllection! I have never been a fan of white dial Rolex timepieces but something about the white dial is screaming at me. One of my colleagues pointed me to the Daikokuya brand shop and the Joutaro blog in Japan. Limited to 300 pieces this may be hard to find, however, at $11-$12k to play the limited edition game has me thinking, find a complete T<25 1655, get the HULK, or venture into the limited edition world? Decisions, decisions... Stay tuned

Thanks again Otto for bringing this to our attention!

Wow - the GREEN really stands out.
The regular TOG have the Red Second Hand and all.
The GREEN is truly unique and not seen in any of the dealer catalogs.
I am nuts for the unique and one off where you do not see things like that every day.
Congrats to you for landing this one.
To quote John E Brozek from The Rolex Report Book (page 53)
"The watch was not released into all Rolex markets (sold primarily in Japan) and was not a major seller. Therefore, very few were produced, making it a highly collectable model."

520Matt · 8 December 2011, 03:01 PM

Love the Green on White, it would definitely be my choice.

Sam-- keep us posted on your quest!

esm · 8 December 2011, 05:01 PM

Awesome - was just thinking about this one the other day.....

dooder202 · 9 December 2011, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 520Matt

Love the Green on White, it would definitely be my choice.

Sam-- keep us posted on your quest!

Yeah they both are really gorgeous. I do love the green on the white myself!

eric23 · 9 December 2011, 01:34 AM

I like it!

mtrunner · 9 December 2011, 01:36 AM

I love these Limited addition TOGs. An even hotter item now that Rolex has discontinued toe TOG.

Puffy · 9 December 2011, 02:37 AM

hmmm doubt it has come from Switzerland... looks good though

azguy · 9 December 2011, 02:39 AM

It looks great, although I do prefer the red hand on the TOG

imono · 9 December 2011, 06:09 AM

No one knows why Rolex issued this particular style TOG in Japan only. And what about the the 300 pieces number? Is this count accurate?
Won't be it be nice if someone from Japan steps up and give us reasons for this exotic preference?

GradyPhilpott · 9 December 2011, 08:08 AM

Wow!

To me this seems very strange that Rolex would issue a Turn-o-Graph, a model that rumor has it is not in the new catalog, in an edition limited to a total of 600 pieces comprising both dial colors.

These to me would be the logical candidates for becoming "safe queens."

tomchicago · 9 December 2011, 08:16 AM

Turn-O needs a facelift, not a flat-out cancellation IMO.

GradyPhilpott · 9 December 2011, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by tomchicago

Turn-O needs a facelift....

What kind of facelift?

It's a DateJust.

What would you expect or suggest?

10:10:31 28 · 9 December 2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

hmmm doubt it has come from Switzerland... looks good though

It is a legitimate Rolex. It was featured on their website for a while.

10:10:31 28 · 9 December 2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Wow!

To me this seems very strange that Rolex would issue a Turn-o-Graph, a model that rumor has it is not in the new catalog, in an edition limited to a total of 600 pieces comprising both dial colors.

These to me would be the logical candidates for becoming "safe queens."

It was issued earlier this year I believe.

FremStar · 9 December 2011, 01:00 PM

I have omitted the name of the rep and edited parts of the e-mail for privacy reasons, interesting that some folks at RUSA are not aware of the green sweeping hand, this make me want the piece even more

Hello Sam, I apologize for the miscommunication sir, a red sweeping hand is the only hand manufactured by Rolex worldwide for a model # 116263. A green sweeping hand has not been manufactured by Rolex at any point; to my or to the technicians with whom I discussed the matter with recollections. If you would like to contact Rolex Geneva to obtain any possible additional information, I would indeed encourage that. In case you would like Geneva’s phone number, it is 41 22 302 22 00. Thank you again Sam and I hope you have a great evening.

Customer Service Division
Rolex Watch U.S.A., Inc.
212.758.7700

GradyPhilpott · 9 December 2011, 01:10 PM

Well, from what I've observed, RUSA can be as out of the loop as anyone, but I suspect that this edition is not official.

FremStar · 9 December 2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Well, from what I've observed, RUSA can be as out of the loop as anyone, but I suspect that this edition is not official.

Hey Grady. I have every reason to believe that this limited edition TOG does exist as Otto is in Tokyo and referenced the lexia ginza shop there. I will reach out to one of my colleagues in Tokyo to see if any AD's have it in stock... I will report back.

27 April 2011, 12:42 PM	#36
Wolfgang427 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,590	Nice, but I actually prefer the red hand & writing as it's more a nod to the vintage red's that came before green was the new Rolex fashion. __________________ TRF member #917

28 April 2011, 07:23 AM	#40
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,446	Wow I want one. Finally a TOG I want. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

9 December 2011, 02:37 AM	#50
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	hmmm doubt it has come from Switzerland... looks good though __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

9 December 2011, 08:08 AM	#53
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,345	Wow! To me this seems very strange that Rolex would issue a Turn-o-Graph, a model that rumor has it is not in the new catalog, in an edition limited to a total of 600 pieces comprising both dial colors. These to me would be the logical candidates for becoming "safe queens." __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

9 December 2011, 01:00 PM	#58
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Update after speaking with a RUSA Rep Today I have omitted the name of the rep and edited parts of the e-mail for privacy reasons, interesting that some folks at RUSA are not aware of the green sweeping hand, this make me want the piece even more Hello Sam, I apologize for the miscommunication sir, a red sweeping hand is the only hand manufactured by Rolex worldwide for a model # 116263. A green sweeping hand has not been manufactured by Rolex at any point; to my or to the technicians with whom I discussed the matter with recollections. If you would like to contact Rolex Geneva to obtain any possible additional information, I would indeed encourage that. In case you would like Geneva’s phone number, it is 41 22 302 22 00. Thank you again Sam and I hope you have a great evening. Customer Service Division Rolex Watch U.S.A., Inc. 212.758.7700 __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

27 April 2011, 08:51 AM	#33
Justjosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: WI Watch: This Posts: 856	I really think I need to go try a TOG on. They just do not do anything for me from photos.

27 April 2011, 09:11 AM	#34
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	Limited edition or not, I think the current version w/red hands date & script looks far cooler! Add the extra cost and this piece really is for 'collectors only'. However anything that gets the TOG attention is a good thing! Like to see it in person. Best, Mark-keeper of the TOG flame-P

27 April 2011, 03:51 PM	#37
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,708	I also prefer the red hand and writing but both versions look very clean. Hoping somebody here will pick one up and show some pictures!

27 April 2011, 04:02 PM	#38
Watchonisto Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Alex Location: European Union Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM Posts: 4,344	great post Otto!

28 April 2011, 08:39 AM	#41
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Very cool, thanks for sharing! Looks cool with the green!

8 December 2011, 11:57 AM	#43
Kevin.S "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maine Watch: All of them Posts: 1,371	very classy

8 December 2011, 03:01 PM	#45
520Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Tucson, AZ Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep Posts: 2,782	Love the Green on White, it would definitely be my choice. Sam-- keep us posted on your quest!

8 December 2011, 05:01 PM	#46
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Awesome - was just thinking about this one the other day.....

9 December 2011, 01:34 AM	#48
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I like it!

9 December 2011, 01:36 AM	#49
mtrunner 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,825	I love these Limited addition TOGs. An even hotter item now that Rolex has discontinued toe TOG.

9 December 2011, 02:39 AM	#51
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	It looks great, although I do prefer the red hand on the TOG

9 December 2011, 06:09 AM	#52
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	No one knows why Rolex issued this particular style TOG in Japan only. And what about the the 300 pieces number? Is this count accurate? Won't be it be nice if someone from Japan steps up and give us reasons for this exotic preference?

9 December 2011, 08:16 AM	#54
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Turn-O needs a facelift, not a flat-out cancellation IMO.

9 December 2011, 01:10 PM	#59
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,345	Well, from what I've observed, RUSA can be as out of the loop as anyone, but I suspect that this edition is not official. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

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