Marco you took the words out of my mouth. Rolex just put the fun back into watches. I absolutely love them all which I didn't think possible. If a watch can make you smile then hey job done ❤
I love the new OP bubbles. Already placed an order with my AD. Hope I can get it. Bought a Batman and Date Just 2 from them already in the last two years.
I loved this release, but that doesn't mean I love all the pieces. This release was refreshing - the Crown reminded us that they are not predictable. Love the GMT, OP, and new Daytona's.
One correction..it looks like all the metal Daytona and Skydweller bracelets still have the 5mm easy link..only the oysterflex have glide lock just like before..
In my opinion the steel Daytona always looked a little off in regards to the proportions of the ceramic bezel. I’ve been commenting for years that they needed to slim the bezel down!! Great job Rolex. Perfect nod to the old inserts from the 6263 ❤ and dial.
Great release video Marco and Adrian. I love the green and blue dial on the sky dwellers. The Daytona line with the 116500 LN should have just been discontinued, and no other models made because no-one can see the open movement when wearing it. The gold GMT looks great. The rest is a little lackluster. Lots of love from Australia. Abs.
People have been slating Rolex for years including me for not being adventurous. Same old boring releases year on year minimal design change. This whole illusion of shortage in production, supply/demand and in turn creating a monster. Years waiting list for a new sub when in actual fact it’s hardly any different to a 5 year old sub you could get your hands on. Although it’s not something I would wear personally, I think this is great. This is what people have been asking Rolex to do (be more adventurous) go outside the norm and now it’s released people are hating on it. No it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but appreciate it for what it is. A watch/luxury item should be an extension of people’s personality this could be for some people fun, not too serious, playful. Remember a watch isn’t there to just tell the time no more we all have smart phones and Apple Watches for that….
It’s a risk to buy the puzzle piece but you might get lucky with it. I don’t think it will ever blow up blow up because it does not have any mass appeal but it might be a pretty good return eventually. I think if they did the gem set hour markers and the same text/emoji wheels without the puzzle dial it would be way more desirable. Also I have zero problem locking this one away and not wearing it.
Called the guy I use at my AD and asked to be on the list for one. I'm number one on the list at their store and hope that gets me the 1st call when it comes in. Love my Tudor Pelagos 42mm Blue dial/bezel as I cant due white gold due to an injury to my arm and neck. Love titanium now and can't wait to get the phone call for one.
Marco this is the answer with the lack of anniversary sub. Tudor just dropped the BB54, and that is Rolex/Tudor designating 1954 as the anniversary for the Sub. Previously, there was controversy whether it was 1953 or 1954, but they just cemented it. Also, I’m calling a left hand Sub release on the last day of W&W. there are 2 puzzle piece clues that marry into that prediction!
Your take that the BB54 indicates 1954 as the true birth of the Submariner is interesting. There has always been that debate whether the true release date was 1953 or 1954. Maybe this answers that question. I don't know the answer but when was the Tudor 7922 released? Was that in 1954?
Sub is usually referred to as 1953 as its oeiginal release date due to 6202 Turnograph but first Sub did appear in 1954 so possible 1954 is now considered the new standard 👍
I'm a huge fan of Titanium! My dream watch has always been a Titanium Submariner. So I'm very happy to see Rolex finally use Titanium in their watches. Hopefully the Yacht Master will just be the beginning.
I believe that at some point all of Rolex sports watches will be produced in titanium with a higher price point than steel. Pricewise it’s will be a bridge between steel and precious metals.
The new Day Date puzzle pieces watch represents Autism awareness during the month of April. For a parent raising a child on the spectrum, I sincerely respect what Rolex is doing with that watch and I would purchase it in a heartbeat.
I really don't care for the new OP with balls on it, I personally think that Rolex could have done better with a playful dial. The Milgauss and the Cellini should go up in value now that they appear to have been discontinued. The new Platinum Daytona is going to be a hit and the 1908 should be a good seller, I think it's trying to compete directly with Patek. It's about time Rolex is making a couple of sapphire case back models, but they could at the very least try to decorate the movement.😊😊
Once I saw the Yacht Master 42mm in Titanium, called my AD and spoke to the guy I bought from. Asked to be put on the list and I am the 1st at their store for one. Hopefully I get the 1st call for it when it comes available to them. Went with a Tudor Pelagos 42mm double blue as white gold is to heavy for my wrist and arm due to an accident. Got the call for a lefty GMT and blue dial OP within days of getting on the list. Let my son wear the OP for when we go out to certain places and on holidays.
The GMT master yellow gold bezel looks like something a committee would come up with. Some wanted the black bezel to return and other wanted the two color bezel to be a GMT design exclusive. They all compromised a little and came up with a muddied bezel (black and grey) that will look black in poor lighting.
Hopefully there will be some deals as people are trading their old models for the new ones! Thanks for lots of insight, hopefully I will get a Rolly soon, been on the list for a Sprite for a grip.
Daytona: I like the metal edged ceramic bezel. I don't like the boxier case - I'm sure they combined the new bezel with the old case and found it didn't match as well as the previous layout did. Hoping to judge this in the metal.
Will be tough to say what the profile is and how it wears without hands on experience. Will be honest, I thought the 116500LN was perfect and didn't really need an update but we'll see for sure 😁🙌
Surprised you didn’t mention the re-profiled case on the Daytonas, especially the SS case. The old case was lopsided and the new one is more symmetrical.
Yes the new case is great, but not much to talk about. Hard to say how it will compare to the 116500LN since we don't have hands on experience with the new piece 😁👍
@@MarcoFerranteWatches once the odd shaping of the SS case was pointed out to me, I couldn’t un-see it. The precious metal cases were not like this. I think they fixed a problem and made all the cases the same symmetrical shape (at least to my eye). Apparently they are thinner as well.
but sky dweller has a fluted bezel, which is always made out of PM. This very bezel happens to be the "ring command" with many uses. Are you thinking about a titanium SkyDweller with a PM bezel??? hmmm...🤔 could be very interesting look with the matte finished titanium...
Yea I think titanium Sky even with a gold bezel would really help bring the weight of the watch wayyy down and make it far more practical and comfortable to wear 😁👍
If they're not releasing anything for the submariner anniversary this year then they're probably going to wait for the 75 and they probably do something extravagant.
Titanium is softer than stainless steel including 904L. Now, raw titanium in contact with ambient air forms a titanium oxyde layer which sorts of conceals light scratches and hairlines… to the point that some people says titanium heals itself…
Rolex have gotten high on their own hype. They’ve lost the plot entirely in my opinion. They are trying very hard to mainstream the idea that’s been prevalent among hardcore watch enthusiasts for a while, namely, that they are a brand for chavs and wankers. This is coming from someone that loves Rolex.
@@MarcoFerranteWatches Don’t get me wrong, I think they will sell very well, but I think this kind of design language, along with further expanding their lineup, and basically doubling their production numbers are a long-term mistake. They underestimate the fact that half their clientele are people that are solely buying for perceived resale value/ “investment.” When those clients are gone, the recent direction will further alienate the true collectors/enthusiasts , that have already been squeezed out by long waitlists and questionable AD practices.
Ah ! If 50% of Rolex clients now buy based on perceived resell value / investment then there is a significant risk in significantly expanding production at this time… Time will tell. It’s funny, I always buy first for pleasure but also looking at residual resell value so as not to loose i.e. consume excessively… But I always consider that there is nothing as a free lunch hence loosing some is the price to pay to play but if by luck there were no losses or even gains then that would be just luck. Enjoy your luck if and when it comes.
The emoji Day Date, OP “bubble dial” & Titanium YM will be the hottest watches every collector will want once they see them in the flesh. People complain Rolex is boring & don’t do anything new, well, here it is….
Also yes I’m surprised they didn’t keep the RG rhodium dial ! Also the Coke didn’t come out 😭 The king green SD is amazing The RG Aqua blue is 🔥 The Titanium YM is cool if it weighs more then 100grams 😂
Marco Marco Marco. Discontinued in 2015 Cellini Prince. Reference 5440/8 introduced in 2005 and discontinued in 2015 was a square Rolex with transparent case back. So make it 8 years instead of 90 years since they did that last……
@@MarcoFerranteWatches Nananana - you are not getting away that easy with semantics :-) - take a look at the entire movement in the hodinkee article - maybe 15% of it are obscured, if at all.... you can see nearly the entire movement (it's not very large) - so I would count that as a proper transparent case back....but in a manual wound watch.......so to give you a way out saving face one can argue that there were no transparent case backs in 90 years for automatic movement watches from Rolex. 😉
I loved the release i love the emoji day date the rose gold skydweller is the one for me great episode guys cant wait to see some come through the office
I’m glad the yacht master finally got some love but I’d like to see more oyster flex models. I really like the new 1908 I think it will be a success for them with the growing popularity of dressier watches. I also like the new sky-dwellers, especially the green dial. Everything is “ok” but those I mentioned are what really stood out to me!
I'm not watch educated at all, I just really appreciate a nice watch, but I saw a lot of people talking about a sun burst dial or something like a lava color that they were really excited about. Not sure on which watch though. I guess that didn't happen?
I don't know what to think about the titanium Yacht-Master, it kind of breaks with the idea of it being the more elegant submariner (hence the rounded case on all the other models). If they had used the case of the Yacht-Masters 40/42 it would fit better into the lineup. I think they should use titanium to make a heavy watch lighter or to make a very light sporty watch (kind of understated but perfect for doing sports). And I am very excited about the complications we will see in the 1908 line (a perpetual calender would be nice).
I was expecting Ben Ainslie’s Yachtmaster with dark anthracite colour, no date, corduroy strap, etc… for an understated watch genuinely perfect for sports. Now, we have something brighter, date complication, metal bracelet… I am disappointed even though the use of titanium is encouraging.
Was discussed briefly, definitely atypical for Rolex and not something you'd expect which I like. However, overall I don't necessarily love the watch considering its price. A lot better options out there in my opinion 😁👍
I give Rolex an A+. The new 1908 line, the new YM2 in Titanium, The colorful OP, the wacky Day Date, and Saphire sandwich Daytona! Are you kidding me? An epic year for Rolex imo.
I hope the Explorer 40 gets lost because that’s the one I want. You talk about how no one wants it, but they’ll need to pay a premium to get it…. So which is it? Is it so unpopular they’ll be available at AD’s, or so popular that you’ll pay a premium?
The Daytona case was built very unique for decades. Now it’s has some kind of Yachtmaster case. Honestly, I am very shocked about this big changes on the steel Daytona
The side of the case looks boxier on their website. I don't like it either. My guess is Rolex checked many combinations and the metal edged ceramic bezel matched better with the new case.
Let’s be real Rolex is releases have always been quite underwhelming and nothing really to get excited about but at the end of the day we all still want one
The sub did in the Fall of 2020 get updated and the size was bumped up to 41mm. Maybe Rolex will wait untill next year, the "real" anniversary of the sub (introduced in 1954)
Why is Rolex pricing Titanium watches more expensive than Stainless Steel watches? Specifically, why is the new Yachtmaster 42 in Titanium, more expensive than a Stainless Steel Submariner Date?
@@MarcoFerranteWatches that’s a good answer, but they already did the R&D on the DeapSea Challenge. And let’s not forget the yachtmaster has always cost more than the submariner date. I predict the real reason the titanium yachtmaster is more expensive than the SS version is because Rolex will be increasing the prices of new models to reflect the secondary market prices as new models come out instead of dramatically increasing the prices of existing models. This will cut out many grey market dealers and flippers and make more watches available at the AD’s while increasing their profits.
Assuming these are identical watches or are extremely close with regards to design, I would say that cutting titanium is a bit more time consuming than stainless steel which adds to the machining and finishing costs. But not only that, titanium has a high tech perceived value vs stainless steel which in all its guises remains a more pedestrian watch material. With titanium I believe that Rolex grabs a margins opportunity. If my memory serves me right, during the past and similarly to Patek Philippe, Rolex declared that they would reduce the production of stainless steel models in favour of more precious metals… With the titanium I believe Rolex will create a new segment which will be a bridge between stainless steel and precious metals. I believe that the margins will be higher on titanium than stainless steel whilst the highest will of course remain with precious metals… It’s all about more revenues per piece !
I would say the Ben Ainslie Yachtmaster prototype yes as it is inconspicuous but the one which was just released is much more noticeable, much less discreet than the Omega Seamaster NTTD…
What's your take on the new Rolex models and the discontinuations?
Crazy to see Milgauss gone
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We lost the Milgauss and got an "Emoji" Day Date, this was a terrible move.
Similar to Adrian, the ruby daytona is beautiful!!!
Wondering if they will indeed do anything with the Sub
Here’s what Adrian said in an old way back video…buy the ugliest most hated new release models because everyone changes their mind a year later
Haha he is not wrong 😆🙌
The steel new Daytona doesn't have glidelock only on the oysterflex
So sad to hear this 😭😭😭
Marco you took the words out of my mouth. Rolex just put the fun back into watches. I absolutely love them all which I didn't think possible. If a watch can make you smile then hey job done ❤
No doubt 😁🙌
I love the new OP bubbles. Already placed an order with my AD. Hope I can get it. Bought a Batman and Date Just 2 from them already in the last two years.
Good for you, whats your shoe size
Fair enough.. unique look for sure haha 😁👍
Great summer watch from Rolex. Something different for a change. And it should be relatively inexpensive. So, why not.
I loved this release, but that doesn't mean I love all the pieces. This release was refreshing - the Crown reminded us that they are not predictable. Love the GMT, OP, and new Daytona's.
I totally agree! It's nice to see Rolex have some more bold releases even though they may not be to my taste 😁🙌
One correction..it looks like all the metal Daytona and Skydweller bracelets still have the 5mm easy link..only the oysterflex have glide lock just like before..
No way 🤯🤯🤯
I'm glad I bought my Milgauss when I did. That was about three weeks ago so I ended up with one of the last ever made.
Awesome! Enjoy in good health 😁🙌
In my opinion the steel Daytona always looked a little off in regards to the proportions of the ceramic bezel. I’ve been commenting for years that they needed to slim the bezel down!! Great job Rolex. Perfect nod to the old inserts from the 6263 ❤ and dial.
Fair enough.. I love the more brazen look to it but get the point that these harken back to more vintage models for sure 😁👍
Great release video Marco and Adrian. I love the green and blue dial on the sky dwellers. The Daytona line with the 116500 LN should have just been discontinued, and no other models made because no-one can see the open movement when wearing it. The gold GMT looks great. The rest is a little lackluster. Lots of love from Australia. Abs.
Thank you as always for your support my man 😁🙌
I would not be surprised if Rolex deals with the Submariner separately. We’ll have to wait and see.
Definitely will be interesting to see 😁🙌
People have been slating Rolex for years including me for not being adventurous. Same old boring releases year on year minimal design change. This whole illusion of shortage in production, supply/demand and in turn creating a monster. Years waiting list for a new sub when in actual fact it’s hardly any different to a 5 year old sub you could get your hands on. Although it’s not something I would wear personally, I think this is great. This is what people have been asking Rolex to do (be more adventurous) go outside the norm and now it’s released people are hating on it. No it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but appreciate it for what it is. A watch/luxury item should be an extension of people’s personality this could be for some people fun, not too serious, playful. Remember a watch isn’t there to just tell the time no more we all have smart phones and Apple Watches for that….
I agree.. very fun releases from Rolex for sure 😁🙌
Great content guys. I’m loving the OP41 Bubbles Celebration dial. I’m on the AD’s list. Greetings from England. 👍🇬🇧
Thanks very much for your support! Glad you enjoyed this 😁🙌
My Favorite watch dealers Bought my second Rolex from them last week .Great company with great people I. Highly recommend them
Really appreciate your support! Thank you so much 😁🙏
Rolex realized the success of the Pelagos.. now the hard back pedal :) love it and totally agree that a Ti Sky-dweller would be great!
It’s a risk to buy the puzzle piece but you might get lucky with it. I don’t think it will ever blow up blow up because it does not have any mass appeal but it might be a pretty good return eventually. I think if they did the gem set hour markers and the same text/emoji wheels without the puzzle dial it would be way more desirable. Also I have zero problem locking this one away and not wearing it.
Totally fair assessment imo.. don't think they will make very many in complete honesty 👍
Asians gonna snap it up
It’s buy piece just sit on it for little bit. The stone face models are nice. Sad to see meteorite dials gone but now that makes them even rarer
The watch is guaranteed money in the bank.
How much of the colorful puzzle watch?
Titanium Yachtmaster! Such an amazing piece. Hope you guys get one soon I’ll keep my eye out
It's definitely a great piece! Nice to see Rolex using more titanium in their watches 😁🙌
Called the guy I use at my AD and asked to be on the list for one. I'm number one on the list at their store and hope that gets me the 1st call when it comes in. Love my Tudor Pelagos 42mm Blue dial/bezel as I cant due white gold due to an injury to my arm and neck. Love titanium now and can't wait to get the phone call for one.
Marco this is the answer with the lack of anniversary sub. Tudor just dropped the BB54, and that is Rolex/Tudor designating 1954 as the anniversary for the Sub. Previously, there was controversy whether it was 1953 or 1954, but they just cemented it.
Also, I’m calling a left hand Sub release on the last day of W&W. there are 2 puzzle piece clues that marry into that prediction!
Your take that the BB54 indicates 1954 as the true birth of the Submariner is interesting. There has always been that debate whether the true release date was 1953 or 1954. Maybe this answers that question. I don't know the answer but when was the Tudor 7922 released? Was that in 1954?
Sub is usually referred to as 1953 as its oeiginal release date due to 6202 Turnograph but first Sub did appear in 1954 so possible 1954 is now considered the new standard 👍
So Rolex got the 50th anniversary wrong when they released the original Kermit in 2003?
@@sunilmasson3807 well, since it’s up for debate; maybe they pick whatever suits them best
I wish the 40mm Explorer was made in Titanium. It would have made it stand out more and differentiated it from the OP and the Air King more.
Totally fair assessment and I don't disagree 😁👍
And I miss the Milgauss, my favorite Rolex that I’ll get at some point.
Also, great video. I love this type of content from the two of you.
I would’ve loved to see Peter in this..he’s THE Rolex guy and his knowledge is impeccable🙌🏻
Love this video
What are your Thoughts on the yellow gold green dial day date please
Thanks so much! YG Green Daydate is absolutely 🔥🔥🔥
I'm a huge fan of Titanium! My dream watch has always been a Titanium Submariner. So I'm very happy to see Rolex finally use Titanium in their watches. Hopefully the Yacht Master will just be the beginning.
I totally agree! Would be great to see more titanium pieces 😁🙌
I believe that at some point all of Rolex sports watches will be produced in titanium with a higher price point than steel. Pricewise it’s will be a bridge between steel and precious metals.
Great format. Really enjoy listening to these two
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 😁🙌
Marco and Adrian duo discussions are intriguing and interesting! Keep it up guys! Love this content.
Awesome to hear this! Thanks so much 😁🙌
I still love that Rolex Milgauss lighting bolt second hand. Will the market prices of Milgauss go up?
In the short term, likely yes.. hard to know in long run. They made this model over a decade so there are plenty out there 😁👍
The new Day Date puzzle pieces watch represents Autism awareness during the month of April. For a parent raising a child on the spectrum, I sincerely respect what Rolex is doing with that watch and I would purchase it in a heartbeat.
Cool factoid. Thanks for sharing.
That's actually amazing, was not aware of the backstory of this piece. Great watch and definitely agree with you 😁🙌
I really don't care for the new OP with balls on it, I personally think that Rolex could have done better with a playful dial.
The Milgauss and the Cellini should go up in value now that they appear to have been discontinued.
The new Platinum Daytona is going to be a hit and the 1908 should be a good seller, I think it's trying to compete directly with Patek.
It's about time Rolex is making a couple of sapphire case back models, but they could at the very least try to decorate the movement.😊😊
Agree with a lot of what you have to say.. honestly would just love to see Rolex do something new with the Sub for its 70th anniversary 😁🙌
@@MarcoFerranteWatches Ditto, great minds think alike!! 😂
Once I saw the Yacht Master 42mm in Titanium, called my AD and spoke to the guy I bought from. Asked to be put on the list and I am the 1st at their store for one. Hopefully I get the 1st call for it when it comes available to them. Went with a Tudor Pelagos 42mm double blue as white gold is to heavy for my wrist and arm due to an accident. Got the call for a lefty GMT and blue dial OP within days of getting on the list. Let my son wear the OP for when we go out to certain places and on holidays.
Nice! Hope you get it 😁🙌
Enjoyed that, thanks.
Glad to hear it! Thank you 😁🙌
Great conversation & observations. Thanks.
Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed 😁🙌
The GMT master yellow gold bezel looks like something a committee would come up with. Some wanted the black bezel to return and other wanted the two color bezel to be a GMT design exclusive. They all compromised a little and came up with a muddied bezel (black and grey) that will look black in poor lighting.
Fair enough 👍
Open case back was smart 6:35
No doubt 😁🙌
Hopefully there will be some deals as people are trading their old models for the new ones!
Thanks for lots of insight, hopefully I will get a Rolly soon, been on the list for a Sprite for a grip.
Hope you get the Sprite soon! 😁🙌
Rolex 1908 looks damn good 🔥
Definitely a good looking piece 😁🙌
Way better video with Adrian than with Roman!! 👏👏 👏
Thank you I guess 😅👍
@@MarcoFerranteWatches LOL… better chemistry and flow, that’s all. 😊 Great job as always!
@@ctxrider7585 Thank you! 😁🙌
Mint Green Skydweller > Gold GMT-II > Titanium Yacht-Master
Agreed on this 😁👍
Daytona: I like the metal edged ceramic bezel.
I don't like the boxier case - I'm sure they combined the new bezel with the old case and found it didn't match as well as the previous layout did. Hoping to judge this in the metal.
Will be tough to say what the profile is and how it wears without hands on experience. Will be honest, I thought the 116500LN was perfect and didn't really need an update but we'll see for sure 😁🙌
Surprised you didn’t mention the re-profiled case on the Daytonas, especially the SS case. The old case was lopsided and the new one is more symmetrical.
Yes the new case is great, but not much to talk about. Hard to say how it will compare to the 116500LN since we don't have hands on experience with the new piece 😁👍
@@MarcoFerranteWatches once the odd shaping of the SS case was pointed out to me, I couldn’t un-see it. The precious metal cases were not like this. I think they fixed a problem and made all the cases the same symmetrical shape (at least to my eye). Apparently they are thinner as well.
but sky dweller has a fluted bezel, which is always made out of PM. This very bezel happens to be the "ring command" with many uses. Are you thinking about a titanium SkyDweller with a PM bezel??? hmmm...🤔 could be very interesting look with the matte finished titanium...
Yea I think titanium Sky even with a gold bezel would really help bring the weight of the watch wayyy down and make it far more practical and comfortable to wear 😁👍
The prince had an exhibition case-back!! Love the content 🫡
True although it was not a full caseback is more so the point. Thanks for your support 😁🙌
If they're not releasing anything for the submariner anniversary this year then they're probably going to wait for the 75 and they probably do something extravagant.
Here's hoping 🙏🙏
@@MarcoFerranteWatches besides 75th anniversary sounds a like a better milestone 😄
Marco birthday and mine! the gmt has 2 tone bezel too
Awesome! Happy birthday 😁🙌
@@MarcoFerranteWatches u too bro..keep.up the good job
I agree Rolex is headed in a good direction. Not being afraid to release some of those models later in the video.
For sure! Refreshing to see this new approach 😁🙌
The white gold on strap and the rose blue face sky dwellers are dope
Rolex really brought some life to the Skydweller line for sure 💯🔥
Is titanium “harder” / “more scratch resistant” than the 904L steel?
Titanium is softer than stainless steel including 904L. Now, raw titanium in contact with ambient air forms a titanium oxyde layer which sorts of conceals light scratches and hairlines… to the point that some people says titanium heals itself…
Them yellow gold gmts are strait fire! 🔥
Agreed 😁🙌
Love these vids! Once again Adrian and Marco killing the collab. Love from AZ
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed this 😁🙌
I hope the explorer is off in the background. Hopped on the lists at my ADs. 36 is too small for me. 40 at retail? Yes please!
Fair enough 😁👍
Rolex have gotten high on their own hype. They’ve lost the plot entirely in my opinion. They are trying very hard to mainstream the idea that’s been prevalent among hardcore watch enthusiasts for a while, namely, that they are a brand for chavs and wankers. This is coming from someone that loves Rolex.
Fair enough.. definitely not your expected releases which I think is refreshing but get where you are coming from for sure 👍
@@MarcoFerranteWatches Don’t get me wrong, I think they will sell very well, but I think this kind of design language, along with further expanding their lineup, and basically doubling their production numbers are a long-term mistake. They underestimate the fact that half their clientele are people that are solely buying for perceived resale value/ “investment.” When those clients are gone, the recent direction will further alienate the true collectors/enthusiasts , that have already been squeezed out by long waitlists and questionable AD practices.
Ah ! If 50% of Rolex clients now buy based on perceived resell value / investment then there is a significant risk in significantly expanding production at this time… Time will tell. It’s funny, I always buy first for pleasure but also looking at residual resell value so as not to loose i.e. consume excessively… But I always consider that there is nothing as a free lunch hence loosing some is the price to pay to play but if by luck there were no losses or even gains then that would be just luck. Enjoy your luck if and when it comes.
Like 42 mm is humongous now.... I hoped they'd make the Daytona bigger... I can't wear it, it's too petite
Yea Daytona size definitely leans small and feel 42mm Yachtmaster is just a touch too big 😓
I think the new OP is sick! And I can’t wait till it’s on the gray market so I can pick one up.
Ti Yachtmaster is really dope. Scratching should be interesting though.
Yea that's very fair.. will be interesting to see how the model holds up 😁👍
I love love love the new Rolex emoji day-date in white gold. I want to buy one. How much?
Not quite sure at MSRP and no examples on Grey Market yet 🤷♂️
The emoji Day Date, OP “bubble dial” & Titanium YM will be the hottest watches every collector will want once they see them in the flesh. People complain Rolex is boring & don’t do anything new, well, here it is….
I do like these releases specifically because they are unexpected 😁🙌
Bro we needed Adrian Roman and Alex in this video.
Also yes I’m surprised they didn’t keep the RG rhodium dial !
Also the Coke didn’t come out 😭
The king green SD is amazing
The RG Aqua blue is 🔥
The Titanium YM is cool if it weighs more then 100grams 😂
Seems the Yachtmaster is 100g. Why should it be heavier ?! I’d rather it be 50g…
Happy birthday Marco!
Thanks so much 😁🙏
Marco Marco Marco. Discontinued in 2015 Cellini Prince. Reference 5440/8 introduced in 2005 and discontinued in 2015 was a square Rolex with transparent case back. So make it 8 years instead of 90 years since they did that last……
In fairness, it ws not a full display caseback.. so had a somewhat obscurred view of the movement 🤷♂️
@@MarcoFerranteWatches Nananana - you are not getting away that easy with semantics :-) - take a look at the entire movement in the hodinkee article - maybe 15% of it are obscured, if at all.... you can see nearly the entire movement (it's not very large) - so I would count that as a proper transparent case back....but in a manual wound watch.......so to give you a way out saving face one can argue that there were no transparent case backs in 90 years for automatic movement watches from Rolex. 😉
@@koolpep ok fair enough 😆😝
Glide lock on oyster flex is a must. Otherwise too hard to carry too many “sizes” of the precut straps. (I know Rolex calls them osterflex bracelet)
I loved the release i love the emoji day date the rose gold skydweller is the one for me great episode guys cant wait to see some come through the office
Thanks so much for the kind words and your support 😁🙌
@Marco Ferrante You're the man Marco love the channel man what is your opinion on the Joker watches?
I’m glad the yacht master finally got some love but I’d like to see more oyster flex models. I really like the new 1908 I think it will be a success for them with the growing popularity of dressier watches. I also like the new sky-dwellers, especially the green dial. Everything is “ok” but those I mentioned are what really stood out to me!
Rolex did exhibition casebacks on the recent line of Cellini Prince. Not 90 years ago.
You're right but was not a full display caseback so imo doesn't count as the movement was mostly obscured
I'm not watch educated at all, I just really appreciate a nice watch, but I saw a lot of people talking about a sun burst dial or something like a lava color that they were really excited about. Not sure on which watch though. I guess that didn't happen?
These are in the new daydate models 😁👍
@@MarcoFerranteWatches At 5 sec. on this video is what I was referring to.
ruclips.net/video/QEH2PnO-av4/видео.html
Best clasp is the “hidden” clasp. Not glide lock or easy link extension SCRATCH MAGNET
Happy birthday To the boy genius Marco!
Haha thanks so much I appteciate it 😁🙏
I don't know what to think about the titanium Yacht-Master, it kind of breaks with the idea of it being the more elegant submariner (hence the rounded case on all the other models). If they had used the case of the Yacht-Masters 40/42 it would fit better into the lineup. I think they should use titanium to make a heavy watch lighter or to make a very light sporty watch (kind of understated but perfect for doing sports). And I am very excited about the complications we will see in the 1908 line (a perpetual calender would be nice).
Fair enough! Would love to see a Perpetual Calendar 1908 .. would be very brave and bold for Rolex so I'm with it 😁🙌
I was expecting Ben Ainslie’s Yachtmaster with dark anthracite colour, no date, corduroy strap, etc… for an understated watch genuinely perfect for sports. Now, we have something brighter, date complication, metal bracelet… I am disappointed even though the use of titanium is encouraging.
Marco is a very impressive young man. He clearly knows his stuff and is a serious watch expert.
Really appreciate the kind words! 😁🙏
There’s a new off catalog Daytona with a Ruby bezel. Looks insane.
They are absolutely nuts 🤯🤯🤯
I love the celebration and jigsaw
Marco, you may be mistaken but the steel black dial sky dweller is still in production, no? Happy birthday btw!
Yea I'm having a look now and it seems some of the models from the report I read may have been innacurately stated as being discontinued 👍
What about the new patek releases?
Video coming tomorrow 😁🙌
Curious what you guys think of the 1908 line?
Was discussed briefly, definitely atypical for Rolex and not something you'd expect which I like. However, overall I don't necessarily love the watch considering its price. A lot better options out there in my opinion 😁👍
It’s called a ball pit 😂
😂😂😂 Couldn't remember in the moment lol
@@MarcoFerranteWatches I was so excited that I have actually remembered! Lol
Ref. 544x (aka Cellini Rolex Prince) presented an open case back. Production ranged from 2005 through 2015 ✌️
You're not wrong but was not a full display caseback 👍
Adrian is wearing one of my grail watches but I will never be able to afford it 😢😢😢
Ceramic Perpetual Openworked 🤯👑🔥
Just sell the house and the car then you should be able to have it 😉
DAYTONIUM!! I want credit for the name going forward if they do come out with a titanium daytona in the future
🤯🤯🤯 Love it!
Sub’s anniversary is really next year I think. If Rolex is willing to admit it publicly, then Sub will be part of 2024 releases.
Yea it seems now the official date of the Submariner will be 1954 if they don't release any anniversary piece for the Submariner this year 😁👍
I hope they react to the vacherons releases especially Marco cause that tradionnelle is a beauty
Definitely will be! Patek coming out today and the rest will be on Thursday after Grey Market on Wednesday 😁🙌
Did Adrian mention something called: “Wei Koh Blue”??? If so, what is it????
It's a color that likes the sound of its own voice. Talks more than the watch company experts it claims to be "interviewing"
@@marcheezy. brutalll lol I think Wei Koh is great 😁🙌
I give Rolex an A+. The new 1908 line, the new YM2 in Titanium, The colorful OP, the wacky Day Date, and Saphire sandwich Daytona! Are you kidding me? An epic year for Rolex imo.
Totally fair.. a lot of great releases for sure 😁👍
I think the Milgaus will come back in technical materials like ceramic and carbon.
I hope so. The only Rolex I really like
That would be pretty avant-garde for Rolex so I doubt this happens but would be AMAZING if it actually does 😁🙌
Why not titanium and matt black ceramic dial ?
No GMT Coke. Thank goodness as I have a 16710 Coke from 2000 and ❤️ it.
Beautiful piece! Enjoy in good health 😁🙌
I hope the Explorer 40 gets lost because that’s the one I want. You talk about how no one wants it, but they’ll need to pay a premium to get it…. So which is it? Is it so unpopular they’ll be available at AD’s, or so popular that you’ll pay a premium?
It's a brand new release. Initially there will no doubt be a premium just due to limited supply. But over time this will ease up for sure 👍
I would like a titanium explorer ii 😎
Would actually be sick 😁🙌
What about Submariner?
Will be interesting to see if anything gets done to the line 👀🙌
The Daytona case was built very unique for decades. Now it’s has some kind of Yachtmaster case. Honestly, I am very shocked about this big changes on the steel Daytona
The side of the case looks boxier on their website. I don't like it either. My guess is Rolex checked many combinations and the metal edged ceramic bezel matched better with the new case.
It definitely is pretty shocking for sure 🤯💯
Check out the Rolex Cellini Prince that had an open case back
Technically not a full caseback hence why it doesn't count in the same way the new platinum daytona does 😜👍
Let’s be real Rolex is releases have always been quite underwhelming and nothing really to get excited about but at the end of the day we all still want one
That's definitely true 👍
Happy late birthday Marco but I think today is a sad day for all of us who don’t have a meteorite dial 🫡
Thank you! Meteorite dial discontinuation is definitely sad but still there are great deals to be had in the old dial with the full meteorite dial 😁🙌
I still see stainless steel skydweller black dial??.
Man that rose sky is fireee
Absolute 🔥🔥🔥
I love the new ball pit OP... but can't imagine ever buying one, even though I really like the dial.
It's a unique and interesting watch for sure 😁👍
i assume they might have2nd round release on April fool's day
Lol nice 👍
All the SkyD colors you named are still listed on the website
Not sure where he got that from because I see them online as well.
Interesting.. entirely possible the news I was looking at was incorrect regarding the Skydweller 👍
The titanium Yachtmaster IS the Sub update
The sub did in the Fall of 2020 get updated and the size was bumped up to 41mm. Maybe Rolex will wait untill next year, the "real" anniversary of the sub (introduced in 1954)
Fair enough, entirely possible 😁👍
@@MarcoFerranteWatches only time will. Hard to predict what Rolex will do and don´t do
Why is Rolex pricing Titanium watches more expensive than Stainless Steel watches? Specifically, why is the new Yachtmaster 42 in Titanium, more expensive than a Stainless Steel Submariner Date?
They do a titanium alloy which required R&D costs to make I'm sure. That cost is typically passed onto the consumer 👍
@@MarcoFerranteWatches that’s a good answer, but they already did the R&D on the DeapSea Challenge. And let’s not forget the yachtmaster has always cost more than the submariner date.
I predict the real reason the titanium yachtmaster is more expensive than the SS version is because Rolex will be increasing the prices of new models to reflect the secondary market prices as new models come out instead of dramatically increasing the prices of existing models.
This will cut out many grey market dealers and flippers and make more watches available at the AD’s while increasing their profits.
Assuming these are identical watches or are extremely close with regards to design, I would say that cutting titanium is a bit more time consuming than stainless steel which adds to the machining and finishing costs.
But not only that, titanium has a high tech perceived value vs stainless steel which in all its guises remains a more pedestrian watch material.
With titanium I believe that Rolex grabs a margins opportunity.
If my memory serves me right, during the past and similarly to Patek Philippe, Rolex declared that they would reduce the production of stainless steel models in favour of more precious metals… With the titanium I believe Rolex will create a new segment which will be a bridge between stainless steel and precious metals. I believe that the margins will be higher on titanium than stainless steel whilst the highest will of course remain with precious metals… It’s all about more revenues per piece !
Really wanted the blue dial white gold Daytona. Discontinued, now it will just get harder. Darn.
Yea now will just be tough as prices are already climbing on this unfortunately 😓
The green sky dweller is an awesome watch, and will sell big time on the secondary market
No doubt.. knockout release 🔥
Titanium Yachtmaster feels like the watch James Bond would wear if he still wore Rolex.
Actually completely agree with you on this! 😁👍
I would say the Ben Ainslie Yachtmaster prototype yes as it is inconspicuous but the one which was just released is much more noticeable, much less discreet than the Omega Seamaster NTTD…