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Brettno1 · 19 March 2011, 03:04 AM

I wonder if a forum member owns this?

From The Most Expensive Journal: Rolex, according to BusinessWeek, is one of the world’s 100 most valuable brands. The Swiss company’s timepieces are almost synonymous with wealth and status, but Rolex is curiously absent from the list of the world’s top ten most expensive watches. That’s why we’ve decided to let you know about the most expensive Rolex watches in the world.

The most expensive Rolex ever sold at auction was a “Paul Newman” Rolex Oyster Cosmograph “Daytona” sold at a Sotheby’s event in June, 2003. This prototype wristwatch, featuring a red dial and black sub-dials, was produced in 1979. It sold for £210,000—around US $350,000.

Rumors persist regarding a Rolex sold at Selfridges in London for a fantastic price of £8 million—over US $15 million—but they seem to be rumors only.

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HL65 · 19 March 2011, 03:19 AM

Actually--a tropical 6240 RCO Daytona PN sold for roughly $450k this year. FYI

The GMT Master · 19 March 2011, 03:23 AM

That's an interesting piece - I think it has cropped up a couple of times, but I don't think a TRF member owns it. Furthermore, its title as the world's most expensive Rolex was taken by the GMT Ice - a diamond encrusted white gold piece, launched a couple of years ago. That retailed for £250000

Tony-GB · 19 March 2011, 03:36 AM

8 million for a Rolex...? Not sure about that one.

Would any watch cost that? Apart from Patek Buying back their own pieces at auctions for various reasons.

model7el · 19 March 2011, 04:06 AM

beautiful watch this red daytona

thewatchguy93 · 19 March 2011, 04:07 AM

3 million 9 hundred and 15 thousand!!!!!

Dino

conrail · 19 March 2011, 04:09 AM

Yea, and the problem w/ that thing is, its not even a Rolex anymore. :(

Speed · 19 March 2011, 04:10 AM

Ugh!

L-16610 · 19 March 2011, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dingoo93

3 million 9 hundred and 15 thousand!!!!!

Dino

what currency ?
for sure NOT EURO, USD or GBP

thewatchguy93 · 19 March 2011, 04:23 AM

swedish Kroner I think

rad87gn · 19 March 2011, 04:48 AM

The Ice GMT has a list price of $485,350.00 USD.

Numismatist · 19 March 2011, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by conrail

Yea, and the problem w/ that thing is, its not even a Rolex anymore. :(

HA HA! I was trying to find the words, but you hit it right on

HL65 · 19 March 2011, 05:06 AM

Here you go: link to 470k Tropical Daytona RCO that sold this year. Nice article on it in Hondikee. Cheers!!

http://www.hodinkee.com/storage/bigp...=1290377939422

TSW · 19 March 2011, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dingoo93

3 million 9 hundred and 15 thousand!!!!!

Dino

Swedish Krona that is

Chris B · 19 March 2011, 05:13 AM

It'd make a nice collar for a Toy Poodle

esspee1200 · 19 March 2011, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by conrail

Yea, and the problem w/ that thing is, its not even a Rolex anymore. :(

haha! co-sign. all those diamonds on a rolex or any watch devalues its true original value. which is the sweetest trait of a watch.

Dweller of the Sea · 19 March 2011, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by conrail

Yea, and the problem w/ that thing is, its not even a Rolex anymore. :(

Unfortunatly it is, as common Rolex are becomming more and more bling, when the update their models

I think it is funny that the watch just has a plain crown, with no diamonds

TSW · 19 March 2011, 05:17 AM

Another one!
Priced at 2,900,000 SEK

GradyPhilpott · 19 March 2011, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dingoo93

3 million 9 hundred and 15 thousand!!!!!

Dino

I'm confident that Liberace would have killed for that watch.

Brettno1 · 19 March 2011, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Here you go: link to 470k Tropical Daytona RCO that sold this year. Nice article on it in Hondikee. Cheers!!

http://www.hodinkee.com/storage/bigp...=1290377939422

Thanks for the update on the Tropical Daytona.

I agree with some of the other posters that the watches covered in diamonds are not representative of the value of the watch. Almost all of the price is in the diamonds. The Daytona's at $350k and 470k are still worth more based on the actual watch value.

HL65 · 19 March 2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Brettno1

Thanks for the update on the Tropical Daytona.

I agree with some of the other posters that the watches covered in diamonds are not representative of the value of the watch. Almost all of the price is in the diamonds. The Daytona's at $350k and 470k are still worth more based on the actual watch value.

And far nicer. The RCO's -either in 6240 or 6263 are so rare. I know of only 4 of them in the world including one that sold last week. I have a friend who is lucky enough to be one of those few people!!

MonBK · 19 March 2011, 06:49 AM

I believe the red Daytona is a fake.

Explorer 2011 · 19 March 2011, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Another one!
Priced at 2,900,000 SEK

A beauty, but somehow I don't think I'd be going diving in this one...

skyedog · 19 March 2011, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dingoo93

3 million 9 hundred and 15 thousand!!!!!

Dino

It not even a Rolex anymore

Hmm..... ghetto watch!

BB83 · 19 March 2011, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

I believe the red Daytona is a fake.

I think I remember from the vintage forum (maybe Jedly?) that there are 3 real ones

On most expensive Rolex, didn't Clapton's Albino Daytona go for ~$500k?

MortgageGuy · 19 March 2011, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dingoo93

3 million 9 hundred and 15 thousand!!!!!

Dino

All I can say IS WOW... how could you ever even wear something like this... Even in the dark you would glitter

: rofl:

BB83 · 19 March 2011, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

And far nicer. The RCO's -either in 6240 or 6263 are so rare. I know of only 4 of them in the world including one that sold last week. I have a friend who is lucky enough to be one of those few people!!

Very cool!!

onryo · 19 March 2011, 06:56 AM

Exactly how are you going to use the GMT function on that? Doesn't look like much of a tool to me.

AndersB · 19 March 2011, 07:05 AM

I don't mind diamond Rolexes in general, but when they put a lot of ice on the sports models it just seems wrong to me. Ice and a submariner or GMT don't match. IMHO.. The sports watches are supposed to be practical if you see what I mean.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 19 March 2011, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I'm confident that Liberace would have killed for that watch.

I agree. But, must add WTF? It is fugly.

19 March 2011, 03:04 AM	#1
Brettno1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Brett Location: Las Vegas Watch: 116618LB Posts: 140	Worlds Most Expensive Rolex I wonder if a forum member owns this? From The Most Expensive Journal: Rolex, according to BusinessWeek, is one of the world’s 100 most valuable brands. The Swiss company’s timepieces are almost synonymous with wealth and status, but Rolex is curiously absent from the list of the world’s top ten most expensive watches. That’s why we’ve decided to let you know about the most expensive Rolex watches in the world. The most expensive Rolex ever sold at auction was a “Paul Newman” Rolex Oyster Cosmograph “Daytona” sold at a Sotheby’s event in June, 2003. This prototype wristwatch, featuring a red dial and black sub-dials, was produced in 1979. It sold for £210,000—around US $350,000. Rumors persist regarding a Rolex sold at Selfridges in London for a fantastic price of £8 million—over US $15 million—but they seem to be rumors only. expensive-rolex.jpg

19 March 2011, 03:19 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,435	Actually--a tropical 6240 RCO Daytona PN sold for roughly $450k this year. FYI __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 March 2011, 03:36 AM	#4
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	8 million for a Rolex...? Not sure about that one. Would any watch cost that? Apart from Patek Buying back their own pieces at auctions for various reasons. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

19 March 2011, 04:07 AM	#6
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	Try 3,915,000,000,00 3 million 9 hundred and 15 thousand!!!!! Dino __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

19 March 2011, 04:09 AM	#7
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	Yea, and the problem w/ that thing is, its not even a Rolex anymore. :( __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

19 March 2011, 03:23 AM	#3
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	That's an interesting piece - I think it has cropped up a couple of times, but I don't think a TRF member owns it. Furthermore, its title as the world's most expensive Rolex was taken by the GMT Ice - a diamond encrusted white gold piece, launched a couple of years ago. That retailed for £250000

19 March 2011, 04:06 AM	#5
model7el Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Jose Antonio Location: mexico Watch: GMT Posts: 49	beautiful watch this red daytona

19 March 2011, 04:10 AM	#8
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Ugh!

19 March 2011, 04:23 AM	#10
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	swedish Kroner I think __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

19 March 2011, 04:48 AM	#11
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	The Ice GMT has a list price of $485,350.00 USD. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

19 March 2011, 05:06 AM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,435	Here you go: link to 470k Tropical Daytona RCO that sold this year. Nice article on it in Hondikee. Cheers!! http://www.hodinkee.com/storage/bigp...=1290377939422 __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 March 2011, 05:13 AM	#15
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,625	It'd make a nice collar for a Toy Poodle

19 March 2011, 06:49 AM	#22
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	I believe the red Daytona is a fake.

19 March 2011, 06:56 AM	#28
onryo Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Seattle Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 410	Exactly how are you going to use the GMT function on that? Doesn't look like much of a tool to me.

19 March 2011, 07:05 AM	#29
AndersB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 603	I don't mind diamond Rolexes in general, but when they put a lot of ice on the sports models it just seems wrong to me. Ice and a submariner or GMT don't match. IMHO.. The sports watches are supposed to be practical if you see what I mean.

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