Two best-selling Rolex models ever?

[JP.]

Are these two the biggest sellers ever? We don't know for sure as Rolex doesn't give production numbers but I suspect they might be.

[dmash]

Before I clicked your thread I said to myself ‘Sub and TT Datejust’.

SO YES LOL

[liberalclown]

TT Champagne dial DJ and Sub Date, yes sir, I agree.

[JSolution]

Originally Posted by dmash

Before I clicked your thread I said to myself ‘Sub and TT Datejust’.

SO YES LOL

Yeah me too

[Yas.2k]

No contest.

[Stan Cooper]

I was thinking the same thing. Seriously.

[Old Expat Beast]

More likely OP and OP Date if you're talking about total sales over Rolex history, with DJ third.

[zab]

The quintessential pair

[fskywalker]

Most likely!


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[bob sims]

DJ certainly. It seems to me that 30-40 years ago the blue dial Sub was the popular one. May just be me-the black no gold sub always looked like a garbage watch to me-still does. So I never really noticed them?

[jctrolex]

To 99% of the general population of this planet the TT Datejust is THE Rolex when Rolex is mentioned. I would say that would be the best selling Rolex in the World wide sense.

[MJ EXPLORER]

Originally Posted by dmash

Before I clicked your thread I said to myself ‘Sub and TT Datejust’.

SO YES LOL

I did the same! Perfect duo.

[ArtNouveau]

I would think over all time since Rolex started production, SS and tutone Datejusts have been the biggest sellers. Subs, although quite popular, are more of a specialty model.

[Pw92676]

I think so

[Arid]

DJ definitely.

[77T]

I’d say OP & DJ in no particular order nor gender.

The Sub isn’t likely to be in the top 2 for sheer production reasons.

Without a ladies model, and due to its later introduction compared to OP & DJ, very unlikely the Sub production numbers would match up with OP & DJ volumes over the years.

And let’s face it, with Rolex the production number defines the sales numbers. 100% are sold to distributors.


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[kieselguhr]

Yea those 2 for sure. DJ has the upper hand

[Jack T]

A pair of Kings

[DCheeta]

Haha, yep, exactly those two.

[the dark knight]

This reminds me of a random thought I had. I'd imagine DJs are still the most popular and best-selling Rolex. THE Rolex to maybe 90% of the population? I've also noticed some variation of DJ (TT more often but sometimes even steel) has been available at the AD most times I've visited, even recently.

I wonder if most of the non-WIS population that may be seeking out a Rolex as a "nice watch" even knows or cares about the supply shortages that we talk about here. I wonder if as long as they can get some kind of Datejust, they are perfectly okay.

[Mr. K]

I miss lug holes on the sub. DJ, not do much but on the sub, yes.

[WatchGuy1966]

Like everyone else, it's what I had in mind before opening thread

[scooba]

Well I think you are correct, We have a 1988 DJ and a 1993 Sub date exactly as the pic

[Judge]

Kinda wish I never sold my 1601 DJ

[Harry-57]

Unknown. I would go with OP and DJ. Pure guesswork.

[brandrea]

I think you’re on to something Juho

Great duo my friend

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

More likely OP and OP Date if you're talking about total sales over Rolex history, with DJ third.

Originally Posted by 77T

I’d say OP & DJ in no particular order nor gender.

The Sub isn’t likely to be in the top 2 for sheer production reasons.

Without a ladies model, and due to its later introduction compared to OP & DJ, very unlikely the Sub production numbers would match up with OP & DJ volumes over the years.

And let’s face it, with Rolex the production number defines the sales numbers. 100% are sold to distributors.


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I think it's important not to get into the semantics of model names here, and instead think about aesthetic. I, for one, would consider the OP/AK/DJ/OPD the "same" watch for purposes of general popularity - classic Oyster case silhouette, with or without a date, from 26-36mm in SS/TT/YG.

I would, however, say that the stainless Sub and TT/Jubilee/Champagne DJ are the most popular ever in terms of recognizability.

[JP.]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I think you’re on to something Juho

Great duo my friend

Thanks my friend.

The 1984 DJ belongs to a friend though. Here's the story:

https://luxurywatches635.wordpress.c...atejust-16013/

Lovely watch, either way. And a true Rolex classic for sure.

[Jocke]

The most selling Rolex model is a TT DJ lady, at least it was a few years back.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by dannyp

I think it's important not to get into the semantics of model names here, and instead think about aesthetic. I, for one, would consider the OP/AK/DJ/OPD the "same" watch for purposes of general popularity - classic Oyster case silhouette, with or without a date, from 26-36mm in SS/TT/YG.

I would, however, say that the stainless Sub and TT/Jubilee/Champagne DJ are the most popular ever in terms of recognizability.

Important? Seems like you're just making up your own arbitrary rules that no one else would recognise. The word 'models' is in the OP's title.