I'm Buying The New Rolex Celebration Dial OP.

[@nuprophett]

You actually brought me back to Theo and Harris videos. I really enjoy your solo content and I think a lot of people do too. You have very good energy, and the vibe that you create is much more my style. Really enjoyed the last few videos. Thank you. 🎉

[@bbc2290]

He's got his own channel called Iron Snail if youre into clothing / workwear

[@masterwatch]

yes me too I actually thought the same.

[@jbresq19701205]

I like their chemistry together, but Michael has a great self-deprecating charm that is really relatable and I laughed out-loud at this video, probably more than any other recent ones. Nicely done, Michael.

[@Soloseas]

Yes this is good, very good.

[@nec4608]

I do agree, please do not get me wrong but when the other guy will have came back I am doubting if I will continue watching the channel, the other guy is not so authentic like Kris, is like he is pretending something that he is not really and this affect the videos, unfortunately we do not have so many solo from Kris, he should have his own channel

[@notenoughtime7274]

I’ve really enjoyed the “Harris Unleashed” solo series but equally look forward to the supergroup reforming… I think the celebration and puzzle dials, is Rolex’s equivalent of the MoonSwatch. Polarizing but marketing genius, and the coverage helps them reach new and younger audiences. Inter-generational watch collecting. My view is 1/different watches exhibit different facets of your style and personality and this speaks to the fun and playful side. It’s not that it’s the only watch. 2/some of the less popular Rolex models turned out to be the most sought after after they got discontinued (eg The Daytona Beach)

[@watchdork]

Michael I really enjoy your shows. You bring joy to a lot of people's days. Thank you.

[@joemonaco3942]

Michael, I spit coffee at “inter-generational trauma.” You’re hilarious.

[@mrcom4359]

This is too sappy for this conversation, but your legacy to your children is your relationship with them and how you care for and about them. If they know you love them and you give them a wonky green watch or gumball watch or old ratty tie it won't matter what it is, it will matter that it represents you to them.

[@jeffdj1975]

Hahahaha I’m so honoured that you read my comment on the video!!!! Yes it’s true, I do find the watch EW, but I’m very happy to hear that you genuinely like it! Most folks get certain watches cause it’s a Rolex, you want the watch cause you’re genuine, different, unique and most of all confident. RESPECT Michael!

[@jeffdj1975]

P.S. Michael, work on your Spanish accent (it’s not Jesus; think jalepeño)

[@TheoandHarris]

HONORED TO HAVE READ IT!

[@timeisahumanconstruct9251]

If you don't have conviction about your future watch, why even buy now? Read more books, watch more videos, go to more meetups. Mull over your tastes and preferences and become a subject matter expert. Then and only then will your future watch reveal itself.

[@jhcowatchinglifestyle]

Don't sell yourself short Michael! You did great man :-) Nice work to you and to you both as always. Cheers!

[@MH5tube]

The celebration dial really isn’t that wild. I don’t know what everyone is losing their minds over.

[@jasonmedcalf2707]

I think you're right. It's playful. If it was a Seiko nobody would question it. People are too conservative with spending that level of money. It's like buying a Jeff Koons work.

[@Horizontalvertigo]

Can't believe Mikey almost got peer pressured out of his goofy Rolex, and peer pressured by his non-existent grandkids of all people. Man, my kids are gunna inherit watches with tigers on the dial and dive watches that are meant to look like tuna sushi, and they're gunna be happy about it or else.

[@gregoryrogalsky6937]

Indecision is death. Saying that, props to you telling the story. Great content.

[@hugohernandez3651]

I like the bubbles. Not a fan of the puzzle. They are not my type of watch, but I have the feeling they will be as easy to get as a Daytona.

[@gregwilliams5637]

You made the right choice, you can get a datejust anytime.

[@markleblanc3995]

Michael, you are very talented at delivering watch content. I enjoy your solo videos! Keep it up.

[@MrDominicharrison]

The celebration dial was a great idea but so poorly executed, it’s plain circles why didn’t they make balloons or bubbles?

[@grsnsnclr]

I think if you went with the safe choice, the black dial, you'd never stop thinking about the celebration. Listen to your heart and tell your future grandkids to deal with it.

[@watchbydesign6214]

The best KZbin comment of the 2023 Watches and Wonders releases... "I never thought about the intergenerational trauma people are gonna have if I get the wrong Rolex..."🤣

[@fabienponchard2220]

yes you should get the celebration OP. It's probably nicer in reality then on internet

[@juanfelipemv]

Both dials are terrible. The ones with the circles, why the boring colors ?

[@ulmen24]

They are are the colors of the colorful OPs that were released in 2020. Quite ugly, but that’s the reason

[@timeisahumanconstruct9251]

Not sure where you're from, but those colors are not boring. Black is boring. White is boring. Grey is boring.

[@juanfelipemv]

@@timeisahumanconstruct9251 They are boring, the saturation is not that great, and they are all at the same level of it. Also why only 4 colors ?, some of the balloons are the same color as the background. It is terrible. If you are gonna do something like this, IMO, you have to throw the kitchen sink at it.

[@edtollway3730]

Whoever you pass the watch on will love it because of what it meant to you. The Celebration dial is lush. I want one.

[@grafkirk]

Different watches will serve different folks. For instance, I’m currently a medical student. If I were to specialize in cardio thoracic surgery I would prefer a traditional Daydate - serious, clean, and precise. But if I were an outpatient pediatrician I could see myself wearing the Celebration into work. It’s also a watch from a reputable brand, but it is also more fun and could make a visit to the doctor a little more of an approachable event for a child. Great video, Michael!

[@analoguestills]

Must be real nice to have ADs that want to get you the watches you want.. Here in Singapore you gotta to play the game by buying shelf warmer watches to even get a chance at the allocation.

[@LegalKimchi]

I have silly watches and solid watches. My daughter, at age 4, already loves watches. And she would look at a Kermit and say, "dad was such a nerd. But this watch is so fun."

[@BlackKunik]

Rolex does a silly dial: How unexpected, it's amazing! Oris does a silly dial: Ew...

[@mendipfox1650]

I think the celebration dial is fun. I wouldn’t wear it, but my wife loves it and she’s on the list for the 31mm version. I think the dial really suits the smaller sizes. Not so sure about the 41mm. A little OTT in my opinion.

[@michellep2682]

I am on the list for the 36mm "Bubbles" at 2 AD's. Was told by both that the list is quite long and will be limited production. I stll hope to get one but doesn't sound promising.

[@watchesilyke3466]

Enjoyed you on the RBR chat. Thanks for joining. Get the watch YOU want. You're 20+ years away from giving anything to kids and will have a collection to choose from. Maybe that's the watch they'll remember you by because it's the most fun. Then you'll know you made the right decision.

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

Looking at how my kids see watches I think I'm better off buying them for me than posterity 😂

[@Milofchg]

What would be more difficult to get...The OP 36 Tiffany or the OP 36 celebration dial?

[@joeplatz7289]

As someone with three young kids, f*** em when it comes to buying watches. It's too much to predict. You have no idea what watches you'll still have at that point or if your kids will even care.

[@Maarten_is_here]

People getting these “fun” Rolex watches, especially at list at the AD, are high rollers who don’t care if this dial ages well and what these watches will beworth in a few decades. They buy it because money is no issue and they just want a fun dial for now. The Middle Eastern, Russian and Asian market will go crazy for these watches. I think it’s a brilliant move by Rolex.

[@seavee2190]

It does look like a kids toy watch.

[@therustybezel7130]

This should be called the Clown, for its nickname. The celebration dial that is. It’s ridiculous, it’s preposterous, it’s silly…….I’ll be calling my AD later to put me on the list 😂

[@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx]

Michael, get the watch you want. It's your life too. I personally like the puzzle even more than the dippin dotz (bubbles) one. It's like this; go balls deep or don't go in at all 😎 hahaha but seriously, your kids would think even more about you when they see you with that watch because it's so different than something you might typically see.

[@greggoodrich7161]

My favorite Ozzie Osborne quote (when Sharon Osborne installed a bubble machine on his concert stage): “Bubbles? I’m [F’ng] Ozzie Osborne” …. Doesn’t this apply to Rolex too?

[@angrygardener2430]

Awesome, great watch. Will always be a conversation piece and a period piece (and a collector piece). Great choice.

[@kinnierlastimosa2737]

Thanks for sharing the kind of funny story, which is totally real. I think the generational thought is a good one, especially for someone who might get “just” one Rolex or one luxury watch. As a middle-aged man whose father loved watches and fortunately had means to buy some, I must note my brother and I each have a different favorite watch of his four luxury watches and they are his two least expensive by a significant margin and the two we don’t prefer are ones others certainly would. That’s all to say that I’m glad that he bought what he loved and enjoyed - there’s a lot of difficulty guessing what others, including those who share half one’s genes, will like or love.

[@TheRacerRich]

After first hearing his transition on the Celebration dial and then on the Kermit, we discovered that Michael is that guy who lets other people tell him who he is. EDIT: Commenting in real time here - glad to hear he ended up with the Celebration dial. Be who you are! You can't predict what your children will want, so don't try. Besides, who is to say you won't have a daughter?

[@marcgoldbergdogtrainer]

One day, the celebration Dial will be the holy Grail of hard to find, obscure Rolex. Been on the list since the day it came out. Here’s hoping.

[@m.e.p.r]

The celebration dial is cool. I like it a lot. Would I buy it, no. Would I wear it, yes. Would I sell it, yes. Would I choose it over a black dial DateJust, yes.

[@JackG7786]

I think that growing up seeing your dad wear a watch will make you love it for all the right reasons..

[@stevecotterill7981]

Buy what you like. Who cares what your future kids/grandkids might like/not like… be single-minded and focussed. 👍🇬🇧 You can always buy a classic DateJust to counter the craziness! OP41 Celebration for the win… 🙂

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

The positive about those Rolex is that I'm thinking about taking some of my ish watches and giving the dials to my kids for a custom job. Could be fun...

[@thomaswright7270]

a rainbow puzzle is the symble forautusum suport

[@christinetd6024]

Congrats for your choice! Life is too short, and there are plenty of reasons to be sad. I'd rather have a dad that knew how to be silly about silly things (like obsolete mechanical devices to tell time), and shared with me a authentic joy. Both celebration and jigsaw watches, for me, feel beautiful. The colors are rich, the cases are all time classics, and the heft of rolex quality is coming through, even in the photos.

[@masterwatch]

The puzzle is very clever, that will work.

[@ChevyBM]

The celebration dial Oyster Perpetual is a cool watch, I dont really like Oris that much but when my 7 year old daughter saw it she loved it. Basically it is kinda fun but yeah, I totally get your point.

[@michaelcano1591]

My kids get what I give them lol 😂

[@staceygram5555]

Artist shits in a tin and it's considered art. People think those watches are cool because it's Rolex. Had Invicta released those dials, you'd all be laughing.

[@jwags24]

No, in 60 and 70 years this will still be a ridiculous watch. I understand wanting to be fun, but the execution of the bubbles is terrible. Ask any designer if it makes sense. They even covered up part of the Rolex text.

[@Chris_UES]

My dad left me an IWC Ingenieur 3508 - it’s taken me 22 years to really appreciate what it is

[@roomani786]

So many verieties of wrist watches. i like them all.

[@cookingwithwatches]

Whatever watch you get your kid will be proud to wear it. Once you have a baby you won’t care anymore what others think about you. Great content. Thank you Michael!

[@Al_Prazolam]

You worry too much about imaginary scenarios 50-70 years in the future.

[@Watchgeek14]

Enjoyed watching you by yourself, been a great “sub teacher.” Also I would love the celebration dial and have put my name on a list. I also have an explorer 36mm so my kids will have a boring yet beautiful watch and if they don’t like the celebration dial well then tough.. 😅

[@samuelchow3425]

Why a 36 and not a 41? I expressed my interest for a 41 since I have a 124060 and love the fit on my wrist.

[@cohan.forcer]

Really enjoyed these solo videos!

[@new2theindustry]

Rumor has it that the bubble dial makes girls in monster trucks swoon.

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

I wish they put the puzzle dial on the OP. The puzzle dial is just that tiny bit more serious. 😊😊😊😊

[@tmorris93]

just means you need to try it on in person! nothing wrong with that :) I'm sure you'll love it you quirky kooky guy you!

[@jaredvandermerwe6805]

If you went through this back and forth about buying the watch, I wonder how many times at Rolex headquarters the people were like, “Are we really going to release this dial or should we just change something on our date just line?” Also made me think about cars - sometimes we want something flashy but we end up buying the colour for the next owner in order to protect the resell value and so we pick a white, black, silver or something grey?!

[@Buck_Bentley]

This is the video that got me to subscribe. RIP Michael.

[@Danielpi]

WTF? Why are there no comments about the monster truck story? That was just... amazing.

[@David-nx2vm]

Yes that’s the reputation you have. At least it’s well-deserved! It’s the thought that counts - give your kid your Rolex and if you raised him right, he will treasure it forever.

[@jamesbaum9775]

The new Kermit Presidential by Oris. 🤣

[@davidparrishproductions5082]

You. Are. Hilarious. Love your videos Michael

[@cdm765]

Michael should always do these solo!

[@thomasjmendoza9225]

Michael telling us about his fever dream in that intro

[@tcomshere]

Had this in the background and had to completely pay attention when you said this was gonna be the "Last Dance." 😅

[@SirStamford27]

I think your videos are the best. 👍

[@shanahankevin87]

Michael is no longer Robin, he has become Nightwing. If you guys aren’t watching his clothing line videos, The Iron Snail, you really should.

[@Adskie]

Great video flying solo as always Michael.

[@tockingwatches2377]

Dude…get the celebration dial. It’s all you and your kids love you. If they even wear a watch, your watch, they’ll do so with thoughts about you…not the watch. Get the celebration dial!

[@samuelburton5576]

Michael what was the point of this video??? You were somewhat rambling.

[@JasonFerguson17t]

The celebration dial is cool, it’s not another drab model like 99% of there catalogue.

[@Aliassuk]

What a ramble!!!!!!!!! You’re on the list are you? Dream on buddy

[@ezee-e]

if I were that SA i would've fired you for all the back and forths and I am super patient! that convo would've driven me to drink some of the in house champagne they keep for buyers lol!!!!!

[@zulu6ix290]

If your children graduate from clown collage they will be grateful.

[@BabyJesus66]

What will most likely happen is you'll get (insert any watch), then when your kids become adults, they'll have zero interest in watches and not care a tiny bit about any of them. 😂😂

[@beyoncehadoneofthebest]

the emoji watch is great. does it always say love in the day spot or are there different words? if there are different words how is it useless?

[@kahuhipajae4088]

How hard would it be for you to just order both...

[@michaelansberry8705]

Wow, this is a level of indecision that I can really identify with. Michael, I think you made the right choice! I think this would be the perfect class clown in your collection that also gets straight A’s.

[@SequoiaNagamatsu]

I think they are awesome honestly. The watch space overall, which I think leans too much into tradition and conservative tastes, needs to shake things up more. Of course these things aren't for everyone, but what watch is for everyone? I suppose some would say certain models of Rolex haha . . . but I think that's also why it made sense for Rolex to do this (esp having gotten rid of one of their most unique/quirky models, the Milgauss).

[@Super3xtr4]

Imagine you don't buy a watch you like, because you are afraid of giving it to a son you don't have.

[@user-iz9co4qf6z]

Only an American is sophisticated enough to pull off the Rolex Celebration dial OP

[@thetrueconnoisseur]

Rolex is finally having a bit of fun, something many of us have been *begging* for for years. More silly Rolexes, please.

[@spittinvenom9843]

That’s not fun, that’s Invicta

[@originalserpent1834]

Yes, they are 👍

[@clivemcquire7686]

Best comment of the whole video “A watch bought by flippers looking to make a buck” pretty much sums up these watches.

[@LASERS8294]

I don’t think any thought should be given into what watch you’ll pass down to your kids and if they’ll like it. If you raise them right they’ll appreciate anything you give them. If they don’t who cares, it’s your money. They can buy their own then.

[@dannyg6592]

"The family Rolex is a gumball machine" ROFLMAO. Great episode, Michael. BTW, my favorite watch in my collection is my green dial OP36. And I am waiting for my AD to get me a turquoise dial OP36. But that celebration dial OP is hideous. Poorly executed dial. However, I love the "emoji" Day Date. And no wasted time setting the day and date :) P.S. The Oris is seriously fugly.

[@SpacesuitWill]

Just because they inherit the watch doesn't mean they have to wear it all the time. It is more important that if reminds them of you

[@tnan123]

In the wider world of non-watch enthusiasts the Rolex name trumps almost all design. There are a lot of people out there and these watches will definitely have an audience.

[@JustinRothberg]

I like watches that aren't popular and nobody has (as long as i like them). I'm into the celebration dial. Would i way overpay on grey market? no. would an AD ever give it to me? no. So I'll never get it but I would if I could!

[@InvisibleMovement87]

Nice goin Michael, get what YOU want not what people think you should like.

[@aarneuuk9601]

I really like the bubbles But dislike the puzzles

[@HD-Tech]

Day Date went from prestige to a joke and a wasted effort. Big swing and a miss.

[@rickliners6123]

I want the celebration dial 36 mm for my wife. I do not see myself wearing one, but it would look great on my wife's wrist, and then handed down to our daughter. My son has dibs on my GMT M2. I should go and ahead and put my name on one. Haven't done it because I don't feel there is a chance in heck I would ever get that call. But what the heck, I'll give it a shot. Thx Michael for helping me with that decision.

[@L.A.C_Santos]

The celebration dial is maybe inspired in a citizen Mickey and friends. It would be very interesting to know if the designer really copied the idea somehow.

[@joyap3378]

Imagine: the same dial but it’s on Tudor royal instead… Yooooooo! Do it Tudor!!!!

[@arieldualin8491]

People hate it because they can't afford it but grey market still will double the retail price anyway because people still really want it.

[@egutzait]

Maybe people focus too much on legacy, buy what you like and don't worry about if your hypothetical children will enjoy your taste. If they don't like it they can sell it and get something they like that will still be a reminder of you.