The 5 Rolexes That Will EXPLODE In Value.

[@matthewwinters1297]

Gentlemen - My son is Autistic. The puzzle piece Rolex speaks to me in so many ways. The day wheel signifies my son's mood or my mood at any given time. The date wheel signifies all the different things that my son might be thinking....but I Never know. I absolutely love this piece and think it speaks to MANY Autism parents out there. Is it for everyone...absolutely not. Is it for me....100%. I would feel so proud and excited so to have this on my wrist. Frankly, every time I look at it this reminds me of the 18 now 19 years I have had with my Son and all the different emotions we have gone through. There have been some really big highs and big lows. But I would not change a moment of them. Thank you for listening and LOVE your content.

[@MaxStaszkiewicz-kd3vp]

this comment is so wholesome. wear it with pride and may it serve you well. i fully relate to your situation since my brother is also autistic spectrum. it's lots of downs but they will never overshadow the ups. thank you for that comment. did you buy the watch straight from AD? I was thinking about getting it now because of your comment, but I don't think getting 1 rolex from my AD will put me anywhere close to the list.

[@xavierlaraserra]

Christian, is your watch a King Midas? Please, I suggest you start each video with a wrist check “Federico’s way”. Amazing content pals, strong supporter here!

[@peterjoung3368]

Totally agree. I wanna take a closer look at their watches.

[@-Jason-L]

It's actually luxury Archie's way LOL

[@xavierlaraserra]

@@-Jason-L lol bro! 🤣🤣

[@cezar684]

Absolutely!

[@copystrikecop9362]

I think he wears a Piaget. Can't really tell the model. For sure not a King Midas

[@amir-.1977]

Nearly NO watch is a great investment 😢. Collectively watches like any other product should and will loose value once out of the box . Stop hyping them . Buy them for your own enjoyment and perhaps pass it on to your family/ children

[@paddyj7690]

100%

[@jezzamatic]

Great conversations guys, I think you're in the top 3 channels out there! great chemistry!

[@jethrojacinto2798]

I'm obviously biased owning it, but I think the 116520s are highly undervalued and just generally under appreciated because everyone seems to flock to its predecessor the 16520s because of the Zenith movement and its successor - the ceramic Daytonas 116500/126500s

[@Walem_B]

using the Gstaad guys expressions 😂😂😂 can't wait to hear you say "a la poubelle"

[@vilainpetitcanard1]

Great video guys !! I'd love to get your opinion on the Rolex recent Bucherer's acquisition !

[@btmontres1423]

I heard Christian's comment that the colored balloon dial on the OP and the puzzle Day Date are coming at the end of the run of colored dials, and it triggered my recollection of something that used to be done in the manufacturing of fountain pens mostly with celluloid (1940s-50s) but also with hard rubber (1920s-30s). At the end of the day there would be scrap pieces of material left over and instead of throwing them out manufacturers (Omas for sure, but maybe including Waterman, Parker, etc.) would combine and mix them to create an "end of day" pen. If you know anything about vintage pens, these colorful pens were sought after and unique and with a following amongst collectors. Fast forward to this parallel with the Rolex dials and we see how history repeats itself, but differently and with just enough connection to the past.

[@mh98177]

We have to refer to the that dial as the “ball pit”. Not the celebration dial.

[@Bisley1]

Interesting. I’ll go google end of day pens now 🖊️

[@ryanbanks4265]

The 41mm Rolex turquoise op that was going for 45 is not the one that’s going for 15 now. That is the 36. The 41 is going for 25 at minimum and up. Furthermore, the 41 is discontinued but the 36 isn’t.

[@dmac-uq3qq]

Great Video! I love hearing Christian using his “pre-law” education to talk about precedent in the industry 😂

[@danieleporeba.]

The Smurf 🤣. Ok now we heard it all

[@X11CHASE]

It will develop a cult following with time

[@DavisAB4]

“Ya know the speedmaster?” I don’t.” “COVID isn’t funny”😂

[@Joe-xo3xy]

The puzzle day date is going to fetch ridiculous money in due time. That is worth holding onto for the next 50 years

[@ZachBAkron]

The new music used for the intro is like a small little dose of anxiety before talking about watches.

[@nedflanders3769]

Loved Christian’s pause before his epiphany. 😅

[@vilainpetitcanard1]

"You may want this watch for something that never happened".. Hum... Are you talking about the Olympic games or the first man on the Moon? 🤭

[@brianbutler307]

Haha I always say the moonwatch was the first watch worn on the studio set of the moon.

[@Bren64387]

W

[@sanjivrpatel]

Does anyone think Christian’s blue can is empty?

[@treykasia127]

I've never been disappointed when I buy exactly what I want (value)... despite what others value. I believe this "investment" mindset is a result of the exponential deceleration of money value. And folks racing to acquire "ubiquitous value" (assets), within a debt -based (fiat) currency leads to these ridiculous bubbles. (NFT's...Really... ?)

[@Bullishspykid]

Great thinking about that enamel day date! Never thought of that.

[@intotheLIMELIGHT]

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics (and Paralmpics) did actually happen - the following year. All the mktg and branding of the event and the sponshorships stayed the same though, just like this watch the Oylmpics were still branded "Tokyo 2020" because of obvious economical reasons (too expensive to re-brand everything).

[@MrAumbra]

I like wrist checks. We are all watch guys and it’s sort of the whole point of sharing within a community

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

What's the problem with aluminum bezels? I hate ceramic bezels. I have a Submariner 14060m from 2003 and the bezel has no scratches. Alot of these new collectors are just soo worried about scratches every thing is scratches. Watches are going to scratched it's inevitable. Ceramic bezels have no character whatsoever

[@mutedmutiny9542]

There’s nothing wrong with them but in terms of durability they’re not really comparable to ceramic. Obvuously a lot of people like the worn look that you get from an aluminum bezel and you can’t get that from ceramic, but ceramic won’t ever wear or need to be replaced like aluminum will, at least not in a human’s lifetime.

[@ay8987]

Totally agree. Nothing beats the aesthetic of aluminium. They will surely be appreciated in the future. I have a feeling they will even bring back aluminium for some models.

[@DavisAB4]

Absolutely love your intros, literally crack me up every TIME 🕰❤

[@DavisAB4]

HA horological humor 😮

[@DavisAB4]

I’m a value driven guy too and man I love a good covid memorabilia 😂❤

[@zachschlabach8928]

Maybe I missed it or something went over my head. But the 2020 Olympic games happened, just in 2021. Which still makes it sort of cool.

[@AndreaDoesYoga]

💎 Great insight on Rolex investments, thanks! 💰

[@carswatchesandshoes3629]

Hey guys I love your content I recently just purchased the platinum day date 40 with meteorite dial. Was wondering what you guys think of those for the long term hold?

[@pb4614]

Guys, an exceptional episode! Credit to you with the puzzle and the Tiffany Sub idea!!! 🚀🚀🚀

[@frackas1975]

And now the Le Mans is a $300k+ watch. $150k was a steal and maybe THE best short term investment you could have done at the time of this video.

[@JacK-yr8ri]

Would love to see a review / week on the wrist style video for Michaels explorer

[@akinigiri]

Oh I have that red speedy It’s already trading above the retail price I bought from my local AD in Tokyo

[@joytekb]

Nothing will explode. Weather tommorow will be the same like today .

[@notenoughtime7274]

Super smart video and insights Really enjoyed this video and great picks Love these 2 quotes “I’m whispering but I’m also screaming”! “This is the watch DJ Khaled will be getting” Hysterical :-) In terms of investments, how about natural stone dials that have limited runs (malachite, tiger eye, mother of pearl, Eisenkiesel….and meteorite) ?

[@simondewaele6116]

Hi, what about the Starbucks mk1? Now that they changed the bezel colour, it’s one of the shortest sub production runs?

[@isok777]

Glad to see Theo and Harris loves Rolex. 👍

[@adamzona3658]

Why is there an air king in the title image? Along with yachtmaster and Daytona. Curious.

[@JW-qf2fx]

Thoughts on SD4K and other limited run but more "regular" styles? set to increase as time goes on or already in position?

[@Leftystrat]

Sd4 k already had its run imho plus there’s plenty out there

[@m.e.p.r]

You only realise how rediculous paying $17K for the "Tiffany" OP is, when you put other watches along side it that are actually worth the $17K sales tag. Its like buying a Mazda MX5 in bright red and then calling it the MX5 "Ferrari" 😂...really? 😬

[@m.e.p.r]

​@818to510So, I think you mean *ridicule and I also don't think you understand what *pontificate means

[@charleshailey4461]

I bought a Miata lapped Ferraris at our local race track. 😅

[@mutedmutiny9542]

You don’t have to overpay for an MX5 though? And MX5’s are beloved by car guys, like pretty much everyone that is into cars love them.

[@tyarnold4088]

It's because the watch market is crazy right now. Be patient, some of these prices will die down.

[@straightjacketleatha]

I agree those day-date enamel dials are coming... could possibly be the end of the Op colored dials. Nice prediction!

[@datboytalkinrungotellem]

Michael, I notice the 116000 369 or explorer in this vid and also highly approve of the zenith shadow.. Have you considered sharing your collection?

[@condoguy710]

watching on my phone, Can't tell if you are wearing a 36 or 39mm Explorer.

[@umq5147]

I love your videos and this was was fantastic. 2 questions- 1. With your passion of day dates- how about a day date best of… 2. Let’s talk about your bracelets 😀 I couldn’t make them out

[@jsusna1972]

I have a Day Date, ref 18078, yellow gold, with the bark finish on the center links of the President bracelet and the machined bezel, silver dial. It's definitely not as blingy as the Day Dates with the polished center links and fluted bezel with the champagne dial. Understated is how most would describe it. I really don't care if it ever becomes collectible as I don't plan to ever part with it.

[@brownmcpherson5724]

I prefer the original bracelet on the Tokyo Speedmasters. But I have a larger wrist. That bracelet also has the micro adjustment button inside the clasp. I had the panda version and unfortunately sold it.

[@bennytudor5313]

Milgauss Z Blue will be incredibly valuable in years to come

[@vincentschneuwly9783]

Especially if all those rumors about the blue saphirs being too costly to make and not coming back are true

[@BobbyDazzler888]

Meh.

[@bobone6554]

Mass produced, very much doubt it.

[@Curtis_Good]

Just saw two Le Mans Daytonas go for 225k on Moda, real quick on 8-29-23 👀

[@guillermorodriguez1992]

Im a tiffany blue 36MM OP owner and while I feel guilty about the price I paid (don't worry it was not $40K) I felt that I had no recourse as all attempts to sign up for the watch resulted in dismissal from several Rolex authorized dealers. I waited over 2 years for this watch, and that feedback I received from sales reps was that even though its an entry level model, there won't be more than a handful made in that color per year. Since I'm not a celebrity or spending $100K at a boutique, the odds of me getting the blue OP was essentially null. Even the reps that were not rude about it were telling me realistically I couldn't get it. It's very off-putting when a brand treats you this way, and makes me wonder what the point of making their entry level models so fun and eye catching if its not to attract new hobbyists.

[@dees9502]

I absolutely refuse to kiss the backside of a retail watch clerk in hopes of buying an overpriced timepiece

[@tyarnold4088]

​@dees9502 your smart.

[@WesleyYangZongXun]

Was Christian throwing shade at 20:09 about the Day-Date and stainless steel? (Looks nervously over at the Hodonkey corner)

[@DW-xt7vz]

19:14 benefactor is the giver of the benefit, not the receiver. I’m fun at parties.

[@PanSearedRibeye68]

I hate all of this investment watch talk! You buy a watch to wear and enjoy because you like it! Wear it for life!

[@Mega-zi7ys]

Yes it's an expense. Nothing more

[@saucecrawla5498]

Are dey going to explode like Anthony Farrer and you guys tugging away on each other on a pleasure cruise?

[@Makingnewnamesisdumb]

Do you see something like the 2-tone Explorer that is polarizing and not a lot of people are buying are going to be rare and valuable in the future assuming they are discontinued soon? It could just take some celebrity wearing one at an event or in a movie to light a fire in people's hearts for it.

[@misterzero8667]

Explorers will never be valuable , 2tone even less , they have always been dogs

[@Ge0rGi.]

No Rolex will explode in value at all,they made millions of watches. 😂😂

[@cos-9113]

Missed the boat in assessing the impact of the doubling of Rolex production over the next 3-5 years. More availability of new will impact the used market unless they’re truely limited production. The value of plain secondary market Daytonas will take a big hit when you only have to wait 6-12 months to get a new one, and no longer have to wait for a GMT or Sub-Date.

[@MileHighEric303]

IMO a great investment watch can be one you wear and enjoy for years and then make a few $ when you sell it. It's like you're getting paid to wear the watch. Win!

[@mattursch1513]

Great one

[@nickpellatt]

I watch all these videos hoping someone is gonna hype the 116900 Air King.

[@tyarnold4088]

I love the Air-King. It's hype in my opinion.

[@GreenPizza577]

I have a hot take. The Rolex ball pit dial and the Rolex “on the spectrum” watch will be desirable in 20-30 years from now. Why? I speculate that the kids who grew up with these KZbin fads like five nights at Freddy’s and Garden of BanBan will look at these watches and get nostalgia. If I had the time and money I would bet on this.

[@maxwhiteley7667]

i think there wuite a big difference between the two ceramic daytona bezels. I prefer the new one to the steel bezel, but prefer the steel to the old one

[@timschmitt8668]

Wheres the tee from?

[@ivanchin2835]

Been seeing multiple comments psycho-ing others to think that watches shouldn't be "hyped" an investment, but what's wrong with wanting to wear or simply OWN something that doesn't at least lose value or even better, have some gains as a bonus if you made the right choice? So do we just blindly buy things that costs tens/hundreds of thousands in the name of "love", "like","fancy" or "pure hobby/collection" and forgo the fact most of us are not that well off to purchase multiples? Comeon, Actual fact is that everything can be a medium for investment/trade as a product, do not see what's the purpose of such comments in the luxury world today. Pointless.

[@TM99099]

Funny the way they talking about AP PP like “hey everybody can afford them”. Be realistic please. Stick to Rolex ok 😂😂😂

[@cookitketo3592]

I am this damn close to buying the next Smurf I see at 30k

[@BA-qo5ze]

What about gmt 2 meteorite dial?

[@david05111]

Tried to get the Daytona. Obviously didn’t. I like it - a lot - and I’d like to own one to wear it. But I just don’t see $150k of value there. Others might, and that’s cool. But at MSRP/RRP, I think the price is fair. Beyond that, it’s just not special enough - imo - to command what it’s commanding. It rather have a Patek at that price

[@sikco]

Somebody answer the phone already 😂

[@verynormalman]

Great informative video. Thankyou. As a European, it shows the gulf between us, or should I say "Atlantic"? When talking watches to my US friends, dollars are mentioned as much as watches. In Europe, we seem much more into the invisible style dividend.

[@crowlern]

Hey Michael is that a new explorer?

[@Arc1517]

The puzzle day date is to win the youth. Period end

[@jeremymcbee4920]

I think the Rolex 1630 is greatly underappreciated.

[@bobwagner2381]

The 1530 even more so

[@jeremymcbee4920]

@bobwagner2381 I have a 1630. The 1530 is one of my grail watches.

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

I also love the Rolex datejust 16203 with the tapestry dial two tone

[@StephenMorganCanada]

Love the bracelet. Unique and manly, if we are allowed to say that today.

[@kingking268]

What about the james cameron rolex

[@saparicio89]

The pics posted for the AP are incorrect, you are showing the jumbo but talking about the regular royal oak, VERY different pieces...just saying.

[@6SpeedTA95]

Breaking news: I love heavy watches LMAO.... My Planet Ocean feels like an absolute tank. I do not like Titanium, not because it isn't a great material for making watches but they feel like toys. Give me heavy!

[@theadventuresofwolf5.77]

Nothing is exploding it's more like imploding

[@kojiattwood]

Best of luck finding even a halfway decent vintage Patek at 9k these days.

[@pjyothi6533]

Christian watch game super strong. But this one?

[@joshediting]

It would be awesome to have Explorer and Explorer II in titanium

[@mell3109]

I think your seriously wrong about the puzzle. There will only be a few because it’s so divisive so 20 years for now, they will be rare and very very collectible

[@-Jason-L]

Christian, the prince of silly toy watches ("it's fun"), slamming the puzzle rolex for being a toy? Oh the irony

[@tonycappuccino7897]

The white gold Newman now to be know as reference nickname “Newman’s dressing watch” lol

[@m.stewart8094]

Even after all this you people are still talking about watches as "investments"

[@georgetown8986]

Just like Al Pacino said to the salesman in "The Scent of A Women" when he was test driving the Ferrari 308 -- The eighties are over, these aren't flying off the shelves anymore. Now see the 2022's and 2023's are over....nothing is exploding in value anymore.

[@the.real.TRUTH.7713]

I have seen seen 5 different youtube dealers making videos like this recently. Rolex watches to collect. What a joke. Why? Because, Rolex is going to squeeze the second hand watch dealers.

[@dakaraindoro8346]

I have to disagree on the puzzle dial. I really like puzzle Day Date. The Day Date is probably my favourite watch. The use of enamel and bright colours really feels like a modern take of the Stella dials. I do think that the day and date wheel’s are a little corny. I will say this my favourite Day date is the onyx dial with no indicies. The dial of that watch makes it quite useless in terms of telling the time. I find day windows written in Arabic, Chinese or Spanish so cool and I’d personally get one even though I wouldn’t be able to read the day on it. I think the puzzle day date is to the day date what the rainbow bezel is to the Daytona. Entirely pointless and counterproductive to the design of the watch and that is cool. I will only grow to dislike the watch if it’s not limited and Rolex does the emoji thing in more releases. I do think it’s a classic in the future, especially if it is as universally hated as it is being shown as being in the watch enthusiast community. I also agree that this is probably the start of Rolex offering enamel in their day date going forward.

[@Rosay__]

Y’all heard it here first…the puzzle..:

[@michaeldemarco899]

I like these videos. Too much talking from the guy on the right though. Prefer the guy on the left just keeping it watch.

[@thamadflava]

12:02 Hmmmmm Christian, we don't want answers, we want the truth!

[@KamAbaki]

I respectfully disagree on your take on the OP 41 “ tiffany “ . Here is why: the OP 41 stella colors Yellow, red and turquoise where produced for exactly 1 year and 2 months before being discontinued, and during covid where production was decreased. Imagine the limited number of these available worldwide. Based on the 700,000 units said to be produced during covid yearly and over 400 references in the catalog. You can easily make the case that no more than 5000 “tiffany” OP 41 exist ( if not less) hence scarcity will eventually keep the price up, especially that its part of a collection of 7 OP 41 ( 8 with Celebration) just my 2 cents… oh and the OP 41’s current market value is no less than 25K for an unworn example

[@PappaGiorgio87]

Exactly!

[@gaborozorai3714]

Rolex's greatest strength by far is their ability to GROSSLY inflate perceived value. So, yes, invest in a Rolex so that later you can rip off someone that will happily be ripped off, riding the hype train. Ok, I get it, here it's mostly about rarities, but still. What Rolex has come to stand for just gets me started.

[@tyarnold4088]

Don't let it upset you so much. Just buy different brands like I will. I have 1 Rolex OP I bought about 10 years ago, but I'm not buying more Rolex watches at these prices. Lots of good watch brands out there.

[@billchan6180]

Please dont mix hype with models with high demand due to its unique aesthetics.

[@kurtis-codes]

timestamps....?!?!?!

[@PabloTBrave]

An entertaining vudeo but what people 50 years ago thought will be collectable now is not what is. Many of the things that are collectable now are collectable as there aremt many left in good condition as they were used properly and not safed

[@dees9502]

Anyone buying watches for investment only is a knucklehead. How many Sub, Yacht Master, GMT Master owners actually use the functions of the pieces? None. Pretend divers, sailors and pilots wearing “dig me” time pieces they don’t even appreciate. Give me a DateJust 36 (wearing mine now) ANY day. I DO own a Sub and Omega Seamasters BUT I was a commercial and rescue diver for much of my life. They represent a part of my DNA. I think you guys do a great job with your content but I am really tired of the Rolex hype.

[@dannyg6592]

The emoji (puzzle) DD is my favorite new release of 2023. It is a giant FU to collectors ho take everything too seriously. This hobby should be more fun and less about making Benjamins. Love the channel.

[@Freethinkers19849]

Nice video

[@samuelburton5576]

Christian is wrong wrong wrong about the Daytona Lemans

[@adrianparr8085]

Why?

[@samuelburton5576]

@@adrianparr8085 because the Lemans will be the most collectible Rolex. It's going to be limited and this extremely collectible

[@BobbyDazzler888]

Its all speculation, including your opinion

[@samuelburton5576]

@@BobbyDazzler888 you are correct

[@xedeno]

I find it farfetched that we two or three generations down the line (circa 2080), mechanical wrist watches will still be around, maybe in some circles in a very romantic way... or in some very obscure social circles trying to keep them alive... what do you think?

[@waltersobchak4079]

Why? the tech has already been obsolete for 5 decades and they're more popular now than ever.

[@xedeno]

With the pace of technology, I dont´t know. And they are not more opopular than ever. in the 60´s everyone had a wristwatch on them (Watch Madmen) now maybe 10% the other 10% are smartwatches@@waltersobchak4079

[@ShambaBasher]

What goes for the Smurf must go for the Hulk too.

[@mikek6293]

Isn’t the puzzle for autism awareness? I wouldn’t want one but I do like the message.

[@sir3612]

watching this so I know what i actually will be able to afford by process of elimination