Unboxing a Rare and Valuable Rolex | What's in the Box? - Ep. 2

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00:00 - Show Welcome
00:33 - Wrist Check
01:00 - What’s Watch in the Box?
02:12 - Watch Reveal
05:49 - Closing Thoughts
Bob’s Watches is home to the world’s largest selection of in-stock and certified pre-owned luxury watches. Each week, we’ll give our viewers a peak at some of our latest arrivals with live unboxings and in-depth reviews.
Learn more and find links to purchase the watches featured in this video below.
WRIST CHECK
Justin’s Wrist: Tudor Black Bay 58 ref 79030
Shop Pre-Owned Tudor Black Bay Watches: www.bobswatches.com/tudor/black-bay-1.html
Brandon’s Wrist: Apollo 14 Recovery Mission Pepsi Rolex GMT Master ref 1675
Brandon’s watch is part of our fall private auction. To learn more about this historically significant watch and register to bid, click here: www.bobswatches.com/auctions/apollo-14-ocean-recovery-gmt/vintage-rolex-gmt-master-1675
THIS WEEK’S FEATURED WATCH
White Gold Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Meteorite Dial ref 116509
Shop Pre-Owned Rolex Daytona Watches: www.bobswatches.com/rolex-daytona-1.html
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is the Big Crown’s signature chronograph, outfitted with a stopwatch function, tachymeter bezel, and sub-dial counters. While chronographs were initially developed as professional tools for pilots, racecar drivers, and even astronauts, today, they appeal to modern collectors of all professions with their distinctive and functional aesthetic.
The Daytona was released in the 1960s and christened with the name of the iconic Daytona Speedway, of which Rolex was the official timekeeper. The contemporary, 6-digit generation started to take shape shortly after the turn of the new millennium, with ref. 116509, making its debut in 2004.
Specs:
The 6-digit Daytona is outfitted with an in-house Rolex caliber 4130 Perpetual movement, which replaced the outsourced Zenith El Primero movement in 2000. It uses fewer parts than the Zenith movement and boasts a longer 72-hour power reserve.
As a newer Daytona, ref. 116509 also takes advantage of the innovative Triplock screw-down crown with three waterproof sealed zones, scratch-resistant sapphire, and longer-lasting Chromalight, depending on the year the watch was produced.
The Daytona also notably sports a standard 40mm Oyster case and a three-link bracelet secured by an Oysterclasp.
Rolex produced the 6-digit generation in every metal finish you can imagine, including lustrous 18k white gold forged in-house for a far more superior metal finish than other brands.
The Meteorite Dial:
The all-gold masterpiece is the perfect canvas for the rare and out-of-this-world meteorite dial, which is decorated with luminescent baton hour markers, the famous Rolex coronet logo, and black chronograph registers. The Daytona logo reminds us that this gold stunner is a sports watch at heart in bright red.
Meteorite is a common watchmaking material, which Rolex sourced from the Gibeon meteorite in Namibia, Africa. New laws now protect jewelry and watchmakers from sourcing material from the meteorite, making these dials increasingly rare.
The Daytona sports a slice of the legendary meteorite that has been treated to reveal stunning striations and “ribbons.” Additionally, no two meteorite dials will ever be alike.
This watch has since been discontinued to make way for the current production model, ref 126509.
Rolex Daytona 11650 Price:
This watch commands a premium on the secondary market because it uses precious and rare materials. The average price as of the filming of this video is upwards of $50,000.
That’s a wrap on this week’s edition of Watch in the Box. Join us next week to see what we unbox.
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[@AndreaDoesYoga]

Wow, that Rolex is stunning! 😍 Can't wait for Ep. 3!

[@bobswatches]

We just filmed the third episode... you DEFINITELY don't want to miss next week's.

[@anthonystevens8683]

I 'm a fan of the ever expanding Tudor Black Bay range and on the leather strap this black Bay looks great on Justin's wrist. The 1675 that Brandon has looks epic with the faded bezel, this watch has been out and about and worn and has seen times that created memories that we may never know. I'm not usually a fan of meteorite dials but the white gold Daytona is an exception. I'm unlikely to justify one but wow what a great watch.

[@bobswatches]

So glad you enjoyed this week's episode!

[@oldtimer9305]

Jeez what a bunch of great watches today. I'd likely snag a Rolex over a Tudor, but that one Justin is wearing with the leather really pops and I'd love to wear it. The 1675 Brandon has on I'd purchase and wear every day. The Daytona is obviously out of this world, as you say, just wow, epic - too big for my 6.25" wrist, but I'd find a way if I could. I love white gold, too. Nice episode guys.

[@bobswatches]

Much appreciated!

[@trexdavidson5149]

I had it with the Buffalo band & an extra black Croc band-wish I had kept it. What’s the price?

[@bobswatches]

currently listed at $124,995 on www.bobswatches.com

[@robertnastasi8643]

I miss the old format

[@bobswatches]

helpful to hear! What do you miss exactly... the variety of watches? Talent? We'd love to hear more.

[@robertnastasi8643]

The talent, the variety of watches, a broader discussion