As another year wraps up, we discuss our top 2024 Rolex predictions. Shop the pre-owned watches in this video and more: www.bobswatches.com

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Emily’s Wrist: Rolex Cellini ref 4133

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Ripley’s Wrist: Audemars Piguet Code 11:59 ref 15210BC.OO.A068CR.01

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Justin’s Wrist: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Celebration Dial ref 126000

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Brandon’s Wrist: Vintage Rolex GMT Master ref 1675 Fuchsia Bezel

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-2023 RECAP-


2023 was a BIG year for Rolex. The beloved Milgauss and Cellini were discontinued (for good?), and Rolex debuted a brand-new model and movement, the Rolex Perpetual 1908 and accompanying caliber 7140.

Rolex celebrated the 100th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race with a commemorative white gold Daytona ref. 126529. The 100 on the Tachymeter scale stands out in bright red, and the exclusive caliber 4132 Perpetual movement is hard at work inside the case, complete with a 24-hour chronograph instead of the traditional 12 hours.

Another notable 2023 Rolex release is the new generation of 1265XX Daytona watches, particularly the brand-new platinum model with the first Daytona exhibition case back.

Tell us what your favorite 2023 releases were in the comments below.

2024 ROLEX PREDICTIONS

Justin’s Top Prediction: Coke Bezel GMT Master II

Could we finally see the triumphant return of the Coke Rolex GMT? And in ceramic, no less? The polarizing red and black bezel colorway debuted in the early 1980s alongside the inaugural GMT Master II reference 16760. It was also an option on its successor, ref 16710, but was never added to the 6-digit ceramic bezel generation.

Many die-hard Rolex collectors have been left wondering if we will ever see the return of the beloved soda-inspired GMT bezel.

The current Rolex portfolio includes two-tone ceramic bezels in black/blue (Rolex Batman), red/blue (Rolex Pepsi), green/black (Rolex Sprite), black/grey, and black/brown (Rolex Root Beer).

Ripley’s Top Prediction: Two-Tone Rolex Explorer 40

For decades, the ready-for-anything Rolex Explorer was only produced in stainless steel. The mountaineer’s tool watch always held a practical place in the Crown’s catalog, so keeping it in stainless steel made sense.

However, the brand surprised us all in 2021 with the first two-tone Explorer 36 model, ref. 124273. The Explorer 40 ref 224270 joined the collection’s lineup in 2023, but so far, it is only available in the brand’s proprietary stainless steel. Could Rolex add Yellow Rolesor to both case sizes in 2024?

Emily’s Top Prediction: Rose Gold 1908 With Moon Phase

The Cellini bowed out in 2023 to make way for Rolex’s brand-new Perpetual 1908 collection. It was among the first Rolexes to sport an exhibition case back, joining the platinum Daytona.

While the Perpetual 1908 has a similar aesthetic as the Cellini, it leaves more room for innovation with a sophisticated caliber 7140 Perpetual movement. As of 2023, the collection is only available in white or yellow gold with either a black or “intense white” dial.

Additionally, the caliber 7140 boasts small seconds and two centrally-mounted hands. Could we see more complications added to the series in 2024, such as a Moon Phase? It would also make sense to see Rolex add more precious metal options to the series, such as Everose.

Brandon’s Top Prediction: Titanium Sea-Dweller

Rolex has embraced titanium more recently, as we’ve seen with the “RLX Titanium” Yacht-Master 42 and titanium case back on the Deepsea. Could the brand be planning an expansion of RLX Titanium to other dive watches, such as the Sea-Dweller? It would be a practical move on Rolex’s part that would align with growing watch trends. However, Rolex has never been one to conform to trends, so only time will tell.

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