[govbergwatches]

Josh Srolovitz & Tim Mosso sat down to discuss a variety of run Rolex models that they don't see on the pre-owned market very often.

See detailed photos of some of the watches they're looking at online: https://www.govbergwatches.com/blog/fun-rolex-watches/

Discover a variety of available pre-owned Rolex on our website: https://goo.gl/xHwFUV

 

[govbergwatches]

A Rolex Datejust is a staple in the Rolex collection, but how often do you see one with a Tuxedo dial and Red dates?

Rolex Datejust 116234
See more about this online: https://goo.gl/YNcHDq

What are some of your favorite models not often seen around?

 

[dantan]

Rolex 116000 36mm Oyster Perpetual with Red Grape Dial and Rolex Milgauss with White Dial.

 

[Rotosphere]

First time I've ever seen "fun" and "Rolex" used together...

 

[Raza]

I actually came across the Cellini Prince a few weeks ago for the first time when I was avariciously reading everything I could about Rolex and Rolexes while I was waiting to pick up my Sub. A gorgeous watch for sure, I'd love to have one. Hodinkee had an article about it a couple of years ago (I was reading some articles about vintage Submariners when the article was linked at the bottom, so I clicked on it).

I'd love to try one on. I'm a big fan of rectangular dressy and dress watches, like the JLC Reverso or the Patek Gondolo, but I've found that the Reverso doesn't really fit my wrist right and the Gondolo's price doesn't seem to fit my wallet right. Although, with videos like this, the rarity of the watch, and the Hodinkee article, I'm not liking my prospects for actually getting one in the future.

As for the Yachtmaster, and it's not fair to Rolex, is that 15 years or so ago I got a Seiko Perpetual Calendar that was basically an "homage" to the Yachmaster. Looked exactly the same. It was okay--not a piece of junk that the Seiko I had before it was, but as I recall the date mechanism on that ended up breaking. But I look at that and I see the cheap Seiko I wore as a teenager.

There's a lot of love for the 80s in this video. Look, I love Miami Vice, The A-Team, Airwolf, and MacGyver as much as or more than the next guy, but I think we can all agree that the style of the 1980s is something best left in the past.

I do love that white dial Milgauss, though. But I think if you're calling the Milgauss, with its lightning bolt seconds hand, no-nonsense, I think you're being a little generous as to what does and doesn't constitute nonsense. The Milgauss is so charming because of its nonsense.

 

[TwentiethCenturyFox]

Overall not a huge fan of the datejust but that tuxedo dial red date is certainly unique.

 

[Donp34]

What about the DJ turn-o-graph. Seems to be less and less common on the used market.

 

[bradfordcharles]

Woooo. Yeah, the Prince is the most un-Rolex modern Rolex... but it's awesome.

 

[govbergwatches]

Great shot, thanks for sharing! It's an incredibly different design than most modern Rolex which really sets it apart and makes it unique. Enjoy!

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Woooo. Yeah, the Prince in the most un-Rolex modern Rolex... but it's awesome.

 

[govbergwatches]

The Prince is very unique, we do occasionally get them in our pre-owned inventory but they do tend to sell pretty quickly after posting. Great points about the other models, but who doesn't love a good 80s model?

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on all of them!

I actually came across the Cellini Prince a few weeks ago for the first time when I was avariciously reading everything I could about Rolex and Rolexes while I was waiting to pick up my Sub. A gorgeous watch for sure, I'd love to have one. Hodinkee had an article about it a couple of years ago (I was reading some articles about vintage Submariners when the article was linked at the bottom, so I clicked on it).

I'd love to try one on. I'm a big fan of rectangular dressy and dress watches, like the JLC Reverso or the Patek Gondolo, but I've found that the Reverso doesn't really fit my wrist right and the Gondolo's price doesn't seem to fit my wallet right. Although, with videos like this, the rarity of the watch, and the Hodinkee article, I'm not liking my prospects for actually getting one in the future.

As for the Yachtmaster, and it's not fair to Rolex, is that 15 years or so ago I got a Seiko Perpetual Calendar that was basically an "homage" to the Yachmaster. Looked exactly the same. It was okay--not a piece of junk that the Seiko I had before it was, but as I recall the date mechanism on that ended up breaking. But I look at that and I see the cheap Seiko I wore as a teenager.

There's a lot of love for the 80s in this video. Look, I love Miami Vice, The A-Team, Airwolf, and MacGyver as much as or more than the next guy, but I think we can all agree that the style of the 1980s is something best left in the past.

I do love that white dial Milgauss, though. But I think if you're calling the Milgauss, with its lightning bolt seconds hand, no-nonsense, I think you're being a little generous as to what does and doesn't constitute nonsense. The Milgauss is so charming because of its nonsense.

 

[Likestheshiny]

A Rolex Datejust is a staple in the Rolex collection, but how often do you see one with a Tuxedo dial and Red dates?

That's actually a roulette datewheel, no?

 

[cedargrove]

That's actually a roulette datewheel, no?

Yes, with half of the dates being red. The watch pictured with a smooth bezel is one of my favourites.

 

[cedargrove]

OP, nice video. The guys did a good job.

I love that Prince, and was happy to see my black dialed Milgauss featured.

Thanks for posting.

 

[govbergwatches]

You guys know your Datejust! It is a roulette datewheel!

Yes, with half of the dates being red. The watch pictured with a smooth bezel is one of my favourites.

That's actually a roulette datewheel, no?

 

[govbergwatches]

Thanks for watching, Tim and Josh teamed up for a few different videos you can see on our YouTube channel! We're looking forward to their next segment!

OP, nice video. The guys did a good job.

I love that Prince, and was happy to see my black dialed Milgauss featured.

Thanks for posting.

 

[Uhrentraeger]

First time I've ever seen "fun" and "Rolex" used together...

Everything that doesn't look like a Rolex Diver has a huge fun factor.

 

[govbergwatches]

The Rolex Day-Date President is a popular model across the wrists of Presidents and other successful men.

How often do you see it in platinum with a rhodium dial, with diamond and emerald hour markers?

Learn more about this Day-Date 118206 online where we also have a video review of the model! https://www.govbergwatches.com/shop/pre-owned-rolex-day-date-118206-2/

 

[slcbbrown]

I ran into a Prince in yellow gold, a few years ago, at a Dallas dealer. It's a beautiful, dress watch with a very substantial heft and pretty case design. It would be on my list (pre-owned), if I didn't already have too many dressy watches.

 

[osamu]

I remember when first shopping for my first Rolex, like 5 years ago, I was really drawn to the Cellini Prince, and thought it was a bargain for a Rolex PM piece. The AD steered me away from all the Cellini range claiming they're "fragile" and not really a true "Rolex", and I kinda can see why, but at the same time I still hope to own a Cellini Prince someday. Funny I ended up with a Milguass.... I guess I'm not a fan of the "typical" Rolex.

 

[govbergwatches]

The Milgauss is a fantastic model. Which did you end up with?

I remember when first shopping for my first Rolex, like 5 years ago, I was really drawn to the Cellini Prince, and thought it was a bargain for a Rolex PM piece. The AD steered me away from all the Cellini range claiming they're "fragile" and not really a true "Rolex", and I kinda can see why, but at the same time I still hope to own a Cellini Prince someday. Funny I ended up with a Milguass.... I guess I'm not a fan of the "typical" Rolex.