The discontinued Rolex Replica Watches market is fascinating and attracts millions of collectors around the world. The products – now out of production – are on sale outside the traditional circuit and the dynamics surrounding the trade of these watches is quite interesting.

The fascination that revolves around these Rolexes plays on a factor dear to collectors, such as the thrill of owning something rare, be they vintage specimens, whose dynamics follow the vintage market and its logic, or contemporary ones which exploit an increase in hype due to the sudden delisting.

Rolex watches have historically led this phenomenon, and the trends are of various nature: generally phased out models increase in value but in some cases they can represent an opportunity if replaced by new variants from the same collection.

Why collect discontinued watches?

There are various reasons why collectors decide to focus on discontinued Rolexes. The first is undoubtedly the high collectible value that often involves them, and consequently involves those most fond of the brand. The second is the economic value that the watch can reach with the passage of time (especially if the watch is kept in good condition), an aspect that pushes many collectors to include these models in their investment portfolio.

Finally, as we mentioned before, the limited supply of these specimens can play a fundamental role in increasing their desirability. Let’s see some of these Rolex models in detail.

Daytona Green Dial discontinued

The discontinued Rolex Daytona Green Dial (ref. 116508), in yellow gold coupled with a green dial, fascinates many collectors and is undoubtedly a rare model as gold Daytonas often are, whose production is rather limited.

Its prices grew steadily during its life cycle and took off after its withdrawal from the market. According to the prices offered by reference marketplaces such as Chrono 24, the complete set of a specimen in excellent condition is around 80,000 euros.

Rolex Milgauss (ref. 116400GV)

After a long and honored career, the Rolex Milgauss is discontinued. It has long been the anti-magnetic watch by definition, capable of resisting magnetic fields of 1,000 Gauss, and has been obsolete from a technical point of view for some time.

Its prices grew steadily during its life cycle and took off after its withdrawal from the market. According to the prices offered by reference marketplaces such as Chrono 24, the complete set of a specimen in excellent condition is around 80,000 euros.

Rolex Milgauss (ref. 116400GV)

After a long and honored career, the Rolex Milgauss is discontinued. It has long been the anti-magnetic watch by definition, capable of resisting magnetic fields of 1,000 Gauss, and has been obsolete from a technical point of view for some time.

The model was eliminated from Rolex catalogs in 2020, resulting in an immediate price increase. Currently, a new Hulk model can cost up to 23,500 euros, a used model in good condition can stop at 20,500 euros.

Rolex Daytona 116520

The Rolex Daytona 116520 is a self-winding model with a sapphire crystal case and a bracelet available in steel. Its “street price” is around 20,000-30,000 euros depending on the versions and can exceed this figure. For an in-depth look at Daytona history and models, we refer you to our guide on the Rolex Daytona.

Rolex Explorer I 39mm

The Rolex Explorer is a Rolex model perhaps not as famous as the Submariner or Daytona, but equally good. Versatile and sporty, it has grown significantly in popularity in recent years. The steel variant with a 39mm case (ref. 214270) is highly sought after.

The price is around 8,000 euros. In the past we have dedicated a specific article dedicated to Rolex Explorer models. If you want to learn more, we recommend reading our article on the 2021 Rolex Explorers.

Rolex 116710 ln discontinued

The Rolex 116710 LN was the first steel GMT-Master II with a Cerachrom bezel. After the release of the Rolex GMT-Master 2 with Pepsi bezel it was automatically discontinued. The Oystersteel case measures 40mm and the dial is matte black. Its market price currently stands between 12,000 and 15,000 euros.

Rolex Wimbledon discontinued

Another discontinued Rolex model is the Rolex Datejust Wimbledon, reference 116333. It is a steel and yellow gold watch, with a dial called “Wimbledon”, yellow gold bezel and Oyster bracelet. It is the watch symbol of the well-known tennis tournament at the All England Club.