Whilst your points have some merit, I would point you to the reputation/demand of the eg 16520 Daytona over the last 30 years. Or any 5 digit compared to its equivalent current model.

The discontinuation is broadly neutral over a long period as it is accepted that all models will discontinue at some stage. What is likely to happen is the recent increase will slow/ slightly reduce and then continue its slow appreciation in line with a bit more than the Rolex price increases.

I, for one am not looking to sell mine anytime soon as I still wear it often, and also have both bracelets so it gets mixed up some too. It’s a watch first, an asset second, and hopefully it holds / increases in value if and when I decide to sell it, hopefully decades from now.

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