Attention! Rolex will discontinue these models in 2023

2023-05-17
Embracing the new while retiring the old, this has always been Rolex's tradition, and 2023 is no exception. This year, at the Geneva "Watches & Wonders" high-end watch exhibition, Rolex has launched a series of new masterpieces. Meanwhile, several models have also been announced as discontinued.
Rolex DaytonaRef.116500LN,116503,116508,116518LN,116509,116519LN,116505,116515LN,116506


This year, a series of Daytona models are about to be discontinued. Of course, this is because Rolex has launched new Daytona designs. Notably, there are no meteorite dial and "John Mayer" green gold Daytona versions in the new series. The modern Daytona returns to its roots, and there is still ample room for development in the next few years.
Rolex Sky-DwellerRef.326933,326934,326938,326238,326932,326235

The situation with the Sky-Dweller is similar to the Daytona, with old models receding as the new series takes the stage. However, unlike the Daytona, most of the old Sky-Dweller color variants cannot be found in the new series. Blue dial styles, gold versions, and several black dial models will all disappear.

Rolex Cellini MoonphaseRef.50535
The discontinuation of the Cellini Moonphase Ref. 50535 itself was not surprising, but what was unexpected is that it was not discontinued last year but this year. Last year, most of the Cellini models ceased production, and the Ref. 50535 Moonphase watch was the only remaining model. Although the Cellini line has been discontinued, this year Rolex introduced the Cellini Everose Gold 1908 model. It features a gold case paired with an elegant dial, presenting a similar formal watch style.

Rolex MilgaussRef.116400GV

The discontinuation of the Milgauss Ref. 116400GV does not come as a surprise, in fact, this news has been circulating in the watchmaking industry and watch enthusiast community for several years. However, every time such rumors emerged, there would be a mention of a replacement model. But the reality is different, Rolex has not introduced a successor to the Milgauss Ref. 116400GV.