Pinnacle Chrono locates hard-to-find luxury watches on request: discontinued Rolex references, allocation-locked steel sports models, and Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet pieces that no longer appear in any boutique. The dealer is independent, based in Fort Lauderdale, and works through a network of dealers and private collectors rather than a waitlist. Every located watch is authenticated, its box-and-papers status stated, and shipped insured nationwide.
Anything currently held is listed under in stock. The references below are sourced to order unless a listing says otherwise.
Discontinued references collectors still ask for
The references below are out of production and exist only on the secondary market. Ranges are for complete sets where enough trades exist to state one.
| Reference | Model | Produced | Approx. market, complete set |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116610LV | Rolex Submariner, the Hulk | 2010 to 2020 | $18,000 to $25,000 |
| 16610LV | Rolex Submariner, the Kermit | 2003 to 2010 | Price on enquiry |
| 126710BLRO | Rolex GMT-Master II, the Pepsi | 2018 to 2026 | $22,000 to $27,000 |
| 116710BLNR | Rolex GMT-Master II, first-generation Batman | 2013 to 2019 | $13,000 to $16,000 |
| 116500LN | Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, Panda dial | 2016 to 2023 | Price on enquiry |
| 116400GV | Rolex Milgauss, green sapphire crystal | 2007 to 2023 | Price on enquiry |
| 5711/1A-010 | Patek Philippe Nautilus, blue dial | 2006 to 2021 | $90,000 to $130,000 |
| 15202ST | Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo | 2012 to 2021 | Price on enquiry |
Allocation-locked references
Some watches are technically in production and still hard to find, because authorized dealers allocate them to clients with purchase history rather than sell them to buyers without history. The Cosmograph Daytona 126500LN, the GMT-Master II Batman 126710BLNR, the Sky-Dweller and the Land-Dweller all sit in that category. Pinnacle Chrono sources them at the secondary market rate, which is above retail, with the premium stated before anyone commits. The reasoning is set out on the Rolex waitlist alternative page.
Why discontinued watches cost more than they did at retail
A discontinued reference has a fixed supply and, for the references above, rising demand. The Hulk 116610LV retailed at roughly $9,000 when Rolex ended production in 2020 and now trades at two to three times that figure. The Nautilus 5711/1A last retailed at around $34,900 and now trades well into six figures. That gap is the market, not a dealer markup, and Pinnacle Chrono quotes within it rather than above it.
How Pinnacle Chrono locates a hard-to-find watch
- The client sends the reference and any preference on dial, year, bracelet and set status.
- The dealer and collector network is searched. Pinnacle Chrono reports back with what has been found, or with an honest answer that it has not.
- A specific piece is quoted with photographs, condition, warranty-card date and completeness.
- On approval, authentication and any needed service, then insured shipping.
The mechanics, including what Price on Request means on a listing, are on how watch sourcing works.
Authentication on discontinued references
Discontinued references attract the most convincing counterfeits, and the Hulk and the 5711 are among the most copied watches in circulation. Every piece Pinnacle Chrono offers is checked against its reference on serial, movement, dial, bezel, case and bracelet, with the process described on the authentication page. Pinnacle Chrono is a member of Jewelers of America, the Jewelers Board of Trade and the IWJG.
Hard-to-find watches for Fort Lauderdale and South Florida
Pinnacle Chrono is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334, and sources for collectors in Coral Ridge, Rio Vista and Victoria Park, through Lighthouse Point and Boca Raton, and south to Coral Gables and Key Biscayne. The business ships insured nationwide from Fort Lauderdale and has no showroom.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy a discontinued Rolex?
Discontinued Rolex references such as the Hulk 116610LV, the Pepsi 126710BLRO and the Milgauss 116400GV are only available on the secondary market. Pinnacle Chrono, an independent dealer in Fort Lauderdale, sources them to order with authentication and insured nationwide shipping.
Which Rolex references are discontinued?
Recent discontinuations include the Submariner 116610LV (2020), the Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN (2023), the Milgauss 116400GV (2023) and the GMT-Master II 126710BLRO and 126719BLRO (April 2026). Earlier discontinued references still in demand include the Submariner 16610LV and the GMT-Master II 116710BLNR.
How much does a discontinued Rolex cost?
Discontinued Rolex prices depend on the reference. The Hulk 116610LV trades at approximately $18,000 to $25,000, the Pepsi 126710BLRO at approximately $22,000 to $27,000, and the first-generation Batman 116710BLNR at approximately $13,000 to $16,000. Pinnacle Chrono quotes each piece on its condition and completeness.
Can you find a specific dial or year?
Yes. Pinnacle Chrono sources by configuration as well as by reference, including dial variant, bracelet, production year and warranty-card date. Narrow requests take longer and no timeframe is promised.
Do hard-to-find watches come with box and papers?
Set status is confirmed on every quote. Complete sets are located where wanted; watch-only examples are offered at a lower figure where the client prefers.
Enquire about a hard-to-find watch
Send the reference through the enquiry form, call 954-667-8319, or email sales@pinnaclechrono.com. Pinnacle Chrono, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334. Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00 ET.
Prices shown are approximate market ranges for complete sets and move with demand. Call 954-667-8319 for accurate pricing on the day.