I wouldn’t necessarily argue that any modern Rolex is ‘collectible,’ whatever that word means to you, dear reader, but as much as any might be, I suppose this could be it. Especially if Rolex only ends up making it for a year or so (it is to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Le Mans after all). Like, when the first one (sadly) shows up on the secondary market, what’s going to be the ask, 100k? Does it even matter? More broadly, it’s perhaps the most overt historical reference we’ve seen from Rolex recently, a brand that we’re always told: “doesn’t do heritage.” With this release, paired with recent auction results (courtesy of Rolex itself), it’s clear Rolex is as concerned with its history as anyone. And for others (like me, and maybe even you) that are also concerned with its history, maybe that’s the most significant news of all.