Why do some discontinued Rolex models sell for more than their original retail...

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Why do some discontinued Rolex models sell for more than their original retail price? Take the Kermit 16610LV or the Oysterquartz, which had fewer than 25,000 units made—scarcity plays a big role. Then there’s the story behind the $17