Newbie with a question on preowned DJ 36

[spykitty]

Hi there,

I have a very old DJ 36 stainless steel, oyster band. I bought it from Bob's 6 years ago and wear it daily. It is probably 1991.

Bob's has a mostly dream watch- 36 everose-stainless, fluted bezel. It is 15 years old and nearly same price as full retail. Paying near retail for a 15 year old watch is giving me pause. it is also not a whimsical purchase.

I'm asking you all- the experts- for your thoughts on this. Good deal or pass? $9.5k out the door.

[grimlock525]

Why not just buy new? The combination you posted should still be relatively easy to source from an AD. Unless you're purposely going vintage...?

[kieselguhr]

Nothing against bob. I’d just spend an additional sum and get brand new. That way I get a 5 year Rolex warranty, and I will always know the watch’s history. Good luck OP

[spykitty]

Good points. The two ADs I've talked to basically said "It is what it is" on inventory and they don't know what they are going to get. I think that is bananas.

I will go to other ADs and see what they say. I live in Southern CA and there are many down here.

Thank you both!

[spykitty]

Thank you both. I have spoken with two ADs who have said inventory "is what it is" and it will be hard to get what I want. Seems crazy, which is why I feel I should jump. But...if even the slightest hesitation, that tells me I should wait.

I live in southern california and there are many ADs. I'll ask a few others.

[jctrolex]

For the little bit of difference in price I’d buy new and have the 5 year Rolex warranty

[BisonHead]

Theres a lot of good watches out there for that kind of money. Its a lot of money for an older watch thats not really that rare.

If your in no rush, i personally would be looking around at AD's for something new.