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Old 28 September 2021, 09:17 AM   #1
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DJ 41 1 1/2 to 2yr wait?

Today, I received a response from from an AD where I have a purchase history (1 Rolex). He advised that for a SS DJ 41 fluted jub white stick, 1 1/2 to 2 years.

A few months-in todays times- yes. This response sounds preposterous to me. Has anyone heard of a wait this long for a DJ41?
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Old 28 September 2021, 09:25 AM   #2
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That's insane for a DJ41...but in todays world nothing is insane..
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Old 28 September 2021, 09:25 AM   #3
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That means your ad hates you. Find a new place to do business. 2 years for a dj is obscene. I got 3 dj in the past 6 months
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Old 28 September 2021, 09:28 AM   #4
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Just go grey for a little more not worth the wait
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Old 28 September 2021, 09:37 AM   #5
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Yes, I will be taking my money elsewhere.
Thanks for confirming.
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Old 28 September 2021, 09:51 AM   #6
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Yup that’s nonsense if you have history. Frankly seems like nonsense even if you don’t.

That said, many ADs under promise and over deliver. Unless they’re asking for a down payment, can’t hurt to put your name down while you keep looking.
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Old 28 September 2021, 01:15 PM   #7
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I think part of the longer waits, varies from one AD to the next, and the region your in. I'm on a longer wait for a pretty similar watch, SS Datejust 41, smooth bezel, on Jubilee, stick dial. Also, in my experience, requesting this model in a specific setup, adds to the wait. I've been offered this watch, but with different features, but ended up turning it down. I'm thankful my AD offered me the watch, but since this will be my first Rolex, I'm willing to wait for exactly the one I want.
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Old 28 September 2021, 01:33 PM   #8
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That means your ad hates you. Find a new place to do business. 2 years for a dj is obscene. I got 3 dj in the past 6 months
And do you still have all three DJ’s ??
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Old 28 September 2021, 01:38 PM   #9
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In May of 2020, a Oyster bracelet, smooth bezel, white stick dial was in my AD's inventory, I called the first day after the stores opened again, my SA sent me a pic, and I actually waited until "going to take a look at it" that following Saturday. I took it home, just to trade it in for a Jubilee/blue stick/fluted bezel version. My SA told me there was one coming in and it arrived within just 1 week of the initial message that one was on the way. To say that I was very lucky with my DJ41's is an understatement. Granted, this is 7 months ago, but I still can't believe that the watch you're asking for is 1.5 - 2 years out!

Good luck acquiring one, hope you will get it very soon!
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Old 28 September 2021, 01:42 PM   #10
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If i had to wait 2 years for a Sub i would go elsewhere. For a DJ, it’s absurd. You could very likely find another AD and get it well under that timeline. Or, as others mentioned, check the grey pricing. If it’s reasonable, i would probably pay the premium and have it by the weekend.


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Old 28 September 2021, 01:42 PM   #11
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And do you still have all three DJ’s ??
Of course not
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Old 28 September 2021, 02:34 PM   #12
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I’ve been waiting five months so far for a particular DJ 41….
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Old 28 September 2021, 07:11 PM   #13
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Find a different dealer. He does not want your business.
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Old 28 September 2021, 08:54 PM   #14
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I was told "months not years" at my AD but who knows.

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Old 28 September 2021, 09:04 PM   #15
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Just go grey for a little more not worth the wait
This ^^^
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Old 28 September 2021, 09:13 PM   #16
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The Trusted Seller route is the way to go on this watch. Not much of a premium and you can have it tomorrow. Good luck.
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Old 28 September 2021, 09:28 PM   #17
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I'm confused? How can this one AD know when they will receive a particular reference, when it's been said AD's don't know what's in the box they receive each delivery....?

PL, I don't think he knows. Just a method to slow the phone calls, emails and or other contacts they bombarded with every day.

I will add, I recently started a new and great relationship with Rachel @ Benari Jewelers. I'm looking forward to my next purchase there!!!
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Old 28 September 2021, 10:43 PM   #18
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I've been waiting almost 6 months for a TT DJ with no end in sight, so its definitely believable..
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Old 28 September 2021, 11:27 PM   #19
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This response sounds preposterous to me. Has anyone heard of a wait this long for a DJ41?
I ordered a fluted/jubilee/slate DJ41 in Jan and it arrived in April. BUT, I have since been told by 2 ADs that Rolex has now closed orders on DJ41s. In other words, they are back to the "you get what we send you" model. So if that's the case I don't see how any AD could really give a solid timeline. They might get a DJ41 tomorrow, but in the exact configuration you want? Who knows. Could be a year or more...
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Old 28 September 2021, 11:32 PM   #20
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I ordered a fluted/jubilee/slate DJ41 in Jan and it arrived in April. BUT, I have since been told by 2 ADs that Rolex has now closed orders on DJ41s. In other words, they are back to the "you get what we send you" model. So if that's the case I don't see how any AD could really give a solid timeline. They might get a DJ41 tomorrow, but in the exact configuration you want? Who knows. Could be a year or more...
My AD just told me last week they are no longer ordering ANY configuration of Datejust 41s. Previously any two tone was available to order. Now everything is by allocation only. Crazy!
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Old 28 September 2021, 11:37 PM   #21
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My local retailer wouldn’t take an order for a DD; had no idea when he’d be able to get one for me.

One phone call, a trip to the bank, and the watch was in my hand the next day.


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Old 28 September 2021, 11:57 PM   #22
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My AD just told me last week they are no longer ordering ANY configuration of Datejust 41s. Previously any two tone was available to order. Now everything is by allocation only. Crazy!
Right, that's what they told me as well. They can still order the 31 and 36, but none of the 41s.

The absolute craziest sign of the times is you can't even order full PM pieces anymore and they are apparently limiting how many a given dealer receives in a year. I had thought selling the PM pieces was Rolex's ultimate goal given the extra margins so it's really striking that those are being rationed now as well.
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Old 29 September 2021, 12:19 AM   #23
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DJ 41 1 1/2 to 2yr wait?

Wow, that’s crazy for sure. First time I inquired for the DJ 41, 2019 or late 18 if I remember, the watch was sitting there in the case waiting someone to take it. Was a beautiful blue / sticks and they had it both on jubilee and oyster.


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Old 29 September 2021, 12:23 AM   #24
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I'm confused? How can this one AD know when they will receive a particular reference, when it's been said AD's don't know what's in the box they receive each delivery....?

PL, I don't think he knows. Just a method to slow the phone calls, emails and or other contacts they bombarded with every day.

I will add, I recently started a new and great relationship with Rachel @ Benari Jewelers. I'm looking forward to my next purchase there!!!
Benari is a nice play to buy. I have my first expensive wathc-breitling and a sub c from them.
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Old 29 September 2021, 12:24 AM   #25
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My AD just told me last week they are no longer ordering ANY configuration of Datejust 41s. Previously any two tone was available to order. Now everything is by allocation only. Crazy!
The best part is that I was interested in this as a hold over b/c of the batman wait. lol
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Old 29 September 2021, 01:24 AM   #26
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Welcome to 2021.

DJ41 has crossed the rubicon where it's a no lose proposition value wise, so now more people on confident to jump in with their free money to buy the hottest brand of the moment.
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Old 29 September 2021, 09:02 AM   #27
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My AD just told me last week they are no longer ordering ANY configuration of Datejust 41s. Previously any two tone was available to order. Now everything is by allocation only. Crazy!
This is the input I received from another AD I know (but not bought from)
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Old 29 September 2021, 01:24 PM   #28
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That’s two years from your life that you’ll never be able to get back. Life is short don’t play the A.D. games.


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Old 29 September 2021, 03:04 PM   #29
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It’s normal. I have a good relationship with my AD with whom I have bought several Patek dress and sport watches. However, I have still not been allocated a Daytona or a Datejust 41. During my most recent visit my SA told me I will likely have to wait 2 years for a fluted Datejust 41 in any dial and bracelet. I still don’t have a single Rolex in my collection.
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Old 29 September 2021, 03:45 PM   #30
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It’s normal. I have a good relationship with my AD with whom I have bought several Patek dress and sport watches. However, I have still not been allocated a Daytona or a Datejust 41. During my most recent visit my SA told me I will likely have to wait 2 years for a fluted Datejust 41 in any dial and bracelet. I still don’t have a single Rolex in my collection.
If your AD can’t get you a DJ41 after buying several Patek, that is not a good relationship.
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