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[Schmidbc]

I finally got “the call” on Tuesday this week! After placing an order with my AD in April for a DJ41 i finally got the call. I could not be more appreciative for all the coaching, both active and passive, that I’ve gotten from this forum. Setting realistic expectations was key for me, it kept me from being frustrated.

So happy with this pick, love the jubilee bracelet and love the fluted bezel. My favorite quartz watch has a white dial this upgrade is amazing.

[Schmidbc]

Now for the Paul Harvey so maybe it helps others. My relationship with this AD (Richter & Phillips in Cincinnati) only started back in March of this year. I was referred by a friend and went in to look at an Omega Aqua Terra, I spoke with the first salesperson who walked up and said hi. After trying the Aqua Terra and a few others I elected to go with a new Speedmaster Pro Sapphire with the caliber 3861 movement. It took me a week of research and hand-wringing after that initial visit but I fell in love with the sapphire case back and how visible the movement of the watch was without the automatic winder. I still sometimes take if off my write just to watch the movement. They didn’t have it on a bracelet in the shop so they ordered it in for me, which took about two weeks.

I had seen Rolex before but had always thought they we’re unobtainable. After trying on everything in the Omega case during that first trip my salesperson asked if there was anything else i wanted to try on. I tried a GS Snowflake and then he asked if I wanted to try any of the Rolex models. He was very upfront that they weren’t for sale but only demo models but I tried on several and fell in love with the sub date and the DJ. When i picked up my Speedy I put my name on the list for a sub and “ordered” a DJ41. He said it could be as soon as 2 months or quite a lot longer.

I sent a hand-written thank you note a week after pricing up the Speedy.

Since that meeting I’ve made it a point to stop in to the shop about every six weeks or so, always wearing the Speedy. Sometimes I’d just have a cup of coffee and look at straps for the Speedmaster sometime’s I’d explicitly ask to try the sub or the DJ again. I always called or emailed ahead to make sure “my guy” was in. During this time I met the watchmaker for the shop, and one of the owners. Several people in the shop know my name when I pop in now.

I can’t recommend Richter & Phillips enough. Watching the grey market pricing dip in recent weeks I got very close to pulling the trigger on a 126610LV I’d had my eyes on. I reached out to the watchmaker at the shop who walked me through his pre-purchase inspection process and costs and was very responsive. As it happens the day I decided to pull the trigger on the sub after sleeping on it was the day I got the call.

As I said I’m love with my new DateJust, I’m still in love with my Speedy too. I’m thankful to all the posts on here that have helped me through the evaluation process and the purchase process. This is a new passion for me, its great to hear other’s stories as I’ve gotten started.

Cheers all, much appreciated!

[sj24k]

happy for you. enjoy!

[Marcjvr]

That looks stunning!!!

Congrats

[rfs]

Congrats!

[CryptoMan]

Congratulations!


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[Turbo Racer]

Congratulations!

[Bazil]

Very nice indeed ..

[socal5567]

Very nice!!!!

[Reikolexguy]

Congratulations man!


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[mathewdale]

Congrats!

[GoGetter5832]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE this! I have the exact same DJ and it is a show stopper. People always ask me about it when I have it on. The jubilee bracelet feels so good on the wrist. Congrats and enjoy!



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[JSol1]

Congratulations, beautiful piece! I too am in the camp of developing personal relationship. I don’t see it as a burden and has served us well. Enjoy!

[ltmgeller]

Congrats!!!

[Vipes]

Great DJ combo! Congrats!

[Johnnymath]

Great stuff, OP. I also picked up my first Rolex from Richter and Phillips in 2021 - a DJ36. We lived in Cincy for many years, and it was the first AD that came to mind when I started my hunt a while back. I found them to be extremely professional and helpful, and they will definitely be my first stop for future watch purchases - will maybe give that Speedmaster Pro a good look this holiday season.

[Jackie Daytona]

Beautiful. Love the white dial DJ. It’s fairly stunning in person

[kieselguhr]

Congratulations

[Dro]

Congrats!
That white dial looks so crisp with the fluted bezel on jubilee! Beautiful configuration!
I picked up my bright blue DJ41 smooth bezel on oyster this past Wednesday. Looks like things are starting to open up a little for those of us that have been patient.

[LC23]

classic. timeless. Congrats!

[rlx123]

Love the fluted Datejust 41. It’s actually my first Rolex


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[Blanch]

Very nice. Congratulations.

[BNA/LION]

Congratulations!

[Krash]

Congratulations. I just a got DJ41 back in June. I love it.




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[bill.76]

Congrats! Great looking watch you have there!


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[Thomas Brown]

Nice pick up

[Harry-57]

Nice watch. Great colour/bezel/bracelet combination. Congratulations.

[travisb]

Congratulations! Great looking DJ!

[1William]

Congratulations.

[rmlovett1]

Beautiful DJ, congratulations!