For Sale In AD Window

[Rolexken]

Goldsmiths Eldon Square Newcastle includes a steel DJ41.

[boltz]

So much beauty in one photo.

[kwingy]

Wow, could this be the turning point now for watches like the DJ to return to cases?

[Moondoggy]

Shhhh….it is happening, we’ll sort of just not catastrophic like some may think or want.

[reposado]

Palm dial in the window too is pretty interesting to see… got mine a few months ago after a short wait, albeit on Jubilee. Thanks for the photo report

[Airkingchnr]

Probably because the Metro Centre AD
Has just closed for 6 months and they have moved to Eldon Square

[Tylerlsu2008]

I think we are getting close to turning the corner

I wouldn't be surprised if watch fatigue is starting to set in amongst the masses and the bag holders (grey / individuals that bought at massive premiums for investments) will start trying to unwind more rapidly.

No crazy market last forever on any luxury good, especially one that at the end of the day is still a mass produced item, albeit a very fine one that does retain decent value.

[Mr Ben]

Oh. Well, if it’s available, I don’t want it…

[THC]

Very nice to see

[brandrea]

Nice heads up for the members nearby

[1William]

Good to see. Thanks.

[rolexgs]

the datejust would be gone in seconds!

[Stupot]

They had this selection about 3 weeks ago.

100% for sale.

[slide13]

Nice! It does seem like things are starting to shift, finally.

I welcome a return to watches available in cases and would love to see that happen across the line. I doubt we'll see Daytonas, BLROs, or Sub LVs in the case anytime soon....if ever...but maybe we can get back to where a plain old black Sub or Explorer or BLNR is regularly available for anyone to purchase.

[TimepieceRPP]

Nice. Glad to know

[alllexandru]

Originally Posted by Mr Ben

Oh. Well, if it’s available, I don’t want it…

WIS life

[aegon]

Originally Posted by slide13

Nice! It does seem like things are starting to shift, finally.

I welcome a return to watches available in cases and would love to see that happen across the line. I doubt we'll see Daytonas, BLROs, or Sub LVs in the case anytime soon....if ever...but maybe we can get back to where a plain old black Sub or Explorer or BLNR is regularly available for anyone to purchase.

Yes please !

[messikens]

Not surprising that a Bluesy is for sale, given you'd lose about 15-20% out the door now that the peak insanity has subsided....

Maybe the tide is turning a bit

[GW44]

Originally Posted by rolexgs

the datejust would be gone in seconds!

Why?

That Datejust 41 is in one of the least appealing congurations (dial/bezel and bracelet) so I doubt it'll move quickly at all. And that pretty much applies to all the others pictured in this AD in the thread too.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by GW44

Why?

That Datejust 41 is in one of the least appealing congurations (dial/bezel and bracelet) so I doubt it'll move quickly at all. And that pretty much applies to all the others pictured in this AD in the thread too.

Really? I'd agree on the latter photo (Oyster/fluted/black diamond dial), but what's wrong with the Oyster/silver/smooth? Though not a "hot" configuration, that seems like a very regular Rolex that a very regular guy would go in and make a very regular purchase of. In terms of RRP, that configuration is the most accessible 40mm+ model with a date there is.

[amh]

How do you know they're for sale? My local ADs have had watches in the window throughout the 'drought' as well, yet they're not available.

[dnd2984]

AD in Tampa has had a few DJ 41s for sale in window along with many gold watches. I know folks have started turning some down but also giving a chance for walk ins.

[pjaffe]

Originally Posted by Stupot

They had this selection about 3 weeks ago.

100% for sale.

Considering you can buy a Cookie Monster for $35k USD grey, buying from an AD would be a hard pass.

[KatGirl]

Three watches for sale is hardly anywhere near back to normal. I just received a call from a jewelry store SA, (not a Rolex AD), who said his boss had found me a 36 mm black dial DJ, for just $11,500. I told him thank you, but I’ll wait for my AD to get one for me…..

Kat


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[Rolexken]

Originally Posted by amh

How do you know they're for sale? My local ADs have had watches in the window throughout the 'drought' as well, yet they're not available.

I went in and confirmed that the watches with prices on were for sale. There were other “exhibition only” cases.

[GW44]

Originally Posted by dannyp

Really? I'd agree on the latter photo (Oyster/fluted/black diamond dial), but what's wrong with the Oyster/silver/smooth? Though not a "hot" configuration, that seems like a very regular Rolex that a very regular guy would go in and make a very regular purchase of. In terms of RRP, that configuration is the most accessible 40mm+ model with a date there is.

For someone ("regular") it could well be their dream Rolex. For anyone that really knows about the DJ 41 model it's just a very mundane model in that configuration IMO...

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by GW44

For someone ("regular") it could well be their dream Rolex. For anyone that really knows about the DJ 41 model it's just a very mundane model in that configuration IMO...

I'm not sure exactly what that means - "anyone that really knows about the DJ 41" - is there some kind of special, hidden, double-secret configuration only a few know about? Most watch purchases are about personal taste. Getting snapped up "in seconds" is often about a model being of sufficient interest to a greater number of people who happen upon it.

[GW44]

Originally Posted by dannyp

I'm not sure exactly what that means - "anyone that really knows about the DJ 41" - is there some kind of special, hidden, double-secret configuration only a few know about? Most watch purchases are about personal taste. Getting snapped up "in seconds" is often about a model being of sufficient interest to a greater number of people who happen upon it.

Would you buy that DJ 41 Danny?

If you would that's totally fine and your own choice. I personally wouldn't for reasons stated.

It would be boring if we both agreed, yes?

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by GW44

Would you buy that DJ 41 Danny?

If you would that's totally fine and your own choice. I personally wouldn't for reasons stated.

It would be boring if we both agreed, yes?

I absolutely, positively, would not buy that DJ...

Because DJ41 is too big for me and I much prefer 36.

However, were I to buy a DJ36, that's the exact configuration I'd go for (admittedly, would be a coin-flip between Oyster and Jubilee, but silver baton dial and domed bezel for sure).

[Mr Package]

Selfridges and Covent Garden Bucherer have dozens and dozens of watches in the back, including Olive dial Day-date 40 (flippers won't touch this one now as it's a loss for them).

These watches have been going straight down for the past 18 months and dealers are not paying any or very little premium for 95% of references!