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kip595 · 12 July 2024, 12:37 PM

Hi folks,

Haven't been paying too much attention to the newer stuff the last couple of years as I was largely into vintage, but considering getting a close family member their first Rolex soon - is the wait still absurd for the more basic models like the 41mm OP and DJ?

I know the 36DJ can be had fairly easily at times, but they definitely need at least a 40mm.

Just curious if anyone's been looking at the 'base' stuff lately here stateside.

Cheers all!

JRell · 12 July 2024, 12:55 PM

You probably won’t walk in and get it but both are available on allocation with a short wait. Maybe the green op 41 is harder to get, but the rest on any configuration should not be too long of a wait.

kip595 · 12 July 2024, 01:06 PM

Ah good to hear it's settled a bit, won't need it 'til autumn - with Rolex I've long-ago learned it's best to ask ahead! :)

Cheers

77T · 12 July 2024, 01:07 PM

There's still the issue of your standing with the AD. Lots of people also want the same models you mention.

If you've been out of the market so long then unlikely you have a deep share of wallet with them.

That is the most likely indicator - but hopefully the softening market might help you get what you want.
Good Luck

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JSCP · 12 July 2024, 01:24 PM

Hi grey, as looks like a long wait for most w no history

ArtNouveau · 12 July 2024, 01:36 PM

I think a DJ41 would be easier to get than an OP41. Multiple dials and bezel/bracelet combos for the DJ, some more in demand than others.
OPs have been relatively hard to get since their revamp in late 2020. Multiple sizes and different dials results in dealers getting less of each specific configuration.

996marty · 12 July 2024, 03:53 PM

If you sound out your local AD you should be fine and they should be able to tell you a timeframe but that’s something I’d do sooner rather than later

Calatrava r · 12 July 2024, 11:39 PM

Plain 36mm is just as tough, if not more so than the 41mm. The 36mm which do come in tend to have gems on them.

12 July 2024, 12:37 PM	#1
kip595 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: U.S. East Coast Posts: 174	U.S. Market for basic SS models? Hi folks, Haven't been paying too much attention to the newer stuff the last couple of years as I was largely into vintage, but considering getting a close family member their first Rolex soon - is the wait still absurd for the more basic models like the 41mm OP and DJ? I know the 36DJ can be had fairly easily at times, but they definitely need at least a 40mm. Just curious if anyone's been looking at the 'base' stuff lately here stateside. Cheers all!

12 July 2024, 12:55 PM	#2
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,076	You probably won’t walk in and get it but both are available on allocation with a short wait. Maybe the green op 41 is harder to get, but the rest on any configuration should not be too long of a wait. __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

12 July 2024, 01:07 PM	#4
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,957	U.S. Market for basic SS models? There's still the issue of your standing with the AD. Lots of people also want the same models you mention. If you've been out of the market so long then unlikely you have a deep share of wallet with them. That is the most likely indicator - but hopefully the softening market might help you get what you want. Good Luck Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

12 July 2024, 01:24 PM	#5
JSCP "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Watch: RolexPatekCartier Posts: 2,408	Hi grey, as looks like a long wait for most w no history __________________ PP5167r; PP5153r; PPNautilus 7118r; PP3733-YG; DD40 RG/Sundust; DD40YG/White/Roman;DD40 WG/Olive;Daytona RG;Sub Black YG; Daytona Panda; Celebration 41; GMT-II’s: Left VTNR; GRNR; Batman; SkyDweller SSJubilee/Black; SUB no-date; Oysterquartz SS; DJ SS 36mm’87; Cartier-Roadster YG;Santos YG; Panther YG; Tank’73 YG, Tank Must ‘23;BulgariBB38mm/YG

12 July 2024, 01:06 PM	#3
kip595 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: U.S. East Coast Posts: 174	Ah good to hear it's settled a bit, won't need it 'til autumn - with Rolex I've long-ago learned it's best to ask ahead! :) Cheers

12 July 2024, 01:36 PM	#6
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,364	I think a DJ41 would be easier to get than an OP41. Multiple dials and bezel/bracelet combos for the DJ, some more in demand than others. OPs have been relatively hard to get since their revamp in late 2020. Multiple sizes and different dials results in dealers getting less of each specific configuration.

12 July 2024, 03:53 PM	#7
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 4,181	If you sound out your local AD you should be fine and they should be able to tell you a timeframe but that’s something I’d do sooner rather than later

12 July 2024, 11:39 PM	#8
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,381	Plain 36mm is just as tough, if not more so than the 41mm. The 36mm which do come in tend to have gems on them.

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