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darrenho · 11 July 2023, 04:07 AM

I decided to visit an AD over the weekend that is 30 miles away from where I live and to try my luck on either a OP41 or EXP I 40 and/or EXP II.
Was greeted by a friendly SA and was told OP41 and EXP are among the hardest pieces to obtain. I completely understood and was not surprised in hearing this (especially for a customer like me without any spending history in this store).
Was then informed that they had a DJ41 black dial in the safe. Though I wasn't really looking to get a DJ41 due to its PCL, however, I gave it a try and was surprised how the DJ41 snug-fitted my 6.5" wrist so well. Really loved how the lugs curve and sit. The black dial is also very classic and easy to read/tell time.
After only a few minutes, I decided to pull the trigger and brought home the DJ41 black dial. I couldn't help but smiling when looking at the DJ41 on my wrist while driving home.
What an unexpected walk-in purchase at an AD.

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SublimeZ06 · 11 July 2023, 04:09 AM

Nice!

Robf52 · 11 July 2023, 04:11 AM

Congrats! Good things do happen.

whiskyrolex · 11 July 2023, 04:11 AM

Good sales man right there

jb335 · 11 July 2023, 04:20 AM

That is an awesome daily-wear watch right there and looks great on you. Congrats.

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jb335 · 11 July 2023, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whiskyrolex

Good sales man right there

Unnecessary

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alphadweller · 11 July 2023, 04:22 AM

Congratulations OP. No games, the way it should be.

Soleless Shoes · 11 July 2023, 04:22 AM

Nice find! I prefer your DJ41 to the watches you had intended to see.

Athlone27 · 11 July 2023, 04:24 AM

Just picked up the same watch a couple weeks ago and love it.

AJMarcus · 11 July 2023, 04:28 AM

Congratulations! Great pick up.

shredace · 11 July 2023, 04:31 AM

That’s a classic look. Congratulations.

Nads786 · 11 July 2023, 05:05 AM

Great find OP! I have yet to see a SS piece of any kind available at an AD.

Soulo · 11 July 2023, 05:08 AM

Congrats!

bullies · 11 July 2023, 05:09 AM

Congrats!

You can always have the PCL's brushed

Rolex1982 · 11 July 2023, 05:13 AM

Congrats, beautifull watch! Even with PCL’s :)

brandrea · 11 July 2023, 05:18 AM

Congratulations Darren

rockysw · 11 July 2023, 05:45 AM

Congrats mate! great to hear. How it should be!

KatGirl · 11 July 2023, 06:12 AM

Very nice pick up. Sometimes you don’t ‘now what you want, until you see it IRL. I want a 36 mm, but with the fluted bezel and on a jubilee. But I’m in no hurry.

Kat

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IBJanky · 11 July 2023, 06:15 AM

Congrats! Wear it in the very best of health!

ps.
Which AD did you visit?

darrenho · 11 July 2023, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IBJanky

Congrats! Wear it in the very best of health!

ps.
Which AD did you visit?

The one in Walnut, CA.

Harry-57 · 11 July 2023, 06:52 AM

Cor. That's nice. Congratulations.

Lightsped · 11 July 2023, 06:53 AM

Very nice DJ41! Not many Rolex watches have a black sunburst dial. Nice contrast to the polished case and PCLs. Like the smooth bezel too!

mrlube1151001 · 11 July 2023, 06:57 AM

Congratulations

EagleBear · 11 July 2023, 07:00 AM

Congratulations well done.

Zeli_papa · 11 July 2023, 07:10 AM

That's a very good looking watch you got, enjoy!

WatchGuy1966 · 11 July 2023, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Very nice pick up. Sometimes you don’t ‘now what you want, until you see it IRL. I want a 36 mm, but with the fluted bezel and on a jubilee. But I’m in no hurry.

Kat

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Yep. AD's always ask "Are you looking for something in particular?'

Me: "Whatever finds me is what I'm looking for"

kopi-c · 11 July 2023, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrenho

The one in Walnut, CA.

Congrats!

RRGHOST1 · 11 July 2023, 09:11 AM

Looks good i must say !

Callmepeshy · 11 July 2023, 09:18 AM

Very nice pickup, congrats

Dro · 11 July 2023, 09:25 AM

Awesome pick up!
Smooth bezel oyster combo is very versatile and looks great.
Congrats!

11 July 2023, 04:07 AM	#1
darrenho "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Darren Location: Orange County Posts: 223	An unexpected walk-in purchase (DJ41) I decided to visit an AD over the weekend that is 30 miles away from where I live and to try my luck on either a OP41 or EXP I 40 and/or EXP II. Was greeted by a friendly SA and was told OP41 and EXP are among the hardest pieces to obtain. I completely understood and was not surprised in hearing this (especially for a customer like me without any spending history in this store). Was then informed that they had a DJ41 black dial in the safe. Though I wasn't really looking to get a DJ41 due to its PCL, however, I gave it a try and was surprised how the DJ41 snug-fitted my 6.5" wrist so well. Really loved how the lugs curve and sit. The black dial is also very classic and easy to read/tell time. After only a few minutes, I decided to pull the trigger and brought home the DJ41 black dial. I couldn't help but smiling when looking at the DJ41 on my wrist while driving home. What an unexpected walk-in purchase at an AD.

11 July 2023, 04:11 AM	#3
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 5,077	Congrats! Good things do happen. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

11 July 2023, 04:31 AM	#11
shredace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Posts: 243	That’s a classic look. Congratulations. __________________ Rolex DateJust 41 126333 \| Explorer II 216570 \| Submariner 114060 \| Submariner 116613LB Omega Seamaster Pro 2264.50 \| Seamaster Pro 300M 210.30.42.20.03.003 Panerai Radiomir PAM574

11 July 2023, 05:09 AM	#14
bullies "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 1,442	Congrats! You can always have the PCL's brushed __________________ ♛16610 ♛116655 ♛116619 AP 15400 ♛228238

11 July 2023, 09:11 AM	#28
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	Looks good i must say ! __________________ RRGHOST1

11 July 2023, 04:09 AM	#2
SublimeZ06 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Earth Posts: 58	Nice!

11 July 2023, 04:11 AM	#4
whiskyrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Tokyo Posts: 611	Good sales man right there

11 July 2023, 04:20 AM	#5
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,464	That is an awesome daily-wear watch right there and looks great on you. Congrats. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 July 2023, 04:22 AM	#7
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	Congratulations OP. No games, the way it should be.

11 July 2023, 04:22 AM	#8
Soleless Shoes "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Rich Location: United States Posts: 302	Nice find! I prefer your DJ41 to the watches you had intended to see.

11 July 2023, 04:24 AM	#9
Athlone27 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: New Lenox, IL Posts: 85	Just picked up the same watch a couple weeks ago and love it.

11 July 2023, 04:28 AM	#10
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	Congratulations! Great pick up.

11 July 2023, 05:05 AM	#12
Nads786 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Real Name: Nadeem Location: Chicago Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 989	Great find OP! I have yet to see a SS piece of any kind available at an AD.

11 July 2023, 05:08 AM	#13
Soulo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 137	Congrats!

11 July 2023, 05:13 AM	#15
Rolex1982 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Ron the Stoic Location: Netherlands Watch: GMT Meteorite Posts: 1,358	Congrats, beautifull watch! Even with PCL’s :)

11 July 2023, 05:18 AM	#16
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,128	Congratulations Darren

11 July 2023, 05:45 AM	#17
rockysw "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: UK Posts: 760	Congrats mate! great to hear. How it should be!

11 July 2023, 06:12 AM	#18
KatGirl 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: CA, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 7,156	Very nice pick up. Sometimes you don’t ‘now what you want, until you see it IRL. I want a 36 mm, but with the fluted bezel and on a jubilee. But I’m in no hurry. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

11 July 2023, 06:15 AM	#19
IBJanky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 114	Congrats! Wear it in the very best of health! ps. Which AD did you visit?

11 July 2023, 06:52 AM	#21
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,681	Cor. That's nice. Congratulations.

11 July 2023, 06:53 AM	#22
Lightsped "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Georgia Watch: Sub, OP41, DJ x 4 Posts: 845	Very nice DJ41! Not many Rolex watches have a black sunburst dial. Nice contrast to the polished case and PCLs. Like the smooth bezel too!

11 July 2023, 06:57 AM	#23
mrlube1151001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Real Name: Mani Location: Pickering canada Watch: DJ 41 TT sub Posts: 447	Congratulations

11 July 2023, 07:00 AM	#24
EagleBear 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,867	Congratulations well done.

11 July 2023, 07:10 AM	#25
Zeli_papa "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Fife, Scotland Posts: 55	That's a very good looking watch you got, enjoy!

11 July 2023, 09:18 AM	#29
Callmepeshy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: UK Posts: 242	Very nice pickup, congrats

11 July 2023, 09:25 AM	#30
Dro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Texas Watch: 126610LV Posts: 103	Awesome pick up! Smooth bezel oyster combo is very versatile and looks great. Congrats!

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