Reply With QuoteGirls watch, period.Originally Posted by boring_sandwich
I don’t agree with that statement at all. I would personally take a DJ 36 all day long over any of the professional range.
Girls watch, period.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
Some did and will buy one as first choice, but Datejust waiting lists are the overspill to lack of availability in the professional range. Plus, as per previous post, 36mm hunters have to compete with girls jamming the list too.
Agreed they shouldn’t be on a waiting list but then should any of them!
Of course.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
But that's an entirely different, albeit similarly boring topic.
Shocking these women buying stuff, they’ll be voting and driving next.
Total BS what you said about the DJ. I have one and do care about it, it’s a classic watch that goes with most occasions and I didn’t buy it because I was desperate to get a Rolex. I prefer to it a Submariner or similar.
In the last ten years I’ve had;
Numerous 16610lv “Kermit’s”
Explorer 2
Rose gold and steel root beer
Skydweller
Hulk
Sub
Starbucks
DD40
Sd4k
Numerous Daytonas
Yachtmaster
Pepsi
Batman
Batgirl
Having recently sold all of my watches and bought a dj41 (the first dj I’ve ever bought and owned), I can say wholeheartedly your flippant statement is ridiculous.
Ive loved all of the sports Rolex I’ve owned but felt they reached such prices that at this moment in my life I’d prefer the monetary gains they’d made. (I’m lucky I sold most of mine earlier this year and end of last year).
I’ve just bought a DJ41 which i bought as a matching pair of datejust for me and my wife as a wedding gift.
I am over the moon with my particular watch and I’m enjoying the watch like I did my first Rolex. Yes it’s different than a sports model but I like the fact it pairs well with a suit and smart attire. I will probably buy another sports model and have dj41 for work/smart wear and a sports model for the weekend.
Last edited by Yeti; 27th November 2022 at 21:44.
It's not BS or flippant. Don't get your kickers in a twist.
It's a boring production watch millions wear, so yes, it has desirability albeit is as drab as dishwater, which is why it has a trillion different versions.
My comment was relevant to the post in that ore Datejust sales have undoubtably been as a direct result of some not being able to buy a sports model, but HAVE to own a Rolex. That will fade and the boring Datejust folk will fill the void as much as the Datejust will fill the windows.
Me too, or an OP36. Some of us don’t like divers or so- called sports watches. Some of us prefer 36mm watches too!
I look forward to seeing more of these little stories…
https://youtube.com/shorts/tInWohBVqIg?feature=share
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Last edited by Martylaa; 27th November 2022 at 21:57.
Ouch £6k loss!
VC Overseas white dial now being offered by greys at £300 above RRP
Was it you who had the anniversary green RG DD40 here recently? How come it didn't last? Drop dead gorgeous watch although RG isn't for everyone
What on earth are you on about? The Datejust is a total classic. You sound like your view of watches is limited to their investment return..
Total classic - lol.
The whole point of the thread questions watches as investment, so merely responding on topic. The comment makes no reference to my own view on watch choices.
Most people who wear a Datejust are very fond of letting people know about it and most of them are gold just to make it easy. It is without doubt a very ostentatious watch.
I was considering a 36 mm daydate last week, it was a stunning watch, I tried it on and it just looked too small, I haven’t got large wrists, It just didn’t look right. Maybe I’m too used to large watches.
With four case sizes, two specifically aimed at ladies, half a dozen material options, bezel and bracelet options before you get to the 100 plus (?) dial configurations, I would hope it is their biggest seller.
I put my name down - expression of interest they call it in WOS - for an Explorer ll (black dial) and didn’t get the Spanish Inquisition as I was expecting. Mind you I could be dead by the time one turns up I suppose. The white dial version had a closed list apparently.
I cannot see the list being closed for much longer on a white dial Explorer 2.
Last edited by boring_sandwich; 28th November 2022 at 15:26.
Agree, when there's no money to be made on these models, the waiting list goes from long to short faster than you can adjust a glidelock.
Just had a look on C24 and there are 19 126720VTNR listed from £21-30k.
Surely that must be the entire UK alloaction!
There are 888 gmt master 2 ref 126710 and even more blnr models. Never seen so many.
Last edited by Stuno1; 28th November 2022 at 18:25.
Yep, but I stand by my comment Tony.
Each to their own, but not something I would consider.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
I see Rolex steel sports will be as follows in the next few years, in this order. This is not my order of preference, for example I prefer black to white Daytona or the black exp 2 to a black sub
Below retail:
Yachtmaster 2
Deepsea black
A few hundred to 1k above retail
Explorer 1
Milgauss black
Yachtmaster 1
Exp 2 black
2k above retail
Explorer 2 white
Milgauss Blue
JC deep
Sea dweller
Black Sub
3-4k above
Batman
Starbucks
4-5k above
Pepsi
7k above
Green GMT
9k
Daytona Black
11k
Daytona White
Last edited by ac11111; 28th November 2022 at 20:25.
The Milgausses used to stink out the AD windows before the pandemic hit so I'd imagine they wouldn't trade at a premium once the market recalibrates
Same with the Explorer 1 and 2.
Brand new Spites being offered at £19.5k on dealer groups now. Pepsi £16k
What on earth is a Spite?
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
I know what I mean. Obviously I mean the silly
nickname Sprite
I still do not understand which watch you are referring to (I suspect I am not alone).
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
126720VTNR
I think even that is wishful thinking.
WTF is that supposed to be?
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
https://www.rolex.com/watches/gmt-ma...vtnr-0002.html
Hopefully not too long. Lovely watch and wear’s fantastically.
Jeez - that is terrible on so many levels.
Jubilee bracelets do not suit any of the Sports watches IMHO.
After all these years they do not/did not need to start the whole 'crown on the left' malarky - too many gone before.
And do not get me started on the 'names'........
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
Agreed and its no better in the flesh!
You don’t own these watches though right? Just trying it on the showcase at dealers?
Correct.
I knew nothing about this watch until three minutes ago and I wish I could restore myself to this state.
Rolex are throwing everything they got at the stupid fanbois and as expected, they are lapping it up. Sprite, yeah.
Someone who lies about the little things will lie about the big things too.
Milgi plural.
Whilst I agree with you to an extent, there are people who genuinely would pick a DJ over a sports model.
DJ36 is too small for me personally, but a DJ41, fluted bezel with a green or blue dial is stunning.
Last edited by Nairn1980; 29th November 2022 at 08:21. Reason: Sp
Agreed on the “sprite”,totally unbalanced and one for the fan boys . But there is a difference in the design and not just a different colour bezel which depending on dealer grey dealer hype commands a higher presence on the secondary market with a corresponding price. Rolex have innovated their sport watches with the jubilee bracelet to jewellery status to counteract their prices and try to show worth in their designs . And whilst it might not be popular opinion bezel ,dial and bezel colours that command higher prices are merely “the emperor’s new clothes”.
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How is it more unbalanced than the usual GMT II?
Or Milgeese? :)
I hope you’re joking… Here’s a pic of mine, after all I do need to let everyone know about this incredibly ostentatious watch.
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