Would you pay grey price for RG Olive DD40

[Fedpete]

Hey guys-

Looking for some feedback. Am I out of my mind to be considering paying grey for the RG Olive day day 40?

I am afraid if they discontinue it’ll be permanently inaccessible.

Would love some feedback to either send me over or walk me down from this cliff.

Thank you all!!


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[Mendota]

[doboy007]

Nope but that’s just me.

[Singslinger]

How much is the premium?

It depends on how much you want it. If the premium is small, then maybe yes.

[rM3panno]

You do you, but prices on that model are really high and it doesn’t speak to me at all. The great thing is this is an individual sport, if you love it it buy it. As my grandmother says, you only go this way once.

[RealMadrid1988]

No, but that’s more because I’d rather have the white or sun dust dial for the RG DD.

[Seddyspaghetti]

No, i rather try my chances with AD

[Sothy]

Is your AD able to secure a “regular” (they’re all equally special) dialled RG DD40? If so, call RSC and confirm if olive green dial swaps are still possible. (They were last I heard.) If that’s the case, buy a different dial and get the dial swapped (see if you can keep the original dial too in case you want to go back later). You’ll save money vs grey and you’ll have more of a dealer relationship (useful for next time).

If you can’t dial swap and you’re worried that it will be cancelled, well, only you can decide if it’s worth it. But I’d look into the dial swap first. Just ask the AD and RSC and get a confirmation for both before proceeding. If they won’t dial swap a brand new watch, you could try and find one that is less than five years old (still has warranty), dial swap it and get it serviced at the same time (so warranty for any big items and then 2 more years covered post RSC servicing). Just some suggestions

[Farsh14]

Originally Posted by Sothy

Is your AD able to secure a “regular” (they’re all equally special) dialled RG DD40? If so, call RSC and confirm if olive green dial swaps are still possible. (They were last I heard.) If that’s the case, buy a different dial and get the dial swapped (see if you can keep the original dial too in case you want to go back later). You’ll save money vs grey and you’ll have more of a dealer relationship (useful for next time).

If you can’t dial swap and you’re worried that it will be cancelled, well, only you can decide if it’s worth it. But I’d look into the dial swap first. Just ask the AD and RSC and get a confirmation for both before proceeding. If they won’t dial swap a brand new watch, you could try and find one that is less than five years old (still has warranty), dial swap it and get it serviced at the same time (so warranty for any big items and then 2 more years covered post RSC servicing). Just some suggestions

Is it just DD that they’ll do a dial swap? Curious to see if they would do it for a DJ

[jb335]

Originally Posted by Farsh14

Is it just DD that they’ll do a dial swap? Curious to see if they would do it for a DJ

Yes, they will generally swap a DJ dial as long as the new dial was originally offered to your reference. You will have to pay for the new dial and Rolex will keep the old dial - you don't get both dials.

[MannySDG]

Originally Posted by jb335

Yes, they will generally swap a DJ dial as long as the new dial was originally offered to your reference. You will have to pay for the new dial and Rolex will keep the old dial - you don't get both dials.

True, but they kind of caught on with what's been happening, meaning, people buy the less desirable dial version, have it swapped out, and sell it for a profit. I think if they do let you do it, you have to wait a certain amount of time since the day of purchase before they do the swap, if they even do the swap at all, not sure.

[1William]

Grey Market is an option on obtaining watches that you can not get through the AD system. The questions I usually ask myself is how much do I want the watch, what is the amount over msrp, what is the sale or trade value once I buy the watch. Once I have all of these questions answered then I can make an informed decision. Putting all of that aside there is nothing that tells us that the current situation on availability will improve nor is there anything that tells us prices will go down. I believe that on most luxury items, nothing gets cheaper in the long term. I would talk to our Trusted Sellers, get your best price and buy the watch. It is beautiful and will be with you for a lifetime should you choose. I typically do not have a problem with the price I paid if the watch really does it for me. Keep us posted on what you decide.

[dmitrii_]

Yes, why not? Especially if you think it will soon be unobtainable. With the current trend of the watch market, you can always exit the watch for equal to or more $.I've been watching the Olives go up $500 a month consistently.

[Fedpete]

Originally Posted by dmitrii_

Yes, why not? Especially if you think it will soon be unobtainable. With the current trend of the watch market, you can always exit the watch for equal to or more $.I've been watching the Olives go up $500 a month consistently.

^dude nailed it


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[rambo99]

below 20% premium on this particular model is acceptable to me.

[JodyHighroller]

I have one and it’s a fabulous reference.

I don’t think they discontinue it for another few years as it’s only been out since 2016.

For reference, The 116718LN anniversary green was rolled out in 2005 and discontinued in 2019, but market conditions were different then.

With that being said, you have to take into consideration, each AD only gets a few of these olives in a year (2-3) if they’re a large AD. Now, with the vast demand, it’s possible an AD might not be able to supply one for you by the time discontinuation rolls around.

I’d suggest speaking with a few ADs candidly and go from there.

[WalterW]

No go on olive green but the watch is simply a firecracker of a timepiece. I’d say skip to due to ridiculous pricing and go for a choco dd in rose. It looks just as stunning as the green dial in person and it never disappoints.

[RoRoRo]

No, get any other easily available RG DD40 and ask RSC to change colour dial to olive, much much cheaper

[rambo99]

Originally Posted by RoRoRo

No, get any other easily available RG DD40 and ask RSC to change colour dial to olive, much much cheaper

really? RSC would do a dial swap? I doubt it.

[Mini2]

Originally Posted by RoRoRo

No, get any other easily available RG DD40 and ask RSC to change colour dial to olive, much much cheaper

They will not do this.

[RoRoRo]

Originally Posted by Mini2

They will not do this.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ighlight=olive

this chap did it here

[Mini2]

Originally Posted by RoRoRo

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ighlight=olive

this chap did it here

I should of said they won't do it in the uk. I saw you were from the uk.

[Ronco]

Originally Posted by Mini2

They will not do this.

They may, I asked recently for a dial change in London RSC and was told to wait for 5 year service. Then it would be possible.

Saying this, I have seen and tried one and although it's very nice, it's not any different from any other daydate
The prospect of making money from flipping is the main reason people are raving about this model.

[enjoythemusic]

Not i, then again currency is going down in value at ~8% annually for the next few years so....

[Mini2]

Originally Posted by Fedpete

Hey guys-

Looking for some feedback. Am I out of my mind to be considering paying grey for the RG Olive day day 40?

I am afraid if they discontinue it’ll be permanently inaccessible.

Would love some feedback to either send me over or walk me down from this cliff.

Thank you all!!


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Get your name on the list and just wait. it will come be patience
Rome wasn't built in a day

[russ86]

Originally Posted by Mini2

Get your name on the list and just wait. it will come be patience
Rome wasn't built in a day

Wow did you even read the question the guy asked? He is afraid the watch will be discontinued and then what genius? You are so smart, put your name and wait, no one thought about doing that probably wow.

For example, my first cousin, for exactly same watch, didnt buy the watch at 50 something, then dint buy it at 63k, then he waited a bit more thought prices will go down, he pulled a trigger before Christmas bought the watch for 71k because he was also scared they will get discontinued and the watch will be close to a 100k at that point.

[vh2k]

I don't pay $59K for a watch I can buy for $39K. I much prefer that extra $20K remain with me. Simple as that.

[Snerks]

Originally Posted by vh2k

I don't pay $59K for a watch I can buy for $39K. I much prefer that extra $20K remain with me. Simple as that.

Very, very few people, can buy that watch for 39k. And those that can, spent well over 20k to their ADs in other areas. Whether you like it or not, its a 59k watch.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Snerks

Very, very few people, can buy that watch for 39k. And those that can, spent well over 20k to their ADs in other areas. Whether you like it or not, its a 59k watch.

[cerendigit]

Originally Posted by Snerks

Very, very few people, can buy that watch for 39k. And those that can, spent well over 20k to their ADs in other areas. Whether you like it or not, its a 59k watch.

This.


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