Buying a Rolex Datejust

[Roly25]

I’ve been thinking of adding to my collection and gave up on buying a blnr at retail. I went to my local AD that knows me. I also bought a BB58 from him 3 years ago.

I asked him if I could get a 36 mm with stick indices fluted bezel on either a blue, black, or silver dial. He goes into the back and shows me the watch only in the Wimbledon dial configuration. I thank him but pass since it wasn’t the color I wanted.

Is buying a datejust possible or am I completely out of luck on buying anything from an AD with minimal purchase history? How often should I follow up with him by stopping buy?

[Chris]

I think you answered your own question you passed on a watch.

[BDII]

Yeah, you’ll get one… just consistent and by every few weeks and chat him up.


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[Roly25]

Originally Posted by Chris

I think you answered your own question you passed on a watch.

I threw that in there since I'm not looking to buy and flip watches. I know a 36mm datejust doesn't get the same premium as other sports models. I am not sure if that got me any more credit with my AD.

[Benzsiam]

You should be able to get one Datejust in the timely manner soon, just be patient and follow up at least once a month.

[Sandpit]

Just be mindful that a black 36mm will look smaller than a silver 36mm. I would ideally choose your colour then ask a few places to add you to a list.

Should be pretty easy to be honest. I got mine with a 6 week wait in July last year. Things may have changed though

[Roly25]

Originally Posted by Sandpit

Just be mindful that a black 36mm will look smaller than a silver 36mm. I would ideally choose your colour then ask a few places to add you to a list.

Should be pretty easy to be honest. I got mine with a 6 week wait in July last year. Things may have changed though

I actually really wanted a white dial with stick indices but it doesn't look like they make them anymore. Same with a 36mm OP. How does blue wear compared to black and silver?