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Easy Rhino · 13 June 2024, 06:45 AM

Hey guys and gals; hope you're having a great horological day.

My recent Rolex story:

I've been wearing my two line no date 14060M Sub every day since gifted by my wife on our 25th anniversary in 2005 (I'm a retired US Navy Submariner). But I've envied other Rolex watches and have two sons, hence I require two watches of somewhat equal value.

I have been wanting a blue dial DJ41 for several years and have regretted not snapping one up before Rolex watches became hard to obtain. Upon retirement in December 2021 I began more seriously looking; however, as many know, most ADs were not optimistic.

We travel to Orange County CA frequently as my wife is from Newport Beach and still has family there. One AD and SA seemed to click and was straight up about availabilities but always seemed genuinely helpful. Each time we visited he would offer me different Rolexes but not what I wanted - I became concerned he would eventually stop working with me.

Last week I dropped in and was greeted by the SA who brought out a blue dial stick DJ41 18K white gold faceted bezel with oyster bracelet. I know he and my wife knew I was wide-eyed as it was exactly the watch I had hoped for. When he stated that it was available you could have blown me over with a feather. I think my SA may have enjoyed the sale as much as I did.

I'm so thrilled with it and have not worn my Sub since. My sons have not yet seen it or been told about it but I'm going to enjoy them trying to decide who gets which one when I can no longer wear them. I still need to set up my Wolf watch winder into which to place the current non-worn watch.

Just thought I'd share. I told the SA from the start that I was patient and it was about 2 1/2 years to get it. Under the circumstances I'm cool with that - the SA could've easily decided I was not a desired client. When I can figure out how to post pics, I'll post a reply here showing it.

You all be sure to treasure yours.

Bazil · 13 June 2024, 06:49 AM

Patients paid off , enjoy ! Great story btw …

ZOOK · 13 June 2024, 06:57 AM

Congratulations on your DJ 41. Well worth the wait.

Oldfellow · 13 June 2024, 07:05 AM

Congratulations on that beautiful DJ, your patience was well rewarded.

inadeje · 13 June 2024, 07:09 AM

Such a gratifying story to read. Huge congrats on getting the watch you sought.

rolesor2022 · 13 June 2024, 07:23 AM

Nice. South Coast Plaza or Fashion Island AD?

996marty · 13 June 2024, 07:30 AM

Excellent result good to see your patience paid off

mrlube1151001 · 13 June 2024, 07:31 AM

Congratulations

Easy Rhino · 13 June 2024, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rolesor2022

Nice. South Coast Plaza or Fashion Island AD?

South Coast Plaza. Fashion Island was pleasant and conversational but uninterested.

ltmgeller · 13 June 2024, 07:55 AM

Thank you for your service and congrats!!!

Space1970 · 13 June 2024, 08:10 AM

Congratulations and enjoy

I have the same watch and it's one of my favourites

TimeKeepsOnTicking · 13 June 2024, 08:36 AM

Great story and acquisition. Enjoy!!

kopi-c · 13 June 2024, 08:51 AM

Great Rolex story, and congrats.

Chapters · 13 June 2024, 09:25 AM

Congratulations, and thank you for your service, sir.

Easy E · 13 June 2024, 09:59 AM

It’s a great looking watch, no doubt. Congratulations.

formuula23 · 13 June 2024, 10:10 AM

The level of satisfaction you would feel right now, congratulation

Guppydriver · 13 June 2024, 10:15 AM

Great story. Great watch.

Congrats and wear it often and in the best of health.

Avs Fan · 13 June 2024, 10:16 AM

Congratulations!

formuula23 · 13 June 2024, 10:18 AM

The level of satisfaction you would feel right now, congratulation

Submariner868 · 13 June 2024, 10:23 AM

“Anticipation is in itself a sensory delight.”

- Maj. Charles Emerson Winchester III, fictional Army surgeon.

KatGirl · 13 June 2024, 11:21 AM

Great story. I think , though, that you should decide who gets what, after you can no longer wear them. Then, they can trade if they like, but there will be less pressure. I, too, am leaving a Rolex to each child, and have decided it’s the easiest way to avoid them fighting over who gets what. Congrats on your beautiful new DJ.

Kat

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Easy Rhino · 13 June 2024, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bazil

Patients paid off , enjoy ! Great story btw …

Thankfully, sometimes patience makes the reward even richer.

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Originally Posted by ZOOK

Congratulations on your DJ 41. Well worth the wait.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Oldfellow

Congratulations on that beautiful DJ, your patience was well rewarded.

Ditto on patience's rewards. It becomes part of the story of the watch.

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Originally Posted by inadeje

Such a gratifying story to read. Huge congrats on getting the watch you sought.

I appreciate your congrats.

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Originally Posted by 996marty

Excellent result good to see your patience paid off

Also rewarding that so many of you all value the patience.

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Originally Posted by mrlube1151001

Congratulations

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by ltmgeller

Thank you for your service and congrats!!!

It was my honor and privilege to have served.

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Originally Posted by Space1970

Congratulations and enjoy

I have the same watch and it's one of my favourites

My wife shared that she fears it will displace my sub - it's so beautiful and a worthy partner to the sub. I have not taken the DJ41 off in a week now. Love the blue dial and it will turn my son's heads.

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Originally Posted by TimeKeepsOnTicking

Great story and acquisition. Enjoy!!

Thank you Rolex sibling!

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Originally Posted by kopi-c

Great Rolex story, and congrats.

Appreciate it!

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Originally Posted by Chapters

Congratulations, and thank you for your service, sir.

Thank you and it was my great honor to serve.

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Originally Posted by Easy E

It’s a great looking watch, no doubt. Congratulations.

Thanks a bunch.

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Originally Posted by formuula23

The level of satisfaction you would feel right now, congratulation

Yes, that nails it.

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Originally Posted by Guppydriver

Great story. Great watch.

The watch is the story and the story is the watch!

Congrats and wear it often and in the best of health.

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Originally Posted by Avs Fan

Congratulations!

Quote:

Originally Posted by formuula23

The level of satisfaction you would feel right now, congratulation

You clearly understand the feeling, thanks.

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Originally Posted by Submariner868

“Anticipation is in itself a sensory delight.”

- Maj. Charles Emerson Winchester III, fictional Army surgeon.

Functional, huh? Oh, wait, a MASH reference - good one. I actually enjoyed dreaming about getting this watch some day. Now I wear it.

You all are so gracious - great anonymous brothers and sisters.

rmlovett1 · 13 June 2024, 11:29 AM

Congratulations !

Easy Rhino · 13 June 2024, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Great story. I think , though, that you should decide who gets what, after you can no longer wear them. Then, they can trade if they like, but there will be less pressure. I, too, am leaving a Rolex to each child, and have decided it’s the easiest way to avoid them fighting over who gets what. Congrats on your beautiful new DJ.

Kat

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Kat, your reply just missed my multi-quote, but thanks! While I don't wish to foment tension between my sons, I want them to get the one that they would like the best. Both sons are great and they absolutely do not squabble nor ever have.

I'm just not sure I could accurately guess which son would prefer which watch. They both love blue but both have eyed my sub for almost two decades. But now any pressure of one getting a watch and the other not is relieved with two watches (I should have had more kids so I could justify collecting more watches).

One was in the Navy and has been submerged on submarines but is now a big law attorney while the other is working in the submarine industry. I'm guessing that my oldest might lean towards the DJ41 to wear under his suit in the law practice while my youngest might prefer the tool watch and sub connection with his work on subs.

I'm sure their mother who is entirely impartial will help them decide when I can no longer wear them.

rfs · 13 June 2024, 12:16 PM

Congratulations

WatchEnthusiast7369 · 13 June 2024, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rhino

South Coast Plaza. Fashion Island was pleasant and conversational but uninterested.

This is my AD too!

Sergio_UKR · 13 June 2024, 12:22 PM

Amazing story. Congrats!

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Watchsprings · 13 June 2024, 01:45 PM

Congratulations, SoCal is no easy place to acquire a great piece like that, well done!

rolexjackson · 13 June 2024, 02:45 PM

Congratulations!

Cru Jones · 13 June 2024, 03:10 PM

Many congrats, happy for you and your family!

13 June 2024, 06:45 AM	#1
Easy Rhino "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Kevin Location: Now Tennessee Watch: 2-Line Sub & DJ41 Posts: 408	Desired Acquisition Unexpectedly Obtained Hey guys and gals; hope you're having a great horological day. My recent Rolex story: I've been wearing my two line no date 14060M Sub every day since gifted by my wife on our 25th anniversary in 2005 (I'm a retired US Navy Submariner). But I've envied other Rolex watches and have two sons, hence I require two watches of somewhat equal value. I have been wanting a blue dial DJ41 for several years and have regretted not snapping one up before Rolex watches became hard to obtain. Upon retirement in December 2021 I began more seriously looking; however, as many know, most ADs were not optimistic. We travel to Orange County CA frequently as my wife is from Newport Beach and still has family there. One AD and SA seemed to click and was straight up about availabilities but always seemed genuinely helpful. Each time we visited he would offer me different Rolexes but not what I wanted - I became concerned he would eventually stop working with me. Last week I dropped in and was greeted by the SA who brought out a blue dial stick DJ41 18K white gold faceted bezel with oyster bracelet. I know he and my wife knew I was wide-eyed as it was exactly the watch I had hoped for. When he stated that it was available you could have blown me over with a feather. I think my SA may have enjoyed the sale as much as I did. I'm so thrilled with it and have not worn my Sub since. My sons have not yet seen it or been told about it but I'm going to enjoy them trying to decide who gets which one when I can no longer wear them. I still need to set up my Wolf watch winder into which to place the current non-worn watch. Just thought I'd share. I told the SA from the start that I was patient and it was about 2 1/2 years to get it. Under the circumstances I'm cool with that - the SA could've easily decided I was not a desired client. When I can figure out how to post pics, I'll post a reply here showing it. You all be sure to treasure yours.

13 June 2024, 06:49 AM	#2
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 3,453	Patients paid off , enjoy ! Great story btw … __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *Being Serious = Onto the list you go*

13 June 2024, 07:09 AM	#5
inadeje 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,703	Such a gratifying story to read. Huge congrats on getting the watch you sought. __________________ ♛ 116689 ♛ 116500LN Blk ♛ 116500LN Wht ♛ Sky Dweller 326934-003 ♛ 126710BLNR ♛ 126710BLRO - ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16520 ♛ 16523 ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1A-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Fiddy 127, Bronzo 671, 687, 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Daniel Roth Endurer Chronosprint, Cartier Santos XL - ✿ Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze M79012M, Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

13 June 2024, 07:55 AM	#10
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,212	Thank you for your service and congrats!!! __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

13 June 2024, 08:36 AM	#12
TimeKeepsOnTicking "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Real Name: Scott Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 89	Great story and acquisition. Enjoy!! __________________ Daytona ref: 126500LN - Datejust II ref: 116300 - Submariner ref: 114060 - GMT Master II ref: 126720VTNR - Vacheron Constantin FiftySix ref: 4600E/000A-B487

13 June 2024, 06:57 AM	#3
ZOOK 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Dave Location: PDX Posts: 9,599	Congratulations on your DJ 41. Well worth the wait.

13 June 2024, 07:05 AM	#4
Oldfellow 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 2,179	Congratulations on that beautiful DJ, your patience was well rewarded.

13 June 2024, 07:23 AM	#6
rolesor2022 Banned Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: USA Posts: 160	Nice. South Coast Plaza or Fashion Island AD?

13 June 2024, 07:30 AM	#7
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 3,865	Excellent result good to see your patience paid off

13 June 2024, 07:31 AM	#8
mrlube1151001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Real Name: Mani Location: Pickering canada Watch: DJ 41 TT sub Posts: 438	Congratulations

13 June 2024, 08:10 AM	#11
Space1970 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: UK Posts: 139	Congratulations and enjoy I have the same watch and it's one of my favourites

13 June 2024, 08:51 AM	#13
kopi-c "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Here and there Posts: 514	Great Rolex story, and congrats.

13 June 2024, 09:25 AM	#14
Chapters "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: At my desk . . . Posts: 172	Congratulations, and thank you for your service, sir.

13 June 2024, 09:59 AM	#15
Easy E 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 4,882	It’s a great looking watch, no doubt. Congratulations.

13 June 2024, 10:10 AM	#16
formuula23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2024 Location: California Posts: 22	The level of satisfaction you would feel right now, congratulation

13 June 2024, 10:15 AM	#17
Guppydriver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: A-Aron Location: Utah Watch: 126710BLNR 226570 Posts: 2,146	Great story. Great watch. Congrats and wear it often and in the best of health.

13 June 2024, 10:16 AM	#18
Avs Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,479	Congratulations!

13 June 2024, 10:18 AM	#19
formuula23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2024 Location: California Posts: 22	The level of satisfaction you would feel right now, congratulation

13 June 2024, 10:23 AM	#20
Submariner868 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Art Vandelay Location: Flavortown, USA Watch: RolexOmegaGS Posts: 76	“Anticipation is in itself a sensory delight.” - Maj. Charles Emerson Winchester III, fictional Army surgeon.

13 June 2024, 11:21 AM	#21
KatGirl 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: CA, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 7,002	Desired Acquisition Unexpectedly Obtained Great story. I think , though, that you should decide who gets what, after you can no longer wear them. Then, they can trade if they like, but there will be less pressure. I, too, am leaving a Rolex to each child, and have decided it’s the easiest way to avoid them fighting over who gets what. Congrats on your beautiful new DJ. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

13 June 2024, 11:29 AM	#23
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,235	Congratulations !

13 June 2024, 12:16 PM	#25
rfs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 2,377	Congratulations

13 June 2024, 12:22 PM	#27
Sergio_UKR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: NYC Posts: 245	Amazing story. Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 June 2024, 01:45 PM	#28
Watchsprings "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Cali Posts: 1,903	Congratulations, SoCal is no easy place to acquire a great piece like that, well done!

13 June 2024, 02:45 PM	#29
rolexjackson 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Jackson Location: USA Watch: Sub, GMT, Daytona Posts: 2,508	Congratulations!

13 June 2024, 03:10 PM	#30
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,075	Many congrats, happy for you and your family!

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