How long from the time something is a 'new' model til you can find some used ones?

[Suzy Cruisy]

OK. Its a silly question, but I'm just a silly girl I guess. (So my hubby says.)

I got him his first Rolex in March, then we went to a SF GTG and I've been a ton of times to the jewelry store of late because I want one too now!

Problem is, no matter how many I look at, only one of the 'newer' sizes / styles of DateJust is what I want. I want a 31mm, which from what I can tell came out as a new thing at BaselWorld 2010. Is that right?

If I wanted a men's size or a ladies 26mm with the fluted bezel, I'd have a zillion choices of used ones. But NO, I want the 31mm, with the 24-diamonds bezel and a jubilee bracelet. I think I'm going to end up waiting forever. <sigh>

Seems like the 31mm DJs are going to be a popular size, so eventually there will be some, but I wondered from the really experienced folks how long it generally takes for the 'newness' to wear off and folks to start trading in for something new.

I believe the number for the one I want is 178343 if you're curious to know.

Meanwhile, I'm going to go buy an Omega probably, and then I'll feel like I can show my face in the watch geek crowd until the day comes I can find a 31mm I like.

Cheers,

Suzy