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TheVTCGuy · 18 May 2018, 07:33 PM

On a layover at Heathro (London) and of course, stopped by the Rolex section of the duty-free. The salesman said they had one (1) watch from Basel, it is the Roger Federer special edition DJ41. He claimed it is ectremely rare, like a ss Skydweller or the new Pepsi. My price was $10,000 USD. He said it was a mistake the store got it. I know nothing about this edition (but must admit it is very nice!). Is it really that rare? Worth a premium?

I’ve only got about an hour before my flight, if anybody wants this watch hurry up and let me know.

Kostas · 18 May 2018, 07:39 PM

Cool story tell him , now where are the ss pro models ? Haha

DubaiRolex2000 · 18 May 2018, 07:49 PM

Dont think so

Cru Jones · 18 May 2018, 07:54 PM

Looks like the TT model, Paul? If so, that's definitely not a Basel 2018 model.

What's new with the 2018 model is that the RF dial is available with the SS DJ41 oyster or jubilee. A nice dial, yes, but surely won't be "rare".

harvey · 18 May 2018, 08:01 PM

Isn't that just the regular Wimbledon reference? Nothing rare about that!

swatty · 18 May 2018, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by harvey

Isn't that just the regular Wimbledon reference? Nothing rare about that!

Yes it is

meganfox17 · 18 May 2018, 08:43 PM

The Wimbledon DJ with the Federer dial isn't exactly rare or worth the premium.
That's my D-Blue next to the slate grey/ anthracite dial that was tagged at US$9500

PJitz · 18 May 2018, 08:57 PM

‘Wimbledon’, not really rare but maybe a less popular dial variant. This was available on the DJ II but I believe was rereleased this year on the 41

TheVTCGuy · 18 May 2018, 08:57 PM

Boy am I glad I didn’t buy it! I was going to sell it to DavidSW for $50,000

1William · 18 May 2018, 08:58 PM

Nice watch but I would pass unless it was already on your list to buy.

Yobber76 · 18 May 2018, 10:12 PM

I saw one of these two days ago at an AD in the Austin, TX area. It's beautiful in person, but not really rare.

T01 · 18 May 2018, 11:05 PM

I wouldn't call it rare at all, just nice!

Uppersouth · 18 May 2018, 11:09 PM

I’m sometimes amazed at what AD sales associates say about their product. Either lack of training or complete dishonesty.

Devildog · 18 May 2018, 11:20 PM

Not rare and certainly no Basel 2018 "special edition"

On behalf of all British people I would like to apologise for a smart ass London salesman trying to "con" an American cousin

At today's rates, this watch is $11,991 dollars. You'd get the VAT back so his $10,000 is bang on. Retail in the US is $12,000 on Oyster, $12,700 on Jubilee I believe.

Devildog · 18 May 2018, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by meganfox17

The Wimbledon DJ with the Federer dial isn't exactly rare or worth the premium.
That's my D-Blue next to the slate grey/ anthracite dial that was tagged at US$9500

That's a DJII Megan, not a DJ41

meganfox17 · 19 May 2018, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

That's a DJII Megan, not a DJ41

That's right but the DJII is more of a 41 than a case size of the DJ41 which measures ~ 39.54mm across. I know the DJII is on the oyster @DavidUK has the DJ41 on the jubilee
However the watch Federer wore when he lifted the Wimbledon trophy last year had a smooth bezel, not fluted isn't that so?

travisb · 19 May 2018, 12:14 AM

Nothing rare about it. Good thing you passed. Safe travels.

Devildog · 19 May 2018, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by meganfox17

That's right but the DJII is more of a 41 than a case size of the DJ41 which measures ~ 39.54mm across. I know the DJII is on the oyster @DavidUK has the DJ41 on the jubilee
However the watch Federer wore when he lifted the Wimbledon trophy last year had a smooth bezel, not fluted isn't that so?

I believe it was (at least it appears so from the images available) and on oyster.

Smooth is of course an an option on the DJ41.

Not sure what the actual size of each watch has to do with anything however

Danny83 · 19 May 2018, 12:42 AM

What a load of AD bs

Wcdhtwn · 19 May 2018, 01:22 AM

My AD had two of these in stock recently.

antbkny · 19 May 2018, 01:25 AM

that salesperson almost got ya Paul!

Jocke · 19 May 2018, 02:45 AM

Great Paul, I'm so happy the seller tell you what I told hin to say to you.

You will regret the rest of your life you don't buy it.

BTW. Now I feelsafe again when you are in London.

fskywalker · 20 May 2018, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Boy am I glad I didn’t buy it! I was going to sell it to DavidSW for $50,000

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Dirt · 20 May 2018, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Boy am I glad I didn’t buy it! I was going to sell it to DavidSW for $50,000

KappyK · 20 May 2018, 07:57 AM

I just came back after seeing this watch at my AD. Price was 12.7,so 10k is awesome price

18 May 2018, 11:09 PM	#13
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19 May 2018, 02:45 AM	#22
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Great Paul, I'm so happy the seller tell you what I told hin to say to you. You will regret the rest of your life you don't buy it. BTW. Now I feelsafe again when you are in London. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

18 May 2018, 07:39 PM	#2
Kostas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,272	Cool story tell him , now where are the ss pro models ? Haha

18 May 2018, 07:49 PM	#3
DubaiRolex2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Dubai Posts: 43	Dont think so

18 May 2018, 07:54 PM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,254	Looks like the TT model, Paul? If so, that's definitely not a Basel 2018 model. What's new with the 2018 model is that the RF dial is available with the SS DJ41 oyster or jubilee. A nice dial, yes, but surely won't be "rare".

18 May 2018, 08:01 PM	#5
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,426	Isn't that just the regular Wimbledon reference? Nothing rare about that!

18 May 2018, 08:43 PM	#7
meganfox17 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kuala Lumpur , Ma Posts: 2,011	The Wimbledon DJ with the Federer dial isn't exactly rare or worth the premium. That's my D-Blue next to the slate grey/ anthracite dial that was tagged at US$9500

18 May 2018, 08:57 PM	#8
PJitz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: North Posts: 333	‘Wimbledon’, not really rare but maybe a less popular dial variant. This was available on the DJ II but I believe was rereleased this year on the 41

18 May 2018, 08:57 PM	#9
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Boy am I glad I didn’t buy it! I was going to sell it to DavidSW for $50,000

18 May 2018, 08:58 PM	#10
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,595	Nice watch but I would pass unless it was already on your list to buy.

18 May 2018, 10:12 PM	#11
Yobber76 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Illinois Watch: BLNR VTNR PAM 915 Posts: 1,971	I saw one of these two days ago at an AD in the Austin, TX area. It's beautiful in person, but not really rare.

18 May 2018, 11:05 PM	#12
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	I wouldn't call it rare at all, just nice!

19 May 2018, 12:14 AM	#17
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,414	Nothing rare about it. Good thing you passed. Safe travels.

19 May 2018, 12:42 AM	#19
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,302	What a load of AD bs

19 May 2018, 01:22 AM	#20
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,058	My AD had two of these in stock recently.

19 May 2018, 01:25 AM	#21
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	that salesperson almost got ya Paul!

20 May 2018, 07:57 AM	#25
KappyK "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Virginia Posts: 6	I just came back after seeing this watch at my AD. Price was 12.7,so 10k is awesome price

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