Steel Datejust 31...What should I expect?

[cascadez71]

How realistic is it to get DJ 31 in specific combinations via AD? How about Wimbledon 36 (only 36 she liked)? I know 'ordering' does not happen? Or does it? Just luck of the draw based on allocation?

I have a 12series LV. Purchased at small home town AD frequented by family members that has unfortunately been dropped by RUSA in the last two years.

Interested in picking up wife a DJ, currently located in PNW. Alternative is a Tudor Royal which can obviously ordered/purchased grey at 20% off, but would like to do a one and done instead of upgrading in future.

Not in a rush to purchase, but the rub is specific requests. It's not like a Sub which comes in three steel varieties...Grey has all of these at 25% more on chrono24 (funny enough, Wimbledon is cheaper than the 31s).

1. Dark Grey Roman, Jubilee 31.
2. Black Roman, Jubilee 31.
3. Wimbledon, Jubilee 36.

And to make things more complicated, she prefers smooth bezel with Jubilee...

[worldofoyster]

31 was never a popular model due to its size. should be easy to obtain

[996marty]

Originally Posted by worldofoyster

31 was never a popular model due to its size. should be easy to obtain

This sounds about right

[EEpro]

You'll have to wait for your configuration to arrive. They will take your request down and deliver in time.

[monsieur_z]

Not hard at all to get a 31mm DJ from my experience. Ladies usually love it, and at the same time it's a relationship builder. MOP, rose gold two tones are awesome in my opinion. The latest floral dial with diamonds is awesome.

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[Flex368]

Originally Posted by cascadez71

How realistic is it to get DJ 31 in specific combinations via AD?

From my experience your AD should be able to order any combination for you. A few years ago I ordered a DJ31 with fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet and diamond dial from my AD.

[cascadez71]

Thank you all for the responses. I expected an easy get for a 31 in general, but did not know whether or not "ordering" specific dial / bracelet / bezel combinations was possible.

Sounds like some dealers can order, others may not say they can, but they probably have a way to request for a future allocation...

[noshake]

Originally Posted by cascadez71

Thank you all for the responses. I expected an easy get for a 31 in general, but did not know whether or not "ordering" specific dial / bracelet / bezel combinations was possible.

Sounds like some dealers can order, others may not say they can, but they probably have a way to request for a future allocation...

They can request it and it is either approved or denied. It took about a year for the spec my wife wanted.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by noshake

They can request it and it is either approved or denied. It took about a year for the spec my wife wanted.

Exactly what he said. As long as you are ordering a DJ that’s not a new release, Rolex should approve it. My AD requires full payment up front, upon approval, and then you have to wait for it. It could still take months.

Kat


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[77T]

Originally Posted by cascadez71

And to make things more complicated, she prefers smooth bezel with Jubilee...

Maybe domed with diamonds?
I have seen them over the past.

Since you’re not in a rush, maybe a BOLO thread asking if anyone has seen one in their local market.


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[cascadez71]

Originally Posted by 77T

Maybe domed with diamonds?
I have seen them over the past.

Since you’re not in a rush, maybe a BOLO thread asking if anyone has seen one in their local market.


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The domed with diamonds is perplexing. To me they look like the watch has warts.

Where is the BOLO thread / sub-forum? Thanks

[77T]

Originally Posted by cascadez71

The domed with diamonds is perplexing. To me they look like the watch has warts.

Where is the BOLO thread / sub-forum? Thanks

In the classifieds.
Also known as WTB (want to buy)


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[cascadez71]

Originally Posted by Flex368

From my experience your AD should be able to order any combination for you. A few years ago I ordered a DJ31 with fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet and diamond dial from my AD.

Originally Posted by noshake

They can request it and it is either approved or denied. It took about a year for the spec my wife wanted.

Thank you for the comments.