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jw0n · 8 April 2021, 05:34 PM

Okay, alright. It isn't like I was waiting for an special announcements from Rolex yesterday; after all, I am well aware of how low my chances are with getting a watch (case in point -- I tried to buy a DJ31 for my wife, but was told to spend some money buying other watches, to get onto the wait list).

Anyway, after many months of just looking and not taking action... I decided to take the plunge and bought an Elegante 48. This is certainly not the norm for me (I never buy from a grey dealer), but considering the nearest F.P. Journe boutique is in Hong Kong (a 4 hour flight away) and the closest AD is in Singapore (a 4 hour road trip to a different country), I didn't have that many options. And in the time spent waiting and trying to get on the list, I watched as prices kept creeping up.

Quick check: are there other Elegante 48 owners in here? How do I go about changing the strap? Does anyone have a step-by-step video on how to properly remove the strap from head (I have done it, but I could be more careful)? Also, while I have a spare strap, I do not have the right flathead driver to remove the deployant from the strap it is currently mounted on.

If anyone could share some resources and/or information, I would greatly appreciate that!

Gert · 8 April 2021, 10:23 PM

Nice watch! You did well, I think. Congrats on a great piece!

Waitlist for a DJ31?

Watchflair · 9 April 2021, 12:21 AM

Very nice piece - congratulations! Crazy that these are on a wait list but totally worth it.

stockjock1975 · 9 April 2021, 08:39 AM

Love the watch.... but really wish it had better water resistance.

jw0n · 9 April 2021, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gert

Nice watch! You did well, I think. Congrats on a great piece!
Waitlist for a DJ31?

Yes, you read that right! My eyes damn near escaped my sockets!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watchflair

Very nice piece - congratulations! Crazy that these are on a wait list but totally worth it.

I was recently taken off two wait lists (Hong Kong and Singapore), so that kind of kicked me in the bum to go ahead and do something about it.

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Originally Posted by stockjock1975

Love the watch.... but really wish it had better water resistance.

I can understand; for something with a rubber strap, I suppose it should be a bit more waterproof! But in all honesty, even if it did, this wouldn't be my first choice for the pool or beach.

Skyrider01 · 9 April 2021, 12:32 PM

Congrats!

Theothergreg · 9 April 2021, 01:01 PM

Congratulations! Always liked the Elegante

8 April 2021, 05:34 PM	#1
jw0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Won Location: Asia Posts: 1,421	No AD in my country, but I took the plunge anyway... Okay, alright. It isn't like I was waiting for an special announcements from Rolex yesterday; after all, I am well aware of how low my chances are with getting a watch (case in point -- I tried to buy a DJ31 for my wife, but was told to spend some money buying other watches, to get onto the wait list). Anyway, after many months of just looking and not taking action... I decided to take the plunge and bought an Elegante 48. This is certainly not the norm for me (I never buy from a grey dealer), but considering the nearest F.P. Journe boutique is in Hong Kong (a 4 hour flight away) and the closest AD is in Singapore (a 4 hour road trip to a different country), I didn't have that many options. And in the time spent waiting and trying to get on the list, I watched as prices kept creeping up. Quick check: are there other Elegante 48 owners in here? How do I go about changing the strap? Does anyone have a step-by-step video on how to properly remove the strap from head (I have done it, but I could be more careful)? Also, while I have a spare strap, I do not have the right flathead driver to remove the deployant from the strap it is currently mounted on. If anyone could share some resources and/or information, I would greatly appreciate that! __________________ Instagram: @itsjw0n

9 April 2021, 12:21 AM	#3
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,876	Very nice piece - congratulations! Crazy that these are on a wait list but totally worth it. __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

8 April 2021, 10:23 PM	#2
Gert "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Gerrit Location: Netherlands Watch: SS Sub, TT SubC LN Posts: 512	Nice watch! You did well, I think. Congrats on a great piece! Waitlist for a DJ31?

9 April 2021, 08:39 AM	#4
stockjock1975 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: Platona Posts: 1,569	Love the watch.... but really wish it had better water resistance.

9 April 2021, 12:32 PM	#6
Skyrider01 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 1,278	Congrats!

9 April 2021, 01:01 PM	#7
Theothergreg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Living the dream Watch: this and that Posts: 645	Congratulations! Always liked the Elegante

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