Datejust purchase question

[timeseek]

I currently have a sub (in for service) and was considering purchasing a datejust. While I purchased the sub from an AD, I am wondering whether I should do the same for the datejust. I am looking at the stainless model, 36mm, which seem very prevalent, and steep discounts through grey dealers. Is the deprecation on this model that steep? Also, when I look at used ones, the costs is even further reduced, where other models seem to keep up with current trends.

I if were to purchase new, what are people's thoughts on this one? Grey or AD? Also, if I go grey, would Rolex honor the warranty? As I recall when I purchased the sub, the AD swiped a card. I thought nothing of it, as I just assumed it registered the watch with Rolex with me as the owner, and to start the warranty period. Maybe I was incorrect in that assumption. If I go grey, would the card be swiped, and if yes, the names would not match.

The reason why I am asking, and I agree, it may seems silly, is being somewhat practical, it does not make sense to pay $6,600 USD for something that could be had for $5,400 USD grey, or for something that would only be worth $3,200 USD just a year or two later. While I understand a watch is never an investment, it is somewhat concerning of a 50% drop so soon. And should something be wrong with the watch, would the repairs be covered, or would I have to pay?

Sorry for so many questions. If this is already covered in another post, please feel free to redirect.

Thanks all.

[zjd168]

grey new shall be fine and Rolex honors the warranty.

I know people will recommend the so called trusted sellers here. While their services are generally fine, their prices are not good. You can get a lot better deals from overseas or somewhere else

[REFZ]

I bought my full set stickered new model DJ41 with blue dial at a 16% discount at a grey dealer and I saved € 1.400 on the MSRP.

[Hawaii2017]

Grey depending on the state of the watch and model.

[mementomori1983]

Get a full-set stainless steel 5-digit DJ in good condition. You can routinely find those in the $3500-$4500 range and they won't depreciate as much as their 6-digit counterparts.



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[Hawaii2017]

Originally Posted by mementomori1983

Get a full-set stainless steel 5-digit DJ in good condition. You can routinely find those in the $3500-$4500 range and they won't depreciate as much as their 6-digit counterparts.



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What is so special with the 5 digit sn # that it will command a higher return than the 6 dig?

[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by Hawaii2017

What is so special with the 5 digit sn # that it will command a higher return than the 6 dig?

better looking dials

[Hawaii2017]

Hmmmmm! Interesting! What sort of in demand now of dial are we looking at that would be offered and command a premium for example other than the obvious?

[Medtriguy]

Here's the deal with datejusts. Lots of them with lots of options so resale is not as good as the stainless sports watches. That's just a fact over time thus far. If you're going to keep it a long time or forever who cares about that I guess. If u buy from grey market and don't have warranty card then no warranty coverage. The swiping of the card thing is so that 5 years down the line a grey market seller can't say the watch is new at that point. Rolex doesn't want "unworn watches" showing up years later if you know what I mean. Patek had gone to a process recently to cut down on this by opening the sealed stickers on their boxes and keeping the plastic after the sale believe it or not

[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by Hawaii2017

Hmmmmm! Interesting! What sort of in demand now of dial are we looking at that would be offered and command a premium for example other than the obvious?

Not really a premium in that way but I do think the older DJ models have better looking dials such as the linen dial. There is so much more variety. The current ones are too plain.

[timeseek]

Thank you everyone!

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by mementomori1983

Get a full-set stainless steel 5-digit DJ in good condition. You can routinely find those in the $3500-$4500 range and they won't depreciate as much as their 6-digit counterparts.



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I'm a five digit guy, and I'd probably pick one over the too-shiny 6 digit DJ, but there are pretty compelling reasons to go with the newer watch in this particular case. I'd have a hard time buying a dressy Rolex with hollow end links unless it was genuinely vintage.

I'd take a 36mm explorer 1 over both DJ's without a second thought.

[mementomori1983]

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

I'm a five digit guy, and I'd probably pick one over the too-shiny 6 digit DJ, but there are pretty compelling reasons to go with the newer watch in this particular case. I'd have a hard time buying a dressy Rolex with hollow end links unless it was genuinely vintage.



I'd take a 36mm explorer 1 over both DJ's without a second thought.

Oh, no question. The 6-digit models definitely offer lots of benefits from a functional standpoint. I made the suggestion to go 5-digit as it seems from the OP's post that he/she's factoring in the depreciation hit in the purchase desicion.

I currently own two 6-digit Datejusts, for what it's worth.

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by mementomori1983

Oh, no question. The 6-digit models definitely offer lots of benefits from a functional standpoint. I made the suggestion to go 5-digit as it seems from the OP's post that he/she's factoring in the depreciation hit in the purchase desicion.

I currently own two 6-digit Datejusts, for what it's worth.

Ah, makes sense.

There are very few "real" six digit models (the old SS bezel Daytona and 36mm Exp 1 aren't really super case/maxi watches) I'd pick over a five digit. The 36mm DJ is one of the few I'd have to seriously think about.

I rather like the 6 digit TOG models.