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Zakalwe · 27 April 2018, 04:57 AM

Just picked this watch up today.

Interestingly (or possibly not) my AD said they don’t get many of these in. Apparently one piece every 3 months on average comes in to this particular store. Scarce Rolex OP’s is surely one of the portents of the apocalypse? It’s not a waiting list piece obviously (that really would be a prelude to Armageddon) but I had to wait a while to audition it.

I realise this isn’t a hot watch relative to the most talked about references on here, but I think it’s elegant and understated yet distinctive. The blue hour markers divide opinion but I think they make the dial pop just enough without being OTT. I reckon this is close to being the ultimate GADA piece, since it’d look equally at home matched with jeans and t-shirt as with suit and tie.

I also think this may be the most comfortable watch I own. That may be new watch euphoria talking (I’ve only had it a matter of hours) but it has a lovely balance between the weight of the bracelet vs the weight of the watch head. By comparison all my other watches seem slightly (I do mean slightly - I’m nitpicking) top-heavy, due to being on leather/croc in the case of the dress watches or having large watch heads in the case of the sports watches.

The ideal daily beater?

As an aside, and already well documented by the U.K. based posters on here and known to most of us, my AD said that they have just started instituting a policy of de-stickering the waiting list references - they weren’t doing this when I bought my BLNR in January. They also said they would imminently be instituting a policy of retaining the warranty card for a year. He reckoned that would definitely help me get the LVc I’m waiting for quicker as he expected many on the list to decline the purchase as a result. Happy days, I’m all for it. He also confirmed that they were only looking to sell to locals who had a purchase history and that in that sense, the “list” isn’t worth the metaphorical paper it’s metaphorically written on.

In summary, if you’re thinking about pulling the trigger on this watch, consider me your enabler. Audition it. It’ll find a home in any collection.

T01 · 27 April 2018, 05:01 AM

Congrats!

redfoxer · 27 April 2018, 06:51 AM

Congrats! It's definitely a great all rounder piece. Can go with occasion or outfit.

TickTockChuck · 27 April 2018, 07:00 AM

Congratulations on your new rhodium OP39! This really is a great looking Rolex at a great price point, thus the demand. The new black and white face versions will be popular too. I understand about retaining the warranty card and peeling the plastics which serve as disincentives to the grey market. Wish the holding period was 6 months instead and that I could personally peel the plastics at the AD before tucking it in the box. Wear your OP39 in good health. Cheers!

Generation · 27 April 2018, 07:03 AM

It's a nice-looking watch. I, too, like the blue "pips" on the dark rhodium dial. It's a nice complement to the otherwise monochrome design.

Brew · 27 April 2018, 07:11 AM

Congratulations!!! I am enjoying the same watch, as we "speak."

skkali168 · 27 April 2018, 07:11 AM

Wrist shot please :)

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Toony · 27 April 2018, 07:14 AM

It’s a great watch. Congrats!! Wrist shots needed.

watchwatcher · 27 April 2018, 07:28 AM

Congrats...really nice looking watch. I've been fortunate to try this one on several times at the AD.

Zakalwe · 27 April 2018, 08:31 AM

Sorry, forgot this is obligatory...

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JayB · 27 April 2018, 08:32 AM

Congrats on a fine piece.

AK797 · 27 April 2018, 08:50 AM

Nice, congrats!

ForSure5120 · 27 April 2018, 11:30 AM

Congrats. I had this watch and really enjoyed it.

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c41006 · 27 April 2018, 11:31 AM

Congrats!!

WatchinMD · 27 April 2018, 11:51 AM

Congrats

HogwldFLTR · 27 April 2018, 11:58 AM

Great looking watch!!!

DanMdR · 27 April 2018, 12:08 PM

The Rhodium dial is beautiful! Also think the 39 is the sweet spot size wise. Congrats!

Psijason · 27 April 2018, 12:15 PM

Very nice!!!!!

MikePRT · 27 April 2018, 03:21 PM

Congrats, it’s a lovely watch and agree that’s it’s very comfortable. I recently sold mine as although I loved the rhodium part of the dial the blue dots just got a bit annoying in the end. Will definitely have a look at the new black dial when available though as I think that’s a winner!

Stevec14 · 27 April 2018, 04:23 PM

Really like that. Congrats and enjoy the new watch!

27 April 2018, 04:57 AM	#1
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	Rhodium Rolex OP 39 Just picked this watch up today. Interestingly (or possibly not) my AD said they don’t get many of these in. Apparently one piece every 3 months on average comes in to this particular store. Scarce Rolex OP’s is surely one of the portents of the apocalypse? It’s not a waiting list piece obviously (that really would be a prelude to Armageddon) but I had to wait a while to audition it. I realise this isn’t a hot watch relative to the most talked about references on here, but I think it’s elegant and understated yet distinctive. The blue hour markers divide opinion but I think they make the dial pop just enough without being OTT. I reckon this is close to being the ultimate GADA piece, since it’d look equally at home matched with jeans and t-shirt as with suit and tie. I also think this may be the most comfortable watch I own. That may be new watch euphoria talking (I’ve only had it a matter of hours) but it has a lovely balance between the weight of the bracelet vs the weight of the watch head. By comparison all my other watches seem slightly (I do mean slightly - I’m nitpicking) top-heavy, due to being on leather/croc in the case of the dress watches or having large watch heads in the case of the sports watches. The ideal daily beater? As an aside, and already well documented by the U.K. based posters on here and known to most of us, my AD said that they have just started instituting a policy of de-stickering the waiting list references - they weren’t doing this when I bought my BLNR in January. They also said they would imminently be instituting a policy of retaining the warranty card for a year. He reckoned that would definitely help me get the LVc I’m waiting for quicker as he expected many on the list to decline the purchase as a result. Happy days, I’m all for it. He also confirmed that they were only looking to sell to locals who had a purchase history and that in that sense, the “list” isn’t worth the metaphorical paper it’s metaphorically written on. In summary, if you’re thinking about pulling the trigger on this watch, consider me your enabler. Audition it. It’ll find a home in any collection.

27 April 2018, 08:31 AM	#10
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	Sorry, forgot this is obligatory... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ “Never argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Mark Twain

27 April 2018, 08:32 AM	#11
JayB "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: UK Watch: EXP, DJ, NF Posts: 710	Congrats on a fine piece. __________________ In 1953 they used Rolex Oysters and oxygen on Everest. In 1978 they managed without the oxygen. Rolex Explorer -- Rolex Datejust -- Tudor North Flag -- Omega De Ville Trésor -- Tudor Black Bay GMT -- Omega Speedmaster Professional -- Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight

27 April 2018, 11:58 AM	#16
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Great looking watch!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

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27 April 2018, 05:01 AM	#2
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	Congrats!

27 April 2018, 06:51 AM	#3
redfoxer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: London Posts: 405	Congrats! It's definitely a great all rounder piece. Can go with occasion or outfit.

27 April 2018, 07:00 AM	#4
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,120	Congratulations on your new rhodium OP39! This really is a great looking Rolex at a great price point, thus the demand. The new black and white face versions will be popular too. I understand about retaining the warranty card and peeling the plastics which serve as disincentives to the grey market. Wish the holding period was 6 months instead and that I could personally peel the plastics at the AD before tucking it in the box. Wear your OP39 in good health. Cheers!

27 April 2018, 07:03 AM	#5
Generation "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Minnesota Watch: DJ36 & BB58 Posts: 248	It's a nice-looking watch. I, too, like the blue "pips" on the dark rhodium dial. It's a nice complement to the otherwise monochrome design.

27 April 2018, 07:11 AM	#6
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Congratulations!!! I am enjoying the same watch, as we "speak."

27 April 2018, 07:11 AM	#7
skkali168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: RP Location: irvine Watch: 116689 Posts: 1,222	Wrist shot please :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

27 April 2018, 07:14 AM	#8
Toony "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: Gatchaman Posts: 1,873	It’s a great watch. Congrats!! Wrist shots needed.

27 April 2018, 07:28 AM	#9
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,474	Congrats...really nice looking watch. I've been fortunate to try this one on several times at the AD.

27 April 2018, 08:50 AM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,214	Nice, congrats!

27 April 2018, 11:30 AM	#13
ForSure5120 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Posts: 127	Congrats. I had this watch and really enjoyed it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 April 2018, 11:31 AM	#14
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,918	Congrats!!

27 April 2018, 11:51 AM	#15
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	Congrats

27 April 2018, 12:08 PM	#17
DanMdR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: West Coast Watch: OP 36 Posts: 312	The Rhodium dial is beautiful! Also think the 39 is the sweet spot size wise. Congrats!

27 April 2018, 12:15 PM	#18
Psijason "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jason Location: Boston Watch: Seamster 300 Green Posts: 1,617	Very nice!!!!!

27 April 2018, 03:21 PM	#19
MikePRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 116	Congrats, it’s a lovely watch and agree that’s it’s very comfortable. I recently sold mine as although I loved the rhodium part of the dial the blue dots just got a bit annoying in the end. Will definitely have a look at the new black dial when available though as I think that’s a winner!

27 April 2018, 04:23 PM	#20
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,400	Really like that. Congrats and enjoy the new watch!

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