By rolex discontinuing the op41 they showed the flippers are now in charge.rolex had the opportunity to show they are still in charge if they would of tripled the production of it and drove down the value of that one basic watch but instead discontinued it and showed they are more than happy with what is going on in the gray market.
People always have the option not to buy a product. Theres no gun to your head. Millions of other watches out there. People are like sheep. Colin said this is going up in value and hard to get, so I need to get it.
No, you’ve got it upside down, Rolex are calling the shots not the flippers, this is their strategy. It was predictable they would cease production of this model. Rolex are increasing the value of their used watches and driving the hype which allows them to increase its new prices in turn. They are marketing geniuses.
By increasing production of just that one watch would actually give reason on why their higher end models like gmts and subs sale on gray market for what they do.the flippers decided on the value of the turquoise dial's worth and to maintain that worth rolex was forced to discontinue it.so yeah the flippers were in charge of that decision.
@@Weakeyedominant congrats on the watch, a % of watches are being sold to regular customers to keep the myth of the list alive. A large perportion of watches are going direct to grey dealers though. I have a feeling slowly the situation is changing , the must have crowd that were willing to pay over MSRP have the models they want and lots of SS models are now sat at grey dealers collecting dust.
@@bgandjsco1 why would they care if its the hottest seller? They have a waiting list for every colour and its their cheapest model where the margin isnt that big, so thex dont really care
I should have bought this one when I had the chance. However, at the time, the grey market prices seemed ridiculous.... of course, they have only gotten worse. It is a shame those of us who just wanted a watch to enjoy can't get it for all the flipping / profit taking. Rolex is ruining their brand imho.
I tried to buy a Coral OP 41 at $15k and got the run around from flippers. They wouldn't even take that, the only legit offer was to buy it at $22k, which is almost 4x MSRP. That said, that watch is being asked for even more. I hadn't bought a Rolex before and just held off because none of them really appealed to me in the way that I said "Yeah I want that to be my first Rolex", but flippers have absolutely ruined the brand for me. I was willing to pay almost 3x for the watch but they want 4x. It's all just a game for them. So fuck the flippers and fuck Rolex for letting it get this bad. I was hyped to try to get one, but now I realize I'd be a dumb-ass for buying into all that BS. Do yourself a favor and spend your money with another company.
Fuck rolex and their bullshit shitty marketing and supply chain issues they REFUSE to fix. Especially fuck the authorized dealers who treat everyone like shit because they get paid off to give the watches to grey market dealers and flippers bc why tf would they sell to normal people. Cant wait for people to stop giving a shit about them and find another company.
I'm glad you came to your senses, yes Rolex makes nice watches but the mind games, c'mon. When everyone starts thinking like you, you will see Rolex watches again. I just hope we aren't the only ones coming to our senses...
@@josecarlos11 Yup. Honestly, only reason I was willing to go that high for that one was because it was a red dial which I love, I'm a bit of a red dial collector. Also, I just knew it wasn't going to last long, and it kinda checked all of the boxes for me, so I was willing to pay a large premium. But to be willing to pay 3x msrp and then still get the run around? Just sort of made me question the whole thing. No other Rolex caught my eye like that one, so I was willing to "play ball" a little, but damn dude, I'm just supposed to give this random dude $15k because he has a good purchase history with Rolex? what a joke.
Well I personally think it’s a great entry level everyday watch but the datejust, daydate and the gmt are cool too. Skydwell is nice but could live without it. Not interested in the Daytona and well the current air king is fugly IMHO.
I have an op 39 and right now the only other model I'm attracted to is the Explorer 1. which is basically an OP with a better clasp and some numbers on the dial. I guess I'll just keep my OP.
You nailed it, the OP is easily their best watch for the exact reasons you mentioned, except for 1 thing: In 1925 Patek introduced, for the first time, a Perpetual Calendar movement on the wrist. Since then the word "perpetual" has ALWAYS been reserved for that complication NOT as a synonym for "Automatic" or "Self winding"... so why does Rolex continue to be the only watch company ever to use that word in that way? It's because the word "perpetual" is also accompanied with prestige and prowess and expertise. All things Rolex wants us to believe they have/are... even in their specs for movements they list "perpetual, self-winding movement"... if this wasn't a ploy to just sound more prestigious and fool the average Joe, why then the redundancy? It's disingenuous and an out right lie... in fact, contradicting themselves further, they use the exact same movements in the Cellini line but never the word Perpetual... Drop the word perpetual on their dials, and the Oyster, period (as it should be called), would in fact be a perfect watch and easily their best...
Perpetual as in both "perpetually wound" because it winds itself and because the rotor can rotate perpetually. Other automatic winding mechanisms at the time had a limited range of motion for the rotor and you could feel a "thunk" on your wrist if it reached the end of it's range of motion.
Beautiful dial but who actually wears these when they’re just investment pieces - unless it’s photos for instagram. Take away the hype and unavailability and it’s a regular classy watch.
You pretty much summed up why I love my OP36 with the blue 3,6,9 Arabic dial. I’ll go so far to say it is THE quintessential Rolex, every other model being an evolution of the OP by adding complications, functionality, etc.
I have never regretted buying a Rolex. They just have it. An added bonus to the visceral pleasure of having one on ones wrist is the knowledge that they also go up in value.
@@michaelgalanos981 I just did a quick price check and used they are listed at 17K plus. I will never sell it, so it could drop to $500 and I will still love it.
@@apothecy4011 not sure how "accurate" the online pricing is. Could be artificially inflated. Does not matter to me. I'll never sell any of my watches.
@@christianstark1055 On paper that could be the price but you are not looking at it as an investment? Surety I would not pay even retail enjoy your watch
although my opinion on Rolex is not a secret I will say this dial is just a beautiful color. I've had a long standing general question though. What is the fuzzy-like/grain-like material on the hands and markers?
Amazing video as always. The Oyster Perpetual will be my next Rolex. I was trying to decide between the yellow dial and sunburst blue dial, but it looks like Rolex took care of that decision for me.
Fantastic and thought provoking video. I take my hat off to Rolex, they have created a product, and a brand, that people want, or desire. I'll wager that the majority of other watch brands are looking for that same magic. Surely a successful business model in any field of business. Hats off to Rolex. Glad I bought mine way back when you could walk into an AD and walk out with the watch on your wrist.
I also own an OP 39, which for me is an ideal size. Because it had a limited production run, the 39 is on chrono24 for roughly double what I paid in 2017.
Think about it Rolex only really has three watch lines. The Oaster line and the Submariner line and Cellini. You can argue all the other ones are just added complications to either the Oyster or Submariner and most of time its just a change in the dial. Does Rolex make good watches of course, but they're mainly hype and marketing, which people get mad at Tag and Hublot for.
I have a Rolex Oyster perpetual Date. It was purchased in the early 1960s and has a darker blue face than the contemporary model. The popularity of the Rolex has continued to grow but Rolex keeps producing the same number of watches, ergo the serious shortage.
IMO, the DJ41 with smooth bezel and oyster bracelet ticks all the same boxes mentioned in the video. Then it becomes a matter of date (DJ) vs no date (OP) argument similarly associated with the Submariner.
Agreed. I had mine new from my local AD last November and I’ve worn it almost 7 days of the week since. DJ41, sunburst blue dial, smooth bezel and jubilee bracelet. My first Rolex after a year of waiting.. and I absolutely love it. Only downside to faulting it, is that it’s picked up a fair few scratches which really annoy my ocd! But having something this nice to sit in a box 6 days of the week makes no sense to me personally.
@@speedrepublic5270 Blue dial is beautiful. I originally wanted the blue dial with fluted bezel and jubilee because it’s so gorgeous and amazing to look at, like looking and appreciating a work of art. But then wearing it in person, it was too fancy for my personal taste. I could not envision myself wearing it all the time, only on special occasions. I wanted a watch I could wear on any occasion and would look good in jeans and tee shirt or in a suit. I was able to get the DJ41 black dial with smooth bezel and oyster bracelet and I love it. It looks great with everything, it’s sporty yet classy and elegant, which is totally me.
@@edelmar17 fluted dj41 blue dial on oyster maybe what you’re looking for. I think the jubilee on that dial looks to visually perplexing. IMO the jubilee with fluted bezel more suits the rhodium and Wimbledon dial. It blends in better
Another video about Rolex. To go with a video about how Tudor is better than Rolex, how Grand Seiko is better than Rolex, and the Rolex updates we missed at W&W. Have you folks considered you might benefit from a Rolex detox? Heavy is the head that sells the crown I guess...
I absolutely love the simplicity! And couldn't agree more, you've made a video about the apple watch, There are many more smart watches now like garmin who has completely changed the game for longevity and usability outside of being a smaller version of your phone! I would love to see and hear some thoughts about the dynamic and appeal of not just mechanical and quartz but now also smart watches
No mention here that this particular 41mm “Tiffany” dial variant has been discontinued. As have the coral and yellow dialed variants in all sizes! I really liked the coral colored version too 😞
Frankly, most Rolex owners purchase for the 3rd reason, that people know how much it costs. Almost every Rolex owner I have met and had conversations with have extreme insecurity and self-image issues.
@Thomas Wright ok dude.. we’re talking about luxury timepiece. namely Rolex. Some of the most influential people in the world, politicians, actors, sports icons etc wear Rolex. Rolex sponsors some of the most prestigious events in the world. Now if you want to say that the average man buys Rolex to celebrate a success and feel good about himself I’d accept that. Otherwise, just bugger off and stop making such generalized negative assumptions. You along with Marc are giving off a very ‘fox and sour grapes’ vibe.
The maxi markers work a lot better on the 41. I owned the 36mm and sold it because I loved the maxi 36mm case that almost resembled the cushion cases of the OPs inception, but they left the markers too small on the dial and from a distance they looked too stubby and squat
The chronographs are very cool timepieces but I have no need for one. I'd like a beautiful and simple watch and the Oyster Perpetual fits the bill perfectly.
39mm max for a plane jane IMO. I love my Sub bigger but otherwise less is more, simple perfection of style over size and finishes always looks better. Wind up only would make it thinner and even more perfect but I wind everything ... great vid thanks for posting.
100 % . . Now . I don't have a rolex Tiffany Blue . But for fun and to have a new summer watch I got a San Martin . It's a great very well built watch . SW 200 inside it . It looks the part . People ask me about it all the time . Is it a rip off of rolex ? 100 % . Do I care ? No . I NEVER pretend it's a rolex ! Just have fun with life .
"Think of the Porsche 911. It looks like it does so can fit 4 people, sort of..." I know it's only April, but this may be The Understatement Of The Year.
Im not in this pricerange but if i had that type of money i couldnt buy a rolex, the grand seikos, omegas, and longines seem to have so much more uniqueness
I own a OP 41 green dial, still available for now but I’m not sure how much longer. Really grateful to have been able to get an OP 41 I really do think it is the best watch Rolex makes it’s so clean, symmetrical, comfortable, and capable for any occasion.
Superb! I was very lucky to have bought a OP 41 black dial. I agree with you, possibly the classiest watch Rolex make. Prices have already gone mental for them as well.
@@nairncumming360 completely agree, I also have the OP41 black and it’s stunning especially in bright sunlight, super comfortable to wear, this colour seems to fly under the radar at present.
Rolex discontinuing watches that ‘never really existed’ unless you have a very very good purchase history with an AD Either way, that’s a cracking watch
This argument in favor of the turquoise OP is thought provoking. It reminds us that "sophisticated" and "sophistry" are etymologically very different words. "Sophisticated" comes from Medieval Latin "sophisticates", meaning "to make impure by admixture" On the other hand, "sophistry" comes from the Greek "sophos", meaning "clever", "shrewd" or "skilled in handicraft or the sciences." Is the argument for the Tiffany OP sophisticated or sophistry?
Rolex should either ramp up production or increase their prices so that watches don‘t go to flippers only. I don’t think they are doing themselves a favor with their current supply/pricing policy in the long run.
Discontinued? Hardly a surprise. Why? Because Rolex loves feeding the hype (just like Patek, AP, etc.). "We can't make more." Baloney. Of course they can. They can just make fewer of the less desirable models. They choose not to in order to feed the hype. It's borderline dishonest. Say no and take your business elsewhere. Rolex doesn't deserve it anymore.
Once again Rolex is teaching the lesson to the whole wristwatch industry: How to turn stale potatoes into hot cackes and sell them in bucketloads ! It should be obvious to just about everybody that Rolex has the most resourceful marketing department in the whole industry ! When new edition of sales and marketing strategies textbooks shall be written Rolex will feature prominently ! Great job, Rolex ! Well done !
Guys, love the videos and podcast. Amazing work! However, we all know that Rolex took these ideas and improved them ... Hans Wilsdorf or Alfred Davis did not Invent them. The problem with pushing the notion rather than being first to capitalize on those inventions is that it is not properly educational. Lots of shade on Omega, hope you do a video on Omega's innovations, or Longines, et cetera. I know you know Rolex only found its recent success from going up-market through careful brand engineering, much like the birth of diamonds as the ONLY wedding ring that should be worn by DeBeers. Off my soapbox. Rolex is dead, Long live Rolex!
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By rolex discontinuing the op41 they showed the flippers are now in charge.rolex had the opportunity to show they are still in charge if they would of tripled the production of it and drove down the value of that one basic watch but instead discontinued it and showed they are more than happy with what is going on in the gray market.
People always have the option not to buy a product. Theres no gun to your head. Millions of other watches out there. People are like sheep. Colin said this is going up in value and hard to get, so I need to get it.
No, you’ve got it upside down, Rolex are calling the shots not the flippers, this is their strategy. It was predictable they would cease production of this model. Rolex are increasing the value of their used watches and driving the hype which allows them to increase its new prices in turn. They are marketing geniuses.
Would have
Rolex should not increase production on any watches. This would devalue watches. They shouldn't do that just to satisfy people the masses, like Omega!
By increasing production of just that one watch would actually give reason on why their higher end models like gmts and subs sale on gray market for what they do.the flippers decided on the value of the turquoise dial's worth and to maintain that worth rolex was forced to discontinue it.so yeah the flippers were in charge of that decision.
just imagine a world where you can walk into a rolex dealer and buy a steel rolex for list pricing
Just imagine
Feels 2019 man
I was able to get an OP 41 green dial at an AD but it took 1.5 years
I don’t have to imagine, I can remember it.
What, you mean 4 years ago? Or in a few years from now?
In my opinion the best watch they make are the ones they actually sell to individuals not grey market dealers
So 28mm datejusts? 🤣
So none?
@@defenestratedone I picked up an Explorer in steel after just 3 months last week.
@@Weakeyedominant congrats on the watch, a % of watches are being sold to regular customers to keep the myth of the list alive.
A large perportion of watches are going direct to grey dealers though.
I have a feeling slowly the situation is changing , the must have crowd that were willing to pay over MSRP have the models they want and lots of SS models are now sat at grey dealers collecting dust.
I was just sold one and the proof is on my channel. They’re not selling to gray market dealers. Gray market guys buy them and sell them is all.
That watch being discontinue proves to me that Rolex is in fact behind the availability mess we have.
This only makes sense if Rolex doubles their list prices in the next 18-24 months
rolex did that a few times with the op39, there are several dials that are only in production for 1-3 years, nohting new ;)
@@HustlerTrickipedia Why would you discontinue the hottest seller in a market that was already in a frenzy?
@@bgandjsco1 why would they care if its the hottest seller?
They have a waiting list for every colour and its their cheapest model where the margin isnt that big, so thex dont really care
No it doesn't. When it was launched - nobody wanted it. I only had to wait three weeks for mine.
I should have bought this one when I had the chance. However, at the time, the grey market prices seemed ridiculous.... of course, they have only gotten worse. It is a shame those of us who just wanted a watch to enjoy can't get it for all the flipping / profit taking. Rolex is ruining their brand imho.
Buy omega or any other brand. Issue solved
rolex doesnt need you pal. go on buy your omega
i wish i had bought it two to sell and buy a platinum daytona
Buy a Grand Seiko silly.
@@davidreece3891 yeah a platinum Daytona doesn’t sell for 60k now does it
I tried to buy a Coral OP 41 at $15k and got the run around from flippers. They wouldn't even take that, the only legit offer was to buy it at $22k, which is almost 4x MSRP. That said, that watch is being asked for even more. I hadn't bought a Rolex before and just held off because none of them really appealed to me in the way that I said "Yeah I want that to be my first Rolex", but flippers have absolutely ruined the brand for me. I was willing to pay almost 3x for the watch but they want 4x. It's all just a game for them. So fuck the flippers and fuck Rolex for letting it get this bad. I was hyped to try to get one, but now I realize I'd be a dumb-ass for buying into all that BS. Do yourself a favor and spend your money with another company.
Fuck rolex and their bullshit shitty marketing and supply chain issues they REFUSE to fix. Especially fuck the authorized dealers who treat everyone like shit because they get paid off to give the watches to grey market dealers and flippers bc why tf would they sell to normal people. Cant wait for people to stop giving a shit about them and find another company.
I'm glad you came to your senses, yes Rolex makes nice watches but the mind games, c'mon. When everyone starts thinking like you, you will see Rolex watches again. I just hope we aren't the only ones coming to our senses...
@@josecarlos11 Yup. Honestly, only reason I was willing to go that high for that one was because it was a red dial which I love, I'm a bit of a red dial collector. Also, I just knew it wasn't going to last long, and it kinda checked all of the boxes for me, so I was willing to pay a large premium. But to be willing to pay 3x msrp and then still get the run around? Just sort of made me question the whole thing. No other Rolex caught my eye like that one, so I was willing to "play ball" a little, but damn dude, I'm just supposed to give this random dude $15k because he has a good purchase history with Rolex? what a joke.
Agreed. Fuck Rolex.
Omega, Grand Seiko, Breguet will satisfy you ☝😊
call me weird but Oyster perpetual is honestly the only Rolex I want.
Well I personally think it’s a great entry level everyday watch but the datejust, daydate and the gmt are cool too. Skydwell is nice but could live without it. Not interested in the Daytona and well the current air king is fugly IMHO.
Same. I strongly dislike the knurling on the bevels of other Rolex's. Yuk!
Then you clearly never wore another one
I have an op 39 and right now the only other model I'm attracted to is the Explorer 1. which is basically an OP with a better clasp and some numbers on the dial. I guess I'll just keep my OP.
Weird
I bought mine for $6300 and sold it for $28.000
Got this one in black and is definitely my favorite Rolex watch. Simplicity at its finest.
Was hoping to grab a tiffany dial at retail so I could flip it and buy a couple houses and a boat.
This man needs his own tv show. Excellent content and narrative talent!
This is still the only watch I would ever purchase from Rolex, not the colour the model.
Agreed
Why dont you then? Doesnt get any cheaper than that kiddie model.
@@rogerb1964 I need to find that spare $6000 laying around to drop on a Rolex. Dingleberry.
@@allthestroke88 Oh thats how it is. My apologies. never stop dreaming pal haha
@@rogerb1964 No worries. Some dream for Rolex, some for AP, some actually for Richard Mille.
You nailed it, the OP is easily their best watch for the exact reasons you mentioned, except for 1 thing:
In 1925 Patek introduced, for the first time, a Perpetual Calendar movement on the wrist. Since then the word "perpetual" has ALWAYS been reserved for that complication NOT as a synonym for "Automatic" or "Self winding"... so why does Rolex continue to be the only watch company ever to use that word in that way? It's because the word "perpetual" is also accompanied with prestige and prowess and expertise. All things Rolex wants us to believe they have/are... even in their specs for movements they list "perpetual, self-winding movement"... if this wasn't a ploy to just sound more prestigious and fool the average Joe, why then the redundancy? It's disingenuous and an out right lie... in fact, contradicting themselves further, they use the exact same movements in the Cellini line but never the word Perpetual...
Drop the word perpetual on their dials, and the Oyster, period (as it should be called), would in fact be a perfect watch and easily their best...
Perpetual as in both "perpetually wound" because it winds itself and because the rotor can rotate perpetually. Other automatic winding mechanisms at the time had a limited range of motion for the rotor and you could feel a "thunk" on your wrist if it reached the end of it's range of motion.
Beautiful dial but who actually wears these when they’re just investment pieces - unless it’s photos for instagram. Take away the hype and unavailability and it’s a regular classy watch.
Sadly and unfortunately, this will only drive up the prices in the grey market. I’m glad to be out of the Rolex game
Saw one on "Watchcollecting" with a current bid of £35,000....
Buy a San Martin . That is what I did . I love mine .
@@Chill9527 I would love to meet the idiot that pays 35k for the most entry level Rolex. You get a da date for that money, or a pm Daytona
You pretty much summed up why I love my OP36 with the blue 3,6,9 Arabic dial. I’ll go so far to say it is THE quintessential Rolex, every other model being an evolution of the OP by adding complications, functionality, etc.
6:19 Face reveal on the OP's bezel!
Time to wait 20 years for tudor to release an attainable version 😂
I have a very nice San Martin. Great watch . SW 200 inside .
I have never regretted buying a Rolex. They just have it. An added bonus to the visceral pleasure of having one on ones wrist is the knowledge that they also go up in value.
5:17 “You’re also less likely to have it taken off of your wrist in public, unless, you’re in Los Angeles.” 📍🌴
This Rolex decision sums up the contempt Rolex has for its customers.
Well, they do care about their wealthy customers.
The dj41 is the ultimate Rolex imo. Nice wrist presence, comfortable feel, and the Iconic Cyclops for a relatively affordable price…. Retail that is
I'm just tickled that a few years ago, I was able to purchase my Milgauss Z Blue from an AD for 15% UNDER MSRP. It has over doubled in value today.
You got me scared there. Milgaus isn't discontinued . Propably an update is coming next year
Sell it first then you will know if it has doubled in price
@@michaelgalanos981 I just did a quick price check and used they are listed at 17K plus. I will never sell it, so it could drop to $500 and I will still love it.
@@apothecy4011 not sure how "accurate" the online pricing is. Could be artificially inflated. Does not matter to me. I'll never sell any of my watches.
@@christianstark1055 On paper that could be the price but you are not looking at it as an investment? Surety I would not pay even retail enjoy your watch
All I wanted was the coral red, was perfect for me but never “got the call” 😢
7:57
Never heard anyone say "flippibility" in a sentence before till now!
Only in watchfinder...😂
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although my opinion on Rolex is not a secret I will say this dial is just a beautiful color.
I've had a long standing general question though.
What is the fuzzy-like/grain-like material on the hands and markers?
Lume
@@te86a thank you. With your help I was able to find it's
Chemical name Strontium Oxide Aluminate
5:17 I got it in Bright blue, do you believe it stands out more than the lacquered dials?
The best watch Rolex makes is the one you can buy at retail!
So a ladies datejust?
Amazing video as always. The Oyster Perpetual will be my next Rolex. I was trying to decide between the yellow dial and sunburst blue dial, but it looks like Rolex took care of that decision for me.
How many times did you need to adjust the time for this video to keep it 10 past 10?
Your narrative is so good! Congratulations!
Fantastic and thought provoking video. I take my hat off to Rolex, they have created a product, and a brand, that people want, or desire. I'll wager that the majority of other watch brands are looking for that same magic. Surely a successful business model in any field of business. Hats off to Rolex. Glad I bought mine way back when you could walk into an AD and walk out with the watch on your wrist.
My OP39 is my favorite daily wear. Just a great watch.
I also own an OP 39, which for me is an ideal size. Because it had a limited production run, the 39 is on chrono24 for roughly double what I paid in 2017.
It was always too big in my view for that style of watch. 39mm is the sweet spot
Think about it Rolex only really has three watch lines.
The Oaster line and the Submariner line and Cellini. You can argue all the other ones are just added complications to either the Oyster or Submariner and most of time its just a change in the dial.
Does Rolex make good watches of course, but they're mainly hype and marketing, which people get mad at Tag and Hublot for.
I have a Rolex Oyster perpetual Date. It was purchased in the early 1960s and has a darker blue face than the contemporary model.
The popularity of the Rolex has continued to grow but Rolex keeps producing the same number of watches, ergo the serious shortage.
Could you do a video on the Omega Seamaster Cosmic 2000 from 1972?
IMO, the DJ41 with smooth bezel and oyster bracelet ticks all the same boxes mentioned in the video. Then it becomes a matter of date (DJ) vs no date (OP) argument similarly associated with the Submariner.
Agreed. I had mine new from my local AD last November and I’ve worn it almost 7 days of the week since. DJ41, sunburst blue dial, smooth bezel and jubilee bracelet. My first Rolex after a year of waiting.. and I absolutely love it. Only downside to faulting it, is that it’s picked up a fair few scratches which really annoy my ocd! But having something this nice to sit in a box 6 days of the week makes no sense to me personally.
@@speedrepublic5270 Blue dial is beautiful. I originally wanted the blue dial with fluted bezel and jubilee because it’s so gorgeous and amazing to look at, like looking and appreciating a work of art. But then wearing it in person, it was too fancy for my personal taste. I could not envision myself wearing it all the time, only on special occasions. I wanted a watch I could wear on any occasion and would look good in jeans and tee shirt or in a suit. I was able to get the DJ41 black dial with smooth bezel and oyster bracelet and I love it. It looks great with everything, it’s sporty yet classy and elegant, which is totally me.
My pick was the DJ41 with smooth bezel, oyster bracelet and rhodium dial for exactly the same reasons.
@@edelmar17 fluted dj41 blue dial on oyster maybe what you’re looking for. I think the jubilee on that dial looks to visually perplexing. IMO the jubilee with fluted bezel more suits the rhodium and Wimbledon dial. It blends in better
@@ryanbanks4265 yeah that combination could work too
Rolex should try the 37 and 38mm sizes in their watches. 38mm is the middle road between the too small 36 and the too big 40mm.
I bought myself a steeldive homage, it will do for now. I wear it with pride.
Another video about Rolex. To go with a video about how Tudor is better than Rolex, how Grand Seiko is better than Rolex, and the Rolex updates we missed at W&W. Have you folks considered you might benefit from a Rolex detox? Heavy is the head that sells the crown I guess...
I found flippers selling this 4x MSRP, now they discontinue it, it just goes up and up. I’ve talked to several SA, they never sold any colored dials.
I have an OP that I wore every day for 10 years. It still keeps perfect time.
Now the hard part. Wear it and try to feel safe. In my opinion OP 36mm is a better watch
OP41 was always a clock on your arm. 41mm + should be drivers
I absolutely love the simplicity! And couldn't agree more, you've made a video about the apple watch, There are many more smart watches now like garmin who has completely changed the game for longevity and usability outside of being a smaller version of your phone! I would love to see and hear some thoughts about the dynamic and appeal of not just mechanical and quartz but now also smart watches
Rolex fanboys: "rOLeX iSnT cReAtInG aRtiFiCiAL sCaRciTY!"
Rolex: discontinues a high demand model that isn't even a year old
A year and a half
I wish you guys would do a giveaway where one of us could go behind the scenes watch you and the team film one of these episodes.
No mention here that this particular 41mm “Tiffany” dial variant has been discontinued. As have the coral and yellow dialed variants in all sizes! I really liked the coral colored version too 😞
Frankly, most Rolex owners purchase for the 3rd reason, that people know how much it costs. Almost every Rolex owner I have met and had conversations with have extreme insecurity and self-image issues.
Lol.. maybe you’re the one who feels insecure around their success and feel they’re ‘showing off’.
@Thomas Wright ok dude.. we’re talking about luxury timepiece. namely Rolex. Some of the most influential people in the world, politicians, actors, sports icons etc wear Rolex. Rolex sponsors some of the most prestigious events in the world. Now if you want to say that the average man buys Rolex to celebrate a success and feel good about himself I’d accept that. Otherwise, just bugger off and stop making such generalized negative assumptions. You along with Marc are giving off a very ‘fox and sour grapes’ vibe.
@@ryanbanks4265 Spot on.
This watch hasn't been discontinued...only certain dial colors!
The maxi markers work a lot better on the 41. I owned the 36mm and sold it because I loved the maxi 36mm case that almost resembled the cushion cases of the OPs inception, but they left the markers too small on the dial and from a distance they looked too stubby and squat
I have this watch scheduled as my 30th birthday gift. I was debating long between the blue and yellow dial.
Same here! Put my name down the other day. I’m more partial to the silver colour.
@@Czeron01 not going to get them now
Wait…. The Oyster Perpetual line has been discontinued?
just certain dial colors
And they raised the price of the remaining models by $300-500.
Can't blame people that didn't want to buy oyster perpetuals when they were double he retail
I have a Seiko , and I like how it has the same watch hands , and i love it !
Same here 😁
Seiko is an awesome brand I love my seiko just as much as my Rolex
I have a San Martin . Sw 200 inside . Great watch .
Rolex are just as culturally significant as iconic and seiko and Casio.
The chronographs are very cool timepieces but I have no need for one. I'd like a beautiful and simple watch and the Oyster Perpetual fits the bill perfectly.
39mm max for a plane jane IMO. I love my Sub bigger but otherwise less is more, simple perfection of style over size and finishes always looks better. Wind up only would make it thinner and even more perfect but I wind everything ... great vid thanks for posting.
100 % . . Now . I don't have a rolex Tiffany Blue . But for fun and to have a new summer watch I got a San Martin . It's a great very well built watch . SW 200 inside it . It looks the part . People ask me about it all the time . Is it a rip off of rolex ? 100 % . Do I care ? No . I NEVER pretend it's a rolex ! Just have fun with life .
That is the right attitude to watches! Simply buy what you like and dont give a flying toss about what other people think...
Correction, the previous Oyster Perpetual was actually the best, before they butchered it with the unnecessary double markers on 3 6 and 9...
The "tiffany" dial is still available in 36mm though...
For now
"available"
And who wears a 36mm turqouise watch? I mean what "man"
@@rogerb1964 36mm is a perfectly normal size for a men's watch
@@jab92 yes back in the 70s. A patek sure but not a Rolex in 2022
"Think of the Porsche 911. It looks like it does so can fit 4 people, sort of..."
I know it's only April, but this may be The Understatement Of The Year.
Rolex make great watches for sure but i wont be buying another one and i think their strategy and their Ad,s attitude will eventually backfire on them
3:32 oh hi bezel face
I love mine in Silver.... simple and elegant
Im not in this pricerange but if i had that type of money i couldnt buy a rolex, the grand seikos, omegas, and longines seem to have so much more uniqueness
Need this in a white dial
I own a OP 41 green dial, still available for now but I’m not sure how much longer. Really grateful to have been able to get an OP 41 I really do think it is the best watch Rolex makes it’s so clean, symmetrical, comfortable, and capable for any occasion.
Superb! I was very lucky to have bought a OP 41 black dial. I agree with you, possibly the classiest watch Rolex make. Prices have already gone mental for them as well.
@@nairncumming360 congrats !! The black one is amazing as well and arguably the most versatile of an already versatile watch.
i wish i had a chance to see the color in reality before I make the purchase decision. The green dial looks fantastic in youtube!
@@nairncumming360 completely agree, I also have the OP41 black and it’s stunning especially in bright sunlight, super comfortable to wear, this colour seems to fly under the radar at present.
@@andrewhatton2774 Good! Let's hope it stays that way as well. Want my watch to remain cool!
Fry: I’m shocked ….SHOCKED!!!!!……well not that shocked
Rolex discontinuing watches that ‘never really existed’ unless you have a very very good purchase history with an AD
Either way, that’s a cracking watch
@Calvin It is nice, but you're right... did it ever really exist? I feel like Rolex is like the coelacanth; not really extinct, but might as well be.
Great marketing. AP did it with the RO
3:30 face reveal in bezel reflection.
LOVE this watch man, versatility is such a powerful attribute in all aspects of life 💎
OP 41 - retail : 6150 $ --- the Tiffany 41 ,today, on BOB'S. asking. 50 k. . --not a Daytona , an OP. - CRAZY. - JDS/CT
I always watch your videos Watchfinder! :)
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The double markers at 3 6 9 spoil the beauty...
Still waiting for Monta to do 36mm, ETA, simple sunburst dial with their superior bracelet.
Very nice watch.
OP was supposed to be a model which people can walk-in and buy it
imagine how crazy it will be if they make submariner & Daytona in this dial colour.
Are you saying there's a Blue Oyster Cult?
Feeding the hype 🙄🙄
RUclipsrs Love to hype Rolex! 😂
Wait , why is there a 9min video about a watch most of us can't get at retail. Oh oh , the watch is on sale at watch finder :)
Omega catches up with the colours, so Rolex drops them, that’s the move.
I wish it had more polished metal and a fluted bezel hahaha i.e. ...datejust...that color wow
This argument in favor of the turquoise OP is thought provoking. It reminds us that "sophisticated" and "sophistry" are etymologically very different words. "Sophisticated" comes from Medieval Latin "sophisticates", meaning "to make impure by admixture" On the other hand, "sophistry" comes from the Greek "sophos", meaning "clever", "shrewd" or "skilled in handicraft or the sciences." Is the argument for the Tiffany OP sophisticated or sophistry?
I’d love to think you just said ‘Or the watch you can wear for dogging’ 😂
How can it the best watch when it was hardly obtainable at Retail price from ADs?
Discontinued or not is inconsequential.
No the best most loved discontinued Rolex is the Oyster Perpetual 41m Yellow 💛
Great clean design, timeless watch. I like silver dial.
Rolex should either ramp up production or increase their prices so that watches don‘t go to flippers only. I don’t think they are doing themselves a favor with their current supply/pricing policy in the long run.
I was kinda waiting for the "AND THEY'VE DISCONTINUED IT!!" line and some discussion on that the whole way through this video 😳
Wearing my bright blue OP41 right now. Adore this model.
The dial color is about the only reason I'd wear it.
Discontinued? Hardly a surprise. Why? Because Rolex loves feeding the hype (just like Patek, AP, etc.). "We can't make more." Baloney. Of course they can. They can just make fewer of the less desirable models. They choose not to in order to feed the hype. It's borderline dishonest. Say no and take your business elsewhere. Rolex doesn't deserve it anymore.
What must they make more. They are not making Corollas
Once again Rolex is teaching the lesson to the whole wristwatch industry: How to turn stale potatoes into hot cackes and sell them in bucketloads ! It should be obvious to just about everybody that Rolex has the most resourceful marketing department in the whole industry ! When new edition of sales and marketing strategies textbooks shall be written Rolex will feature prominently ! Great job, Rolex ! Well done !
Guys, love the videos and podcast. Amazing work! However, we all know that Rolex took these ideas and improved them ... Hans Wilsdorf or Alfred Davis did not Invent them. The problem with pushing the notion rather than being first to capitalize on those inventions is that it is not properly educational. Lots of shade on Omega, hope you do a video on Omega's innovations, or Longines, et cetera. I know you know Rolex only found its recent success from going up-market through careful brand engineering, much like the birth of diamonds as the ONLY wedding ring that should be worn by DeBeers. Off my soapbox. Rolex is dead, Long live Rolex!
I didn't know they sold watches . You can't buy what you want at an ad
The Casio version is a god tier watch.
Just the same as this but more accurate and only £40.
Great piece