I was in Interlaken 3 years ago. Also Zermat. I can’t wait to go back! My AD called my wife at Christmas to surprise me. It was a stainless Daytona! Needless to say Christmas was awesome. I enjoyed the video.
Very nice watch. I have a similar story. I was on Vacation with my family in a small pacific island last November. An escape from the Minnesota winter. We went to dinner at a large outdoor shopping center, across was a Rolex AD. I went in with my son to look at Tudors. I had no hopes of finding a Rolex. My wife and daughter joined us after a bit. We were approached by a very nice salesperson. She showed me some really overpriced secondhand Rolexes. I was not interested. She then mentioned they would get some new stock by Friday; she did not know what was coming in. We were flying back on Saturday. She offered to call me back. I gave my number as I have with multiple AD's, more of a formality, never expecting to hear back from her. Surprisingly, I did. Went back on Friday and she presented me with a new 41 mm DJ, fluted bezel mint green dial. It looked great. I enjoy the watch and have received many compliments on it. You just never know when luck will strike.
That is a beautiful watch. At 5:20 I noticed the crown is not screwed in, I would recommend you do that because moisture can enter the watch, even moisture from the air.
Oh wow you got a DJ in black dial?? I don't ever see it on display in Singapore. I got my OP 41mm in Paris 3 weeks ago! It was my first day in Paris and got lucky on my 3rd boutique and was offered an OP for purchase. I'm so glad I made the purchase because after that during my trip I was not offered anymore in Paris nor London.
Congrats on the new watch. That is cool that in Switzerland people can wait in line and get a new Rolex. Here in US it's very rare to not require a waitlist. If there is one available, it's almost always a DateJust
What an interesting video, that's an absolute beauty you've got your hands on, and I hope you enjoy it. Definitely worth getting up early for. I will be tuning in for more in depth analysis in the future - it's shiny and has Swiss movement - what else could one possibly want to know, ha ha !!
Congrats - Nice purchase! I bought my Rolex SDD from the same place, Bucherer Zermatt. It was a much better experience than I had at Bucherer Zurich...they showed me the door pretty much straight away.
Congrats on the watch, I got a new Datejust 41 last month & a new Datejust 36 couple of days ago! It's a really classy watch and people notice it easily when wearing it.
Love this inspirational story. Had an opportunity to buy an OP 10 years ago when you could just stroll into an AD and make a purchase. Didn’t think it popped on my wrist so didn’t purchase it. Needless to say, one of my biggest regrets but very happy for you 😊
The first asian was probably looking for a gmt or Daytona. I would've passed on this dj as well. Fun story though. Thought the jab on the php currency was pretty low. The dude on holiday in Switzerland most likely isnt worried about that.
Nice watch and not a bad deal. Had one without the Diamond but sold it after a couple of weeks, looks too old on me. Still have my SS Daytona white dial and SS Seadweller. Will never sell these two.
@@thekrazyasian thx. Bought these pieces 15-20 years back and unlike now, they were abundance of these so called high demand sport models on display and eager to sell.
Just watched this wonderful story. I am planning to find my luck in finding Rolex in its home country, but your story made me a little worry since it was not easy to find the rolex in Switzerland also. Congratulations, very nice watch
Nice piece. I looked through your videos and there wasn’t any introduction about yourself. What is your story and how did you retire at your age? Must be interesting, cheers.
Congratulations; beautiful piece!!! Great backstory, and you did a really good job telling it. Is this lesson learned - when you’re offered a piece, you take it?
If you like it. yes My advice is to have a list of watches you would automatically say yes to. Especially if you're gonna wear it, you feel better when you wear something that's exactly what you want.
Nice pick up. I was offered a Datejust from the exhibition only watches display recently at an AD. I'd asked to try it on because it was a white roman dial though the wrong size for me. I'm not known to this shop. I turned it down and asked if they would take my order for the model I wanted but was refused. A strange occurrence given recent availability but it may be a sign of the times ahead.
So those “exhibition watches” are really not just for exhibition only? That’s interesting…. Why do you think you were offered it? Did they say why? Something about you in particular? Or maybe time of year or month?
@@oaktree1628 I have no idea why this happened except that the shop in question had a lot of exhibition only watches (at least twenty) on show. Maybe they need to shift some stock on occasion. I visit this city irregularly so I will try again If I go back.
Was offered a Sea Dweller, turned it down in hopes of getting a James Cameron. Won't make that mistake ever again! AD I have a relation with says he is fine with my choice but we shall see! If offered I would never refuse again!
Cool video but honestly, I would just prefer to wait so I can buy what I want, or go grey. These small diamond filled DJs are very meh. The brand has many many better options for us customers. If they don't have in stock, I would just wait. It is such an expensive watch (in my country it costs several years of minimal wage...) that I would only buy my dream ones.
Congratulations I love this one so so much. It's my dream I registered long time but nothing happened. Hope the lunar new year will give me an opportunity. :-)!!!
Nice watch. If you have the box in your luggage, do you get import duty when you return home? Usually in the US they ask if you purchased anything over $10,000.
The other people there were probably flippers sounds exactly like last time I was in an AD there was a Chinese woman taking pictures and making shady phone calls around the corner lol
too naive. I’d rather believe she was talking to her families or friends and buy a Rolex as gift. Do you think it’s possible for people to simply walk in and buy a Rolex in high demand? 😂 If it is, all the people who can afford a Rolex can be a flipper 😂
@@thekrazyasian I’m sure there would have been a few flippers visiting the AD that you bought the watch if the prices were still at all time high prices. In fact iI’m sure one or two of them will be booking flights if there is a quick buck to be made. Im going to hang on for a few more months and see what happens. Thanks for the reply. Enjoy your piece . Lovely 👌
Interesting story. Shame you couldn’t film in the boutique. I’ve made three purchases from my AD, all by appointment, all for specific pieces. Going to visit my AD this week and see what they have laying aroubd
I’m surprised with a size of box for regular Datejust … in USA the box is much smaller size and this box is usually comes with a platinum Daytona or DayDate …. Very interesting detail I saw in your video
Their watches come in a plastic case and they get boxes in bulk separately. Generally they give the smaller box with this watch, but honestly it doesn’t really matter to them, sometimes they pick the wrong box by mistake or if they run out of proper size box. Bro had christmas luck on his side that day 😎
It’s so funny to watch this video now when the secondary market for Rolex is dead just after 5 months and am sure every investor doubled their money buying Rolexes in the past 3 years 🤣
@@thekrazyasian good for you .. most people are not able to sell at peak … good for you .. Also hope whoever bought it off you … did not mind loosing 5k 💀😅
I was in Interlaken 3 years ago. Also Zermat. I can’t wait to go back! My AD called my wife at Christmas to surprise me. It was a stainless Daytona! Needless to say Christmas was awesome. I enjoyed the video.
dream watch!
Very nice watch. I have a similar story. I was on Vacation with my family in a small pacific island last November. An escape from the Minnesota winter. We went to dinner at a large outdoor shopping center, across was a Rolex AD. I went in with my son to look at Tudors. I had no hopes of finding a Rolex. My wife and daughter joined us after a bit. We were approached by a very nice salesperson. She showed me some really overpriced secondhand Rolexes. I was not interested. She then mentioned they would get some new stock by Friday; she did not know what was coming in. We were flying back on Saturday. She offered to call me back. I gave my number as I have with multiple AD's, more of a formality, never expecting to hear back from her. Surprisingly, I did. Went back on Friday and she presented me with a new 41 mm DJ, fluted bezel mint green dial. It looked great. I enjoy the watch and have received many compliments on it. You just never know when luck will strike.
Good buy!
Love the story!!! Congratulations!!! I’m going to Switzerland too and hope I could be as lucky as you 😊
You can do it!
Beautiful, iconic piece. Enjoy.
Gorgeous watch. My first rolex from an AD is a datejust Also.
That is a beautiful watch. At 5:20 I noticed the crown is not screwed in, I would recommend you do that because moisture can enter the watch, even moisture from the air.
Yes, i was worried when i first noticed haha
Oh wow you got a DJ in black dial?? I don't ever see it on display in Singapore.
I got my OP 41mm in Paris 3 weeks ago! It was my first day in Paris and got lucky on my 3rd boutique and was offered an OP for purchase. I'm so glad I made the purchase because after that during my trip I was not offered anymore in Paris nor London.
gotta get em while you can
You picked out a nice watch. Two tones add some pizzazz! I have a two tone sub paired with RubberB band and love it.
Good choice!
Glad you got that beautiful watch. Can't stop watching your video. Cheers 👍
Thanks for watching
The two tones might not be the most desirable but they sure are classy, especially with a dark dial... Great score! 👍
Congrats on the new watch. That is cool that in Switzerland people can wait in line and get a new Rolex. Here in US it's very rare to not require a waitlist. If there is one available, it's almost always a DateJust
It was lucky, generally in big cities you can't even in Switzerland. I was in Geneva and Zurich. Could not get one
St. Moritz, Zermat
What an interesting video, that's an absolute beauty you've got your hands on, and I hope you enjoy it. Definitely worth getting up early for. I will be tuning in for more in depth analysis in the future - it's shiny and has Swiss movement - what else could one possibly want to know, ha ha !!
i sold it haha, 4k profit. but yes, i enjoyed it for 6 months!
Beautiful watch. Congratulations on your purchase!
Thank you for watching
Nice watch, nice video! Congrats and glad you enjoyed the whole experience 😊
Thank you for watching
Congrats - Nice purchase! I bought my Rolex SDD from the same place, Bucherer Zermatt. It was a much better experience than I had at Bucherer Zurich...they showed me the door pretty much straight away.
Nice!
Congrats on the watch, I got a new Datejust 41 last month & a new Datejust 36 couple of days ago! It's a really classy watch and people notice it easily when wearing it.
That's awesome! Thanks for watching
Congratulations! Solid 1 minute review :D
haha thanks for watching. More to come!
Did they run out of regular boxes? This size box is usually reserved for more expensive pieces.
100% - that reference he got gets an Oyster M box.
Baller watch. Looks great on you.
Thank you for watching
Love this inspirational story. Had an opportunity to buy an OP 10 years ago when you could just stroll into an AD and make a purchase. Didn’t think it popped on my wrist so didn’t purchase it. Needless to say, one of my biggest regrets but very happy for you 😊
Thank you, watches are getting harder to buy
That was the best review on a Rolex I've ever seen on RUclips. Really laughed.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey wanted to point out your crown was not screwed down on they shot you put in the video where you were near water 😱😱😱
great achievement!! must be an awesome feeling to hold that green box in your hands.
Haha yeah, i was so excited in the store
Wow, the box has doubled I size since I got mine 25 years ago! Hope you are as happy with it as I have been with mine.
Very happy haha. Thank you
Mr Andy Hart, How's your watch going ?
on the shot with your watch near water, your crown was not screwed down! be careful bro! congrats on getting one at retail!
How much was it? Its gorgeous!
you showed great patience in your hunt. seems like a wonderful trip , and a piece you wanted . outstanding . ~ JDS/CT
Thank you for watching!
Great job!
Looks so sick! So how much was it?
Crown seemed unscrewed at 5:17 be careful moisture/water will destroy the movement
Yes I noticed it later. Freaked out
The first asian was probably looking for a gmt or Daytona. I would've passed on this dj as well. Fun story though. Thought the jab on the php currency was pretty low. The dude on holiday in Switzerland most likely isnt worried about that.
xD i was worried about my currency, the swiss franc was crazy high. I've got a vid on how to budget in switzerland
What about the jab on the dude’s wife
Nice watch and not a bad deal. Had one without the Diamond but sold it after a couple of weeks, looks too old on me. Still have my SS Daytona white dial and SS Seadweller. Will never sell these two.
Great pieces!
@@thekrazyasian thx. Bought these pieces 15-20 years back and unlike now, they were abundance of these so called high demand sport models on display and eager to sell.
Awesome watch!
Lovely piece bro 👌
Enjoy
Beautiful, how much does the watch cost?
it was like 14k swiss franks
Just watched this wonderful story. I am planning to find my luck in finding Rolex in its home country, but your story made me a little worry since it was not easy to find the rolex in Switzerland also. Congratulations, very nice watch
Thank you for watching!
They had one without diamonds around Xmas. I passed on it. They had another on Xmas eve stainless white gold I ended up buying instead.
nice one!
Congrats its a beauty
Congratulations 🎊 👏 best feeling
great video! CONGRATS!!! I love that watch...but why no champagne?
wasn't available! thanks for watching!
Beautiful watch enjoyment it
Great video 👍👍congratulations. Beautiful watch. Did they have gmt Pepsi there??
Didn't even have one on display
Nice piece. I looked through your videos and there wasn’t any introduction about yourself. What is your story and how did you retire at your age? Must be interesting, cheers.
I'll probably make a video about it later, it's always been a goal of mine since 25
fun video, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Congratulations; beautiful piece!!! Great backstory, and you did a really good job telling it. Is this lesson learned - when you’re offered a piece, you take it?
If you like it. yes
My advice is to have a list of watches you would automatically say yes to.
Especially if you're gonna wear it, you feel better when you wear something that's exactly what you want.
The big BOX 😎 Yeah! Very very nice piece!
THank you
So you paid more than MSRP?
no?
Do you have a video explaining how you’re semi-retired at 30? I’m interested in your story
I'll make one soon
Thanks for watching
this guy is great, nice video.
I appreciate that!
Nice.
Was in bern lucerne all over Switzerland went to like 10-15 ad and got the same answer you cant buy your not from Switzerland
Nice pick up. I was offered a Datejust from the exhibition only watches display recently at an AD. I'd asked to try it on because it was a white roman dial though the wrong size for me. I'm not known to this shop. I turned it down and asked if they would take my order for the model I wanted but was refused. A strange occurrence given recent availability but it may be a sign of the times ahead.
Yep. Will be opportunities ahead of time
So those “exhibition watches” are really not just for exhibition only? That’s interesting…. Why do you think you were offered it? Did they say why? Something about you in particular? Or maybe time of year or month?
@@oaktree1628 I have no idea why this happened except that the shop in question had a lot of exhibition only watches (at least twenty) on show. Maybe they need to shift some stock on occasion. I visit this city irregularly so I will try again If I go back.
Great story…Traveling to Switzerland soon… was told I can get tax rebates. Did you claim the the rebate?
yes
Was offered a Sea Dweller, turned it down in hopes of getting a James Cameron.
Won't make that mistake ever again!
AD I have a relation with says he is fine with my choice but we shall see!
If offered I would never refuse again!
I guess the best strategy is to take the offer, and then sell what you have when offered the one you want later
That's the one, black dial with diamonds.
Cool video but honestly, I would just prefer to wait so I can buy what I want, or go grey. These small diamond filled DJs are very meh. The brand has many many better options for us customers. If they don't have in stock, I would just wait. It is such an expensive watch (in my country it costs several years of minimal wage...) that I would only buy my dream ones.
I guess I just really wanted one at that moment haha
@@thekrazyasian Yes, I guess you can always sell later at a small deficit or even the same price you paid
Nice watch mate. Well done
Thank you =)
Congratulations I love this one so so much. It's my dream I registered long time but nothing happened. Hope the lunar new year will give me an opportunity. :-)!!!
Best of luck!
Congratulations. Wear it with care. Dont make it a box queen. It will never get OLD, the buzz you are experiencing.
Yep I buy to wear =) Thanks for watching!
How you get Large box for a DJ41?
No idea haha
@@thekrazyasian lucky you!!!! Large box only for solid golds
@@areksuro , I was gonna say the same. I have my Submariner and OP41 in same boxes
Two tones work in many environments; dressed up or casual business, but not the beach.
I wear it with my hoodie lol
"Yep, I am pretty happy"
Lol .. Overjoyed and satisfied with yourself.... 👍
The struggle is real to get a Rolex😮
Congratulations mate! May I ask which month of the year did you buy the watch?
12 2022
Thanks for watching!
Not a huge datejust fan...but this is BADASS!!!
Thanks for watching =)
Try to get a steel one - impossible.
i had one like that it got stolen
i dont want to worry about getting watch stolen again. it sucks but can happen
get insurance
Congrat bro. You deserve it. 🎉
Thank you for watching
That watch is bad ass! Did you try to buy one in the airport?
nope but there was a dj 36 offered at airport
Enjoy😊
Make sure to close to crown!!!!!!!!!
Unusually large box for a DJ41??
I think TT and factory Diamond dials also get the large box of solid gold pieces
I ask myself the same question. The TT Datejust even with diamonds is not that expensive.
Is the instruction booklet in French or German?, Nice luxury Datejust with diamonds.
I think it has a few languages
Hi buddy, happy for you. Is there any other model available when you were at the boutique ?
And how did you carried this piece to your home ?
I wore it back to the hotel. this was the only model available at the time
nice one, beautiful watch, beautiful view, beautiful asian.
It’s lit💯💥 But your watch review skills are horrible!😂😂 Great story bro. That watch is so special since you bought it at Switzerland. Damn good video!
Haha, i'll work on the reviews
Thanks for watching!
Nice watch. If you have the box in your luggage, do you get import duty when you return home? Usually in the US they ask if you purchased anything over $10,000.
I haven't returned home to Australia. So I'm not sure
@@thekrazyasian Mail the box ,wear the watch and luck.
Just wear the watch, put the box in the luggage. If they ask. You always had a rolex.
The other people there were probably flippers sounds exactly like last time I was in an AD there was a Chinese woman taking pictures and making shady phone calls around the corner lol
Probably!
What if she's black? Trying to call her stylist?
too naive. I’d rather believe she was talking to her families or friends and buy a Rolex as gift. Do you think it’s possible for people to simply walk in and buy a Rolex in high demand? 😂 If it is, all the people who can afford a Rolex can be a flipper 😂
Congrats!
Congrats! The next Rollie I'm getting in Switzerland
Good luck
Do you know if the guy who was in front of you in the queue buy a watch or did he let the only available Rolex piece slip through his fingers 🤦♂️
He said he'd get any...but by the way he was acting, he was probably a flipper
@@thekrazyasian I’m sure there would have been a few flippers visiting the AD that you bought the watch if the prices were still at all time high prices. In fact iI’m sure one or two of them will be booking flights if there is a quick buck to be made. Im going to hang on for a few more months and see what happens.
Thanks for the reply.
Enjoy your piece . Lovely 👌
great luck bro
I’m getting on our plane ✈️
So unless I missed it. How much did you pay?
13k swiss francs
@@thekrazyasian thanks.
So what other models did that store have ?
Nothing, I got the only watch
@@thekrazyasian Wow, that is crazy. I figured they would have a few more.
what did you pay for that ?
around 14000 swiss francs
Damn presidential box
How much price in swiss
was around 14k i believe
Congrats but quite a cold piece
Interesting story.
Shame you couldn’t film in the boutique.
I’ve made three purchases from my AD, all by appointment, all for specific pieces.
Going to visit my AD this week and see what they have laying aroubd
I snuck in a few photos haha. Great you built that relationship with your AD!
I’m surprised with a size of box for regular Datejust … in USA the box is much smaller size and this box is usually comes with a platinum Daytona or DayDate …. Very interesting detail I saw in your video
I didn't even realize they gave me the big box, I thought that was normal. Guess I got lucky haha
Their watches come in a plastic case and they get boxes in bulk separately. Generally they give the smaller box with this watch, but honestly it doesn’t really matter to them, sometimes they pick the wrong box by mistake or if they run out of proper size box. Bro had christmas luck on his side that day 😎
The dial had diamonds. Hence, bigger box
How much did u paid Bossman?
13k swiss francs
How much it cost to you
It was around 14000 swiss francs
Congratulations 👍🏼🇨🇭👌
Thank you 👍
Please wind down your crown... dont let any water/dust in PLEASE! Other than that, excellent first rolex. Congrats. Welcome to the Rolex community.
Thank you, I hope it didn't do any damage
Hi how much?
i paid 14000 swiss francs
@@thekrazyasian I love Rolex watch
Just got mine at same AD. DJ 41 mint green today
Good choice! that one is beautiful
It’s so funny to watch this video now when the secondary market for Rolex is dead just after 5 months and am sure every investor doubled their money buying Rolexes in the past 3 years 🤣
i just sold this for a 4k profit
@@thekrazyasian good for you .. most people are not able to sell at peak … good for you ..
Also hope whoever bought it off you … did not mind loosing 5k 💀😅
bro. how to retire by 30 like you
1. Discipline with finances
2. Start a business
who want that watch . the watch market is dead .