What's Wrong With This Entry Level Rolex?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2024
- The Oyster Perpetual has been a part of the Rolex collection for a while and is the brand's entry level watch. In fact, it has been considered Rolex's finest, multipurpose timepiece. With a water-resistant case and self-winding movement, these are two of the brand's most significant inventions highlighted, but it never comes off as overdone or excessively precious. The collection of exquisitely crafted, attractively fashionable, time-only Rolex watches clearly checks all the boxes. The traditional Rolex OP is just a subtle class act, never over or underdressed. And, it's the least costly and possibly most diverse timepiece the company offers.
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Thanks a lot for sharing the analyzed informative video on Rolex collection and brand new entry level watches..
Helpful content thanks for sharing
I'm always updated about rolex collection and its entry level. This one is actually fine and one of my favorite.
Great video. I am fortunate to own the OP41 Turquoise bought from my UK based AD back in 2021. I love it.
Well presented video with detailed information about the Entry Level Rolex watches.. This is specially targeting for new customers..
Here is a related story:
The AMD 5950x CPU was impossible to get for about 11 months, unless you bought it on the aftermarket for several hundred dollars above list price from someone with computerized buying systems (sound familiar?). AMD couldn't do anything about the 5950x craze. They built as many as their factory could make without sacrificing quality (CPUs have zero tolerance for error. They have to be essentially perfect. Their precision is at the nanometer level). Now you can get the 5950x easily, at a discount, and immediately.
Like the market obsession for the 5950x processor debut, Rolex can't do anything about the current craze. Rolex is estimated to make approximately 1 million watches per year. That is an insanely-high amount of luxury watches- they are doing their job getting watches into the world. But the market has gone bat-crazy for Rolex watches, and Rolex can't simply wish more of their watches into existence. Rolex is spending a billion dollars to build another factory. But the factory will not be completed until 2029.
Here is a market truism: if you don't allow the price to float to market demand, you will get rationing. Rolex dealers (if allowed by the company) could allow prices to float to market value, and you would then be able buy a Rolex the day you walk in. But Rolex dealers have opted to cap their prices at list (honor? virtue? fairness?), which has created scarcity conditions. So we have waitlists, ideosyncratic buying conditions, and an aftermarket. Rolex has traded willingness-to-pay for willingness-to-wait. It's a peculiar tradeoff. The watch goes not to the person willing to pay the most, but to the person in the least hurry to buy.
So if you want a Rolex, you're stuck with wait times and scarcity until the craze dies down, or you go to the aftermarket. Other high-quality watches can be bought immediately and easily. But not Rolex - for now.
I actually miss the OP 39mm. Wish they hadn't discontinued that size 😔
OP 41 is in reality only 39,5 mm.
@@janelavie4115 Oh.. I haven't really gotten a chance to measure the new OP41. Would you happen to know the lug-to-lug measurement as well? It has male end links, thus extends out a bit more.
@@acethis A lot of vids about it here with measurements. Try Hafiz Mehmood.
me too
Duuuude. OP 39 was 💯. So was the 214270. God I miss old Rolex. The new stuff is good, but man.. The old stuff was GREAT.
I would like to thank you for this interesting video about the Oyster Perpetual. It was so interesting to watch.
It's really amazing. Wonderful collection
The movement is the same as in the Explorer, Air-King, and Submariner no date, so it’s a very good deal at retail.
I am very lucky and proud to have one since 2019, a 36 mm 369 blue sunburst, previous generation, 48 hours power reserve, no easylink and superluminova, no chromalight, but slight differences. It's for wearing, not flipping and I ❤️ it every single day.
The rounds surfaces are a minus for me too. Thanks for the good work on the video.
I agree on the clasp, dome dial and price observation. OP design and minimalism is really admirable. My old OP has a date, which is useful. Thanks for this great video.
even though the watch excels in its look, budget customers will be disappointed with its price tag
Just picked mine up from the AD. Blue sun-ray dial. Very happy. I’ve made an instant £2k profit but I have no interest in flipping it unless I lose my job or something. It will be a family heirloom for my kids.
Can you please explain about the £2k profit as I don't get it?
I am a fan of rolex watches, I would like to see more videos about watches on your channel.
I have a black 124300 (and a speed 3570). It's a perfection for all days.
I got the 41 mm brand new. 6 months ago.
I absolutely love it !!.
I wear it every single day, and is so simple, sporty, elegant.
Best purchase of my life.
I’m 19 years old now and thinking about getting either op 41mm or the aqua terra. I’m planning to use it daily which one do u think is better given that I can get either for retail?
Only do this if you are super rich and you can already afford to retire.
I went to the dealer and ordered one. They said, it would be taking a while, but exactly after 10 month, it was in my hands / on my wrist. New from the dealer and at list price.
Looks like Rolex talked to their ADs to make sure they are not selling at flippers, but at customers. And only one order per houshold at a time. So I could have ordered the next one right when I walked away then.
You are lucky. I went to 4 ADs and left my name and intention to purchase. Am no flipper and have never sold any of my watches. Have waited for more than 2 years now, no news.
@@acethis We are living in a place that has just about 100 000 people. And one Rolex dealer. I went there, we talked and I ordered. My wife went to a big city (approx 2+ mio people) with international business, mainly trade, big port and at least 4 Rolex dealers. No chance to get anything. No list for her, just a nice talk. Although she was wearing a DJ 36 (or maybe because...?).
My suggestion: go to a small town and try it there. On the other side, Rolex flipping is over, at least in Europe. Due to dramatic increase of inflation and war, many people are scared, save their money and are not anymore prepared to pay for overpriced watches. Russian and Chinese markets are down, there is supply of watches here. There are a number of actual videos on TH-cam, where experts are telling, the Rolex bubble has burst. No more premium for an OP or a DJ. I'm just not clear about the tool watches (GMT II, Sub, Daytona), but for any of these, there are way much better alternatives outside the Rolex world anyway - at least watch connoisseurs are laughing if you run around in the office with a sub or a sea dweller- these watches are good for diving but not for the office... / a true sign that you don't have a clue on diving... , just want to show off... . Too obvious.
@@acethis I own a Omega AT and an Rolex Ex2 225670, walked in my AD twice, they won’t even acknowledge my interest in a Rolex OP41. Everybody talks about the famous waiting list. I can’t even get on the list….
@@pkoster5874 I have sort of given up on this waiting game. Saw a good deal at a reseller for a 39mm Explorer with the T-Rex hands (Mark I). Didn't think too long. Pulled the trigger and am now a happy owner 🙂
@@acethis it could be because your name is passed on to Rolex and they see your name pop up 4 times and then think you’re a flipper. I waited 8 months for mine although I was told 2 years initially.
I got one from the ad I waited a month
For me the OP is the perfect watch why spend a lot more on a watch that has features you will never use; unless you buy watches just to show off.
Exactly. I have had chronograph watches and never used the functions. Why pay more for watches with more bells and whistles unless you are trying to show off?? Watch people can be a arrogant breed for sure
Just a name of Rolex, they're all good
THE Perfection ❤
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 124300 Silver Dial
I want one!
It's overlooked simplistic, elegant, perfection. Fine by me. I'd just like the availability of a white dial but that will come probably at some point. Size issues are subjective spats but I guess adding the 39mm back in to the range would put the cherry on it.
Situation has gotten better over time. I was able to get a Blue 41mm after just 2 months of waiting. You can always go for Omega which are mass produced and don't hold their value.
Rolex produces over one million watchers per annum. I'd consider that mass production
@@jadomi2076 Sure but Omega is always available and Rolex is hard to get. I can get any james bond omega anytime, the only one that is rare is Snoopy.
@@DanM19811 Snoopy and Ed White.
Not true. I bought my moon watch a decade ago and it’s worth 2.5 times what I paid for it.
@@monsieurbennett unless it's a limited edition like snoopy not in demand
I like op because is so funcional and you can use it in any condition,could be classy,coukd be sporty,great watch,i dont need gmt or also the date or any complication,the new op 40m is perfect for me aand is my grail watch,unfortunatly i am not sure i can find a place to buy it because AD rolex are so impossible and dont want to sell to comun person,so i live happy with my airking 34mm for the moment...
Rolex: OP41 is our entry Level Rolex that only reserved for VVIP
me: pikachu face
finally got the 36mm version of silver dial after 2.5 yrs wait !
The wife has an OP 31 - which is one of the least desirable models for flippers and grey marketeers thankfully.
There is no brand in watch making quite like Rolex. Sure PP are desirable but everyone has heard of Rolex - only watch enthusiasts understand who PP are, and why they command such high prices.
I’m an Omega fan myself, but consider the Sub as a ‘one day’ watch but I’m not sure it’s 3x + that of an SMP.
Specs wise no, but still worth the msrp price imho due to overall look. The sub's only downside is probably what I like to call the "Fur Elise" effect..a beautiful musical piece, but perhaps way overplayed everywhere (hotel lobbies, doorbells, toys, and every beethoven-wannabe trying to play it on any open piano in public). The sub is somewhat like that.
Who’s the robot?
No need to wait. Can buy them from China at a very good price including shipping.
My first new Rolex manual Oysterdate ( 1968 cost AUD $83 ) had no winder issues. It worked well for 45 years. Three years ago, I had it completely rebuilt by Rolex $4600 & now the winder will not retract. Obviously the motive is premature wear of the case - made to malfunction.
Did Rolex offer a solution for the winder not retracting after the overhaul?
This timepiece is perfect for the person, when they change from the BMW to the Mercedes, a good timepiece for someone as they advance in life. 🙄👀.
Rolex has becoming an investment tool
Would be even better if you could actually buy one ! Been on the register for a year now and nothing ,think I’ll buy a Tudor instead 🖕
@@jeffb321 WOS Brighton
For me it's just too underwhelming and generic looking. I gave it a shot to see if it would grow on me, but it didn't last long in my collection.
Unless you're middle class they're out of reach, and that's because ROLEX calls itself a "charity" and the owner class shits on the working class.
Your voice totally reminds me of Don LaFontaine. You need to be hired to narrate/voice-over movie trailers! ("This summer...")
Can anyone actually buy in AD by walking in?
No, because the AD does not have one.
Its a great watch at retail... .. but not gray market prices.. no thanks
If I were to look down at my wrist and see one of those looking back at me I think I'd probably be physically sick. To aid and abet some shyster in robbing myself of all that money for what is at best a good reliable five to six grand watch would I'm certain not be the cause of pride of ownership or any similarly laudable emotion. No, I'd be thoroughly ashamed of myself knowing that I'd actively participated in mugging myself off.
Collecting watches has turned to shite unfortunately. But there it is... Toodle Pip! UK.
5:34 "ENTRY LEVEL TIMEPIECE....TODAY" are you smoking crack???
Price is not my biggest concern. Price without the same level of quality is my biggest concern. Rolex OP is just not a good design. The 12 hour crown has no lume which is annoying. The hands do not pop. The hour indexs are weird with emphasis on 3, 6, 9. No display case back. Only 100m water resistance, 100m is good enough, but not good enough on a Rolex.
It is just a regular steel watch. It is nothing without the Rolex logo.
I think this watch suffers the same problem as every other Rolex watches, it’s Rolex itself. The problem with Rolex is Rolex
Is so IRRATIONAL to buy that watch at a reseller, MAKES NO SENSE… OMEGA AQUATERRA beats this Rolex by a lot!!!!
I agree on buying at reseller, that makes no sense unless it’s priced at retail. Hmmm, OP41 has a chronergy escapement, silicon balance spring, 70hours power reserve, 100m WR and superlative chronometer specs, so it’s pretty equal. They are not that much behind, if at all, technically. So I wouldn’t say it beats it by a lot unless you like the Aquaterra more, which I can understand, it’s a beautiful watch (and has a date at 6 o’clock ).
Noooo ways!
I own both and, in my opinion, it categorically does NOT!
@@AK-jl5xtI agree.
Rolex always gonna win it’s going to hold its value and resale higher , please I love omega i love tag, Cartier , i love them so much but what’s the point Rolex is the daddy it’s always the more impressive watch because of exclusivity
young posers and grey market vultures have turned watches into the new fad hustle
ROLEX DID not invent the waterproof watch
good luck on that 14K purchase. I would not buy that watch even at a discount in the dealership. At 36mm that watch is not wearable by real men.
Bud I'm all man and I Rock a 36 date just, that is one of the dumbest things I have ever heard of real men 😂😂😂😂😂
@@markphillips8097 not your bud, but I bet real men are laughing at you wearing that dumb watch.
@@markphillips8097 He´s probably wearing a oversized Invicta, with a lot of fake "bling"😂
A 36mm is a ladies watch.