I also just sent my 2019 SD43 into RSC for the exact same problem. I saw on the Rolex Forums this is apparently an issue w/ some 2018/2019 SD43s, DSSDs, and DJ41s with the 3235 movement. What I could discern from the Rolex Forums is that it appears to be related to a lack of a “holding agent” Epilane in a certain point of the movement, which apparently causes the oil to not stay in place causing drag in the movement.
I am also bummed because I just bought the watch for a premium over retail from a gray dealer two weeks ago - maybe I should just ask for a refund and let them deal with it?
Grey market dealers can put whatever price they like, but I don’t think people will go for it, it’s just stupid even if you have the money. Congrats for your new born baby. Great episode, cheers
First of all congratulations on your newborn healthy baby boy! 👶🏼👶🏼👶🏼👶🏼 I hate to admit it but I was lucky enough to obtain a yellow dial 124300 and I sold it for $12,100 in 4 days!!! Believe it or not it was in the case I live in Tampa Florida and when I happened to see it my sales person told me it was only in the case for like 30 minutes and because of the Super Bowl Rolex sent a couple extra desired models and required them to put them in the case and not call preferred clients.🤩🥳🤪😜😎🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Great video....congrats on the new family member. It is so true that you need to have a good relationship with your A.D. On that note a quick story about my newest purchase...I have been wanting a Explorer 2 Black dial. Got a call from my A.D. they said we have a Milgauss (z-blue) if you want to see it, I said sure and took a drive to look at it. When I got there I was greeted by my A.D. and she took me in the back room to look at it. Great watch I told her and the second I took it off my wrist the manager dropped an Explorer 2 in front of me. Some A.D.s are great once you build a relationship.
Congratulations Chris! I have the same issue with my DJ41 (2018 model), it started running slow at -12s per day. I sent it back in February and they quoted 5 weeks for the service. The explanation they gave me is "low amplitude" of the 3235 movement, whatever that means... Your SD43 uses the same 3235 movement. Now the watch is ready for pick up, but all the shops are closed due to yet another lockdown. It is covered by warranty, but I have to admit that after all the trouble I have had with my Tudor GMT, this is a bit disappointing...
Congrats on the baby boy. What better piece than the Bluesy. It will compliment your others nicely. I keep falling back in love with mine. I have considered selling, but the other day it was sunny and warm, so I got it out. Love again after wearing a black dial all Winter. Lol It is the perfect short sleeve warm weather watch. And arguably, the best tt watch. The added weight feels special as well. I looked up my 116613lb on Chrono24 the other day, 17s. Crazy times for sure. Hope you get it soon. As the cases will be empty for another year at least.
Congrats on the newborn baby boy!!! Also had a newborn baby(daughter) at age 40 a few months ago :) Agreed, the gray market prices are excessively high, here in Japan almost all Rolex models are easily available but at a price.
Congrats mate, much health, wealth and happiness to you, your wife and son!!! Glad you are feeling better!! Hope your Bluesy blesses your collections soon!!!!
Hey Chris. A heck of a year you have had this year, but you have been blessed with your son. My Sub 114060 is going to have to go in for repair as the bezel is now bidirectional (only 2 years old). I hope you get the Bluesy soon, stunning piece 👏
Great video chris , glad to have u back. Prices are crazy, how long can it last? We will see. I’m not paying high dollar for an OP. Get in and make a relationship guys. Takes some effort but if u have the sickness then it’s worth it. Keep em coming chris
The movement in your sea dweller has known issues with slowing down. There are hundreds of people discussing this on the rolex forum right now. If you get it serviced it will run ok for a while then likely do the same. They have not issued a permanent fix as of yet and are just putting a drop of oil where none usually goes. This seems to work for a bit. It stinks but all new movements have growing pains
Congrats Chris. I wouldn’t pay a cent over retail for any OP regardless of dial. I think few people wear their new Daytona nowadays. I believe most are resold and maybe kept as investment in safes.
Wow we have such similar tastes in watches, we have a few watches in common. I am also on the list for the bluesy and should be getting it within the next month hopefully before the price increase on April 7. And in regards to the watch running slow that bothers me even at the $500 price point!
The prices are going nuts..... I traded up for a Daytona in January and it was $28.5k. The same dealer had one a couple weeks ago for $33k, same condition as mine. Insane..... I also finally got the call for a Pepsi. The wait was worth it!
@@watchesgiggles5659 Thanks! There were a lot of changes at the AD, including a relocation to a higher traffic area ($$$) so I honestly thought I would never get a call. In my mind I kept thinking I would get passed up for a high roller that would drop $100k on the spot.
I got lucky. I ordered from my AD A Rolex Explorer II, and he said he could get it for me in three months. Well, 15 days later he had it in, and I picked it up. I wanted the Polar for a while, and decided to pull the trigger.
The pricing has been insane. I've even seen prices of two tone datejusts been going up recently too. I've been in the market for my next watch and have been thinking about getting the Cartier Santos because the the prices of new even 34 OPs are higher than a retail Santos but I have a 36mm Omega Seamaster 300M black and wanted to get a more everyday/dress watch and think that the Santos will do it for me.
My Hulk is very slow Loses couple minutes a month or more I wonder if rolex not watching time properly My polar also out and batgirl too but thst went back for something else and now accurate lol
@@watchesgiggles5659 yup they not on the ball by sounds of accuracy My yacht master was off at start but now fairly OK but everything been off since although Daytona better so maybe they sorted it recently. See what my next is like whenever it arrives. Good to see you back stay well
Congratulations on you newborn. Glad your well after your covid ordeal. The bluesy is a stunning watch. It used to be my favourite sub. But as iv got a bit older ,I'm not into gold anymore. As for paying way over retail for an OP, people must have more money than sense . Paying more for that than a date sub , get real people
I'm so annoyed @ both my ADs. I called on Day 1 for the green face OP, both told me they have received no interest on the watch and that I would be the first one to get it. Now that the prices have risen months later both of their stories have changed. So annoying.
Stella dial OP are now harder to get than submariner. OP stella dials will go up more...because the production on them are much less and more desirable than the submariner for bigger hard core collectors.
@@watchesgiggles5659 Hope it gets fixed up. Still waiting on mine. Actually stopped into my AD yesterday....and he's confident....just don't know when!
I don't understand the do not polish mantra for watches. I wash, polish and repair dings on everything else why not watches? Scratches and dings on anything is damage not character...
My local ad has over 25 ss models including steel shit daytona and he said you must buy any rolex in showcases before asking about ss shit ! So they are just copy/paste of what frogs do with hermes, am sick of this hobby when multiple brands/dealers decided which shit you should buy and which not ! Fuck this hobby
Rolex make enough watches and theirs thousands of them on the grey market. Makes you think something dodgy could be going on (definitely going on)🤔 if you pay grey market you’re just fuelling the fire. They are over priced at retail and the quality is not exactly amazing. You can get much better watches for the grey market price JLC for one ☝️
Glad to hear you have recovered from covid, and congratulations on the baby! Glad to watch your videos again!
The only other two tone Rolex I’d buy other than the bluesy would be the rootbeer.
Rootbeer is absolutely stunning. Definitely would consider it at some point.
I also just sent my 2019 SD43 into RSC for the exact same problem. I saw on the Rolex Forums this is apparently an issue w/ some 2018/2019 SD43s, DSSDs, and DJ41s with the 3235 movement. What I could discern from the Rolex Forums is that it appears to be related to a lack of a “holding agent” Epilane in a certain point of the movement, which apparently causes the oil to not stay in place causing drag in the movement.
Thank you for sharing this info GJ!
I am also bummed because I just bought the watch for a premium over retail from a gray dealer two weeks ago - maybe I should just ask for a refund and let them deal with it?
Up to you, but not a bad idea. I would at least see if they would be willing to give you the cost to service it.
Grey market dealers can put whatever price they like, but I don’t think people will go for it, it’s just stupid even if you have the money. Congrats for your new born baby. Great episode, cheers
Hey, where did you get that orange Rolex prop shown in your videos? Thanks, Rich in Las Vegas. PS, glad you're doing better!
First of all congratulations on your newborn healthy baby boy! 👶🏼👶🏼👶🏼👶🏼 I hate to admit it but I was lucky enough to obtain a yellow dial 124300 and I sold it for $12,100 in 4 days!!! Believe it or not it was in the case I live in Tampa Florida and when I happened to see it my sales person told me it was only in the case for like 30 minutes and because of the Super Bowl Rolex sent a couple extra desired models and required them to put them in the case and not call preferred clients.🤩🥳🤪😜😎🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Nice find!
Upvoted! Excellent as always!
Thanks Marco. Enjoy that Sub! 👊🍻👍
Great video....congrats on the new family member. It is so true that you need to have a good relationship with your A.D. On that note a quick story about my newest purchase...I have been wanting a Explorer 2 Black dial. Got a call from my A.D. they said we have a Milgauss (z-blue) if you want to see it, I said sure and took a drive to look at it. When I got there I was greeted by my A.D. and she took me in the back room to look at it. Great watch I told her and the second I took it off my wrist the manager dropped an Explorer 2 in front of me. Some A.D.s are great once you build a relationship.
Awesome! Congrats on the Explorer II!!
Congratulations Chris! I have the same issue with my DJ41 (2018 model), it started running slow at -12s per day. I sent it back in February and they quoted 5 weeks for the service. The explanation they gave me is "low amplitude" of the 3235 movement, whatever that means... Your SD43 uses the same 3235 movement. Now the watch is ready for pick up, but all the shops are closed due to yet another lockdown. It is covered by warranty, but I have to admit that after all the trouble I have had with my Tudor GMT, this is a bit disappointing...
Man, sorry to hear Cyrille :(. These mechanical Watches can be a pain in the ass. Love hate relationship 😂
@@watchesgiggles5659 Very true!! The worst is that one develops a bond with the watch, and now I miss it... 😬 🤭
Congrats on the baby boy.
What better piece than the Bluesy.
It will compliment your others nicely.
I keep falling back in love with mine.
I have considered selling, but the other day it was sunny and warm, so I got it out. Love again after wearing a black dial all Winter. Lol
It is the perfect short sleeve warm weather watch. And arguably, the best tt watch. The added weight feels special as well.
I looked up my 116613lb on Chrono24 the other day, 17s. Crazy times for sure. Hope you get it soon. As the cases will be empty for another year at least.
Excellent video as always, congratulations on birth of your son 👏
Congrats on the newborn baby boy!!! Also had a newborn baby(daughter) at age 40 a few months ago :)
Agreed, the gray market prices are excessively high, here in Japan almost all Rolex models are easily available but at a price.
👍’s and congratulations on your new arrival Chris 👶 🍼
Congrats mate, much health, wealth and happiness to you, your wife and son!!! Glad you are feeling better!! Hope your Bluesy blesses your collections soon!!!!
Thanks Lan! Hope you are well! 🍻
Hey Chris. A heck of a year you have had this year, but you have been blessed with your son. My Sub 114060 is going to have to go in for repair as the bezel is now bidirectional (only 2 years old). I hope you get the Bluesy soon, stunning piece 👏
Glad your back buddy congratulations on the new arrival hope you don’t get too many sleepless nights 👍👍
Great video chris , glad to have u back. Prices are crazy, how long can it last? We will see. I’m not paying high dollar for an OP. Get in and make a relationship guys. Takes some effort but if u have the sickness then it’s worth it. Keep em coming chris
Happy birthday to your baby boy, Chris and welcome back!
Thank you 🙏
The movement in your sea dweller has known issues with slowing down. There are hundreds of people discussing this on the rolex forum right now. If you get it serviced it will run ok for a while then likely do the same. They have not issued a permanent fix as of yet and are just putting a drop of oil where none usually goes. This seems to work for a bit. It stinks but all new movements have growing pains
Congratulations with your son, wishing all the best to you and your family
Great video Chris! You will love the 41m sub. I have the no date and it is amazing in every aspect.
Congrats Chris. I wouldn’t pay a cent over retail for any OP regardless of dial. I think few people wear their new Daytona nowadays. I believe most are resold and maybe kept as investment in safes.
i wear all my Daytonas
You are right Chris. The Panda prices trending same high here in the far east too. Can't imagine people paying 3 times over retail though.
Crazy prices! I would never pay it
Congratulations 👏but rolex prices are nuts 😳the explorer is my favourite 👌
Wow we have such similar tastes in watches, we have a few watches in common. I am also on the list for the bluesy and should be getting it within the next month hopefully before the price increase on April 7. And in regards to the watch running slow that bothers me even at the $500 price point!
The prices are going nuts..... I traded up for a Daytona in January and it was $28.5k. The same dealer had one a couple weeks ago for $33k, same condition as mine. Insane.....
I also finally got the call for a Pepsi. The wait was worth it!
Congrats on the Pepsi!! Wow! That is awesome 😎
@@watchesgiggles5659 Thanks! There were a lot of changes at the AD, including a relocation to a higher traffic area ($$$) so I honestly thought I would never get a call. In my mind I kept thinking I would get passed up for a high roller that would drop $100k on the spot.
what´s insane about that, dealers have 10% mark up
I got lucky. I ordered from my AD A Rolex Explorer II, and he said he could get it for me in three months. Well, 15 days later he had it in, and I picked it up. I wanted the Polar for a while, and decided to pull the trigger.
Awesome 👏 Wear it in good health. Love the Polar Explorer II
The pricing has been insane. I've even seen prices of two tone datejusts been going up recently too. I've been in the market for my next watch and have been thinking about getting the Cartier Santos because the the prices of new even 34 OPs are higher than a retail Santos but I have a 36mm Omega Seamaster 300M black and wanted to get a more everyday/dress watch and think that the Santos will do it for me.
Santos is an Iconic watch! Wonderful choice. 👍🍻
3 months has always been the average turn around time from Rolex. Had to send my Batman in back in 2018 and was told the same timeframe.
My Hulk is very slow
Loses couple minutes a month or more
I wonder if rolex not watching time properly
My polar also out and batgirl too but thst went back for something else and now accurate lol
Seems this is a problem with Rolex lately Tony. It’s disappointing to me :(
@@watchesgiggles5659 yup they not on the ball by sounds of accuracy
My yacht master was off at start but now fairly OK but everything been off since although Daytona better so maybe they sorted it recently. See what my next is like whenever it arrives.
Good to see you back stay well
Congratulations on you newborn. Glad your well after your covid ordeal. The bluesy is a stunning watch. It used to be my favourite sub. But as iv got a bit older ,I'm not into gold anymore. As for paying way over retail for an OP, people must have more money than sense . Paying more for that than a date sub , get real people
Congrats Chris!
I'm so annoyed @ both my ADs. I called on Day 1 for the green face OP, both told me they have received no interest on the watch and that I would be the first one to get it. Now that the prices have risen months later both of their stories have changed. So annoying.
The AD games suck! Sorry to hear you haven’t received the watch yet 😞
@@watchesgiggles5659 Let's not start about my request for "LITERALLY ANY GMT" lmaoo
41mm OP Tiffany dial on Chrono24 $17000.00
Stella dial OP are now harder to get than submariner. OP stella dials will go up more...because the production on them are much less and more desirable than the submariner for bigger hard core collectors.
Hey! I turn 40 in August also - what date? Mine is 29. Last year I told my AD i'd like a plain old sub date for my birthday - we'll see :)
I’m august 18th! Hope you get that Sub! 🍻
@@watchesgiggles5659 you are so old. Hope you get that bluesy!!!
Congrats on your baby. I just got a bluesy unworn , i might sell it
Great video Chris! You’re going to love the Bluesy! You definitely won’t regret the decision! I hope all is well with you and your family.
BLUE!!!!!!!!
Your SD, magnetized?
That’s my thinking Danny. I’ve taken on a plane ✈️ multiple times. I’m surprised it’s running that slow.
@@watchesgiggles5659 Hope it gets fixed up. Still waiting on mine. Actually stopped into my AD yesterday....and he's confident....just don't know when!
Thanks Scott! So painful to send it off
I would agree, don’t polish your SS piece... not worth it.
Well United States won't stop printing dollars, the dollar now buys less and less. Everything will go up exponentially.
I don't understand the do not polish mantra for watches. I wash, polish and repair dings on everything else why not watches? Scratches and dings on anything is damage not character...
These prices have gone STOOPID!!! Not worth the extra $3k-$10k for a Rolex.
I paid full retail for a two tone sea drewller and I feel rip off.
I wouldn’t if I were you. That’s a stunning watch!
Black dial Daytona steel $45,000.00 on Chrono24
My local ad has over 25 ss models including steel shit daytona and he said you must buy any rolex in showcases before asking about ss shit ! So they are just copy/paste of what frogs do with hermes, am sick of this hobby when multiple brands/dealers decided which shit you should buy and which not ! Fuck this hobby
I understand the frustration. :/. Rough to buy any Rolex these days
Explorer 214070 $13,000.00 on Chrono24....
Rolex make enough watches and theirs thousands of them on the grey market. Makes you think something dodgy could be going on (definitely going on)🤔 if you pay grey market you’re just fuelling the fire. They are over priced at retail and the quality is not exactly amazing. You can get much better watches for the grey market price JLC for one ☝️
Submariner original Kermit $48,000.00 on Chrono24
Why are people paying so much money for poor quality?
Would never pay that much for OP smh 🤦♂️
Submariner 14060M $20, 000.00 on Chrono24....
newly minted crypto millionaires want to wealth celebrate
That’s a great point Andrew!
I am betting anyone paying $15k for an OP isn't hangin around watching TH-cam :-)
Haha...fair point
@@watchesgiggles5659 Btw, congratulations!!
Exactly. They're in their padded cell.
No one is paying $15k for an OP
I sure hope not....that’s insane
i know a few people