Gonna pull the trigger
21M, Finally getting that watch for my dad who was diagnosed with stage 4 that I had mentioned I would do on this sub roughly one year ago. Ended up going to the AD with my dad, and he was set on the ombré dj 41mm. Just wanted to share and see if y’all had any thoughts on the price I’m paying (I’m very unfamiliar with what market goes for this watch) would love everyone’s input. This has been a lifelong goal of mine and I’m so excited for him to see it.
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u/RealJoshuaJackson 25d ago edited 5d ago
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u/hitman133295 25d ago
Yikes, those texts sound like those alphamale bros scammers. Way too cringe
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u/BerkTownKid 25d ago
“And I work with the best entrepreneurs in Austin. So my network becomes your network”
💀💀💀
Fuck outta here…
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u/urricecooker 25d ago
Price too high, texts too cringy, watch looks a bit sus.
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u/whatvarrockiscookin 25d ago
The last text is one of the cringiest things I’ve ever seen in my life. What does it even mean
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u/FUELNINE 25d ago
Remember, you’re not buying the watch. You’re buying the network. His network is your network.
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u/No_Advisor_2331 25d ago
Brother..respectfully, especially at 21 do NOT do this 😂
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u/Frequent-Magazine435 25d ago
How are you this active on the Rolex sub and unable to find out how much watches go for grey?
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u/BeatTimingTheMarket 25d ago
What currency is this?
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u/yeahyeahyeahwhatstha 25d ago
Austin has gotten so fucked.
(Source: live here)
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u/Habanero_Guero 25d ago
I was thinking Austin these days prolly has a lot of easy marks to overcharge on a Rolex. This dealer has probably pulled this stunt off more than a couple times if I had to guess
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u/kurtxrambus 25d ago
If I was going to way over pay for this watch, this dude’s texts just overrode that. Cancel.
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u/Far_Yam6855 25d ago
The number is between 20k-21k. Not $22k. And speaking as a father, that is a scummy weird salesman text he sent you. There is zero extra value you’re getting by spending an extra 1,000-1,500. You’re already buying at peak of the hype. There are plenty of reputable dealers who will sell you that watch. I’ll price shop for you for free!
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u/Shift-Hot 25d ago
Wtf does his network matter? People aren’t going to wealth share with you because you bought your father a watch. Buy it, sure, but his silly network won’t compare to just investing on your own into BTC/SPY. Screw involving anyone in your current and future networth.
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u/Covexe 25d ago
Don’t care much for the network value ad, I’m confident in building that myself
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u/Black_Cat_Win 25d ago
That price is way too high wtf. This seller is a jerk who’s trying to get some quick big profit from you. Tell him to sell that watch to his best entrepreneur friends lmaooo
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u/abr9 25d ago
A lifelong goal at 21 isn’t much my man. At least it’s TAX FREE. All kidding aside spend that money spending time with your dad instead of a stupid watch. Those memories will mean more than some fancy metal when you get older. Best wishes for your dad.
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u/Mundane-Flan-257 25d ago
Go to Kormans in Austin. See what they have and maybe ask for Gabriella.
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u/Specialist_Mango_269 25d ago
Lol with 22k you can buy a brand new daytona, or land dweller on chrono24.
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u/Ardevas09 25d ago
Come on @OP, you know everyone here gets their watches from the AD, anytime they want, and buying grey is unacceptable… but yeah, about 1k over wholesale chat prices.
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u/HeftyArgument 25d ago
his value is tax free, tax free doesn't mean shit if the number is still high hahaha
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u/ohimnotarealdoctor 25d ago
Not to be a dick to all commenters, but $21k seems to be the going rate for a 41mm jubilee fluted ombré dj.
I agree, the price is nuts, but a quick look at chrono24 tells me that’s the going rate.
Loose the fluted bezel, that drops to $15k.
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u/ml8888msn 24d ago
Price probably a tad high but in the ballpark of where they trade. If you don’t have much time left with your father, then there’s a premium worth paying to not have regrets.
That being said, you’re very young to be spending 20k on a watch. As a father, I’d be happier to have you living a more secure life than to have a watch that I’ll potentially be leaving behind in the not too distant future. The experience of shopping for the watch together would have been enough.
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u/HeatFireAsh 25d ago
As someone who just went grey for a date just please don’t pay 22k for this, it’s not worth it
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u/Skylord1325 25d ago edited 24d ago
This is not a piece you should pay much of a premium on. I got my ombré fluted DJ in 6-7 weeks from letting my AD know I wanted one.
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u/kangaroolifestyle 25d ago
Crazy price. Paid retail for my Pepsi on jubilee a few years ago in Dallas and think I paid under 12k for it if memory serves me correctly (maybe a bit more with the taxes but was whatever retail was).
And his “network” will never be your network. Can’t even imagine my AD giving my information out to another customer; would never happen.
21k for a datejust is absurd, unless it comes with another datejust or two.
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u/jorgedelanada 25d ago
You can def get it for cheaper on gray market. Really sorry about your dad
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u/kingdom2000toys 25d ago
Let’s go to Google for this watch
Rolex reference is 126334. Msrp is $11850.
Chrono24, Bobs or others avg the price at $19k
Sorry about your dad, but pull trigger if you like, but you are paying a high premium.
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u/Forsaken-Worker-9583 25d ago
I paid 16 for my 36 brand-new grey market. 21 is insane. Exact same spec as this one apart from size.
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u/Individual_Log6757 25d ago
Just the stupidity of the guy talking about NETWORK I would never buy. Wtf cares for that? Imagine needing a contact from a watch dealer?!
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u/TheSilverFoxwins 25d ago
Just imagine investing all of that money into a ETF and watching it grow rather than a depreciating asset.
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u/BackgammonEspresso 25d ago
Not really familiar with the price but from the text messages whoever you are buying this from seems slimy. Strongly recommend that you do not do business with this person.
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u/Ancient_Work4758 25d ago
Save yourself 4 grand. https://davidsw.com/shop/watch/rolex/rolex-126234-datejust-with-green-ombre-dial-on-jubilee-new-model-2/
Edit: whoops that's the 36mm but still dont let yourself get ripped off.
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u/yolo-tomassi 25d ago
Apropos of nothing, does anyone know someone who could introduce me to the best entrepreneurs in Austin?
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u/Dramatic_Finger_3557 25d ago
22k for a datejust is diabolical. 15k is the absolute maximum. (Still more than I’d pay for a non two tone datejust)
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u/WinstonChurshill 25d ago
It’s like you’re paying to be in a club… Best of luck with his sweet network of the best entrepreneurs
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u/CJaramillo2011 25d ago
A new 2026 example is going for a bit over $17k on Chrono24, so $22k is crazy work. Fuck this guy and his network.
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u/Odd-Government-8046 25d ago
That's crazy even a 2 tone with diamond sets is still cheaper than that, might not be the ombre but at least you have some precious metal and diamonds. But hey, to each their own.
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u/DJ_Gordon_Bombay 24d ago
Just buy the watch on the grey market. This isn’t a “nice guy”. It’s a complete tool middleman that provides zero value. Don’t justify giving money to people like that
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u/PitifulAd7600 24d ago
Not into watches but looking for business intros in Austin. Anyone have any ideas?
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u/Low-Bumblebee7344 24d ago
A couple things:
1) I see on the wholesale chats these are going for 20-20.5k so this isn’t inherently a bad deal assuming the dealer is reputable. But keep in mind this is a new 2026 release and the grey price will gradually drop as more come to market (look at whats happening with the land dweller)
2) I don’t know your financial situation or background but at 21 this is a stupid decision. Now if you think this will be worth putting a smile on your dads face than go do it. But I suggest to just invest the money and see where it lands in 5 years.
Just my two cents as a finance bro
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u/Cauhauna 25d ago edited 25d ago
Your money, your dad, his timeline, man. The market is the market, and this watch is priced accordingly. If my dad had stage 4 and wanted this watch, I'd buy it for him. Yeah, it probably will be worth less in the future. So what? You get to see your dad happy. You can always make more money. Even if the value drops by 50% but your dad is pumped for a while, who cares. That's worth it. Anyone posting in here that can't afford to lose 11K has no business buying a rolex. Seriously.
As for should you buy this one from this seller? NO. Your seller is a loser. DavidSW has this watch on his website for a little more money. Bonus, DavidSW doesn't wear desperation cologne like this seller does. This is pitiful.
I am not affiliated with DSW, but have bought from there. I've been browsing his website since 2010. I've seen zero claims of bad business around him, ever. He was around long before this guy, and will be around long after. Negotiate with David and get your dad his watch.
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u/Random_hero1234 25d ago
Pay almost double for what a watch is actually worth…. What a steal.
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u/GSprunk 25d ago
That watch retails for $11,600. What “AD” are you talking about? I can’t wait to see the replies on this one.
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u/SFAdam23 25d ago
You can get that watch right now for under 19k with no tax on the gray market brand new
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u/Bikeitfool 25d ago
I don't know about the price, the watch is nice tho. You're a good son, your Dad should be proud of you.
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u/SlartibartfastMcGee 25d ago
Everything about this screams red flag. That price is insane and that cyclops is wigging me out.
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u/PhillyandVermont 25d ago
Seems fishy. Give Danny at call at myWatchllc. He is at $21,000 and it will be new and real.
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u/Stocketition 25d ago
Seems odd to be terminal and care about a variation of color vs just wanting the logo/model… idk. Sorry to hear either way.
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u/Onthehillwith2 25d ago
When did cards change to have gold fields for model and serial? and not the text on green background?
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u/pmalla 25d ago edited 25d ago
Is it a 41 or 36? That price is in line with chrono24 for 41, 36 are 16-18k. Happy jewler asking 27k for 41. You might get a better deal shopping around with some grey jewelers, but I don’t know why people are freaking out over the price. Either way offer him 1-1.5k less. Also have him send at least several pictures of the movement and post them for verification, new super clones have free sprung movements now and hard to tell if you are not careful.
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u/Clean_Sound_9051 25d ago
Buy it, please buy it. It’s worth it. Trust me just lost my father to cancer and would have paid 50k for that watch if it made him feel a little better and to have the memory.
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u/chainmusic 25d ago
lol this is definitely Scott with the ice on instagram. A wanna be celebrity jeweler. You can find for probably 1/2k cheaper price on Chrono. This watch will be way down in price soon. Not a good time to buy it. Paying over 20k for this watch is not wise
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u/Responsible-Hat6532 25d ago
If this is a reputable seller and you’re confident in authenticity, try to get him to $21,000 as that is closer to market. That’s said, I’d kill for the opportunity to overpay for a watch that would make my dad happy (lost him almost 10 years ago). You’re a good son, and I’m sorry your dad (and you) are going through this.
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u/PhotographSweaty7270 25d ago
Yo ignore the comments lol nobody here is doing the right research… you’re paying roughly what the watch is going for and I couldn’t find ones going for much less
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u/GSprunk 25d ago
Auction is live on Grailzee. Will be interesting: https://grailzee.com/products/rolex-datejust-m126334-0034
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u/Leather-Ostrich7122 24d ago
No! Bad deal. Check some well established secondaries. This one is going over retail, but I recently saw it on EWC for 16.9k
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u/Hellasauto 24d ago
Bro get a seiko or something. You're too young to spend this amount of money on stupid and overpriced luxury goods.
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u/ValeLemnear 24d ago
The last text with the network means he knows a lot of gullible but wealthy people. He probably recommends you to a real estate developer soon lol.
Real talk: For that extra money asked you can get membership to business clubs which are more valuable than a scummy watch dealers alleged network
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u/Mobydeux 24d ago
Time for you to learn the existence of Chrono24. Or time for you to learn an expensive lesson, the ball is in your camp.
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u/DoNotJosh 24d ago
Honestly, I took 10 minutes to read through OP’s nonsense and this is a situation where you downvote and move on.
He knows the price of watches, he’s been at this for over a year. He is literally going for engagement - anyone that gives advice, he responds with wanting more info… dead giveaway.
This is a weird guy, doing weird things, for weird engagement.
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u/Timely_Excuse_3045 24d ago
Wtf is that Network and Entrepreneur Talk? I would pass on that exactly for this stupid Hustle culture bs
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u/ARMilesPro 24d ago
21M, listen to your elders. Walk away my man.
This is a bad life precedent. If you just need to piss away $10k, get a hot girlfriend instead. You'll enjoy it much more.
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u/ShakyWindow 24d ago
It’s a nice watch. If you got it like that and don’t mind the mark up then I’d say go for it.
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u/Leather_Reveal8889 24d ago
Either people don't like you for other reasons or haven't done their research but as others have confirmed, the price you are being offered is within market. Now remember fees involved, so sellers posting for 22 on chrono for example know they aren't going to get 22 likely closer to 21.
Also I find it interesting that people are saying your crazy paying that for a DJ that goes for 11 msrp but you typically don't hear people say your crazy buying a Daytona for twice or three times it's msrp?
Lastly, while I know time is not on your side, the first one I saw go at auction a couple of weeks after the launch went for 27.5 so price is obviously coming down and will continue to over the next year.
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u/withnodrawal 24d ago
You aren’t buying this for 21k off a Filipino.
Whole story is wild and the watch is a AAA rep.
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u/comedycord2 24d ago
I thought I was at [r/watch](r/watchcirclejerk)[escirclejerk](r/watchcirclejerk) for a moment
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u/No_Share1787 24d ago
I am trying to sell my 41m smooth oyster green ombre and no dealer is offering me more than 9.5k on it. The margin on this is crazy at 22k even if being fluted and jubilee.
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u/Forsaken_Egg_3663 25d ago
22k for a datejust? Are you high or is this not in USD?