Congrats and welcome back!

New bracelet looks great and thanks for keeping it real, nothing beats the modern day Jubilee. Happy to hear you and the family are doing well.

You and I are similar….I too have the 1861 with the new bracelet as well, and I have the 43mm SD. Great taste man. Cheers mate

Good to see a video from you Chris. I always enjoy your videos. Simple, clean, and from the heart. Glad to see you got the SD43 back. SD43 is my favorite Rolex of all time. If I had to choose one Rolex to keep for life it would the SD43. I wouldn’t even have to think about it.

Sad to say the same thing happened to my AD glad I picked up my explorer just before it happened

Thanks for the update buddy. I think Rolex might be testing the waters for going to a boutique only model of distribution. AP has been testing the waters. And FP Journe announced the same earlier this week. I just made a video on it. It makes sense for them to limit/one day eliminate ADs and go boutique only.

Good video Chris as ever. I picked up a new blue dial OP41 from my AD last week now!

That’s pretty funny about the spaceman, but I can see what you mean haha.

Bracelet looks nice. Reminds me of my Dad's 1988 DJ. Sucks about your AD, and many others. Rolex may be boutique only soon. I'll keep rockin' my Bluesy at work. This current Rolex situation, makes one appreciate it even more. It's been a fun little social experiment. She's definitely a looker, compared to the black dial SS. So far all positive feedback, at least to my face. Hahaha

Glad you got the SD back. Still waiting on “ the call” from my AD for one. 5 months and counting....

Please do a video of how to then redevelop a relationship with the new AD. I live in Chicago, in Lincoln Square want to know what to do in a situation like this

One of the ADs I visit regularly in Virginia has lost it's dealership with Rolex. It is becoming very apparent that Rolex wants to be even more exclusive and reduce splitting profits with dealers. I missed the opportunity to get the best deal from a grey market dealer a year ago because I thought I could get a Rolex at retail. I can forget about get a watch at retail purchase, now.

Hey! I just got back my DJ41 (2018 model) which was also suddenly running 10 to 15 seconds slow. Same 3235 movement as your SD43. Now it is within COSC and also running fast! Sad to hear about your AD... Rolex is becoming a bit of a bore unfortunately...

Well my AD is your AD... such a bummer. I can't imagine they hang on in that pricey neighborhood much longer selling just Tissot and Tudor. Do you know if our spend history and interests might carry over to any suburban locations?

Razny in Hinsdale moved all their Rolex out as well, and I think the oak street shop will be out of Rolex as well.

Those omega bracelets, Idk why omega doesn’t use one solid screw that goes through the entire link instead of using those 2 tiny screws on each end. Cheaper out imo.

Yeah I’ve been strongly considering Tudor and Omega now.

There are 7 Rolex AD's outside of Chicago, now 3 in Chicago. Ranzy Jewelers on Oak Street is around the corner and two blocks north from the main Rolex boutique. I don't think Ranzy Jewelers will keep the Rolex AD contract since it's very close to the main flagship location, and Ranzy Jewelers have 2 other locations in the suburbs. Not sure about the Rolex AD inside some old hole in the wall building on Wabash. Unless you know which building to go to. You won't see any Rolex AD sign on Wabash.

The jeweler I use also no longer is a rolex authorized dealer..

I’ve confirmed that rumor about the Chicago AD’s Chris, directly from Rolex, you are correct. I’m sorry brother 🙏🏻

Concerning the movement is playing up within a year or two - have they figured out the reasons?

And that’s interesting your SD43 ran slow. I’ve owned 3 in the last 3 years and they all ran slightly fast.

I would not be surprised if Rolex completely eliminate all ADs and only sell their watches at Rolex boutiques. Next up is they will sell preowned Rolex and target to eat into the grey market dealers and that will really drive the Rolex market and prices upward.

My local Rolex location( 3 stores lost there contract) which they had for 50 yrs. I now most drive 3.5 hours to Atlanta or Birmingham. Goodbye Rolex!

Thumbs up #69 Great update! thanks!!

@watch and giggles- if your AD offered you an OP 41 tiffany Blue - would you pass on it or grab?.. even your not looking for it.

The James & son in Indiana as of 1/1/21 stop selling new Rolex.

Bruce wayne wore a reverso not rolex

Looking more and more that Omega and Tudor will be the available luxury and Rolex, Patek, and AP will be for only the chosen few. I’ve got all the Rolexes I need, so I actually see it positively as the value retention will continue and each Rolex will be a prized possession, as they should be

Upvoted! Love the look of the Speedy on the 3861 bracelet and I love you are embracing the nickname Bruce Wayne!! So sorry to hear about this unfortunate circumstance. Totally sucks the actions of a corrupt AD end up hurting a nice collector like yourself. Hopefully the new AD embraces you and you're still able to get the Rolex watches you want... Cheers 👊

Such a shame mate!!! You have built the relationship and now they are going - feel bad for the family company too!!! Sure you would drive a couple of hours for the right watch!! Are you going to try and build a relationship with the boutique??? Take care mate!!!

Phirst

My advice is screw Rolex, the most over rated watch out there. Your 2 year old Rolex running 30 sec slow a day, GARBAGE. So many other better brands for a lot less money.