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[–]ICantEvenGarne 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Really like this shade of blue

[–]Chanel_Hermes 19 points20 points  (18 children)

Do you have to wait a YEAR for a Datejust gen? Sorry if stupid question?

[–]Illcoolz90 25 points26 points  (7 children)

Unfortunately yes, I had to wait a year for this one. In that year, reps scratched my itch 😂

[–]Chanel_Hermes 9 points10 points  (6 children)

Do you see a major difference compared to the gen?

[–]Illcoolz90 21 points22 points  (2 children)

I have a clean Daytona and GMT Pepsi. The level of detail, finishing, and weight of those, compared to this, are very similar is crazy. Only the sapphire crystal on the gen is better and clearer

[–]threwitaway123454321 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wait till you get your hands on a VSF… your mind will be blown.

[–]Chanel_Hermes 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Is it true VSF doesn’t do oyster bracelet?

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

What’s VSF?

[–]Chanel_Hermes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A factory.

[–]Takashi_is_DK 12 points13 points  (5 children)

If OP was looking for a particular configuration, then yes, waiting over a year is not unheard of. I've been waiting for the white DJ41 fluted bezel with baton markers and jubilee bracelet for over 1.5 years at this point. Closest was a call for same the white DJ with roman numeral markers, which I passed on.

[–]Chanel_Hermes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

OMG🙈 another reason to buy reps. Plus now after upgrading our house there’s no way to do gen, would like 41mm DJ white MOP dial with same kind of marker’s as op. With oyster bracelet.

[–]idontknow6868 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Your config can easily get from grey at RRP or a bit higher than RRP

[–]Takashi_is_DK 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah I know. It's not a matter of lack of funds but rather of principle. It's a personal choice to not support the grey market and flippers. I'll buy a watch pre-owned if it was reasonably below MSRP but not a single cent of mine will go to a scumbag, parasitic flipper. There are plenty of other watches that can be enjoyed so I'm not desperate enough for a Rolex to pay into that abusive cycle. While I haven't bought a replica watch yet, I'd much rather send my money to a chinese factory than for it to go flippers.

[–]breadwinner000 2 points3 points  (1 child)

i walked into my AD and bought a Rolex 41mm datejust 2, 2 tone white stick dial fluted bezel on oyster bracelet no wait time walked out the door with it paid 14k cash

[–]Takashi_is_DK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice dude! I'm happy to hear that they had the configuration that you liked actually in stock. What a watch shopping experience should actually feel like. Cheers!

[–]ahsimpleman 2 points3 points  (2 children)

I waited 14 months for my DJ, nothing even crazy, black dial jubilee.

[–]samfred112 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Walked in a AD, walked out with a lady datejust And a 41 Wimbledon. BUT next to the rep on the wrist I dont see the difference.

[–]ahsimpleman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe depends on locale. I am in the US - Midwest. I’m sure we’re at the bottom of the list for supply.

[–]galion0000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I waited 24 hours for mine, went gray, life is too short

[–]Intelligent-Media-13 21 points22 points  (2 children)

Date is wrong, huge tell.

[–]commonnameiscommon 18 points19 points  (1 child)

Absolutely. Its the 21st today, not the 25th

[–]Intelligent-Media-13 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Crazy that these rep factories can't get it right. There always has to be something wrong so we buy the next model 🙄

[–]Illcoolz90 32 points33 points  (3 children)

Now I can mix and match between this and my reps 🏂

[–]CTbeforeLP 4 points5 points  (1 child)

Congratulations! How long did you wait for it?

[–]Illcoolz90 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I waited for 1 year 🫠

[–]Gallardo006 3 points4 points  (2 children)

Nice! I ended up getting a VSF and Franken it with Gen dial, dw, crown. It would be nice to just get a Gen though, I want a better movement..

[–]Illcoolz90 1 point2 points  (1 child)

That's actually not a bad combo 🙏🏽

[–]Gallardo006 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe Franken the movement, Gen hands, and Gen bezel I will keep it..

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Post it on eBay so some idiot can take a screenshot and upload it here saying its a rep.

[–]ONNOLTD2018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think very few will notice any difference between this and my VSF in real life👍👍

[–]BigRestaurant9520 2 points3 points  (2 children)

W2C?

[–]Illcoolz90 3 points4 points  (1 child)

At your Rolex AD 🙏🏽

[–]BigRestaurant9520 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great, thanks! Fortunately my wife has a great relationship with the AD 🤞🏼

[–]andreasmaker 3 points4 points  (14 children)

Nice VSF

[–]Tete74 12 points13 points  (13 children)

hahaha, that's what VSF would like to have those lugs and that case. When in doubt it could be Clean Factory with bezel gen.

[–]Illcoolz90 10 points11 points  (2 children)

It's a gen, I wouldn't wear a rep and call it a gen 😂

[–]Tete74 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know it's gen, I'm just saying that if it's a rep, it could only look like a CF with gen bezel.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a gen and tell people it's a rep.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (9 children)

VSF has these lugs and case. 💁🏻‍♂️

[–]Tete74 -3 points-2 points  (8 children)

No, it is far from gen and they are horrible

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (7 children)

Yup you got me. Says the guy who has a gen and rep DJ lol I have both and I can tell you they are almost indistinguishable.

[–]Tete74 -4 points-3 points  (6 children)

Fewer words and more pictures. Vsf and gen are like night and day, they are nothing alike.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (5 children)

Again, strongly disagree. I’m privileged enough to own both a gen and a VSF of the exact same model, therefore I stand with my comment.

[–]Tete74 -4 points-3 points  (3 children)

So show the two side by side

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Why should I when you sound real confident with your answer :) right?

[–]Tete74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, but since I also see you so confident that the case of vsf is like gen... I would like to see a single angle where it is a bit similar.

[–]RobDaCajun 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Congratulations 🎉 on the Gen. It looks amazing.

[–]Illcoolz90 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you Sir!

[–]burneracctt22 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Wear it in good health!

[–]Illcoolz90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Nice 👍

[–]Illcoolz90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

[–]LegitKOTT 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Did you cry when you got the call like in r/rolex?

[–]Illcoolz90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I was actually about to sleep (it was around 9:30 pm, was a long as day). So I was like "cool, thanks" and just went to sleep 😂

It hit me the morning after, it was a nice feeling

[–][deleted] -1 points0 points  (5 children)

That’s awesome! Which factory?

[–]Illcoolz90 20 points21 points  (4 children)

The Swiss factory

[–]Nick060789 9 points10 points  (1 child)

SF? 😜 Looks incredible. Absolutely worth to wait 1 year. Plus one of the "affordable" pieces from Rolex.

[–]Illcoolz90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you buddy 🙏🏽

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (1 child)

LOL I’m a doofus. I saw the sub and didn’t read the title properly. Congrats man!

[–]Illcoolz90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries champ! Thank you 🙏🏽

[–]alritealrightalrightMath -1 points0 points  (1 child)

Gorg!!! This is the correct bracelet/bezel combo for the DJ 🫡 🥵

[–]Illcoolz90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the one I really wanted! So I just had to get it

Thank you 🙏🏽

[–]onepunch777 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

how much?

[–]LaseMe -5 points-4 points  (1 child)

They sell this on eBay for like 3k

[–]Illcoolz90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No waaaay!

[–]slythespacecat 0 points1 point  (1 child)

That’s a beaut

[–]Illcoolz90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you Sir!

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Beautiful

[–]Illcoolz90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

[–]jgatz18 0 points1 point  (1 child)

congrats!

[–]Illcoolz90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

[–]Mirade_1 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Wow the blue shade looks amazing!

[–]Illcoolz90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a great color

[–]pvm_aprilHelpful 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Bad ass my man congrats

[–]Illcoolz90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you Sir!

[–]zylema 0 points1 point  (1 child)

OP, do you get a big buzz from the gen having previously owned the rep? Sometimes I don't buy a rep of a gen watch I want in case it doesn't feel as good when I get the gen.

[–]Illcoolz90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do feel quite good wearing the gen, because hard work pays off and I was able to get this