Little history about OP line with stela dials. The 41 was a company internal code name for OP41, meaning 4:1 the ration of how many watches was made compared to 36mm version. Down the road 36mm going to be more collectible, since there are only few was produced
Im a Coventry Lad (originally)..I need that Tiff Sky-Blue on My wrist. Got a Milgauss & a Day-Date.(white gold..blue faced diamond bezeled and markers ssstunna!)..BUT..I love these bright colors
Yeh not keen on the red but love the light blue one. Why do they put it as a 41 when it isn’t. Don’t get that at all. Loads of manufacturers seem to do this???
These coral red watches are very popular, almost impossible to get at ADs, and sell for more than twice retail on Chrono24 (up to $13,000 USD). But if it's the color of the dial you like, Nomos makes several lines of their watches with the same color dial.
Hi Andrew, This is the first of your content that I’ve come across. I enjoyed it but just wanted to mention two of your thoughts that I was surprised with. 1. The writing on the dial may be too small and not easily readable - but that’s a good thing. Rolex have far too much wording on their dials. This is exemplified by comparing 2 line & 4 line dials of the Submariner 5512. 2. Brands will always differentiate model lines by having some “Good stuff” on the more expensive lines only. This applies more to visual rather than functional “Good stuff”. That is why the more expensive Rolex have an applied coronet and the cheaper lines don’t. It’s not snobbery but just good business practise. On the hole, very nice content. Keep it up. Regards
Thanks for taking the time to respond fully, its appreciated. you make valid points with a good argument but for me, my take on things are a little different.
Another watch that is on my limited budget list. Love the colour, I’d be bold enough to to wear this at 46👍. Think I will be paying my AD in Halifax another visit next week to see what can be done👍 Another excellent video👍
Cheers Nick appreciate that, yeah I’m really fancy one of these myself,,, probably the yellow, green or light blue would be my choices.... you are very local then! Always nice to know there is local watch enthusiasts 🙌
Great channel and really enjoy the content! I like the perspective you bring to reviewing watches. Seems you are in pursuit of the perfect watch, but what watches come close to the perfect watch? What is your criteria for your perfect watch?
Thanks man,,, appreciate the feedback. You are very close with your description of what I’m searching for and I’m not sure the perfect watch is out there,,, build quality, brand recognition, cosc (ideally), micro adjustment, COMFORT COMFORT COMFORT!!
Great video mate. I really like the new OPs . I tried to get the white 39 just before they discontinued them . I think the new ones are stunning . I would go for the tiffany blue or the green version . I was in at my ADs today to pick up my new watch and tried to see one but they were not available . Keep up the good work Andrew
Hey I got to see all the colors at an AD inUtah this September. None were for sale. So cool to look at. I did try on the red/orange. It's a bit startling, and what a great idea you and your pal had...that text would probably look much better in white, but they might have tried it and it could have been unlegible. That has to be a very hard color to get a good contrast with. But here is my thing and I guess I'd like your take on it Andrew: I'm still waiting to get my first Rolex...I have saved enough, so i'm ready. but I just couldn't imagine having one of these colors as my first one. I think they'd be smashing in a collection of maybe 8-10 watches. what do you reckon? Great video as always and looking forward to the Bell and Ross!
If it was to be my only watch/only Rolex I’d be going the navy blue, black and silver.... a bit more timeless, so I get your point about them suiting a larger collection. Great watches though..,,. I definitely want one in the collection
@@watchandrew agreed, it’s a tough call. I’ve become addicted to strap changes with it, it’s an a amazing watch on nato and a leather just knocks it out of the park. The struggles of time lol. Great channel BTW, sounds like your from my neck of the woods 👍. Keep up the good work
I’ve got the date just oyster with the new movement, the op is ok , but for me it’s missing a must have inclusion if it’s a Rolex ! And that’s the cyclops
@@watchandrew want this piece so badly, have put in a last chance Hail Mary call to my only hope 🙏🏼 Anyone who knows me, knows this is my color 💯 Market is as bad as this new football super league money grab! 🤬
I know that you're still actively on the hunt to fulfill the $15,000 budget. Have you ever considered the Breitling, "Chronomat"??? Particularly one of the versions with the "bullet bracelet." Just wondered. I will say though that unfortunately, they're not real cheap. Around $8,000 USD, if memory serves me. I have heard that you can get a pretty sizeable discount on them on the grey market, and I think even in retail. Don't quote me on that, as I'm just going off of memory. I simply don't have the budget for one.....but I sure as he11 wish I did. They're hands down some of my favorite watches. Right up there with the Omega,"PO"......almost. Best of luck to ya.....
@@watchandrew thats good to know. I have a black bay eta and considering the green dial variant OP. Is the dial on these OP41’s larger than the BB? Ideally need to try one of these on and compare it. Forgot to say that B&R looks mint too!
That OP is oddly enough a little Meh. I just don't get all the excitement. Call me old and tired of all the Rolex games. I prefer your Datejust. At least it has a date. That is the most useful complication. I do like the bracelet though. The brushing is excellent. And EZ Link is also very functional. I use it all the time on my DJ 36mm. Michael PS: Finding the watch that you can put on and forget about. That is an excellent point. I believe that is why I have kept the DJ. It is effortless day to day.
Yeah man. That blindness towards Rolex is was makes a watch like the omega aqua terra which has better specs, has a much better movement, and equal finishing to cost half the price.
I like the Aqua Terra as well, but this is disinformation! The Aqua terra retails for £4910 while the OP41 retails for £4700. There is absolutely no evidence that the Co-Axial escapement movement is any better than the Chronergy escapement, in fact, the 3230 has a recommended service interval of ten years to the five years suggested for the Co-Axial. Also the bracelet on the Terra is a dog compared to the Oyster bracelet, which is tapered and micro-adjustable. I would say this all makes the Rolex good value when you also consider the resale values.
@@watchandrew You mean good argument? It is down to taste, I agree. One is no better than the other. But the fact is that the Terra is actually more expensive at retail. I like to get things straight!
The box is nothing to me, absolutely nothing . You open the box you never use it again. The Speedmaster pro box is the ultimate over top unnecessary box, just mad
Just seen your channel probably through the You Tube algorithm. I agree with you: Easylink or some micro adjust system and hacking seconds to set the time are vital and omitted from Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe. They call that a Coronet not Crown, for your information and the main selling point of those is the cost; the dial colour and the new movement. I would get the boldest colour possible. But these are already for sale in the grey market at over list price. If I couldn't get one from an Aithorosed Dealer: the only way to verify it isn't a counterfeit and have the 5-year warranty honoured without problems, I would try another brand instead and never pay more than RRP: A Swatch Group brand like Omega; Glashütte Original: Blancpain. Or Richemont Panerai or LVMH Hublot or Tag Heuer.
Those coloured OPs are so nice. I’m after a green one if the ADs grace me with their blessings..
The Rolex Tomato Soup 🍅
great and accurate name!!! 😂
Little history about OP line with stela dials. The 41 was a company internal code name for OP41, meaning 4:1 the ration of how many watches was made compared to 36mm version. Down the road 36mm going to be more collectible, since there are only few was produced
Im a Coventry Lad (originally)..I need that Tiff Sky-Blue on My wrist.
Got a Milgauss & a Day-Date.(white gold..blue faced diamond bezeled and markers ssstunna!)..BUT..I love these bright colors
Yeh not keen on the red but love the light blue one. Why do they put it as a 41 when it isn’t. Don’t get that at all. Loads of manufacturers seem to do this???
Crazy isn’t it!! Yellow, green and light blue would be my choice
Great video Andrew and personally I love these. I think there is a colour in there for everyone and I would be tempted.
Thanks Mark,,,, I’ve really enjoyed my time with the watch and will definitely be looking at getting one in the future
Great to see your channel growing brother - I remember when I found your datejust video, and then I went and got one !
Really appreciate that,, cheers mate....
asked my AD to look out for a a 41 and 36 green, red looks great, teal is growing on me
Yellow, green and turquoise would be my choices
These coral red watches are very popular, almost impossible to get at ADs, and sell for more than twice retail on Chrono24 (up to $13,000 USD). But if it's the color of the dial you like, Nomos makes several lines of their watches with the same color dial.
This is a very bright dial! Think I’d go yellow, green or turquoise- thanks for the heads up,,, I’ll take a look at Nomos
Hi Andrew,
This is the first of your content that I’ve come across. I enjoyed it but just wanted to mention two of your thoughts that I was surprised with.
1. The writing on the dial may be too small and not easily readable - but that’s a good thing. Rolex have far too much wording on their dials. This is exemplified by comparing 2 line & 4 line dials of the Submariner 5512.
2. Brands will always differentiate model lines by having some “Good stuff” on the more expensive lines only. This applies more to visual rather than functional “Good stuff”. That is why the more expensive Rolex have an applied coronet and the cheaper lines don’t. It’s not snobbery but just good business practise.
On the hole, very nice content. Keep it up.
Regards
Thanks for taking the time to respond fully, its appreciated. you make valid points with a good argument but for me, my take on things are a little different.
Another watch that is on my limited budget list. Love the colour, I’d be bold enough to to wear this at 46👍.
Think I will be paying my AD in Halifax another visit next week to see what can be done👍
Another excellent video👍
Cheers Nick appreciate that, yeah I’m really fancy one of these myself,,, probably the yellow, green or light blue would be my choices.... you are very local then! Always nice to know there is local watch enthusiasts 🙌
@@watchandrew yeh ,Cleckheaton. It would be the coral or the green for me.
Absolutely very warm beautiful coral red colour 🤩
It really is!
fiesta red
Great channel and really enjoy the content! I like the perspective you bring to reviewing watches.
Seems you are in pursuit of the perfect watch, but what watches come close to the perfect watch? What is your criteria for your perfect watch?
Thanks man,,, appreciate the feedback. You are very close with your description of what I’m searching for and I’m not sure the perfect watch is out there,,, build quality, brand recognition, cosc (ideally), micro adjustment, COMFORT COMFORT COMFORT!!
Great channel. Just discovered it and subscribed.
I bought the blue OP41 (darker blue, not the baby blue)
LOVE IT
thanks pal,, great choice of op for you!!
Nice video! I got the OP41 Turquoise and like it a lot. The red looks great also.
Thank you ~ yeah, I like the turquoise but you can’t go wrong with any to be honest. Congrats on the purchase.
Congrats Think Positive, I love the OP41 Turquoise! Was it difficult to get hold of?
Great video mate. I really like the new OPs . I tried to get the white 39 just before they discontinued them . I think the new ones are stunning . I would go for the tiffany blue or the green version . I was in at my ADs today to pick up my new watch and tried to see one but they were not available . Keep up the good work Andrew
Previous white was really a silver so worth checking out new silver
@@thegraciefighter102 cheers for that
Hi mate hope you are well. Is the clasp on the quite loose?
Hey,, I don’t think so.
Cool vid! Really want to see these new OP's. I fancy the Turquoise and Yellow :)
Yellow, turquoise and green would be my chy
Choice
OP is on my list... One Day !
Me too after seeing this in person!
Hey I got to see all the colors at an AD inUtah this September. None were for sale. So cool to look at. I did try on the red/orange. It's a bit startling, and what a great idea you and your pal had...that text would probably look much better in white, but they might have tried it and it could have been unlegible. That has to be a very hard color to get a good contrast with. But here is my thing and I guess I'd like your take on it Andrew: I'm still waiting to get my first Rolex...I have saved enough, so i'm ready. but I just couldn't imagine having one of these colors as my first one. I think they'd be smashing in a collection of maybe 8-10 watches. what do you reckon? Great video as always and looking forward to the Bell and Ross!
If it was to be my only watch/only Rolex I’d be going the navy blue, black and silver.... a bit more timeless, so I get your point about them suiting a larger collection. Great watches though..,,. I definitely want one in the collection
Stupendo
Love the coral and think it would compliment my 39mm explorer perfectly. Very tempted to sell my LHD pelagos to purchase this one ☝️
Ooooh that’s a big decision, the pelagos is an amazing watch. I’ve had two and definitely want one back in the collection
@@watchandrew agreed, it’s a tough call. I’ve become addicted to strap changes with it, it’s an a amazing watch on nato and a leather just knocks it out of the park. The struggles of time lol.
Great channel BTW, sounds like your from my neck of the woods 👍. Keep up the good work
Hey Andrew is that watch orange ? I seen you put it against the orange writing
It’s definitely not a normal ‘orange’ they call it coral officially
@@watchandrew Nice!
Hello 👋 please how can I get it ? It’s out of stock everywhere 😔
it will be very difficult
I’ve got the date just oyster with the new movement, the op is ok , but for me it’s missing a must have inclusion if it’s a Rolex ! And that’s the cyclops
It’s nice to have a date for sure....
Price ?
I live rolex.💖
stunning
It is!!
April 2021 now and can only find this coral red color on grey market for more than double retail lol, insanity, when will it end?!
crazy!!!!
@@watchandrew want this piece so badly, have put in a last chance Hail Mary call to my only hope 🙏🏼 Anyone who knows me, knows this is my color 💯 Market is as bad as this new football super league money grab! 🤬
Crazy market for the watches at the moment,,, and seems there will be a massive fallout over the football
Would love the black dial one 41, maybe one day.
yellow, light blue or orange for me
I know that you're still actively on the hunt to fulfill the $15,000 budget. Have you ever considered the Breitling, "Chronomat"??? Particularly one of the versions with the "bullet bracelet." Just wondered. I will say though that unfortunately, they're not real cheap. Around $8,000 USD, if memory serves me. I have heard that you can get a pretty sizeable discount on them on the grey market, and I think even in retail. Don't quote me on that, as I'm just going off of memory. I simply don't have the budget for one.....but I sure as he11 wish I did. They're hands down some of my favorite watches. Right up there with the Omega,"PO"......almost. Best of luck to ya.....
the new Chronomat looks amazing but felt a bit chunky when I tried it on
Beauty!
How does it wear in comparison to your old Black Bay?
So much better,,, more comfortable and balanced
@@watchandrew thats good to know. I have a black bay eta and considering the green dial variant OP. Is the dial on these OP41’s larger than the BB? Ideally need to try one of these on and compare it. Forgot to say that B&R looks mint too!
I want that one exactly!! Wish lugs were 20!! Odd lugs need to stop!!
odd lugs definitely need to stop!!
I can't agree that Rolex 'can do no wrong'.
The evidence, m'lud ... the two tone Explorer.
🤣🤣🤣
The OP is a timeless classic. The only thing I can fault is the crown. They should face up. They are always askew.
I definitely want one after getting hands on with it
That OP is oddly enough a little Meh. I just don't get all the excitement. Call me old and tired of all the Rolex games.
I prefer your Datejust. At least it has a date. That is the most useful complication.
I do like the bracelet though. The brushing is excellent. And EZ Link is also very functional. I use it all the time on my DJ 36mm.
Michael
PS: Finding the watch that you can put on and forget about. That is an excellent point. I believe that is why I have kept the DJ. It is effortless day to day.
Thanks for the input Michael, the date window is super important for also,,, but I really like these more than I thought I would
@@watchandrew No problem with that. You like what you like!!!!
Great watch, if only it didn’t look a bit like a Citizen (jk)
Yeah man. That blindness towards Rolex is was makes a watch like the omega aqua terra which has better specs, has a much better movement, and equal finishing to cost half the price.
Very true - I love Omega
I like the Aqua Terra as well, but this is disinformation! The Aqua terra retails for £4910 while the OP41 retails for £4700. There is absolutely no evidence that the Co-Axial escapement movement is any better than the Chronergy escapement, in fact, the 3230 has a recommended service interval of ten years to the five years suggested for the Co-Axial. Also the bracelet on the Terra is a dog compared to the Oyster bracelet, which is tapered and micro-adjustable. I would say this all makes the Rolex good value when you also consider the resale values.
Great points Allan and goof argument,,, I think it would boil down to preference and how many pennies in the bank!
@@watchandrew You mean good argument? It is down to taste, I agree. One is no better than the other. But the fact is that the Terra is actually more expensive at retail. I like to get things straight!
Haha,,, yes, good not goof 😆 the AT is a great watch and some will like it more (you also get a date) but the OP bracelet is far better I agree
Want.
The box is nothing to me, absolutely nothing . You open the box you never use it again. The Speedmaster pro box is the ultimate over top unnecessary box, just mad
I think people love them more because they are the unrolexy Rolex. Not because they're nice.
I think most of them are nice.....
Not a Rolex fanboy but the OP41 with a black dial..............
Really nice watches.... I’d take any of them
Just seen your channel probably through the You Tube algorithm. I agree with you: Easylink or some micro adjust system and hacking seconds to set the time are vital and omitted from Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe. They call that a Coronet not Crown, for your information and the main selling point of those is the cost; the dial colour and the new movement. I would get the boldest colour possible. But these are already for sale in the grey market at over list price. If I couldn't get one from an Aithorosed Dealer: the only way to verify it isn't a counterfeit and have the 5-year warranty honoured without problems, I would try another brand instead and never pay more than RRP: A Swatch Group brand like Omega; Glashütte Original: Blancpain. Or Richemont Panerai or LVMH Hublot or Tag Heuer.
Whats couple of grand in life.especially if if stays above retail which is highly likely.get over it
Bad sound...
MAGA Red! That's what the nickname is going to be.
its very very bright isn't it!