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Old 2 November 2015, 02:43 AM   #1
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Finally an INCOMING



After a few months of soul searching, asking advice from a number of veteran TRFers (you guys know who you are and I can’t thank you enough for all your advice) mind changing, searching on line, looking in person, trying on than re-trying on, I finally made a decision. It arrived the other day and I love it!

Why a DD II vs a DD 40, you’re asking yourself? Here’s why: I started pursuing a 40. I have probably tried 20 or more of them on. They’re gorgeous, but they just didn’t seem to fit my 7.5' wrist right. I considered Everose and white gold, but I just couldn’t find the right watch/dial combination that sang to me .

I liked the wrist feel, size, sportier appearance and dial combinations of the DD II, but I was afraid it would depreciate fast since it has been “replaced”. I even started a thread a couple months ago asking TRFers opinions on that subject. Historically, I’m a flipper, so that’s a consideration.

The more I looked, the more I liked the II’s and realized that they were becoming much harder to find, AD’s had one here and there, or were out completely, and trusted sellers had a piece or two, but not many. I spoke, in detail, with a couple trusted sellers whose opinions I respect and found that both felt the II’s were going to hold steady, so that’s when I decided to go for it.

I respect the improvements of the DD 40 and may get one someday, but for now, this was the right choice for me.

Now, what’s next?


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Old 2 November 2015, 02:47 AM   #2
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Old 2 November 2015, 02:56 AM   #3
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Old 2 November 2015, 02:49 AM   #4
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Old 2 November 2015, 02:49 AM   #5
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Old 2 November 2015, 02:51 AM   #6
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Excellent aquisition!!

I find the proportions of the II to be PERFECT, but of course I'm biased...
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Old 2 November 2015, 02:53 AM   #7
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Congrats Howie! Glad it worked out for you and I was happy to help. The DD II looks amazing on your wrist. Huge congrats again!
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Old 2 November 2015, 02:56 AM   #8
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Old 2 November 2015, 03:19 AM   #9
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Old 2 November 2015, 03:34 AM   #10
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Old 2 November 2015, 03:36 AM   #11
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Old 2 November 2015, 03:36 AM   #12
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Absolutely no explanation needed as to why you chose that stunning watch!
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Old 2 November 2015, 03:53 AM   #13
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Old 2 November 2015, 03:59 AM   #14
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Old 2 November 2015, 04:07 AM   #15
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Old 2 November 2015, 04:07 AM   #16
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That is a stunner. Congrats, it is a sexy watch!
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Old 2 November 2015, 04:16 AM   #17
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Old 2 November 2015, 04:23 AM   #18
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Well done!!! Beautiful watch !!!! Huge Congrats!!!
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Looks Fantastic! Congratulations on the watch and your tenacity to find the one that sang to you!
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Old 2 November 2015, 04:37 AM   #22
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Old 2 November 2015, 04:46 AM   #24
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Old 2 November 2015, 05:13 AM   #25
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Old 2 November 2015, 05:25 AM   #26
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Old 2 November 2015, 05:27 AM   #27
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Old 2 November 2015, 05:31 AM   #28
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Beautiful watch!! Great pic too. Big time watch, big time congrats!
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