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15 November 2023, 12:14 PM | #1 |
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New Incoming — YG DD40!
Hey folks — I’ve been a long-time lurker on the forum (hence this being my first post). I was very recently allocated an incredible timepiece by my AD in California: a YG DD40, with a champagne dial and baguette diamond indices. I’d been dreaming about a YG DD40 for the past year or so, and had indicated my interest at two local ADs. I thought a champagne dial with sticks would be the best fit for me; but when the baguette diamond dial arrived, it was meant to be. I mean…wow...
I was quite worried that YG + champagne (+ diamonds, ultimately), would be a bit too much for me, but it all works together so harmoniously, it’s really amazing. And I was ready for this watch. Even my wife, who based on pictures and the online Rolex configurator, said “she’d never be seen in public with me wearing that watch”, was floored when she saw it in person. Her literal quote was, “Ok, I admit, that actually looks really, really good.” I’ve taken many pics since acquiring the timepiece, and will post a few as soon as I hit the 10-post threshold (as someone who’s worked in software my entire career, I find it amazing that forums haven’t moved past vbulletin for the past two decades…there’s a company to be built there :) A few quick, final thoughts: - I’ve been wearing the watch non-stop for the past few days. I’m really enjoying it that much, and it’s surprisingly wearable…for me, at least :) - The bracelet on this watch is incredible. I’d read about it, and watched videos about it, and tried it on, but owning it and wearing it 24/7 is another thing entirely. I had two links removed for my ~7 inch wrist - I find myself looking at the watch to admire how beautiful it is more often than I look at it to actually check the time - As a long-time Patek and Lange collector, I’m somehow becoming a Rolex convert. The only two Rolexes I own are a Sub41 and my new DD40, but I know they’re going to get the bulk of my wrist time (it may be time to sell one or two Patek/Lange references before the market contracts more?). Wearability is just on a different level, and I say this as an owner of Patek sport models - Finally, like many others on this forum, this watch arrived very close to my 40th birthday. Perfect timing Anyways, thank you all for the advice and guidance I absorbed behind the scenes on my path to this incredible acquisition, and pics to come soon! |
15 November 2023, 01:23 PM | #2 |
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Including a couple of pictures from this evening!
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15 November 2023, 01:30 PM | #3 |
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Congrats, and Happy Birthday!!
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15 November 2023, 01:30 PM | #4 |
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Happy 40th and congratulations, beautiful watch!
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15 November 2023, 02:18 PM | #5 |
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Amazing watch and what a classic combo. Happy 40th!
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15 November 2023, 02:31 PM | #6 |
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Such a beauty and timeless classic. Congratulations!
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15 November 2023, 02:40 PM | #7 |
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Beautiful--wear it in good health and enjoy!
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15 November 2023, 04:29 PM | #8 |
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Class watch
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15 November 2023, 07:19 PM | #9 |
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Congrats love the DD40!
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15 November 2023, 08:17 PM | #10 |
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Congrats it looks great on you
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15 November 2023, 08:48 PM | #11 |
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Congratulations it’s a beauty
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15 November 2023, 09:05 PM | #12 |
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Congratulations! The champagne dial is the classic look for the YG DD.
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15 November 2023, 09:00 PM | #13 |
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Absolute banger of a classic. Congrats and wear in good health
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15 November 2023, 09:48 PM | #14 |
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I have the same one!!! Congrats
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16 November 2023, 05:35 AM | #15 |
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15 November 2023, 10:13 PM | #16 |
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Looks awesome. There is something about the PM Rolex, namely the huge weight of them that really “feels good”. It’s not going to translate in a picture. Same with the President bracelet wrist feel; a picture can’t capture it.
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16 November 2023, 05:37 AM | #17 |
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This is spot on. Also, pictures really don’t do these watches justice. Something about the vibrancy and dynamism of the dial is lost in a two-dimensional photo.
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15 November 2023, 10:21 PM | #18 |
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Congratulations.
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15 November 2023, 10:26 PM | #19 |
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Huge congrats! Love the baguettes. Just got my DD40. It is a beautiful watch. Stunning when first opening the box!
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16 November 2023, 02:27 AM | #20 |
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Great watch! It will my 50th birthday watch! Huge congrats and Happy birthday!
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16 November 2023, 02:41 AM | #21 |
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Congratulations.
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16 November 2023, 03:47 AM | #22 |
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Beautiful watch! Congrats!!
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16 November 2023, 04:27 AM | #23 |
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You hit the nail on the nail saying harmonious. The timepiece looks fantastic on its own and even better on you. Congrats.
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16 November 2023, 05:07 AM | #24 |
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Congratulations. Love the diamond indices
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16 November 2023, 05:38 AM | #25 |
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16 November 2023, 05:38 AM | #26 |
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Thank you for all of the supportive replies, folks!!
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16 November 2023, 05:46 AM | #27 |
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Heavy hitter, congrats!
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16 November 2023, 06:02 AM | #28 |
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Very nice watch. Love the baguettes
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Big congratulations!
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16 November 2023, 08:40 AM | #30 |
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Man this thing is sick!
I’m jealous, while waiting for a YG on black dial with diamonds sticks
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