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RRP · 2 April 2012, 10:18 AM

We all know that the Day-Date is Rolex's iconic top of the range dress watch. They're expensive, precious and easily recognized.

I have a question for any Day-Date owners reading this... do you wear your Day-Date 24/7, 365 days a year or does it live in your safe and only get to see daylight on special occasions? Please share.

frank777 · 2 April 2012, 10:34 AM

I have wondered this myself. I dont actually have a DD but wonder if I did buy one how often Id wear it.
I came to the conclusion it depends on your lifestyle and the area you live in.
I'd love to buy one but know for my lifestyle Id probably wear it very little as its not exactly a watch Id wear with casual clothes around my group of friends. I know people would say who cares what your friends think but if you have friends that are not well off I wouldnt feel comfortable wearing a 20k watch when Im with them. That's just my personal opinion.
But if all my friends were well off and I'd probably wear it everyday =)

The DD/DD2 is my grail.

RRP · 2 April 2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by frank777

I have wondered this myself. I dont actually have a DD but wonder if I did buy one how often Id wear it.
I came to the conclusion it depends on your lifestyle and the area you live in.
I'd love to buy one but know for my lifestyle Id probably wear it very little as its not exactly a watch Id wear with casual clothes around my group of friends. I know people would say who cares what your friends think but if you have friends that are not well off I wouldnt feel comfortable wearing a 20k watch when Im with them. That's just my personal opinion.
But if all my friends were well off and I'd probably wear it everyday =)

The DD/DD2 is my grail.

Couldn't agree more! I feel exactly the same. Especially the yellow gold presidential bracelet, it would make it stand out a mile away. 90% people would recognize what it is, it's simply too risky to wear it 100% of the time as you are going to find yourself in a dangerous situation at some point, particularly in the summer months when you have short sleeves and a watch that sparkles and shines in the sunlight!

horseco · 2 April 2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RRP

Couldn't agree more! I feel exactly the same. Especially the yellow gold presidential bracelet, it would make it stand out a mile away. 90% people would recognize what it is, it's simply too risky to wear it 100% of the time as you are going to find yourself in a dangerous situation at some point, particularly in the summer months when you have short sleeves and a watch that sparkles and shines in the sunlight!

I must dis agree, I wear an 18k Daytona 100% of the time, often in the roughest parts of NYC... It has never been an issue, & I only stand 5'9 & weigh 195lbs...

RRP · 2 April 2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by horseco

I must dis agree, I wear an 18k Daytona 100% of the time, often in the roughest parts of NYC... It has never been an issue, & I only stand 5'9 & weigh 195lbs...

Partly I must agree with your disagreement but what I was thinking wasn't so much to do with the material as much as the actual bracelet. Presidents are 50+ years old and absolutely iconic, they only come in gold or plat and are associated with wealth. I think the design of the bracelet with all the little half moons and polished centre links capture any form of light so easy and they just shine shine shine

I love Oyster bracelets too, I have never even seen a gold one in person though (can't wait for the day I do!) but I think that the gold has more of a polished and subtle look to it on them (please correct me if i'm wrong!) and it being an oyster it is more known for being a stainless steel band. I don't know if what i'm saying makes sense lol but basically what I'm trying to say is that side by side, out of the 2 bands with the same material, the president would stand out to more non-WIS people. I personally think.

horseco · 5 April 2012, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by RRP

basically what I'm trying to say is that side by side, out of the 2 bands with the same material, the president would stand out to more non-WIS people. I personally think.

I have owned both a DD, YM, & Daytona all in 18k yg... None stood out more than the other... Don't worry, you are way more likely to be harmed from the cholesterol in your lunch, than you are from being robbed for you watch... My advice is evergreen, just listen to your instincts, they are seldom wrong... Now go get the DD & enjoy it...

HL65 · 2 April 2012, 10:37 AM

I wear them when I feel like it like any other watch in rotation. It all depends on what mood I am in. If I only had one watch I would wear it every single day--why not.

Keeperoftime · 2 April 2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I wear them when I feel like it like any other watch in rotation. It all depends on what mood I am in. If I only had one watch I would wear it every single day--why not.

+1

Rockrolex · 2 April 2012, 11:27 PM

I don't wear mine as much as I should. However, my all black GMT-II is my absolute favorite watch and that one gets about 95% of my wrist time.

But when I do wear my YG DD, I will wear it with anything, from black tie to jeans. It looks great with both.

JustABreathAway · 2 April 2012, 10:46 AM

I wear my YG DDII everyday, all day, excepting gym, shower, and bed. I absolutely love it!

Rollie2011 · 2 April 2012, 10:47 AM

If i had one, I would wear it often and in conjunction with my Sub

Kingair · 2 April 2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rollie2011

If i had one, I would wear it often and in conjunction with my Sub

We'll that's what I do.

Eulogy · 2 April 2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rollie2011

If i had one, I would wear it often and in conjunction with my Sub

Until I got my Sub about 6 years ago, I wore it much more often. Now I wear it when I know I won't be doing much physical activity.

kilyung · 2 April 2012, 10:56 AM

If you're concerned about perception get the 118209 WG or 118206 Pt DD. most people can't tell them apart from a DJ.

moviefreak · 2 April 2012, 11:01 AM

I wear mine at any time.. with shorts and t-shirts.. with jeans and shirts.. mostly casual to bum style...

FremStar · 2 April 2012, 11:03 AM

I don't wear mine enough...

sond86 · 2 April 2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by moviefreak

I wear mine at any time.. with shorts and t-shirts.. with jeans and shirts.. mostly casual to bum style...

Yep that's me too. I wear my dd or sub or SS Daytona for any occasion formal or informal all mine are versatile with any outfit Even when I'm on the motorcycle, at the beach parties club bar work.

If I know I'm going to a rough area though I would wear long sleeve or the datejust instead.

Rollie021 · 2 April 2012, 12:32 PM

I wear mine anytime I am not at work!!

godowning · 2 April 2012, 12:37 PM

I wear one of mine most work days. Sport watches at night and on the weekends and on vacation.

LightOnAHill · 2 April 2012, 01:16 PM

24/7 cept sleep and sex

not that big a deal round here

RRP · 2 April 2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LightOnAHill

24/7 cept sleep and sex

not that big a deal round here

sleep and sex? is that only so you can focus 100% of your energy on the other 2 loves of your life?!

HongNinja · 2 April 2012, 01:43 PM

I'm eventually getting a YG DD handed down to me. This is THE Rolex grail for me considering this was the watch that started my fascination with Rolex. When I get it, it will see lots of time in rotation. Something so beautiful was meant to be admired on the wrist.

Domo LA · 2 April 2012, 02:57 PM

I wear mine when I'm not doing anything too physical. Sometimes, I actually miss how light my SS Daytona is compared. I like them both equally. And there are some days I just wear the Casio Calculater. Depends on my mood, too.

FeelingTheBlues · 2 April 2012, 03:06 PM

If I had one I'd wear it quite often! I must say I do the same with my TT DJ even if it looks dressy for some people.

fespo276 · 2 April 2012, 11:28 PM

There is nothing better than casual clothes, with a high end watch. I love the look!!

joejitsu · 3 April 2012, 12:13 AM

My DDs taking some wrist time from my SubC, I had to wind my sub this morning, it run out of power.

Kingair · 3 April 2012, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by joejitsu

My DDs taking some wrist time from my SubC, I had to wind my sub this morning, it run out of power.

Had the same problem this morning
But in my case it was the DD that run out of power . . . ;-)

Paladin · 4 April 2012, 11:49 PM

My daydate 18238 was my grail watch from when I first saw one up close at the age of 18 or 19. I gave myself one for my 50th birthday recently and have worn it maybe four times. I have been wearing Rolex sport watches for almost 20 years now but I found found myself feeling a bit ostentatious and self conscious when wearing the watch.

My other problem is that I have a hard time using and enjoying something nice like cars, watches, guns, etc...unless i have more than one example and know there is a pristine one safe and sound somewhere. Ip know its weird but it's probably what got me started collecting the things I collect.

ibrando · 5 April 2012, 12:09 AM

If the Tudor DD counts, I've been wearing mine daily since receiving it back from service. ;)

Cheers,
B.

2th Dr · 5 April 2012, 12:12 AM

Mines getting a lot of action, since I just recently purchased it, but it will eventually become part of the daily rotation.

2 April 2012, 10:18 AM	#1
RRP "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: United Kingdom Posts: 158	How Often Do You Wear Your Day-Date? We all know that the Day-Date is Rolex's iconic top of the range dress watch. They're expensive, precious and easily recognized. I have a question for any Day-Date owners reading this... do you wear your Day-Date 24/7, 365 days a year or does it live in your safe and only get to see daylight on special occasions? Please share.

2 April 2012, 10:34 AM	#2
frank777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Frank Location: AUS Watch: DJ Black dial diam Posts: 141	I have wondered this myself. I dont actually have a DD but wonder if I did buy one how often Id wear it. I came to the conclusion it depends on your lifestyle and the area you live in. I'd love to buy one but know for my lifestyle Id probably wear it very little as its not exactly a watch Id wear with casual clothes around my group of friends. I know people would say who cares what your friends think but if you have friends that are not well off I wouldnt feel comfortable wearing a 20k watch when Im with them. That's just my personal opinion. But if all my friends were well off and I'd probably wear it everyday =) The DD/DD2 is my grail. __________________ Frank _______________________________________________ Rolex DJ 116234 Black Diamond Dial V Series Jaeger Lecoultre Grande Date

2 April 2012, 10:37 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	I wear them when I feel like it like any other watch in rotation. It all depends on what mood I am in. If I only had one watch I would wear it every single day--why not. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 April 2012, 11:27 PM	#9
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,969	I don't wear mine as much as I should. However, my all black GMT-II is my absolute favorite watch and that one gets about 95% of my wrist time. But when I do wear my YG DD, I will wear it with anything, from black tie to jeans. It looks great with both. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

2 April 2012, 10:47 AM	#11
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	If i had one, I would wear it often and in conjunction with my Sub __________________ John Submariner C LN Explorer 42 Polar

2 April 2012, 10:46 AM	#10
JustABreathAway Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Watch: The Reference Posts: 1,743	I wear my YG DDII everyday, all day, excepting gym, shower, and bed. I absolutely love it!

2 April 2012, 10:56 AM	#14
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	If you're concerned about perception get the 118209 WG or 118206 Pt DD. most people can't tell them apart from a DJ.

2 April 2012, 11:01 AM	#15
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	I wear mine at any time.. with shorts and t-shirts.. with jeans and shirts.. mostly casual to bum style... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

2 April 2012, 11:03 AM	#16
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	I don't wear mine enough... __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

2 April 2012, 12:32 PM	#18
Rollie021 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan USA Posts: 37	I wear mine anytime I am not at work!!

2 April 2012, 12:37 PM	#19
godowning "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 514	I wear one of mine most work days. Sport watches at night and on the weekends and on vacation.

2 April 2012, 01:16 PM	#20
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	24/7 cept sleep and sex not that big a deal round here

2 April 2012, 01:43 PM	#22
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	I'm eventually getting a YG DD handed down to me. This is THE Rolex grail for me considering this was the watch that started my fascination with Rolex. When I get it, it will see lots of time in rotation. Something so beautiful was meant to be admired on the wrist.

2 April 2012, 02:57 PM	#23
Domo LA Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Domo Location: Los Angeles Watch: Casio Calculator Posts: 51	I wear mine when I'm not doing anything too physical. Sometimes, I actually miss how light my SS Daytona is compared. I like them both equally. And there are some days I just wear the Casio Calculater. Depends on my mood, too.

2 April 2012, 03:06 PM	#24
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	If I had one I'd wear it quite often! I must say I do the same with my TT DJ even if it looks dressy for some people. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

2 April 2012, 11:28 PM	#25
fespo276 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CT Watch: 116610LN Posts: 160	There is nothing better than casual clothes, with a high end watch. I love the look!!

3 April 2012, 12:13 AM	#26
joejitsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Joel Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: that gOLD Diddy Posts: 483	My DDs taking some wrist time from my SubC, I had to wind my sub this morning, it run out of power. __________________ DD 18038 SubC 116610LN DJ 116234

4 April 2012, 11:49 PM	#28
Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	My daydate 18238 was my grail watch from when I first saw one up close at the age of 18 or 19. I gave myself one for my 50th birthday recently and have worn it maybe four times. I have been wearing Rolex sport watches for almost 20 years now but I found found myself feeling a bit ostentatious and self conscious when wearing the watch. My other problem is that I have a hard time using and enjoying something nice like cars, watches, guns, etc...unless i have more than one example and know there is a pristine one safe and sound somewhere. Ip know its weird but it's probably what got me started collecting the things I collect. __________________ 1601, 1675/3, 16753, 16750, 16750, 16700, 16610, 18238

5 April 2012, 12:09 AM	#29
ibrando "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: PAM 177 Posts: 558	If the Tudor DD counts, I've been wearing mine daily since receiving it back from service. ;) Cheers, B. __________________ --- This space for a Speedy Pro --- Panerai 177 N (2011) Breitling Chronomat Evolution [A13356] (2011) Marathon MSAR 2009 Issue [464] (2009) / Marathon Navigator (2011) Seiko SKX007J (2008)

5 April 2012, 12:12 AM	#30
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Mines getting a lot of action, since I just recently purchased it, but it will eventually become part of the daily rotation.

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