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wjgoretsky · 29 August 2013, 08:35 AM

I'm trying to decide between two styles of day-date references and wondered if those who own these watches have any input, regrets, optional choices they wish they had made, etc...

I've narrowed it down to the following:

YG-118238/83208. (Pictured)

Or

WG-118239/73209 with a silver tone diamond dial. This has the oyster bracelet instead of the president bracelet.

My dilemma is the dial choice on the WG model. If I go with a diamond dial, the hands will be WG and no lume anywhere at all. If I go with a stick dial, I will be able to read the time in low light.

The YG model above is my preference for a YG model, but I'm likely to wear it daily and thought a WG model would be more suitable.

Does anyone own a silver dial with diamond markers that can provide insight?

Any thoughts or comment would be appreciated. (Yea, yea, I know, go with what sings to you...blah blah blah)

Cheers

Winston

BarkMaster · 29 August 2013, 08:47 AM

YG with champagne dial and sticks can be hard to read in some lighting conditions (lume not withstanding).

wjgoretsky · 29 August 2013, 08:56 AM

The platinum model is 30% off.

I don't mind that...

BarkMaster · 29 August 2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by wjgoretsky

The platinum model is 30% off.

I don't mind that...

That is simply gorgeous with the ice blue dial!

Rags · 1 September 2013, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by wjgoretsky

The platinum model is 30% off.

I don't mind that...

That's the one I'd go with..

azguy · 29 August 2013, 09:09 AM

Yellow gold rocks, ask sonny

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wjgoretsky · 29 August 2013, 09:24 AM

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Yellow gold rocks, ask sonny

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Who is Sonny?

watchdog507 · 29 August 2013, 09:31 AM

Google "Miami Vice" it's an age thing. I was there and I had a YG Day Date with Champagne dial and sticks. No visibility in low light.

wjgoretsky · 29 August 2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by watchdog507

Google "Miami Vice" it's an age thing. I was there and I had a YG Day Date with Champagne dial and sticks. No visibility in low light.

Okay, okay, without googling I can now see that picture as Don Johnson. I saw ALL the episodes as they aired, live at first run. It IS an age thing. Haha

bridgs · 29 August 2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by wjgoretsky

Okay, okay, without googling I can now see that picture as Don Johnson. I saw ALL the episodes as they aired, live at first run. It IS an age thing. Haha

me too..and what a cooool show it was back then. The Jan Hammer music along with all the latest sounds just added to it.

kilyung · 29 August 2013, 09:14 AM

I like the platinum.

iazrollie · 29 August 2013, 09:56 AM

What is up with everyone's lume fetish. Who cares? It only works when you go from bright sunlight into a pitch dark room, which is like...never. Anyway, get what you will wear and what you feel confident with on your wrist. Yes, something might look great in the store and online, but if it clashes with your outfit or is misplaced with your self-confidence or the people you hang with, then don't get it. It's that simple.

Dr. Robert · 29 August 2013, 10:04 AM

I'm an old curmudgeon....but I can still read/see this dial......

p.s.Sonny, Auric & I endorse YG

ydna808 · 29 August 2013, 11:40 AM

For me, YG was nice but I prefer rockin the Pt much much more

Good luck deciding!

DCGuy1965 · 29 August 2013, 12:29 PM

Go for the YG. I was always told white gold is yellow gold that was tampered with LOL. Champagne dial is perfect choice as well.

wjgoretsky · 29 August 2013, 12:54 PM

Oh..... I HAD to go and try it on....

The AD is willing to take 30% off the sticker.

Aarggghhh

wjgoretsky · 1 September 2013, 08:52 AM

I think I made up my mind.

I'll hear about the availability next week.

Yorkie · 1 September 2013, 11:27 AM

YG for me...simply iconic.

HL65 · 1 September 2013, 12:17 PM

Platinum glacier for me today....Cheers,

wjgoretsky · 1 September 2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Platinum glacier for me today....Cheers,

This one IS available at 30% off ticket for $45,000.00 at my AD, but..... I already have a white metal watch and replicating it with another just doesn't seem like the way to go at the moment. Yellow gold seems to add diversity to my collection. I do, however, think the platinum ice blue dial is a TOTALLY hot looking watch.

ydna808 · 1 September 2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wjgoretsky

This one IS available at 30% off ticket for $45,000.00 at my AD, but..... I already have a white metal watch and replicating it with another just doesn't seem like the way to go at the moment. Yellow gold seems to add diversity to my collection. I do, however, think the platinum ice blue dial is a TOTALLY hot looking watch.

30% off?

Really?

wjgoretsky · 1 September 2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ydna808

30% off?

Really?

They have 2 in stock. A diamond dial and a roman dial and the have to reduce their inventory by one platinum, so whichever they can sell first, the buyer gets 30% off. A wicked deal from an AD. AND they are offering 2 years additional warranty on top of the basic Rolex warranty. Sweet deal.
Calgary, Alberta - Brinkhaus Jewelers.
Mention my name if you stop in. I told Tom I'd pass along the word on TRF.
Winston.

kilyung · 1 September 2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Platinum glacier for me today....Cheers,

That's just sexy, Ken!

HL65 · 1 September 2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

That's just sexy, Ken!

Thanks Mike!

mr.president1 · 1 September 2013, 02:30 PM

Yellow gold is a nice choice depending on how much gold you all ready have... Do you own more yellow? More white? Or will this be your first gold purchase? I'd say if this is your first gold purchase or you already own WG, then definitely make the step for the yellow gold!!

wjgoretsky · 1 September 2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.president1

Yellow gold is a nice choice depending on how much gold you all ready have... Do you own more yellow? More white? Or will this be your first gold purchase? I'd say if this is your first gold purchase or you already own WG, then definitely make the step for the yellow gold!!

I missed seeing your post until just now. Thanks for the great advice. I arrived at the same conclusion and have chosen to go for the gold. I'll kick myself down the road for skipping the excellent chance at such a good deal on the platinum one, but I'll have to bear that burden.
Thanks.

Dr. Robert · 1 September 2013, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wjgoretsky

I missed seeing your post until just now. Thanks for the great advice. I arrived at the same conclusion and have chosen to go for the gold. I'll kick myself down the road for skipping the excellent chance at such a good deal on the platinum one, but I'll have to bear that burden.
Thanks.

W....you got YG, congrats......Auric, Sonny & I all say; "wear it in good health"

wjgoretsky · 1 September 2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

W....you got YG, congrats......Auric, Sonny & I all say; "wear it in good health"

Thanks,
I'm glad to see you keep good company. How is Auric? He must be getting on... Haha

SubTTKky · 1 September 2013, 07:41 PM

Yup, YG for me too...

SubTTKky · 1 September 2013, 07:45 PM

Rolex Day-Date YG all the way...sharing with u some pics of mine...

29 August 2013, 08:35 AM	#1
wjgoretsky 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Winston Location: Calgary-AB CANADA Watch: DD-118238-(73208) Posts: 4,721	Contemplating the Day-Date... I'm trying to decide between two styles of day-date references and wondered if those who own these watches have any input, regrets, optional choices they wish they had made, etc... I've narrowed it down to the following: YG-118238/83208. (Pictured) Or WG-118239/73209 with a silver tone diamond dial. This has the oyster bracelet instead of the president bracelet. My dilemma is the dial choice on the WG model. If I go with a diamond dial, the hands will be WG and no lume anywhere at all. If I go with a stick dial, I will be able to read the time in low light. The YG model above is my preference for a YG model, but I'm likely to wear it daily and thought a WG model would be more suitable. Does anyone own a silver dial with diamond markers that can provide insight? Any thoughts or comment would be appreciated. (Yea, yea, I know, go with what sings to you...blah blah blah) Cheers Winston

29 August 2013, 08:47 AM	#2
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	YG with champagne dial and sticks can be hard to read in some lighting conditions (lume not withstanding). __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

29 August 2013, 09:31 AM	#8
watchdog507 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: YYZ, RSW Watch: Rose Gold Posts: 1,675	Sonny ? Google "Miami Vice" it's an age thing. I was there and I had a YG Day Date with Champagne dial and sticks. No visibility in low light.

29 August 2013, 09:56 AM	#12
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	What is up with everyone's lume fetish. Who cares? It only works when you go from bright sunlight into a pitch dark room, which is like...never. Anyway, get what you will wear and what you feel confident with on your wrist. Yes, something might look great in the store and online, but if it clashes with your outfit or is misplaced with your self-confidence or the people you hang with, then don't get it. It's that simple. __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

29 August 2013, 10:04 AM	#13
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	I'm an old curmudgeon....but I can still read/see this dial...... p.s.Sonny, Auric & I endorse YG __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

29 August 2013, 08:56 AM	#3
wjgoretsky 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Winston Location: Calgary-AB CANADA Watch: DD-118238-(73208) Posts: 4,721	The platinum model is 30% off. I don't mind that...

29 August 2013, 09:09 AM	#6
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Yellow gold rocks, ask sonny

29 August 2013, 09:14 AM	#11
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I like the platinum.

29 August 2013, 11:40 AM	#14
ydna808 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: US Posts: 1,158	For me, YG was nice but I prefer rockin the Pt much much more Good luck deciding! Attached Images

29 August 2013, 12:29 PM	#15
DCGuy1965 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 335	Go for the YG. I was always told white gold is yellow gold that was tampered with LOL. Champagne dial is perfect choice as well.

29 August 2013, 12:54 PM	#16
wjgoretsky 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Winston Location: Calgary-AB CANADA Watch: DD-118238-(73208) Posts: 4,721	Oh..... I HAD to go and try it on.... The AD is willing to take 30% off the sticker. Aarggghhh

1 September 2013, 08:52 AM	#17
wjgoretsky 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Winston Location: Calgary-AB CANADA Watch: DD-118238-(73208) Posts: 4,721	I think I made up my mind. I'll hear about the availability next week.

1 September 2013, 11:27 AM	#18
Yorkie "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Posts: 15	YG for me...simply iconic.

1 September 2013, 12:17 PM	#19
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,007	Platinum glacier for me today....Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

1 September 2013, 02:30 PM	#25
mr.president1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio,UnitedStates Watch: ROLEX OMEGA Posts: 1,458	Yellow gold is a nice choice depending on how much gold you all ready have... Do you own more yellow? More white? Or will this be your first gold purchase? I'd say if this is your first gold purchase or you already own WG, then definitely make the step for the yellow gold!! __________________ ROLEX & OMEGA

1 September 2013, 07:41 PM	#29
SubTTKky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Kky Location: RolexLand Watch: Rolex Posts: 338	Yup, YG for me too... __________________ Rolex Sub16613,GMT IIC 116713,Daytona 116523 (Golden Champage with Diamonds),DD1803,18038,18238,DJ16233,DJ16014,Omega Speedy

1 September 2013, 07:45 PM	#30
SubTTKky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Kky Location: RolexLand Watch: Rolex Posts: 338	Rolex Day-Date YG all the way...sharing with u some pics of mine... Attached Images __________________ Rolex Sub16613,GMT IIC 116713,Daytona 116523 (Golden Champage with Diamonds),DD1803,18038,18238,DJ16233,DJ16014,Omega Speedy

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