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Eric Chan · 8 July 2015, 04:22 PM

A call was placed by my contact at the AD earlier this afternoon advising they received their initial shipment of the Day-Date 40. Naturally, the need to see it kicked in and needless to say a visit was paid to him late this afternoon.

In their possession was a yellow gold, Everose gold and platinum model. After spending some time with these marvellous pieces, it can be said that they are truly stunning and amazing works of art. Rolex outdid themselves with the DD 40. For those who feel (I am not one of them) the DD II was disproportionate, should be more than satisfied with the proportions of the DD 40. As much as I liked the DD II, the DD 40 looks that much better and arguably is as classic looking as the DD.

The DD 40 is the perfect re-interpretation of the legendary and classic DD. It's size is appropriate for current times where many prefer larger watches. It does wear large on the wrist, but is re-styled in a way that is not too over-bearing and should fit most wrist sizes nicely. No one can predict the future, but personally, I feel the DD 40 is hear to stay. Costs for the YG and RG model are as follows:

228238: $40,050 CAD
228235: $43,150 CAD

I thought it would be nice to see a side-by-side comparison between the DD, DD 40 and the DD II. The DD II shown below was the only one the AD had left in stock in YG. It would have been preferable to photograph one without a diamond bezel as the diamonds make the bezel seem larger than it really is. The DD on the left is mine. The combination of questionable lighting at the AD and the I Phone camera unfortunately does no do these watches justice. Sorry.

Additional photos will be posted tomorrow.

Danny83 · 8 July 2015, 04:32 PM

Wow they are mighty nice

Naz737 · 8 July 2015, 08:02 PM

Thanks for the review! Great to see the 3 compared!

Cru Jones · 8 July 2015, 08:17 PM

very nice. for me, though, a DD will always look best at 36, which is why i thought the DDII was a good alternative. anyway, rolex didn't agree.

SearChart · 8 July 2015, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

very nice. for me, though, a DD will always look best at 36, which is why i thought the DDII was a good alternative. anyway, rolex didn't agree.

I agree, although I think the new DD40 is also very subtle and sophisticated compared to the DDII.

Eric Chan · 9 July 2015, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

very nice. for me, though, a DD will always look best at 36, which is why i thought the DDII was a good alternative. anyway, rolex didn't agree.

I'm with you on the 36mm size of the Day-Date. That size is a classic (like the Datejust) and will always be in style. However, the DD 40 is a great alternative to suit the current styles of today, while keeping true to the original.

1William · 8 July 2015, 08:26 PM

Good report. Thanks.

Racerdj · 8 July 2015, 08:49 PM

Great report and photos! I agree with you

brandrea · 8 July 2015, 08:58 PM

Thanks Eric, great report

I tried on the YG DD40 this past week at my local AD. For some reason it didn't sing to me. Having said that I understand another AD in Toronto has them in stock in WG and Platinum. I'm off this weekend to see them.

Eric Chan · 9 July 2015, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Thanks Eric, great report

I tried on the YG DD40 this past week at my local AD. For some reason it didn't sing to me. Having said that I understand another AD in Toronto has them in stock in WG and Platinum. I'm off this weekend to see them.

Thanks Brian. The pleasure was all mine.

It's too bad the DD 40 did not sing to you. Maybe it will when you check out the WG and Platinum models this weekend.

ragingcao · 8 July 2015, 10:11 PM

Great review and love that side by side shot.

bkertzer89 · 8 July 2015, 10:15 PM

discount?

Eric Chan · 9 July 2015, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bkertzer89

discount?

Yes. An incredible offer was made. It is just up to me to accept it. If you want to know, please PM me. All I can say is that in Vancouver (and most parts of Canada) you can expect at least 20% to 25% off a solid gold/platinum reference.

returntorolex · 9 July 2015, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

Yes. An incredible offer was made. It is just up to me to accept it. If you want to know, please PM me. All I can say is that in Vancouver (and most parts of Canada) you can expect at least 20% to 25% off a solid gold/platinum reference.

Incoming?

Eric Chan · 9 July 2015, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by returntorolex

Incoming?

Don't know yet. Really tempted with the DD 40, but still would love to get a YG GMT Master II or an Everose Gold Daytona. Now that all three are available at the same time, I really need to do some thinking.

pd999 · 30 January 2016, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

... in Vancouver (and most parts of Canada) you can expect at least 20% to 25% off a solid gold/platinum reference.

Thanks Eric! Will be visiting Toronto soon, so may look up the DD40. Assume those discounts are pre-taxes (provincial + federal)?

Eric Chan · 30 January 2016, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pd999

Thanks Eric! Will be visiting Toronto soon, so may look up the DD40. Assume those discounts are pre-taxes (provincial + federal)?

Yes, that is correct. Pre taxes.

pd999 · 30 January 2016, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

Yes, that is correct. Pre taxes.

Thanks Eric. I've heard that Alberta ADs are having a hard time due to the current oil crisis, and as taxes are even lower there than anywhere else in Canada, I may need to call a few up

thomaspp · 8 July 2015, 10:18 PM

Size and dimensions look god but that dial is not good....

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mysticblu999 · 8 July 2015, 11:49 PM

Thanks for the pics. My Grail watch!

Rags · 9 July 2015, 12:00 AM

I'm not a fan of roman numerals or diamond bezels. The middle one looks great but it doesn't matter they're way out of my price range.

subtona · 9 July 2015, 12:08 AM

Nice comparison pic,

Is that DD40 a platinum w fluted bezel?

Alpino · 9 July 2015, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

Nice comparison pic,

Is that DD40 a platinum w fluted bezel?

No. The only platinum DD 40 available is model 228206 , no fluted bezel available for it.

jjnd08 · 9 July 2015, 12:10 AM

Great comparison picture!

I am a big fan of the stick dials, but I don't really like the new Roman Numeral dials.

AK797 · 9 July 2015, 12:24 AM

Thanks Eric, keep the pics coming.

captainnice · 9 July 2015, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Thanks Eric, keep the pics coming.

Lpugliese · 9 July 2015, 12:25 AM

nice

Sam Crow · 9 July 2015, 12:30 AM

Thanks for the review and useful comparison pic! I'm an old school fan of the classic 36mm, but I have to say the 40mm certainly has nice proportions.

tomchicago · 9 July 2015, 12:47 AM

Diamond bezel

why, oh why?

Eric Chan · 9 July 2015, 01:57 AM

As promised, here are some more pictures from my visit to the AD yesterday! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did taking them. Again, apologies for the picture quality as the lighting in at the AD does not make it easy to take good picutres.

My personal favourite is the Everose Gold model. It is a shame they did not have more dial combinations available. More to come as the months go by as this was their initial shipment.

8 July 2015, 04:22 PM	#1
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Rolex Day-Date 40 - Modernizing a Classic A call was placed by my contact at the AD earlier this afternoon advising they received their initial shipment of the Day-Date 40. Naturally, the need to see it kicked in and needless to say a visit was paid to him late this afternoon. In their possession was a yellow gold, Everose gold and platinum model. After spending some time with these marvellous pieces, it can be said that they are truly stunning and amazing works of art. Rolex outdid themselves with the DD 40. For those who feel (I am not one of them) the DD II was disproportionate, should be more than satisfied with the proportions of the DD 40. As much as I liked the DD II, the DD 40 looks that much better and arguably is as classic looking as the DD. The DD 40 is the perfect re-interpretation of the legendary and classic DD. It's size is appropriate for current times where many prefer larger watches. It does wear large on the wrist, but is re-styled in a way that is not too over-bearing and should fit most wrist sizes nicely. No one can predict the future, but personally, I feel the DD 40 is hear to stay. Costs for the YG and RG model are as follows: 228238: $40,050 CAD 228235: $43,150 CAD I thought it would be nice to see a side-by-side comparison between the DD, DD 40 and the DD II. The DD II shown below was the only one the AD had left in stock in YG. It would have been preferable to photograph one without a diamond bezel as the diamonds make the bezel seem larger than it really is. The DD on the left is mine. The combination of questionable lighting at the AD and the I Phone camera unfortunately does no do these watches justice. Sorry. Additional photos will be posted tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

8 July 2015, 08:02 PM	#3
Naz737 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Matt Location: FL, USA Watch: Sub 16610T Posts: 715	Thanks for the review! Great to see the 3 compared! __________________ 16610

8 July 2015, 08:49 PM	#8
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Great report and photos! I agree with you __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

8 July 2015, 10:18 PM	#19
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Size and dimensions look god but that dial is not good.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

9 July 2015, 12:00 AM	#21
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I'm not a fan of roman numerals or diamond bezels. The middle one looks great but it doesn't matter they're way out of my price range. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

8 July 2015, 04:32 PM	#2
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Wow they are mighty nice

8 July 2015, 08:17 PM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	very nice. for me, though, a DD will always look best at 36, which is why i thought the DDII was a good alternative. anyway, rolex didn't agree.

8 July 2015, 08:26 PM	#7
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Good report. Thanks.

8 July 2015, 08:58 PM	#9
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,089	Thanks Eric, great report I tried on the YG DD40 this past week at my local AD. For some reason it didn't sing to me. Having said that I understand another AD in Toronto has them in stock in WG and Platinum. I'm off this weekend to see them.

8 July 2015, 10:11 PM	#11
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	Great review and love that side by side shot.

8 July 2015, 10:15 PM	#12
bkertzer89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: montreal Watch: 5512 Posts: 520	discount?

8 July 2015, 11:49 PM	#20
mysticblu999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Ky Watch: 116610 Posts: 91	Thanks for the pics. My Grail watch!

9 July 2015, 12:08 AM	#22
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,598	Nice comparison pic, Is that DD40 a platinum w fluted bezel? __________________

9 July 2015, 12:10 AM	#24
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Great comparison picture! I am a big fan of the stick dials, but I don't really like the new Roman Numeral dials. __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

9 July 2015, 12:24 AM	#25
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Thanks Eric, keep the pics coming.

9 July 2015, 12:25 AM	#27
Lpugliese "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Lance Location: Nashville, TN Watch: rolex Posts: 1,076	nice

9 July 2015, 12:30 AM	#28
Sam Crow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Rob Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,233	Thanks for the review and useful comparison pic! I'm an old school fan of the classic 36mm, but I have to say the 40mm certainly has nice proportions.

9 July 2015, 12:47 AM	#29
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Diamond bezel why, oh why?

9 July 2015, 01:57 AM	#30
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	As promised, here are some more pictures from my visit to the AD yesterday! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did taking them. Again, apologies for the picture quality as the lighting in at the AD does not make it easy to take good picutres. My personal favourite is the Everose Gold model. It is a shame they did not have more dial combinations available. More to come as the months go by as this was their initial shipment. Attached Images __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

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