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Bexsonn · 6 August 2015, 06:35 PM

Rolex were kind enough to send over the new Day-Date 40 for me to have a good look at. Let me know your thoughts, you can read mine right here

Mick P · 6 August 2015, 07:20 PM

Hi

My honest opinion is that the face is just plain tacky. That plus the fluted bezel and a heavy gold bracelet with PCLs makes it look vulgar.

A plain face would improve it somewhat.

Regards

Mick

brandrea · 6 August 2015, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick P

Hi

My honest opinion is that the face is just plain tacky. That plus the fluted bezel and a heavy gold bracelet with PCLs makes it look vulgar.

A plain face would improve it somewhat.

Regards

Mick

Yes, the DD 40 is vulgar looking in every way

Mick P · 6 August 2015, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Yes, the DD 40 is vulgar looking in every way

brandrea

I am referring to that particular watch which has a very dramatic dial and is made of yellow gold. That is totally different from the two conservative models that you listed.

Regards

Mick

Psmith · 6 August 2015, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Yes, the DD 40 is vulgar looking in every way

That blue dial is nice... same pattern as the gold, I think.

WS9D · 7 August 2015, 12:38 AM

Different strokes for different folks. I supposed if we all liked the same thing there would not be any variety of watches on our wrists and we would all have the same thing. Not sure I want to live in a communist state where we all have identical watches.

I like this piece, and there are others I find vulgar.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick P

Hi

My honest opinion is that the face is just plain tacky. That plus the fluted bezel and a heavy gold bracelet with PCLs makes it look vulgar.

A plain face would improve it somewhat.

Regards

Mick

Rags · 8 August 2015, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick P

Hi

My honest opinion is that the face is just plain tacky. That plus the fluted bezel and a heavy gold bracelet with PCLs makes it look vulgar.

A plain face would improve it somewhat.

Regards

Mick

You must be kidding.. It's beautiful !!!!

Rashid.bk · 10 August 2015, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick P

Hi

My honest opinion is that the face is just plain tacky. That plus the fluted bezel and a heavy gold bracelet with PCLs makes it look vulgar.

A plain face would improve it somewhat.

Regards

Mick

What in the....
Yellow gold DD is now "tacky", with PCLs and fluted bezel are vulger.....you lost me.

This watch comes almost exclusively in that configuration, the only difference in the op is the dial. What do you want, a DD without a fluted bezel, no PCLs and not in gold, that's not even a DD then.

The new dial looks good to me but I would imagine in real life on the wrist it does not broadcast the diamond pattern like macro dial photos, I would bet this watch plays with light and angles so well that the dial fades into something that glistens and shines, much in the same way the sunburst dial of the Sub LV(imagine that dial in gold). Just a different play on the dial treatment.

I'm starting to really like this new dial more and more, especially in the glacier blue.

boogiebot · 21 December 2015, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick P

Hi

My honest opinion is that the face is just plain tacky. That plus the fluted bezel and a heavy gold bracelet with PCLs makes it look vulgar.

A plain face would improve it somewhat.

Regards

Mick

Tell us how you really feel Mick. LOL.

TimeToWatch · 1 February 2016, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick P

Hi

My honest opinion is that the face is just plain tacky. That plus the fluted bezel and a heavy gold bracelet with PCLs makes it look vulgar.

A plain face would improve it somewhat.

Regards

Mick

...

These are my top two DD40s right here. Love the new model in so many ways.

Old Expat Beast · 6 August 2015, 08:10 PM

Sorry, but you lost me in the first paragraph.

anothernewphone · 7 August 2015, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Sorry, but you lost me in the first paragraph.

Me too. Maybe it's the English-major-that-never-was in me, but I couldn't get past the opener. OP, do you have an editor? There's a lot that could be cleaned up in that write-up.

GradyPhilpott · 8 August 2015, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Sorry, but you lost me in the first paragraph.

Really.

OP, have you never heard of the watch below?

You really should do some research before you hit the keyboard.

http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/0...olex_4937.html

http://www.rolexencyclopedie.nl/engl...the-moonphase/

Willygallardo · 8 August 2015, 03:47 PM

Wow Bao Dai 6062 5 diamond

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Really.

OP, have you never heard of the watch below?

You really should do some research before you hit the keyboard.

http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/0...olex_4937.html

http://www.rolexencyclopedie.nl/engl...the-moonphase/

Wing-Co · 10 August 2015, 01:30 AM

Hi Folks, I was in Newcastle UK and AD in town centre very helpful, even though they knew I was visiting and would buy in The Netherlands. Tried on DD 40mm YG and then big surprise as the AD said try 36mm in RG with diamonds. Really like the 36mm. Will try 40mm again when my Dutch AD gets one, but the 36mm was fab. 40mm all yellow was also too much and needs a different colour dial

Ckci · 30 January 2016, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Really.

OP, have you never heard of the watch below?

You really should do some research before you hit the keyboard.

http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/0...olex_4937.html

http://www.rolexencyclopedie.nl/engl...the-moonphase/

That has to be the most impressive Rolex I've ever seen. Thanks for posting. Ken this is the vintage watch you need.

Russell

smc23 · 6 August 2015, 08:52 PM

This watch looks very fresh and modern! I like it but not enough to do yellow gold

Racerdj · 6 August 2015, 09:01 PM

Very well done write up.

Wing-Co · 6 August 2015, 09:02 PM

Very nice. I am waiting on a call from my AD to see them. The YG/RG with that face looks very elegant and could be my favorite or maybe a ALS Lange 1. However, I did rather like the look of that 1956 6511 best of all...!!!

THC · 6 August 2015, 09:04 PM

Seen this dial a lot as well and do not like it either..

SUPERDOC · 6 August 2015, 09:25 PM

I saw this the other day in Switzerland -
At first I didn't register that it was the 40...it seemed to have similar look as the DD2.
wider bezel, thicker lugs.

I love the DD2 (won't be trading mine in for a 40) ... But I have to say I was surprised...

If not for the dial, I wouldn't have realized that it was a DD40 - the Dial is better in person...But overall not that much of an overhaul...(although new movement is always nice)

zama · 6 August 2015, 09:26 PM

We just had an event at our AD, the white gold blue dial is very nice.

AK797 · 6 August 2015, 09:45 PM

Very nice pics, esp love that wrist shot. Dials are intriguing, look forward to trying them on.

Degas · 6 August 2015, 10:14 PM

Bangel · 6 August 2015, 10:46 PM

I think the DD40 has a lot going for it, but I'm not a great fan of that patterned dial.

watchwatcher · 6 August 2015, 10:04 PM

I like it. But then again, I do have vulgar tastes.

rootbeer7 · 6 August 2015, 10:10 PM

I'm sure I've seen DD's from the 1940s advertised? Anyway, look great.

Psmith · 6 August 2015, 10:33 PM

Tacky and vulgar works for me

Still prefer the DDII though, perhaps because it's even more tasteless ; )

mfer · 7 August 2015, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Tacky and vulgar works for me

Still prefer the DDII though, perhaps because it's even more tasteless ; )

Cru Jones · 7 August 2015, 12:32 AM

nice pics!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Sorry, but you lost me in the first paragraph.

yeah, that first paragraph is a mishmash for sure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick P

Hi

My honest opinion is that the face is just plain tacky. That plus the fluted bezel and a heavy gold bracelet with PCLs makes it look vulgar.

A plain face would improve it somewhat.

Regards

Mick

thanks for your input, chap!!!!

6 August 2015, 06:35 PM	#1
Bexsonn "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: London Watch: Omega Speedmaster Posts: 52	The New Day-Date 40 Rolex were kind enough to send over the new Day-Date 40 for me to have a good look at. Let me know your thoughts, you can read mine right here

10 August 2015, 01:30 AM	#15
Wing-Co "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Watch: Day Date 40mm WG Posts: 573	Hi Folks, I was in Newcastle UK and AD in town centre very helpful, even though they knew I was visiting and would buy in The Netherlands. Tried on DD 40mm YG and then big surprise as the AD said try 36mm in RG with diamonds. Really like the 36mm. Will try 40mm again when my Dutch AD gets one, but the 36mm was fab. 40mm all yellow was also too much and needs a different colour dial Attached Images

6 August 2015, 09:01 PM	#18
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Very well done write up. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

6 August 2015, 09:25 PM	#21
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	I saw this the other day in Switzerland - At first I didn't register that it was the 40...it seemed to have similar look as the DD2. wider bezel, thicker lugs. I love the DD2 (won't be trading mine in for a 40) ... But I have to say I was surprised... If not for the dial, I wouldn't have realized that it was a DD40 - the Dial is better in person...But overall not that much of an overhaul...(although new movement is always nice) __________________ @RJKAMA on Instagram

6 August 2015, 09:26 PM	#22
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	We just had an event at our AD, the white gold blue dial is very nice. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

6 August 2015, 07:20 PM	#2
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	Hi My honest opinion is that the face is just plain tacky. That plus the fluted bezel and a heavy gold bracelet with PCLs makes it look vulgar. A plain face would improve it somewhat. Regards Mick

6 August 2015, 08:10 PM	#11
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Sorry, but you lost me in the first paragraph.

6 August 2015, 08:52 PM	#17
smc23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Canada Watch: SubC Posts: 400	This watch looks very fresh and modern! I like it but not enough to do yellow gold

6 August 2015, 09:02 PM	#19
Wing-Co "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Watch: Day Date 40mm WG Posts: 573	Very nice. I am waiting on a call from my AD to see them. The YG/RG with that face looks very elegant and could be my favorite or maybe a ALS Lange 1. However, I did rather like the look of that 1956 6511 best of all...!!!

6 August 2015, 09:04 PM	#20
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Seen this dial a lot as well and do not like it either..

6 August 2015, 09:45 PM	#23
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Very nice pics, esp love that wrist shot. Dials are intriguing, look forward to trying them on.

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Degas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Middle Posts: 878

6 August 2015, 10:46 PM	#25
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	I think the DD40 has a lot going for it, but I'm not a great fan of that patterned dial.

6 August 2015, 10:04 PM	#26
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I like it. But then again, I do have vulgar tastes.

6 August 2015, 10:10 PM	#27
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	I'm sure I've seen DD's from the 1940s advertised? Anyway, look great.

6 August 2015, 10:33 PM	#28
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Tacky and vulgar works for me Still prefer the DDII though, perhaps because it's even more tasteless ; ) __________________

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