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333president · 22 January 2016, 05:05 PM

Okay, so my YG DDII Black Roman has always been my favorite watch. I bought it 2 years ago and swore it would be the one watch I never got rid of!

Out of nowhere, this DD40 comes out and I am totally shocked! Now, I don't have as much experience as most of you seasoned collectors, but I've never seen Rolex only make a watch for a few years. What the heck happened? Did they make a mistake with the size? Has Rolex given any information on why the made the change?

I will admit, I have always secretly felt like my DDII was just a smidge too big. So I think I am going to trade it in for the DD40. But will they scratch the DD40 in 3 years and go back to the DDII.... or do you think the DD40 is here to stay?

The whole thing just seems so weird.

333president · 22 January 2016, 05:07 PM

Also, has anyone traded their DDII for a DD40, or plan on it? Anyone have any side by side photos? I am curious to see how much of a difference there is. Of course, my AD doesn't have one.

Otto · 22 January 2016, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 333president

Also, has anyone traded their DDII for a DD40, or plan on it? Anyone have any side by side photos? I am curious to see how much of a difference there is. Of course, my AD doesn't have one.

These threads might help you decide.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ghlight=futile

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ighlight=tokyo

brettpaul · 22 January 2016, 05:14 PM

Good question - I think the DD40 will be here to stay, while I personally like the DD2 a bit more due to the size.

They likely had overall feedback (in the form of lower than expected sales and other customer comments) that made the DD40 a reality.

rouxeny · 22 January 2016, 05:16 PM

I always felt that the bezel on the DD2 was out of proportion to the rest of the watch.

That seems to have been corrected with the DD40.

benlee · 22 January 2016, 05:19 PM

Who knows the future? Important is whether you like the watch. But as an existing owner of the DD40, I love the size and proportions.

travisb · 22 January 2016, 08:51 PM

I think they got it right with the DD40. I'd make the switch if I was in your position.

brucewayne1959 · 23 January 2016, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by travisb

I think they got it right with the DD40. I'd make the switch if I was in your position.

The DD40 is just such a superior fit and feel to the DD41mm. Try it on and see...

Copasetic · 23 January 2016, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by brucewayne1959

The DD40 is just such a superior fit and feel to the DD41mm. Try it on and see...

I feel just the opposite.

kilyung · 22 January 2016, 09:41 PM

Yes that 1mm difference is perceptible. It's not often Rolex admits a mistake but I think they have in this case. Does that mean I'll get rid of my DDII? Heck no but I may add a DD40.

333president · 22 January 2016, 09:45 PM

Thanks guys. Yeah, I am going for it. Now I am just driving myself mad trying to decide between the champaign roman and champaign baguette. Scream!

sathwik · 22 January 2016, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 333president

Thanks guys. Yeah, I am going for it. Now I am just driving myself mad trying to decide between the champaign roman and champaign baguette. Scream!

Champagne baguette all the way!

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tkerrmd · 23 January 2016, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sathwik

Champagne baguette all the way!

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stunning!!

brandrea · 22 January 2016, 09:55 PM

I'm sure Otto will chime in as I believe he traded his DD2 for the DD40

crowncollection · 22 January 2016, 10:17 PM

Go for it, it's simply a better proportioned watch

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Famz_01 · 22 January 2016, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 333president

Okay, so my YG DDII Black Roman has always been my favorite watch. I bought it 2 years ago and swore it would be the one watch I never got rid of!

Out of nowhere, this DD40 comes out and I am totally shocked! Now, I don't have as much experience as most of you seasoned collectors, but I've never seen Rolex only make a watch for a few years. What the heck happened? Did they make a mistake with the size? Has Rolex given any information on why the made the change?

I will admit, I have always secretly felt like my DDII was just a smidge too big. So I think I am going to trade it in for the DD40. But will they scratch the DD40 in 3 years and go back to the DDII.... or do you think the DD40 is here to stay?

The whole thing just seems so weird.

Please PM me

sathwik · 22 January 2016, 11:09 PM

I was waiting to a buy a day date for a long time and I was really confused between the two choices then, the 36mm and 41mm. I wanted the DDII, but I felt the bezel was out proportion to the rest of the watch, and the 36mm was a bit too small for my wrist. The choice was really really hard, and fortunately at the right time came the DD40. The watch was just perfect, everything I wanted out of the 36mm and the 41mm in one watch! The day this watch was showcased at Basel, my decision was made! Hardest part was waiting for it to arrive at stores later in 2015……such a painful long wait that was!!

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333president · 23 January 2016, 02:51 AM

Okay thanks guys. I am fired up! Just bought this watch from Ponycar.

Feels good to do a deal here on the forum!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=baguette

Eric Chan · 23 January 2016, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 333president

Okay thanks guys. I am fired up! Just bought this watch from Ponycar.

Feels good to do a deal here on the forum!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=baguette

Congrats in advance.

brandrea · 23 January 2016, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 333president

Okay thanks guys. I am fired up! Just bought this watch from Ponycar.

Feels good to do a deal here on the forum!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=baguette

Congratulations

Daytona88 · 23 January 2016, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 333president

Okay thanks guys. I am fired up! Just bought this watch from Ponycar.

Feels good to do a deal here on the forum!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=baguette

Well THAT didn't take long! Congrats. The baguette markers look awesome.

AK797 · 23 January 2016, 02:51 AM

The reduction in bezel size as well as the 1mm case size, thus making it feel more like a 2mm change, points to a deliberate change made by Rolex, but I think having the new movement ready precipitated the change in what seems quite a quick time since the DD2's intro.

watchwatcher · 23 January 2016, 02:52 AM

I think the DD40 is a fantastic watch. In the YG, however, I would also look at the silver romans and the silver stick.

Would I trade a DD2 for one? I don't know if you'll get the bang for your buck, but hey, at the end of the day, it's up to you.

Lordofrolex · 23 January 2016, 03:48 AM

Both the DDII and DD40 are great watches. I do think rolex made a mistake on the sizing and thats why it went to the 40mm. I have a big feeling the DJII will also be discontinued and will turn into DJ40.

I would to either but personally like the DD40 more.

Congrats on the incoming.

rossi46 · 23 January 2016, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

I do think rolex made a mistake on the sizing and thats why it went to the 40mm. I have a big feeling the DJII will also be discontinued and will turn into DJ40.

I agree 100% and look forward to a 40mm DJ. Baselworld 2016? Or next year?

ltmgeller · 23 January 2016, 04:04 AM

I've been waiting for the cards to align to get a ddII but now I have to reconsider.

997.2 · 23 January 2016, 04:44 AM

What an outrage!!!!!!

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jakologo · 23 January 2016, 05:11 AM

Congratulations! You chose wisely.

GB-man · 23 January 2016, 05:16 AM

Wow huge congrats!

dmitrii_ · 23 January 2016, 05:17 AM

Congrats on the incoming! Also hunting a DD40 and also considering the champagne dial. Either that or the silver dial.

22 January 2016, 05:05 PM	#1
333president "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Novi MI Posts: 232	DDII to DD40... what in the world?! Okay, so my YG DDII Black Roman has always been my favorite watch. I bought it 2 years ago and swore it would be the one watch I never got rid of! Out of nowhere, this DD40 comes out and I am totally shocked! Now, I don't have as much experience as most of you seasoned collectors, but I've never seen Rolex only make a watch for a few years. What the heck happened? Did they make a mistake with the size? Has Rolex given any information on why the made the change? I will admit, I have always secretly felt like my DDII was just a smidge too big. So I think I am going to trade it in for the DD40. But will they scratch the DD40 in 3 years and go back to the DDII.... or do you think the DD40 is here to stay? The whole thing just seems so weird.

22 January 2016, 05:14 PM	#4
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Good question - I think the DD40 will be here to stay, while I personally like the DD2 a bit more due to the size. They likely had overall feedback (in the form of lower than expected sales and other customer comments) that made the DD40 a reality. __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

22 January 2016, 10:17 PM	#15
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Go for it, it's simply a better proportioned watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

23 January 2016, 03:48 AM	#24
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Both the DDII and DD40 are great watches. I do think rolex made a mistake on the sizing and thats why it went to the 40mm. I have a big feeling the DJII will also be discontinued and will turn into DJ40. I would to either but personally like the DD40 more. Congrats on the incoming. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

23 January 2016, 05:17 AM	#30
dmitrii_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: dmitrii Location: NYC Posts: 1,725	Congrats on the incoming! Also hunting a DD40 and also considering the champagne dial. Either that or the silver dial. __________________ ig: therolexgram

22 January 2016, 05:07 PM	#2
333president "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Novi MI Posts: 232	Also, has anyone traded their DDII for a DD40, or plan on it? Anyone have any side by side photos? I am curious to see how much of a difference there is. Of course, my AD doesn't have one.

22 January 2016, 05:16 PM	#5
rouxeny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Andrew Location: Maui Posts: 686	I always felt that the bezel on the DD2 was out of proportion to the rest of the watch. That seems to have been corrected with the DD40.

22 January 2016, 05:19 PM	#6
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Who knows the future? Important is whether you like the watch. But as an existing owner of the DD40, I love the size and proportions.

22 January 2016, 08:51 PM	#7
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	I think they got it right with the DD40. I'd make the switch if I was in your position.

22 January 2016, 09:41 PM	#10
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Yes that 1mm difference is perceptible. It's not often Rolex admits a mistake but I think they have in this case. Does that mean I'll get rid of my DDII? Heck no but I may add a DD40.

22 January 2016, 09:45 PM	#11
333president "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Novi MI Posts: 232	Thanks guys. Yeah, I am going for it. Now I am just driving myself mad trying to decide between the champaign roman and champaign baguette. Scream!

22 January 2016, 09:55 PM	#14
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,089	I'm sure Otto will chime in as I believe he traded his DD2 for the DD40

22 January 2016, 11:09 PM	#17
sathwik Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bangalore Watch: 116506A Posts: 397	I was waiting to a buy a day date for a long time and I was really confused between the two choices then, the 36mm and 41mm. I wanted the DDII, but I felt the bezel was out proportion to the rest of the watch, and the 36mm was a bit too small for my wrist. The choice was really really hard, and fortunately at the right time came the DD40. The watch was just perfect, everything I wanted out of the 36mm and the 41mm in one watch! The day this watch was showcased at Basel, my decision was made! Hardest part was waiting for it to arrive at stores later in 2015……such a painful long wait that was!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 January 2016, 02:51 AM	#18
333president "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Novi MI Posts: 232	Okay thanks guys. I am fired up! Just bought this watch from Ponycar. Feels good to do a deal here on the forum! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=baguette

23 January 2016, 02:51 AM	#22
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	The reduction in bezel size as well as the 1mm case size, thus making it feel more like a 2mm change, points to a deliberate change made by Rolex, but I think having the new movement ready precipitated the change in what seems quite a quick time since the DD2's intro.

23 January 2016, 02:52 AM	#23
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I think the DD40 is a fantastic watch. In the YG, however, I would also look at the silver romans and the silver stick. Would I trade a DD2 for one? I don't know if you'll get the bang for your buck, but hey, at the end of the day, it's up to you.

23 January 2016, 04:04 AM	#26
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	I've been waiting for the cards to align to get a ddII but now I have to reconsider.

23 January 2016, 04:44 AM	#27
997.2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Chaz Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 2,721	What an outrage!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 January 2016, 05:11 AM	#28
jakologo 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: SoFla Watch: DD40 Posts: 386	Congratulations! You chose wisely.

23 January 2016, 05:16 AM	#29
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Wow huge congrats!

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