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rolexgiants · 21 October 2008, 12:14 AM

What a few days!!!! Saturday i went to 47th street in manhattan to just look and try on some rolex watches.... I must have tried on 100 watches.... It is obvious to me that the way the economy is if you can afford it now is a great time to purchase a watch. I went to 6 different watch dealers... Everyone of them had stainless daytonas, both used and what they say is unworn. I tried on subs, yachtmasters, presidents, daytonas, gmtiic, deep sea, and also a few pateks. The deep sea is a beautiful watch to look at, but it is very floppy on your wrist.... Wasnt for me.. In my opinion the most comfortable watch on your wrist is a stainless daytona... And it also helps the watch is beautiful to look at as well!!!!!!! So after trying on 10 of them, and driving my girlfriend crazy, i purchased a d-serial white face stainless daytona.... So now i a have a stainless daytona and a 18kt yellow gold m-series daytona which my parents purchased for me for my 35th birthday which was 5 days ago.... I had my parents call up the rolex authorized dealer where they bought the watch and asked them if i could come in and try on a day-date 2 to see how i liked that watch...as long as the watch hasnt been worn i can return it and get the day date 2... But they wont have the day-date 2 for another 10 days... I can wait..... I want to thank everyone on this forum... I joined up in august and read so many reviews and opinions that really helped me!!!!!!!! So as all you guys say i now have a beautiful daily beater which is my stainless white face daytona... And hopefully within 2 weeks i will decide on which weekend watch to keep(18k daytona or day date 2) i just took a picture of stainless daytona with my blackberry( i dont own a camera.... Lol sorry) can someone pm me and tell me how i can get the picture up on here) i would also love opinions on what you guys think... Should i keep the 18k yellow daytona or get the new day-date 2????

3starion · 21 October 2008, 01:05 AM

get the new DD2

because you have already own SS daytona white dial

Tools · 21 October 2008, 01:29 AM

Great start...........

rolexgiants · 21 October 2008, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Great start...........

thanks!!!!

GBJIV · 21 October 2008, 01:55 AM

Wow.... Congratulations. DD2 for me. That with the SS Daytona would be awesome.

WatchTimes · 21 October 2008, 01:57 AM

Get the DDII You already have a beautiful Daytona now get a
nice watch for when you are dressed up a bit.

I like the WG or Plat the most followed by the Rose gold and
then the Yellow gold.

rolexgiants · 21 October 2008, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

Get the DDII You already have a beautiful Daytona now get a
nice watch for when you are dressed up a bit.

I like the WG or Plat the most followed by the Rose gold and
then the Yellow gold.

i cant wait to try on the dd 2.... this way i can compare it to the 18k daytona...

JJ Irani · 21 October 2008, 02:30 AM

Congrats on your double purchase, my friend.

I would keep the SS Daytona and then get the new DD-II in Rose Gold for just that extra bling.

Good luck - JJ

James T · 21 October 2008, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Congrats on your double purchase, my friend.

I would keep the SS Daytona and then get the new DD-II in Rose Gold for just that extra bling.

Good luck - JJ

x2 on the daytona.. but if i were you, i would get the dd2 in white gold..

rolexgiants · 21 October 2008, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james t

x2 on the daytona.. But if i were you, i would get the dd2 in white gold..

i want to try on the dd2... People on the board here say that in person the dd2 had a much bigger appearance than the 18k daytona.. Even though the difference is only 41mm to 40mm

Greenring · 21 October 2008, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Congrats on your double purchase, my friend.

I would keep the SS Daytona and then get the new DD-II in Rose Gold for just that extra bling.

Good luck - JJ

x2

javierleon · 21 October 2008, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenring

x2

x3

rmcarlton · 21 October 2008, 02:02 AM

Congrats!

082013 · 21 October 2008, 02:34 AM

18K Daytona, the DD is part of the "out of proportion" line Rolex have introduced, same size dial, with just a wider bezel and case :(

topcat30093 · 21 October 2008, 04:01 AM

Nice start to your Rolex collection.
How about the timeless, classic & iconic 36mm DD

rolexgiants · 21 October 2008, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topcat30093

Nice start to your Rolex collection.
How about the timeless, classic & iconic 36mm DD

i tried on a couple of 36mm day dates.. i prefer the 40mm.... i think im going to end up just keeping the 18k daytona.... but before i take off all the plastic and wear the watch i want to try on a day date 2.....

Z-Sub · 21 October 2008, 03:47 PM

I would get a Sea Dweller and a Submariner as additional pieces in your collection. Don't forget the classic GMT-Master II

rolexgiants · 21 October 2008, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Sub

I would get a Sea Dweller and a Submariner as additional pieces in your collection. Don't forget the classic GMT-Master II

lol... I WENT 35 YEARS WITH ZERO WATCHES.... I HOPE NOW THAT I HAVE 2 THAT WILL BE ENOUGH FOR ME.....

SSD · 21 October 2008, 03:29 AM

That's how to really hit the ground running!!!!

toph · 21 October 2008, 04:36 AM

Great Stuff- enjoy both your new rolex

flumazenil · 21 October 2008, 05:03 AM

How about some pics?

rolex_addict · 21 October 2008, 05:21 AM

i recently tried on the day date ll and felt uncomfortable wearing it. I felt something was off kinda unproportional and bulky :) if you are looking for something with gold and a date how about the new ceramic sub?

Darren Retour · 21 October 2008, 05:47 AM

Hi, what dealer did you use, i am off to the Big Apple in three weeks and i shall go shopping possibly for a new 16613 Bluesy. I expect there are many jewelers in NY trading in these ?

Many thanks

Darren

gone-rolex-mad · 21 October 2008, 06:44 AM

Try the 36mm DD, if its not your cuppa-tea stick with the Daytona. Congratulations!

flea5590 · 21 October 2008, 06:46 AM

Oh dear the slippery slope starts!

Randy1989 · 21 October 2008, 10:00 AM

I think you should keep the Daytona especially since your parents got it for you. Later you will regret getting rid of it. The DDII is a also extremely nice. My next purchase will be either the Daytona 18k YG or the DDII YG so I know exactly what you are trying to decide. Take some time to really think it through . Best of luck .

chicagowatchman · 21 October 2008, 03:36 PM

If you want the DD II wait till Spring 09 you will prob get at least 30% off or more i am told by a few ADs.

marshallr47 · 21 October 2008, 10:46 PM

Congrats on your acquisitions. The SS Daytona is a keeper. I DD2 would give you a different looks and quite frankly, I like having multiple options. Good luck on your decision.

21 October 2008, 12:14 AM	#1
rolexgiants "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: new york, usa Posts: 2,903	35 years old no watches... Then 2 rolex watches in 5 days What a few days!!!! Saturday i went to 47th street in manhattan to just look and try on some rolex watches.... I must have tried on 100 watches.... It is obvious to me that the way the economy is if you can afford it now is a great time to purchase a watch. I went to 6 different watch dealers... Everyone of them had stainless daytonas, both used and what they say is unworn. I tried on subs, yachtmasters, presidents, daytonas, gmtiic, deep sea, and also a few pateks. The deep sea is a beautiful watch to look at, but it is very floppy on your wrist.... Wasnt for me.. In my opinion the most comfortable watch on your wrist is a stainless daytona... And it also helps the watch is beautiful to look at as well!!!!!!! So after trying on 10 of them, and driving my girlfriend crazy, i purchased a d-serial white face stainless daytona.... So now i a have a stainless daytona and a 18kt yellow gold m-series daytona which my parents purchased for me for my 35th birthday which was 5 days ago.... I had my parents call up the rolex authorized dealer where they bought the watch and asked them if i could come in and try on a day-date 2 to see how i liked that watch...as long as the watch hasnt been worn i can return it and get the day date 2... But they wont have the day-date 2 for another 10 days... I can wait..... I want to thank everyone on this forum... I joined up in august and read so many reviews and opinions that really helped me!!!!!!!! So as all you guys say i now have a beautiful daily beater which is my stainless white face daytona... And hopefully within 2 weeks i will decide on which weekend watch to keep(18k daytona or day date 2) i just took a picture of stainless daytona with my blackberry( i dont own a camera.... Lol sorry) can someone pm me and tell me how i can get the picture up on here) i would also love opinions on what you guys think... Should i keep the 18k yellow daytona or get the new day-date 2????

21 October 2008, 01:29 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Great start........... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 October 2008, 01:55 AM	#5
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Wow.... Congratulations. DD2 for me. That with the SS Daytona would be awesome. __________________ Jackson

21 October 2008, 01:57 AM	#6
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Get the DDII You already have a beautiful Daytona now get a nice watch for when you are dressed up a bit. I like the WG or Plat the most followed by the Rose gold and then the Yellow gold. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

21 October 2008, 02:30 AM	#8
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats on your double purchase, my friend. I would keep the SS Daytona and then get the new DD-II in Rose Gold for just that extra bling. Good luck - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

21 October 2008, 01:05 AM	#2
3starion Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: antony Location: Indonesia Posts: 19	get the new DD2 because you have already own SS daytona white dial

21 October 2008, 02:02 AM	#13
rmcarlton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Monty Location: Georgia Watch: Sub LV Posts: 787	Congrats!

21 October 2008, 02:34 AM	#14
082013 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 689	18K Daytona, the DD is part of the "out of proportion" line Rolex have introduced, same size dial, with just a wider bezel and case :(

21 October 2008, 04:01 AM	#15
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Nice start to your Rolex collection. How about the timeless, classic & iconic 36mm DD __________________

21 October 2008, 03:47 PM	#17
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	I would get a Sea Dweller and a Submariner as additional pieces in your collection. Don't forget the classic GMT-Master II __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

21 October 2008, 03:29 AM	#19
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	That's how to really hit the ground running!!!! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

21 October 2008, 04:36 AM	#20
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Great Stuff- enjoy both your new rolex __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

21 October 2008, 05:03 AM	#21
flumazenil "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Watch: Tog TT GMT TT SD4K Posts: 600	How about some pics?

21 October 2008, 05:21 AM	#22
rolex_addict "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . Posts: 831	i recently tried on the day date ll and felt uncomfortable wearing it. I felt something was off kinda unproportional and bulky :) if you are looking for something with gold and a date how about the new ceramic sub?

21 October 2008, 05:47 AM	#23
Darren Retour "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bexley Kent Watch: Bluesy M Posts: 141	Hi, what dealer did you use, i am off to the Big Apple in three weeks and i shall go shopping possibly for a new 16613 Bluesy. I expect there are many jewelers in NY trading in these ? Many thanks Darren

21 October 2008, 06:44 AM	#24
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	Try the 36mm DD, if its not your cuppa-tea stick with the Daytona. Congratulations! __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

21 October 2008, 06:46 AM	#25
flea5590 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 20	Oh dear the slippery slope starts!

21 October 2008, 10:00 AM	#26
Randy1989 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Randy Location: US Watch: rolex Posts: 153	I think you should keep the Daytona especially since your parents got it for you. Later you will regret getting rid of it. The DDII is a also extremely nice. My next purchase will be either the Daytona 18k YG or the DDII YG so I know exactly what you are trying to decide. Take some time to really think it through . Best of luck .

21 October 2008, 03:36 PM	#27
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	If you want the DD II wait till Spring 09 you will prob get at least 30% off or more i am told by a few ADs. __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

21 October 2008, 10:46 PM	#28
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Congrats on your acquisitions. The SS Daytona is a keeper. I DD2 would give you a different looks and quite frankly, I like having multiple options. Good luck on your decision. __________________ Ron

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