Watch dilema- daydate or datejust

[royerlich]

Hey, ive been working alot lately and i want a new watch for my collection. im narrowed down to either a day date full yg 18038 or a two tone steel yg datejust. Im having a hard time deciding so maybe you can give me some pros and cons of both of them? Thanks

[waspy1]

Datejust two tone pro: cheaper

Datejust two tone cons: lots

Daydate pro: lots

Daydate cons: more expensive

[royerlich]

What do you mean about lots

[Styles Bitchley]

I’d go for the full yg if $$ isn’t a factor. The two tone date just to me is so common, it it just feels boring. Also, the heft of the full yg pres feels so damn good on the wrist!

[royerlich]

Well money is always a factor i work for my money and im only 17 but i wanted the daydate for a couple of years ever since i got into watches amd its not like anyones buying this for me i work for 100% of it and i know it will last me a life time. Also in the future ill have other expenses so who know when ill be able to get it if not now. Ithe daydate i was offered was 11.3k i can probably get them down to around 10-10.5k .

[JustinK]

The Day Date is a great watch but can’t be worn for all occasions. The Date Just can be a daily and for any occasion.

If you have other watches to rotate I would go for the 18038, it feels great on the wrist.

[royerlich]

Originally Posted by JustinK

The Day Date is a great watch but can’t be worn for all occasions. The Date Just can be a daily and for any occasion.

If you have other watches to rotate I would go for the 18038, it feels great on the wrist.

My main watch right now is a breitling superocean 44 special . I think i could pull off the daydate as a casual watch so its a matter of what will i get more enjoyment out of

[zapokee]

Originally Posted by JustinK

The Day Date is a great watch but can’t be worn for all occasions.

I wore mine on the beach in Hawaii last week and then for business this week. I was fabulous on both occasions.

[JustinK]

Originally Posted by zapokee

I wore mine on the beach in Hawaii last week and then for business this week. I was fabulous on both occasions.

[dhknola]

I would go yellow gold Day Date and maybe skip the gold bracelet and put it on a gator strap; not as flashy but much more interesting that the datejust.

[Racer X]

Personally, I like either all steel or all gold, not a mix. Of course, it comes down to personal taste.

Aside from that, the Day Date is really nice, especially with the original "president" bracelet. Of course, you will need to pay more for a DD.

[motoikkyu]

If I could choose any 36mm for daily wear, I'd go WG D-D, and I'd buy with bracelet, switching to strap as the mood warrants. Two tone can be great, but make sure you get exactly what pleases you most: smooth bezel vs. faceted, oyster vs. jubilee, etc. I've noticed that not all two tone dial colors look good on straps. I have both and agree with the consensus: a D-D (especially mine with a champagne/gold dial) is not suitable for all occasions. My personal preference in two tone Datejust is the Wide-Boy 1601 with either silver or gray dial, both are spectacular and harmonize with all T-T bracelets, and most straps.

[watch-guy.com]

Vintage day date on a leather strap is the way to go

[miamiclay]

Originally Posted by watch-guy.com

Vintage day date on a leather strap is the way to go

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Budget permitting, of course it’s great to have the DD bracelet option. DD ‘works’ as either casual or dressy on the bracelet as well.
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[dhknola]

That burl dial!!!!!!^^^ Very nice!

[Sublovin]

not being disrespectful toward the datejust (I have one), but there is no question here. The Day Date beats the datejust in every way possible! Get the Day Date.

[zapokee]

And if you can afford a full YG 18038, save up a few more pennies and get the much-more-affordable 16xx Datejust too. You have two wrists, don't you?

[crowncollection]

Day date if you have the money


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[locutus49]

I can't dig the 1980's flashbacks with the TT. Go DD if you can afford it. Remember, there is a reason every AD is stocked full of TT DJs and it is not because they are in high demand.