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20 December 2019, 10:27 AM | #1 |
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Late 40s and looking for one-
To last until the final breath... Just one!! Every single day the rest of the way!!
It can only be one of these two- Yellow gold DD 40. (228238) Or Yellow gold blue sub. (116618LB) Thanks in advance for the opinions! |
20 December 2019, 10:28 AM | #2 |
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Late 40s and looking for one-
Yellow Gold Submariner would be my choice between the two listed.
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20 December 2019, 10:29 AM | #3 |
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This is probably the only one I own that I would not want to part with |
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20 December 2019, 11:23 AM | #5 |
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I've seen quite a few YG DD40. I have never once seen anyone with a blue YG sub. Plus it is a big F-you gold submariner in blue. What more do you want? It defies all logic or sensibility.
I'd give up all my hot SS models before this one in a second. But, if they do a significant redesign of the case/movement, I may upgrade to the next YG version at some point. Plus, I guess it was coincidence, but this was acquired the day before my grandfather was buried. It wasn't planned, but that was the day it came in and I wore it during the occasion. That's a little stupid, because the watch has absolutely no comparison to the value of the relationship. But it was two juxtaposed things occurring at the same time. |
20 December 2019, 10:30 AM | #6 |
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I prefer the DD over the Sub.
But one watch for life, you need the gold sub for versatility Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
20 December 2019, 10:32 AM | #7 |
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DD40, it's the flagship Rolex. Doesn't get better.
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20 December 2019, 11:33 AM | #8 |
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20 December 2019, 06:38 PM | #9 |
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Exactly, DD rules them all
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20 December 2019, 10:41 AM | #10 |
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Go straight to the top with the YG DD! Either way you’re gonna be so happy!
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20 December 2019, 10:47 AM | #11 |
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I agree the gold DD is the pinnacle of Rolexes and would serve you well in your 50s, 60s, 70s, 80’s and beyond. Whereas the Sub may be a favorite for the first few decades but not when you’re in your 70s+.
I’m 53 but the solid gold Rolex still seems a little too “mature” for me now ... I’m more of a sport watch kinda guy Me and my BLNR ... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Thank you for the nice compliment Jesus! Quote:
It is a single garment. It is not a full vest, just a zippered "filler" on the jacket (that can be removed). It's from Johnston & Murphy (yes, the shoe company) -- I really like their clothing. |
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20 December 2019, 06:53 PM | #15 |
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20 December 2019, 10:50 AM | #17 |
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Sub, hands down. I turned 40 this year and opted for the white gold instead of yellow. Felt a little younger to me.
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Steel for the long term if you ask me. Lighter and more durable.
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20 December 2019, 11:12 AM | #20 |
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hard hard choice.
Whichever you pick it wont be the wrong choice. |
20 December 2019, 11:18 AM | #21 |
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20 December 2019, 11:15 AM | #22 |
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Get a WG DD.
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20 December 2019, 11:17 AM | #23 |
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Day-Date. To me, more versatile for the long term.
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20 December 2019, 11:27 AM | #24 |
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which dials are you considering for the dd40
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21 December 2019, 07:11 AM | #25 |
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YG sub. Initially I thought similarly to the gentleman above, but now I wouldn't part company with it ever and have no desire to own a DD anymore.
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20 December 2019, 11:41 AM | #27 |
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Mid 40’s here. Jeans and blazer by day, and scotch and soda by night. Bend the occasional wrench and crush the odd cigar on the weekends.
I debated going for a WG Blue Romans DD for a while before this, but the YG Sub ended up being so much more versatile. Really isn’t any setting short of changing a transmission that I wouldn’t wear it in.
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I went with the YG Sub over the DD40. I had the budget to get either one. But I'm a sucker for Rolex blue sunburst dials, and no watch does that better than the 116618. The
DD40 is a beauty, but for me it was a bit underwhelming compared to the YG Sub, so I had to go with the iconic Sub |
20 December 2019, 12:09 PM | #29 |
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Tough choice. No wrong answer. It’ll be a Rolex!
My choice would be YG Sub. Sport references are my preference. More casual. Folks pull off a YG DD in tee shirt, shorts and sandals at the beach, but not me. You’re the one wearing it. Happy hunting!
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20 December 2019, 12:12 PM | #30 |
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If it could only be 1, I'd got with the sub with a sunburst dial.
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