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navrolex · 10 October 2021, 07:30 PM

Hi guys, I am a newbie in daydates and dont own any.

I have been looking to give a gift for my wife and have come across two watches from my trusted grey dealer.

18048 with rolex diamonds factory non quickset ( more diamonds as covering the bezel and dial )
or
18338 factory with newer quickset and diamonds on lugs and dial

both similarly priced with the diamond bezel a few hundred more, both polished, bracelet stretch similar and according to the jeweller slighlty polished lol, both got no papers.

I am not sure which one to go for as i believe the one on the bezel factory diamonds would have been more expensive? but its a single quickset.

any thoughts will be appreciated and thanking you guys in advance.

bob sims · 11 October 2021, 07:23 AM

Can't go wrong either way with those 2.
I like the top one a bit better.

Aaronlewis · 11 October 2021, 07:29 AM

Personally I would choose the 18338, especially if price is similar as the newer movement is much more desirable if you choose to ever trade up, and you can simply add a factory or aftermarket diamond bezel if you like the over the top look and have the ultimate DD in my opinion

wcs2229 · 11 October 2021, 12:59 PM

Diamonds are a girl's best friend.

AnythingButTime · 11 October 2021, 01:42 PM

Both of those watches are quickset. Albeit the first is a single quick.

navrolex · 12 October 2021, 04:38 AM

thank you guys, i personally felt the 18338 is better too, felt like personally the fluted bezel looks nice on a day date and felt the diamonds on the bezel made it look like strange. but that were my thoughts hence thought i ll check with the experts :).

gotta see both in real now and make a decision.

SearChart · 12 October 2021, 04:55 AM

Diamond lugs are cool

navrolex · 12 October 2021, 05:59 AM

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Diamond lugs are cool

i agree too, and felt the same.. just wondered as there are more diamonds as circling the bezel hence didnt wanna buy the wrong watch :) thanks a lot! so most likely will decide if the condition of one is better than other, if same on both will then take 18338.

JoseR · 13 October 2021, 01:54 AM

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Diamond lugs are cool

Bas, a little vintage diamonds on the lugs..

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JoseR · 13 October 2021, 01:56 AM

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Bas, a little vintage diamonds on the lugs..

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One. more..

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navrolex · 13 October 2021, 03:02 AM

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One. more..

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wow very nice, never seen this one before.

JoseR · 13 October 2021, 03:06 AM

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wow very nice, never seen this one before.

Thanks. Bought it like 15 years ago. It's from 1964 14k ordered by the Corona beer company for a retired employee. It stamped on the case back with the Corona enable. The diamond where custom added and they did a great job. 1

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KathleenL · 12 October 2021, 06:31 AM

Is this to be a total surprise for your wife? If not, let her know the specs of each and let her decide. If it is a surprise, perhaps you can just work it into a conversation about the differences in watches and get her thoughts on the different bezels, and then decide based on her comments.

navrolex · 12 October 2021, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by KathleenL

Is this to be a total surprise for your wife? If not, let her know the specs of each and let her decide. If it is a surprise, perhaps you can just work it into a conversation about the differences in watches and get her thoughts on the different bezels, and then decide based on her comments.

hi thank you but I am afraid it is a total surprise for her, I do not want to give her even the slightest hint :). We are having our first baby and want to give her a special gift as it is a huge milestone in our life:).

Which one would you go for out of two ?:)

Benzsiam · 12 October 2021, 08:51 AM

Let your wife pick, I think most women love diamond bezel.

JoseR · 13 October 2021, 01:50 AM

18338..

JoseR · 13 October 2021, 03:10 AM

Case back. One of a kind.

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navrolex · 13 October 2021, 04:54 AM

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Case back. One of a kind.

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absolutely amazing !!!!

JoseR · 13 October 2021, 05:10 AM

I had several vintage watches and sold most of them because I don't wear them like I used to. I purchased them about 25 years ago and running good. The workmanship on the Bulova diamond is outstanding. If anyone is interested they are for sale.

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Ferdelious · 13 October 2021, 05:22 AM

Diamond lugs over diamond bezel IMO.

JoseR · 13 October 2021, 05:31 AM

Last of the vintage..

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JoseR · 15 October 2021, 05:27 AM

Have you decided yet or are you still undecided.

I like the 18338 best.. Good luck..

10 October 2021, 07:30 PM	#1
navrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: uk Posts: 32	18048 or 18338 daydate? Hi guys, I am a newbie in daydates and dont own any. I have been looking to give a gift for my wife and have come across two watches from my trusted grey dealer. 18048 with rolex diamonds factory non quickset ( more diamonds as covering the bezel and dial ) or 18338 factory with newer quickset and diamonds on lugs and dial both similarly priced with the diamond bezel a few hundred more, both polished, bracelet stretch similar and according to the jeweller slighlty polished lol, both got no papers. I am not sure which one to go for as i believe the one on the bezel factory diamonds would have been more expensive? but its a single quickset. any thoughts will be appreciated and thanking you guys in advance. Attached Images

12 October 2021, 08:51 AM	#15
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13 October 2021, 01:50 AM	#16
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,274	18338.. __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

13 October 2021, 03:10 AM	#17
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,274	Case back. One of a kind. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

13 October 2021, 05:10 AM	#19
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,274	I had several vintage watches and sold most of them because I don't wear them like I used to. I purchased them about 25 years ago and running good. The workmanship on the Bulova diamond is outstanding. If anyone is interested they are for sale. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

11 October 2021, 07:23 AM	#2
bob sims Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Fl Posts: 1,165	Can't go wrong either way with those 2. I like the top one a bit better.

11 October 2021, 07:29 AM	#3
Aaronlewis "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 36	Personally I would choose the 18338, especially if price is similar as the newer movement is much more desirable if you choose to ever trade up, and you can simply add a factory or aftermarket diamond bezel if you like the over the top look and have the ultimate DD in my opinion

11 October 2021, 12:59 PM	#4
wcs2229 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex, Omega, Tag Posts: 202	Diamonds are a girl's best friend.

11 October 2021, 01:42 PM	#5
AnythingButTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: USA Posts: 45	Both of those watches are quickset. Albeit the first is a single quick.

12 October 2021, 04:38 AM	#6
navrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: uk Posts: 32	thank you guys, i personally felt the 18338 is better too, felt like personally the fluted bezel looks nice on a day date and felt the diamonds on the bezel made it look like strange. but that were my thoughts hence thought i ll check with the experts :). gotta see both in real now and make a decision.

12 October 2021, 06:31 AM	#13
KathleenL 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Real Name: Kathleen Location: California Watch: 279171-0001 Posts: 996	Is this to be a total surprise for your wife? If not, let her know the specs of each and let her decide. If it is a surprise, perhaps you can just work it into a conversation about the differences in watches and get her thoughts on the different bezels, and then decide based on her comments.

13 October 2021, 05:22 AM	#20
Ferdelious 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,203	Diamond lugs over diamond bezel IMO. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

13 October 2021, 05:31 AM	#21
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,274	Last of the vintage.. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

15 October 2021, 05:27 AM	#22
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,274	Have you decided yet or are you still undecided. I like the 18338 best.. Good luck.. __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

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