Daydate 18238 vs Datejust 41

[trandonnghia92]

About the same "Market Price" which will you choose ?

This particular 41 Roman is good looking, but to me the Day-Date always Higher "president" Class !!!

The Size of 41 for someone is Very Modern/Attractive but 36 have it own classical position

The bracelet of 41 is definitely better than Easy to stretch 5 digit President !

[007_Omega]

I like the DAY-DATE more but you have to be really careful. The 18238 suffers from serious stretch issues and condition is key. The Datejust is safe and no worries.

Also, from a versatility point of view the Datejust wins out. Think about it hard. I used to own the 18238 and I just couldn't stomach wearing an all gold obviously Rolex watch a lot. I am not one for large collections, so it had to be a piece to get a lot of use and it simply wasn't for me at the time.

It'll be some years until I consider it again but it is a fantastic watch. The president bracelet is superb.

[RolexRon456]

Day date. Spend 1000 to get an official service and it will be a brand new watch.

[Michael1968]

I would probably go with DD.

[wesdaniel]

DD all day every day.

[dpt.calvin]

DD all day.

[KY..]

Don’t understand the comparison besides the price.
Can’t compare a stainless steel Datejust to a solid gold President.
DD is a no brainer…

[trandonnghia92]

Originally Posted by KY..

Don’t understand the comparison besides the price.
Can’t compare a stainless steel Datejust to a solid gold President.
DD is a no brainer…

The datejust is 41mm (39.5 actually) in size, which considered the best Modern Rolex Size, Much better bracelet, Better dial color and use a 3215 Movement !

[Wee-Willie]

Originally Posted by trandonnghia92

The datejust is 41mm (39.5 actually) in size, which considered the best Modern Rolex Size, Much better bracelet, Better dial color and use a 3215 Movement !

MODERN is the word...who knows WHAT future trends will be?
For me, I chose the Day Date 36, the classic size....It just fit ME better..but I'm 67, an old man & enjoy the classic size better.

[horseco]

DD all day

[Bearxj86]

They are very different watches. The day date is a better value imho but get one in good condition with minimal stretch.

[gyang333]

I would go with DD, but like others have said, watch out for stretch. Maybe I'm just misguided since it's all overpriced, but when you can opt for a full-gold watch at the same price as a steel watch? Go gold.

Also, have you considered getting an older 6-digit DD on an Oyster? I am also weary about stretch (I don't think stretch was addressed until late 2010s when ceramic sleeves were used so the pins didn't wear away the gold)

Here's my 118205

[joli160]

How can this even be a question ?

My 18238;

[TheWatchmen]

Steel vs all gold? At the same price? The Day Date, that’s an easy one IMO.

Some people don’t want to wear a gold watch too much, doesn’t suit their style, and to some there is cache and with wearing a gold bracelet watch…think coke dealers in the 80s. That stigma has faded though, unless you look like an 80s coke dealer.

For straight up “value” though, gold vs steel is a no-brainer…assuming you can find a Day Date that isn’t over polished, beat up, terribly stretched bracelet, etc. Condition is everything for vintage.

[Lightsped]

For me, I would have to see the DD and examine its condition. The DD would have to be very mint for me to take it over a new DJ41. Wouldn't be interested in a scratched and dented DD example with loose links.....

I do like both of the examples shown. Cool Roman dials.

[fskywalker]

PM >>>>>>>>>>>&gt ; 904L SS


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[LuigiSison]

Day-Date

[Bigmozza]

The datejust all day long for me much better looking watch by a mile the azzurro blue dial is gorgeous, better modern jubilee bracelet that won’t stretch, 70h power reserve, I would definitely choose the datejust

[Smookes]

Save up more money and get a DayDate 40

or just buy the Datejust

[agsstructures]

DD hands down, get in touch with Jacek at Tropical Watch. He gets mint 18238's!

[fania123]

Day-Date all day everyday and twice on Sunday. By year’s end these will be trading hands at 20 plus mark my words.

[WiseRat]

Piling on with the others. Go for the gold!