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Old 7 October 2019, 05:33 AM   #1
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One day I would love to own a DD. ? is, what type of dial color would you get? I would also get WG, (Platinum would be out of my range) bracelet YG doesn't suit my style and no diamonds. I would purchase one pre-loved. What would the price range be and where would you look for one? Pics and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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Old 7 October 2019, 05:51 AM   #2
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Straight up white dial with romans, white gold, fluted, I would look for this used on Trf

Or rose with olive dial and fluted, Romas

Or plat with blue dial and domed, Roman’s
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Old 7 October 2019, 06:08 AM   #3
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36 or 40?
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Old 7 October 2019, 06:28 AM   #4
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YG with champagne dial will make my day

I too prefer grey market or the pre owned one less than 7 years
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Old 7 October 2019, 06:30 AM   #5
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Old 7 October 2019, 07:27 AM   #6
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Have a look at Chrono24 to get an idea on prices for different WG iterations as well as dial options.

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I sourced and added a Blue Dial






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Old 7 October 2019, 07:37 AM   #7
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I know you don’t like YG, but neither did I (originally)
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I love WG DD36... Never thought I’d love the White Roman Dial until I had it on my wrist





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Old 7 October 2019, 09:41 AM   #9
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The first DD should ALWAYS be a YG piece.
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Old 7 October 2019, 09:46 AM   #10
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White gold with blue dial is nice. I went for the rose gold with green dial and love it!
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Old 7 October 2019, 09:47 AM   #11
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The first DD should ALWAYS be a YG piece.
Or not

Bobby Flay owns this exact reference
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Old 7 October 2019, 09:53 AM   #12
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probably silver or blue then, both with sticks. i prefer romans on the 40
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Old 7 October 2019, 09:54 AM   #13
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One day I would love to own a DD. ? is, what type of dial color would you get? I would also get WG, (Platinum would be out of my range) bracelet YG doesn't suit my style and no diamonds. I would purchase one pre-loved. What would the price range be and where would you look for one? Pics and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Depending on your budget a Pt DD36 might still be in the cards....

Sir Jackie Stewart owns this exact reference
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Old 7 October 2019, 09:55 AM   #14
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The first DD should ALWAYS be a YG piece.
I was thinking the first DD should be your favorite combo. Your second DD should be your second favorite combo, etc.
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Old 7 October 2019, 09:58 AM   #15
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Love them in any color but this caught my eye and man am I in love
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Old 7 October 2019, 10:03 AM   #16
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Love them in any color but this caught my eye and man am I in love
this is imo the nicest rolex currently out. if i could pull off the 40 i would've 100% went with this one
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this is imo the nicest rolex currently out. if i could pull off the 40 i would've 100% went with this one
Why not pull off a 40?
I have a 6.5” wrist and fits great.
To me, wears a bit smaller than my sub or GMTs.
Go for it!
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Olive dial or glacier blue variations if you don't mind the fluted bezel factor.
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Why not pull off a 40?
I have a 6.5” wrist and fits great.
To me, wears a bit smaller than my sub or GMTs.
Go for it!
i have 6" wrists so the 40 looks bad considering the dd is a classic watch. i went with the 36 and have no regrets
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Old 7 October 2019, 10:20 AM   #20
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Old 7 October 2019, 10:25 AM   #21
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Depending on your budget a Pt DD36 might still be in the cards....

Sir Jackie Stewart owns this exact reference

I would love to get a Platinum one. Getting a WG DD would be a stretch for me. But that one you picked is gorgeous! I currently have a DJ 36 grey 1991. So I would get like to get a different dial other than grey and a different look. YG is a no for me. Just not me.
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Old 7 October 2019, 10:36 AM   #22
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I would love to get a Platinum one. Getting a WG DD would be a stretch for me. But that one you picked is gorgeous! I currently have a DJ 36 grey 1991. So I would get like to get a different dial other than grey and a different look. YG is a no for me. Just not me.
what is your budget? if you don't mind me asking
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Old 7 October 2019, 10:36 AM   #23
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Don’t get one until you can afford the one you really want.

I’m a proponent of YG for a Day Date but if you must go WG get the DD40 with the blue dial.




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Old 7 October 2019, 10:44 AM   #24
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what is your budget? if you don't mind me asking
Honestly if were to get a DD I probably would spend around 10K pre-owned obviously. Perhaps I would spend a little more for Platinum. PT would be a dream. 36mm only. 40mm to big for me.
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You said wanted white gold, I agree with you is the way to go! (unless you can afford a platinum 18206 / 118206 / 218206)

Many dials to choose from...... have gone through 4 different dials on my 36 mm 18239:

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Honestly if were to get a DD I probably would spend around 10K pre-owned obviously. Perhaps I would spend a little more for Platinum. PT would be a dream.
ah ok, yeah the 5 digits go for 10-12. i don't think you can get a plat for less than 20k though
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Old 7 October 2019, 11:02 AM   #27
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ah ok, yeah the 5 digits go for 10-12. i don't think you can get a plat for less than 20k though
PT out of my league but WG is an option if I really wanted to pull the trigger. However it would have to look stunning and different than my DJ right now. I'd would lean towards Roman numerals at the moment since my DJ is stick baton.
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Old 7 October 2019, 11:14 AM   #28
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What do you guys think about MOP dials?
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Old 7 October 2019, 11:19 AM   #29
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What do you guys think about MOP dials?
I hate them

J/K my Daytona is MOP
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Old 7 October 2019, 11:21 AM   #30
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What do you guys think about MOP dials?
I have the black mop dial and love it
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