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royerlich · 30 October 2019, 09:50 PM

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 · 30 October 2019, 10:11 PM

Datejust two tone pro: cheaper

Datejust two tone cons: lots

Daydate pro: lots

Daydate cons: more expensive

Styles Bitchley · 30 October 2019, 10:20 PM

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 · 30 October 2019, 10:30 PM

What do you mean about lots

JustinK · 30 October 2019, 10:38 PM

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 · 30 October 2019, 10:45 PM

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 .

royerlich · 30 October 2019, 10:47 PM

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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

dhknola · 31 October 2019, 12:38 AM

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 · 31 October 2019, 01:37 AM

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 · 31 October 2019, 01:47 AM

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.

zapokee · 31 October 2019, 02:06 AM

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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 · 31 October 2019, 03:05 AM

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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.

watch-guy.com · 31 October 2019, 04:45 AM

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

miamiclay · 31 October 2019, 06:45 AM

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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 · 31 October 2019, 07:18 AM

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

Sublovin · 31 October 2019, 08:08 AM

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 · 31 October 2019, 08:30 AM

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 · 31 October 2019, 09:06 AM

Day date if you have the money

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locutus49 · 31 October 2019, 09:09 AM

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.

30 October 2019, 09:50 PM	#1
royerlich "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: israel Posts: 224	Watch dilema- daydate or datejust 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

31 October 2019, 01:47 AM	#10
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	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. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

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watch-guy.com Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United States Posts: 501	Vintage day date on a leather strap is the way to go Attached Images

31 October 2019, 08:08 AM	#16
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	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. __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

31 October 2019, 09:06 AM	#18
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Day date if you have the money Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

30 October 2019, 10:11 PM	#2
waspy1 Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Home! Posts: 1,259	Datejust two tone pro: cheaper Datejust two tone cons: lots Daydate pro: lots Daydate cons: more expensive

30 October 2019, 10:20 PM	#3
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,398	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!

30 October 2019, 10:30 PM	#4
royerlich "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: israel Posts: 224	What do you mean about lots

30 October 2019, 10:38 PM	#5
JustinK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Jupiter, FL Watch: 1530,1665,1680 Posts: 2,064	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.

30 October 2019, 10:45 PM	#6
royerlich "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: israel Posts: 224	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 .

31 October 2019, 12:38 AM	#8
dhknola "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,175	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.

31 October 2019, 01:37 AM	#9
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	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.

31 October 2019, 07:18 AM	#15
dhknola "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,175	That burl dial!!!!!!^^^ Very nice!

31 October 2019, 08:30 AM	#17
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,367	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?

31 October 2019, 09:09 AM	#19
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	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.

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