Late 40s and looking for one-

[rolexgiants]

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!

[kieselguhr]

Yellow Gold Submariner would be my choice between the two listed.

[nick800]

This is probably the only one I own that I would not want to part with

[Johndong888]

I prefer the DD over the Sub.

But one watch for life, you need the gold sub for versatility


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[rolexgiants]

Originally Posted by nick800

This is probably the only one I own that I would not want to part with

Wow. Beautiful! Why is this the choice over a YELLOW gold DD40?

[GoingPlaces]

DD40, it's the flagship Rolex. Doesn't get better.

[42itus]

Go straight to the top with the YG DD! Either way you’re gonna be so happy!


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[Dougiebaby]

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

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[s7horton]

Sub, hands down. I turned 40 this year and opted for the white gold instead of yellow. Felt a little younger to me.

[Seibei]

Steel for the long term if you ask me. Lighter and more durable.

[peterpl]

hard hard choice.

Whichever you pick it wont be the wrong choice.

[Wcdhtwn]

Get a WG DD.

[Calatrava r]

Day-Date. To me, more versatile for the long term.

[rolexgiants]

Originally Posted by peterpl

hard hard choice.

Whichever you pick it wont be the wrong choice.

I love them both!! But... I only NEED one! I keep trying Them both on and can’t decide. LOL.

[nick800]

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.

Originally Posted by rolexgiants

Wow. Beautiful! Why is this the choice over a YELLOW gold DD40?

[huncho]

which dials are you considering for the dd40

[up2nogood]

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.

[wach16]

Originally Posted by goingplaces

dd40, it's the flagship rolex. Doesn't get better.

+1

[armybuck041]

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.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

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 ...





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You have cool style.

Respect

[Bigblu10]

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

[Bladeshot]

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!

[ltmgeller]

If it could only be 1, I'd got with the sub with a sunburst dial.

[SS Oyster]

I’d advise YG Sub


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[timepieceluvr]

I have both and honestly can’t say which one I could live without. You can’t go wrong either way. The GMT isn’t a bad option either


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[brandrea]

Whenever I think of a PM Rolex, I think of the day date references. Professional Rolex are better in SS ... at least for me

[GradyPhilpott]

If you're really looking at the long haul, I think you'll thank your younger self for choosing the DD40, and maybe even more so the DD36.

However, no one knows just when the last breath will be taken, so the Sub might be the better choice for the short term.

However, I think it's kind of dumb to lock oneself into one choice at such a young age, and even dumber to depend on the tastes of strangers.

Generally, people tend to become more conservative as to personal taste as they age.

[12o'clockhigh]

Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

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 ...





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Is that a jacket with a vest or is it all one garment? Looks stylish indeed. BLNR works well with jeans.

[Dougiebaby]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

You have cool style.

Respect

Thank you for the nice compliment Jesus!

Originally Posted by 12o'clockhigh

Is that a jacket with a vest or is it all one garment? Looks stylish indeed. BLNR works well with jeans.

Thank you 12o'clockhigh!

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.

[marcusp23]

Originally Posted by rolexgiants

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!

So...why just one???