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moviefreak · 21 May 2011, 10:13 AM

Anyone in favor of Rolex putting out a SS version of the Day-Date...

I guess it would be a good seller..

JUSTROLEXES · 21 May 2011, 10:16 AM

It's 2 close to the datejust/datejust II and it will kill the value of the gold one Eduardo...
But it would be nice to have

Speed · 21 May 2011, 10:23 AM

Remember what John Nance Garner - who served as VP under Franklin Roosevelt - said about the office of Vice President...

"Not worth a warm bucket of spit"

moviefreak · 21 May 2011, 10:32 AM

You two.. killing my dreams..and great ideas...

Rollie2011 · 21 May 2011, 11:00 AM

I think it would be an AWESOME idea.

It would make it a bit more affordable for us poor guys!

arabesque · 21 May 2011, 11:17 AM

I don't think it'll happen. Rolex always make it a point the expensive ones can be distinguished readily.

No blue bezel Submariners in SS.
No Daytona's with red hands/arabic in SS.
No Day-dates in SS.

However resourceful persons have changed bezels, dials and hands with success. It would be next to impossible to put a Day on a Datejust.

Day-dates are the creme de la creme I believe.

watchf · 21 May 2011, 12:27 PM

I like the way it is.

HL65 · 21 May 2011, 12:34 PM

Have to pass on it Eduardo--sorry.

Michael M. · 21 May 2011, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justrolexes

It's 2 close to the datejust/datejust II and it will kill the value of the gold one Eduardo...
But it would be nice to have

I agree Tony

bayerische · 21 May 2011, 04:28 PM

I think it's fine with it being only in gold/Platinum.

gold canyon · 21 May 2011, 04:45 PM

I like the idea a lot. But I'd be happy with a ss president bracelet option for the datejust.

watchf · 21 May 2011, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gold canyon

I like the idea a lot. But I'd be happy with a ss president bracelet option for the datejust.

...but then it wouldn't be THE president anymore

dddrees · 21 May 2011, 06:49 PM

Sorry this one doesn't get my vote.

Chris B · 21 May 2011, 06:58 PM

The Tudor Date-Day is a great alternative / version on a theme..

caballero · 21 May 2011, 07:36 PM

I think a SS Day date with a simple white or black stick dial would be great.
keep the diamonds and fancy dials for the 18k / 950 models just like they do with the 18k daytonas etc....

Christiaan · 22 May 2011, 12:13 AM

Rolex did make a SS DD...
They made a number back in the 70's and gave them to Rolex employees for testing purposes with the stipulation that the employee couldn't give away or sell the piece and if they left the company they would have to return it. Needless to say a few did get out and I had the pleasure of handling one a few years ago at a GTG...

moviefreak · 22 May 2011, 12:31 AM

Thay is ver interesting Christiaan...

Aeternitas · 22 May 2011, 01:22 AM

This is an example of one of them. I believe that it was probably made in the late fifties or so.

Christiaan · 22 May 2011, 02:13 AM

I believe you are correct about the date, sorry for my error.
The version I saw, I believe, had a Blue dial. I'll look at the pic when I get home. I cant post the pic as the owner requested that I don't. Sorry.

moviefreak · 22 May 2011, 03:17 AM

I wonder what kept Rolex out of introducing that model to the public...

vukotab · 22 May 2011, 03:21 AM

Rolex SS Day-Date?
But, why, when we have these?

moviefreak · 22 May 2011, 03:23 AM

I just like the crown a little bit more...

gold canyon · 22 May 2011, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchf

...but then it wouldn't be THE president anymore

So true. But, alas, I would get the president bracelet on my ss Datejust in a heartbeat. I could live without the day of the week displayed on my watch.

capote · 22 May 2011, 06:31 AM

No need, the Datejust is much cleaner looking than the DD and already available in SS. I never understood the appeal with the DD, who needs a day indicator on a watch anyway? When was the last time you forgot which day it was? As always IMHO.

globalmedia33 · 22 May 2011, 09:27 AM

I probably going to buy one if they have it available.

21 May 2011, 10:13 AM	#1
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	SS Day-Date.. aka...the Vice President... Anyone in favor of Rolex putting out a SS version of the Day-Date... I guess it would be a good seller.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

21 May 2011, 10:16 AM	#2
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,120	It's 2 close to the datejust/datejust II and it will kill the value of the gold one Eduardo... But it would be nice to have __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

21 May 2011, 10:32 AM	#4
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	You two.. killing my dreams..and great ideas... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

21 May 2011, 12:34 PM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Have to pass on it Eduardo--sorry. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

21 May 2011, 04:28 PM	#10
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I think it's fine with it being only in gold/Platinum. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

21 May 2011, 10:23 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Remember what John Nance Garner - who served as VP under Franklin Roosevelt - said about the office of Vice President... "Not worth a warm bucket of spit"

21 May 2011, 11:00 AM	#5
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	I think it would be an AWESOME idea. It would make it a bit more affordable for us poor guys!

21 May 2011, 11:17 AM	#6
arabesque "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: joe Location: Laguna, SoCal Watch: dd Posts: 220	I don't think it'll happen. Rolex always make it a point the expensive ones can be distinguished readily. No blue bezel Submariners in SS. No Daytona's with red hands/arabic in SS. No Day-dates in SS. However resourceful persons have changed bezels, dials and hands with success. It would be next to impossible to put a Day on a Datejust. Day-dates are the creme de la creme I believe.

21 May 2011, 12:27 PM	#7
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	I like the way it is.

21 May 2011, 04:45 PM	#11
gold canyon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southwest Watch: R O L E X Posts: 1,188	I like the idea a lot. But I'd be happy with a ss president bracelet option for the datejust. __________________ Just a Matter of Time

21 May 2011, 06:49 PM	#13
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Sorry this one doesn't get my vote. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 May 2011, 06:58 PM	#14
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	The Tudor Date-Day is a great alternative / version on a theme..

21 May 2011, 07:36 PM	#15
caballero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Japan / Australia Watch: LV/116520/118238 Posts: 471	I think a SS Day date with a simple white or black stick dial would be great. keep the diamonds and fancy dials for the 18k / 950 models just like they do with the 18k daytonas etc....

22 May 2011, 12:13 AM	#16
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	Rolex did make a SS DD... They made a number back in the 70's and gave them to Rolex employees for testing purposes with the stipulation that the employee couldn't give away or sell the piece and if they left the company they would have to return it. Needless to say a few did get out and I had the pleasure of handling one a few years ago at a GTG... __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

22 May 2011, 12:31 AM	#17
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Thay is ver interesting Christiaan... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

22 May 2011, 01:22 AM	#18
Aeternitas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Watch: 16233, 15200 Posts: 66	This is an example of one of them. I believe that it was probably made in the late fifties or so.

22 May 2011, 02:13 AM	#19
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	I believe you are correct about the date, sorry for my error. The version I saw, I believe, had a Blue dial. I'll look at the pic when I get home. I cant post the pic as the owner requested that I don't. Sorry. __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

22 May 2011, 03:17 AM	#20
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	I wonder what kept Rolex out of introducing that model to the public... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

22 May 2011, 03:21 AM	#21
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Rolex SS Day-Date? But, why, when we have these? Attached Images __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

22 May 2011, 03:23 AM	#22
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	I just like the crown a little bit more... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

22 May 2011, 06:31 AM	#24
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	No need, the Datejust is much cleaner looking than the DD and already available in SS. I never understood the appeal with the DD, who needs a day indicator on a watch anyway? When was the last time you forgot which day it was? As always IMHO.

22 May 2011, 09:27 AM	#25
globalmedia33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Thien Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon Watch: All Rolex Posts: 2,754	I probably going to buy one if they have it available. __________________ Sub. 5513 116710LN 116610LV “I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

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