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Relyt · 8 December 2015, 10:19 AM

Patek has never done anything for me either. I think for you the Patek is more of the "flavor of the month." The DD is obviously what you have strived to get.

I also agree. Get a leather strap to change it up when you want.
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kleungsf · 8 December 2015, 12:05 PM

Buy what you will wear every day and enjoy when you are alone, not what everyone says you should wear in public

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scarlet knight · 3 February 2016, 08:31 AM

Get what you like. But I like the Patek.

Spartacus · 3 February 2016, 08:40 AM

DD40 can likely take a beating and follow you for a long-time, my perception with the PP is, likely a little more delicate, and you'll probably be much more protective with it.

Wcdhtwn · 3 February 2016, 08:50 AM

Is the PP a manual wind? Someone who owns a perpetual from Patek, which is a manual, said to me he just can't figure out why they'd make it a manual... If he wants to take it off he can't put it in a winder and keep it going if he doesn't want to wear it for a few days, like on a vacation. Resetting it apparently is quite an undertaking.

mineral · 3 February 2016, 09:05 AM

I have Patek and Rolex in my collection. However I find myself wear the Rolex the most. If you plan to wear it often and daily, Rolex is the choice .

phrede · 3 February 2016, 09:31 AM

But why not in white gold, since it seems that a rose gold could be too much in your wife's eyes?

- via iPhone

versatile1 · 3 February 2016, 09:50 AM

So?
It's been almost 2 months!
What's the deal, no pics?

GarageBMW · 3 February 2016, 10:01 AM

I would pick the PP without any hesitation but both are amazing ref.

AK797 · 3 February 2016, 10:52 AM

Damn, that choco dial looks sweet, hope OP picked one up.

WJGESQ · 3 February 2016, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin10101

go with your gut - get the DD40!

Absolutely. First choice. Best choice.

Askewww · 3 February 2016, 11:12 AM

You have to get the DD40, its obviously thats what you want!

Copasetic · 3 February 2016, 12:42 PM

So, you've told us the DD is your grail and you've saved for it for years. And, that your wife and others suggest the Patek. But, you've made no mention of your thoughts on the Patek. Do you even like it? A little? A lot? Could you love it?

This is an emotional purchase more than anything else. So, how do you feel?

rouxeny · 3 February 2016, 01:58 PM

No update?

Or pics?

Maybe his wife locked him up for not getting the Patek.

Ruud Van Driver · 3 February 2016, 02:35 PM

Congratulations on going with what YOU wanted.

BTW, are you still married?

Watch Box · 3 February 2016, 02:56 PM

Go with what you want. I would also consider resale value, although you may never actually sell this piece.

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yoast · 3 February 2016, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterandwatches

you should get the dd because that's what you want. I'd go with the patek myself though. No wrong choices

+1

Ckci · 3 February 2016, 04:33 PM

Compromise with everyone and get this one!
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Sorry, it's late and I posted before getting to your decision. Congrats!

Punishher7 · 3 February 2016, 05:03 PM

It's your grail not theirs. Who are you buying it for after all?

WristEnvy · 3 February 2016, 08:11 PM

I didn't comment on this thread when it was first posted. But every time I see the title, all I gotta say is gee, I'm sure there's more important decisions to be made in one's lifetime other than choosing which watch to buy.

Hope you made a decision you are happy with.

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pd999 · 3 February 2016, 08:18 PM

Rolex DayDay40 Platinum; Ultimate Watch

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clpski · 3 February 2016, 10:20 PM

5205

locutus49 · 3 February 2016, 10:25 PM

Another OP who doesn;t respond.

Rolthai32 · 3 February 2016, 10:53 PM

Rolex for me with the caveats that I neither really rock my boat

Jack T · 4 February 2016, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick P

I did use the word "subjective".

Some people don't give a damn what other people thin and some do and there lies the issue.

Mick

Whether we are willing to admit it or not, we all give some consideration to what others think, about our clothes, our hair, our cars...and our jewelry. Some people like to show off, others present a more subtle, restrained image.

I love it when people say "I'm never influenced by advertising". Madison Avenue has successfully merged the visual and aural arts with behavioral sciences to create an industry that works.

Headshrinker · 4 February 2016, 01:03 AM

Many on the site wear PMs each and every day. Many have said it is the man wearing the watch, and not the watch itself. I agree. I have worn my DD to volleyball games, field-hockey games, backyard get-togethers, etc., all while wearing shorts and a tee shirt. It's just a watch, although a very beautiful one. Follow your heart.

vipergts · 4 February 2016, 01:45 AM

Dd

pyac76 · 4 February 2016, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big_Fan

If you can afford it jump on it and get a quality leather strap to offset the 2 much look when you need to.

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+1

Daytonaman799 · 4 February 2016, 07:37 AM

Go for the one that really sings to you. If its the DD that you love, then go for it. I wouldn't worry about what others think (except your wife ;-))....

RICHARD_LEWIS · 4 February 2016, 08:15 AM

DD for sure. Love the Patek, but all that RG topped off with the chocolate dial...winnah!!

8 December 2015, 10:19 AM	#151
Relyt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Tye Location: Eastern US Watch: Rolex Explorer ii Posts: 1,464	Hardest decision of my life Patek has never done anything for me either. I think for you the Patek is more of the "flavor of the month." The DD is obviously what you have strived to get. I also agree. Get a leather strap to change it up when you want. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ~NEVER GIVE UP! 2005 Explorer ii 16570T

3 February 2016, 09:50 AM	#158
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	So? It's been almost 2 months! What's the deal, no pics? __________________ Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. Life is a cruel teacher It will give you the test first and the lesson later

3 February 2016, 02:35 PM	#165
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Congratulations on going with what YOU wanted. BTW, are you still married? __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 February 2016, 04:33 PM	#168
Ckci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Russell Location: KC, MO Watch: FedEx 4 next 1 Posts: 2,244	Compromise with everyone and get this one! Sorry, it's late and I posted before getting to your decision. Congrats!

8 December 2015, 12:05 PM	#152
kleungsf "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Francisco Posts: 45	Buy what you will wear every day and enjoy when you are alone, not what everyone says you should wear in public Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 February 2016, 08:31 AM	#153
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	Get what you like. But I like the Patek.

3 February 2016, 08:40 AM	#154
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,745	DD40 can likely take a beating and follow you for a long-time, my perception with the PP is, likely a little more delicate, and you'll probably be much more protective with it.

3 February 2016, 08:50 AM	#155
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,061	Is the PP a manual wind? Someone who owns a perpetual from Patek, which is a manual, said to me he just can't figure out why they'd make it a manual... If he wants to take it off he can't put it in a winder and keep it going if he doesn't want to wear it for a few days, like on a vacation. Resetting it apparently is quite an undertaking.

3 February 2016, 09:05 AM	#156
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	I have Patek and Rolex in my collection. However I find myself wear the Rolex the most. If you plan to wear it often and daily, Rolex is the choice .

3 February 2016, 09:31 AM	#157
phrede "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Denmark Watch: Sea-Dweller 4000 Posts: 589	But why not in white gold, since it seems that a rose gold could be too much in your wife's eyes? - via iPhone

3 February 2016, 10:01 AM	#159
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,896	I would pick the PP without any hesitation but both are amazing ref.

3 February 2016, 10:52 AM	#160
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Damn, that choco dial looks sweet, hope OP picked one up.

3 February 2016, 11:12 AM	#162
Askewww "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: ND Posts: 511	You have to get the DD40, its obviously thats what you want!

3 February 2016, 12:42 PM	#163
Copasetic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Howie Location: Florida Watch: Varies Posts: 578	So, you've told us the DD is your grail and you've saved for it for years. And, that your wife and others suggest the Patek. But, you've made no mention of your thoughts on the Patek. Do you even like it? A little? A lot? Could you love it? This is an emotional purchase more than anything else. So, how do you feel?

3 February 2016, 01:58 PM	#164
rouxeny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Andrew Location: Maui Posts: 686	No update? Or pics? Maybe his wife locked him up for not getting the Patek.

3 February 2016, 02:56 PM	#166
Watch Box "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: UK Posts: 82	Go with what you want. I would also consider resale value, although you may never actually sell this piece. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

3 February 2016, 05:03 PM	#169
Punishher7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: WA Watch: SubC/Pelagos Posts: 512	It's your grail not theirs. Who are you buying it for after all?

3 February 2016, 08:11 PM	#170
WristEnvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ray Location: Berkeley, CA Watch: IG @watch.kakashi Posts: 2,579	I didn't comment on this thread when it was first posted. But every time I see the title, all I gotta say is gee, I'm sure there's more important decisions to be made in one's lifetime other than choosing which watch to buy. Hope you made a decision you are happy with. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

3 February 2016, 10:20 PM	#172
clpski Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: United States Posts: 157	5205

3 February 2016, 10:25 PM	#173
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Another OP who doesn;t respond.

3 February 2016, 10:53 PM	#174
Rolthai32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Thailand Watch: No date sub 11460 Posts: 133	Rolex for me with the caveats that I neither really rock my boat

4 February 2016, 01:03 AM	#176
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	Many on the site wear PMs each and every day. Many have said it is the man wearing the watch, and not the watch itself. I agree. I have worn my DD to volleyball games, field-hockey games, backyard get-togethers, etc., all while wearing shorts and a tee shirt. It's just a watch, although a very beautiful one. Follow your heart.

4 February 2016, 01:45 AM	#177
vipergts "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: PA Posts: 246	Dd

4 February 2016, 07:37 AM	#179
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,693	Go for the one that really sings to you. If its the DD that you love, then go for it. I wouldn't worry about what others think (except your wife ;-))....

4 February 2016, 08:15 AM	#180
RICHARD_LEWIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Watch: 116610LV Posts: 482	DD for sure. Love the Patek, but all that RG topped off with the chocolate dial...winnah!!

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