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Stillwater702 · 11 November 2016, 04:33 AM

Hi everyone. In your opinion, what's the better looking day date, yellow or rose gold? Which dial? 36 or 41 mm? If pre owned, what price range should I expect to pay in the US for the one you picked? I'm going to buy pre owned since I don't plan on spending more than $30k for a watch. Thanks in advance!

Colin10101 · 11 November 2016, 04:43 AM

There is no best - it's all a matter of personal taste.

Personally, I love the look of a platinum 36mm day date with a blue wave Arabic dial!

Chadridv · 11 November 2016, 04:51 AM

Yeah Colin Nailed it, no best really.

That said, the 72 hour power reserve of the new DD40 is an improvement from all others. And of course there's been other advancments along the way. Those improvements plus the proportions and size of the DD40 make it the best IMO.

As far as configuration, even though I own a choco dial RG DD40, I'm still trying to figure out which is the best. They're all so awesome!

rollee1 · 11 November 2016, 04:52 AM

I like my DD to be classic 36mm white gold, green Roman like the new DD40.
Rolex is yet to make it...
Otherwise chocolate everose motif dial is the next in line.

uansari1 · 11 November 2016, 04:57 AM

36MM, fluted bezel, white gold...any dial is gorgeous.

enjoythemusic · 11 November 2016, 04:59 AM

The best is the one you're wearing.

Personally, DD40 as you get the newer movement and better bracelet with ceramic inserts.

ap1 · 11 November 2016, 05:09 AM

Dd40

Platinum romans / wg olive / rg choc motif

mac218 · 11 November 2016, 05:10 AM

I prefer the day date 40 mm myself. The proportions are just right...

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superdog · 11 November 2016, 05:41 AM

I love the 40. Great proportions.

AK797 · 11 November 2016, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1

Dd40

Platinum romans / wg olive / rg choc motif

This for me too, maybe blue WG tho.

AboutTime · 11 November 2016, 05:55 AM

I prefer the 36 mm Day-Date, mainly because I think it looks best on my small wrist. My Day-Date happens to be rose gold with fluted bezel and president bracelet but I love them all. Yellow gold would be considered traditional.

Quailhunter · 11 November 2016, 06:00 AM

"The best is the one you're wearing."

Boy! That's so true. Mine is about 25 years old, looks darn good, and keeps very good time. It's the traditional yellow gold, fluted bezel, and probably 36mm.

If I were to replace it, I'd go for the 40mm, yellow gold, fluted bezel. The look is very classic. The new DDs are technically superior, but mine is like an old friend.

watchwatcher · 11 November 2016, 07:45 AM

If I was going DD, I would go with the 40.

Dials: so many to choose from. In WG, blue or green. YG, silver. RG, chocolate. Platinum...I don't think about that one much since I can't afford it.

THC · 11 November 2016, 09:54 AM

40 for sure... and YG is the classic iconic pm..

locutus49 · 11 November 2016, 10:00 AM

36 or 40 depends on your wrist size. And I prefer WG with blue Roman dial.

jschmidtdmd · 11 November 2016, 10:11 AM

I love the DD40.....it's a fantastic watch and wears well.

The dial and metal is a personal choice!

Pimpsy · 11 November 2016, 05:03 PM

DD2!

218238 ICAP is my all time fav

crowncollection · 11 November 2016, 06:25 PM

40 mm or 36mm

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Maltie · 11 November 2016, 06:32 PM

But this one has been on my mind daily.....haven't pulled the trigger yet

PRH · 11 November 2016, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locutus49

36 or 40 depends on your wrist size. And I prefer WG with blue Roman dial.

This one is my favourite, tried the YG with Silver Dial but the WG wins hands done.

Andad · 11 November 2016, 07:26 PM

A 72 hour PR on a Day Date is not important to me.
I either wear mine for a few days or I don't.......

mariogold · 11 November 2016, 07:26 PM

MY 2 PENCE IS ... 36mm in yellow gold is plenty flash for me personally .... but i think 40mm wears better on a large wrist they are at a different price point in the uk much more than 36mm models used. So it comes down to a number of factors when choosing.

Andad · 11 November 2016, 07:30 PM

A 72 hour PR on a DayDate (or any automatic watch) is not important to me.
I wear a watch for a day or a few days.

fskywalker · 11 November 2016, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin10101

Personally, I love the look of a platinum 36mm day date with a blue wave Arabic dial!

X2

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haven_seeker · 11 November 2016, 10:08 PM

I'm biased, but for me it's a quartz!!!

returntorolex · 11 November 2016, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin10101

There is no best - it's all a matter of personal taste.

Personally, I love the look of a platinum 36mm day date with a blue wave Arabic dial!

Quote:

Originally Posted by fskywalker

X2

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36mm works best for me

fskywalker · 11 November 2016, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by returntorolex

36mm works best for me

The DD king

is here!

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superdog · 11 November 2016, 11:24 PM

Currently thinking this one is.

Big fan of the green dial too.

lsettle · 11 November 2016, 11:30 PM

The one you worked hard for and paid in cash.

Lawrence

Roll the Lex · 11 November 2016, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stillwater702

Hi everyone. In your opinion, what's the better looking day date, yellow or rose gold? Which dial? 36 or 41 mm? If pre owned, what price range should I expect to pay in the US for the one you picked? I'm going to buy pre owned since I don't plan on spending more than $30k for a watch. Thanks in advance!

36mm rg or yg- it's a toss up

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11 November 2016, 04:33 AM	#1
Stillwater702 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: US Posts: 241	Best day date ? Hi everyone. In your opinion, what's the better looking day date, yellow or rose gold? Which dial? 36 or 41 mm? If pre owned, what price range should I expect to pay in the US for the one you picked? I'm going to buy pre owned since I don't plan on spending more than $30k for a watch. Thanks in advance!

11 November 2016, 04:43 AM	#2
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	There is no best - it's all a matter of personal taste. Personally, I love the look of a platinum 36mm day date with a blue wave Arabic dial! __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

11 November 2016, 04:52 AM	#4
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	I like my DD to be classic 36mm white gold, green Roman like the new DD40. Rolex is yet to make it... Otherwise chocolate everose motif dial is the next in line. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

11 November 2016, 04:57 AM	#5
uansari1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Doha, Qatar Watch: Polar 16570 Posts: 535	36MM, fluted bezel, white gold...any dial is gorgeous. __________________ Explorer II 16570 Polar (3186) GMT Master II 116710LN GMT Master II 126710BLRO (jubilee) Explorer 124270 Omega Seamaster GMT 50th Anniversary

11 November 2016, 04:59 AM	#6
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,180	The best is the one you're wearing. Personally, DD40 as you get the newer movement and better bracelet with ceramic inserts. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

11 November 2016, 04:51 AM	#3
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Yeah Colin Nailed it, no best really. That said, the 72 hour power reserve of the new DD40 is an improvement from all others. And of course there's been other advancments along the way. Those improvements plus the proportions and size of the DD40 make it the best IMO. As far as configuration, even though I own a choco dial RG DD40, I'm still trying to figure out which is the best. They're all so awesome!

11 November 2016, 05:09 AM	#7
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Dd40 Platinum romans / wg olive / rg choc motif

11 November 2016, 05:10 AM	#8
mac218 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: morgantown Posts: 105	I prefer the day date 40 mm myself. The proportions are just right... Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk

11 November 2016, 05:41 AM	#9
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	I love the 40. Great proportions. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

11 November 2016, 05:55 AM	#11
AboutTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N California Posts: 909	I prefer the 36 mm Day-Date, mainly because I think it looks best on my small wrist. My Day-Date happens to be rose gold with fluted bezel and president bracelet but I love them all. Yellow gold would be considered traditional.

11 November 2016, 06:00 AM	#12
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	"The best is the one you're wearing." Boy! That's so true. Mine is about 25 years old, looks darn good, and keeps very good time. It's the traditional yellow gold, fluted bezel, and probably 36mm. If I were to replace it, I'd go for the 40mm, yellow gold, fluted bezel. The look is very classic. The new DDs are technically superior, but mine is like an old friend.

11 November 2016, 07:45 AM	#13
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	If I was going DD, I would go with the 40. Dials: so many to choose from. In WG, blue or green. YG, silver. RG, chocolate. Platinum...I don't think about that one much since I can't afford it.

11 November 2016, 09:54 AM	#14
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	40 for sure... and YG is the classic iconic pm..

11 November 2016, 10:00 AM	#15
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	36 or 40 depends on your wrist size. And I prefer WG with blue Roman dial.

11 November 2016, 10:11 AM	#16
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	I love the DD40.....it's a fantastic watch and wears well. The dial and metal is a personal choice! __________________ Watches!

11 November 2016, 05:03 PM	#17
Pimpsy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Jersey Watch: PP 5712/1A Posts: 519	DD2! 218238 ICAP is my all time fav

11 November 2016, 06:25 PM	#18
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	40 mm or 36mm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

11 November 2016, 06:32 PM	#19
Maltie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Belgium Posts: 403	I have never been a big fan But this one has been on my mind daily.....haven't pulled the trigger yet Attached Images

11 November 2016, 07:26 PM	#21
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	A 72 hour PR on a Day Date is not important to me. I either wear mine for a few days or I don't....... Attached Images __________________ E

11 November 2016, 07:26 PM	#22
mariogold "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: franco Location: uk Watch: The next one Posts: 7	MY 2 PENCE IS ... 36mm in yellow gold is plenty flash for me personally .... but i think 40mm wears better on a large wrist they are at a different price point in the uk much more than 36mm models used. So it comes down to a number of factors when choosing.

11 November 2016, 07:30 PM	#23
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	A 72 hour PR on a DayDate (or any automatic watch) is not important to me. I wear a watch for a day or a few days. __________________ E

11 November 2016, 10:08 PM	#25
haven_seeker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Northern Ontario Watch: 19018N OQ Posts: 848	I'm biased, but for me it's a quartz!!!

11 November 2016, 11:24 PM	#28
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Currently thinking this one is. Big fan of the green dial too. Attached Images __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

11 November 2016, 11:30 PM	#29
lsettle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Canada Watch: 16570/14060/3570.5 Posts: 653	The one you worked hard for and paid in cash. Lawrence __________________ Lawrence Canada

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