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Old 24 May 2019, 08:01 AM   #1
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Day Date question

This may seem like a dumb question but did the DD ever come on Oyster? I don’t think so from my research but I’m asking because my mother in law’s hairdresser is trying to sell me his and says it has an oyster bracelet. I think he’s wrong but it was purchased new by him 30 years ago and barely worn so it could be a chance to get a cherry watch with box and papers at a good price. Other than having it authenticated, what should I be looking for on a DD?


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Old 24 May 2019, 08:12 AM   #2
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Like this one?

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Old 24 May 2019, 08:19 AM   #3
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They made it. My sister has the 118205 - rose gold with oyster bracelet and smooth bezel.
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Old 24 May 2019, 09:06 AM   #4
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A day date just isn’t a day date unless it’s on the president bracelet.
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Old 24 May 2019, 09:13 AM   #5
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A day date just isn’t a day date unless it’s on the president bracelet.
Correct it’s a datejust 36/40 with a day indicator
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Old 24 May 2019, 09:17 AM   #6
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Old 24 May 2019, 11:59 AM   #7
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Here's one on the Forum Classifieds.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=118238
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Old 24 May 2019, 01:23 PM   #8
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That really looks good. I own a DD40 and this to me looks different enough to pull the trigger!

Why did you have to post it hahahaha
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Old 24 May 2019, 05:54 PM   #9
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This may seem like a dumb question but did the DD ever come on Oyster? I don’t think so from my research but I’m asking because my mother in law’s hairdresser is trying to sell me his and says it has an oyster bracelet. I think he’s wrong but it was purchased new by him 30 years ago and barely worn so it could be a chance to get a cherry watch with box and papers at a good price. Other than having it authenticated, what should I be looking for on a DD?


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The DD36 has been offered with Oyster and President bracelets as well as leather straps.

Enjoy the hunt!
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Old 24 May 2019, 06:30 PM   #11
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A day date just isn’t a day date unless it’s on the president bracelet.
I just can't agree with you.

I have a DD on leather strap and I am very pleased with the look.

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Old 24 May 2019, 08:48 PM   #12
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Wow—ok, this is educational. Thanks TRF.

I’m not sure I’m going to like it on Oyster because of the obvious appeal of the president bracelet. I like it on leather, but it just seems wrong on Oyster. From a collectors/value perspective though—is the Oyster more valuable because it’s rarer or less because it is out of line with what most people expect from a Day-Date?
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Old 24 May 2019, 10:09 PM   #13
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Pretty sure you'll find the oysters sell at a discount to the presidential bracelet.

Some of those DD oyster bracelets are cool with a hidden clasp.

There was a WG blue wave dial oyster on here a long time ago I thought hard about.

Like this

https://paul-sanders-nvrx.squarespac...-dial-full-set
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Old 24 May 2019, 11:09 PM   #14
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Pretty sure you'll find the oysters sell at a discount to the presidential bracelet.

Some of those DD oyster bracelets are cool with a hidden clasp.

There was a WG blue wave dial oyster on here a long time ago I thought hard about.

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https://paul-sanders-nvrx.squarespac...-dial-full-set
The President bracelet is relatively hard to fit. I'd suspect an Oyster with hidden clasp would be near impossible unless you have the right sized wrist.
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Old 24 May 2019, 11:39 PM   #15
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I just can't agree with you.

I have a DD on leather strap and I am very pleased with the look.

I second that.
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