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Old 15 August 2019, 04:57 PM   #1
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Vintage President and Date Just

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I have a Daytona ceramic, 2001 Submariner and a 1991 Day Date in yellow gold on a dark brown croc strap. The watch which gets the most wrist time is the Submariner.

I am drawn to Date Justs for some reason I cannot explain, probably because I admire the Jubilee bracelet but do not yet have the funds for an older GMT on a Jubilee if I am brutally honest with myself. I also feel that if I did have the funds for the GMT, I would be able to justify instead, a AP Royal Oak...

Before I commit to an all steel 16063 or newer Date Just - anywhere from around 1975 - 1995, does anyone own an older DJ and an older Day Date, and if so, do both gain wrist time?

I am worried that there may be no point buying a DJ if I already have a DD. The other option is to part exchange the DD for a white gold DD on the bracelet. I think the DD on a gold bracelet is just too much.

I am grateful for any suggestions/experiences.
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Old 16 August 2019, 03:11 AM   #2
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I own a 1803 and multiple 1601’s. They are very different watches, and I vastly prefer them over their modern counterparts.
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Old 16 August 2019, 03:59 AM   #3
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I went with a WG DD (18239) because I thought it would get more wrist time than a YG. It just seems to me that YG is too much for everyday wear.
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Old 16 August 2019, 04:07 AM   #4
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I wear my 18238 all the time, casual or formal. Go with what you are comfortable with and what suits your style. I used to own a 16014 and it was a great watch. Pic of each below
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Old 16 August 2019, 04:16 AM   #5
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My first Rolex was 16014. It gets no wrist time at all now. I've got a 18038 that I wear occasionally. My Milgauss was my go to, but my Smurf gets the most time now. I wish I had gotten a 16233 when I got the 16014.
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Old 16 August 2019, 04:58 AM   #6
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[One] option is to part exchange the DD for a white gold DD on the bracelet. I think the DD on a gold bracelet is just too much.
WG DD on bracelet with a non-flashy white or silver dial flies totally under the radar. Even this 18249 with the bark decoration is very low-key.
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Old 16 August 2019, 05:06 AM   #7
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I own a 1803 and multiple 1601’s. They are very different watches, and I vastly prefer them over their modern counterparts.
Well said, I agree 100% ^^^^
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Old 16 August 2019, 04:23 PM   #8
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I bought his for its bracelet but love wearing it. It’s just so comfortable. 1977 Sigma dial 1601.
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Old 16 August 2019, 04:42 PM   #9
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WG DD on bracelet with a non-flashy white or silver dial flies totally under the radar. Even this 18249 with the bark decoration is very low-key.

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First time see the WG bark DD!

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Old 16 August 2019, 08:57 PM   #10
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DJ and DD are complimentary, you can have both.

If both end up in white metals just make sure the dials are materially different. If you can find a older / vintage DJ with an interesting dial that would differentiate it from the the WG DD you might acquire via the trade then I think you are good.

You’ll also have different bracelets on the DJ and DD.

Nothing wrong with all gold, although WG is a little more subtle.




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