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StarSovereign · 29 April 2011, 01:33 PM

So, I've been doing some research on the DDII line and I've noticed something, both in pictures and in person at a few AD's, that no one can answer. Hopefully some of the experts can weigh in.

The size of each day's lettering on the "Day" function is different on the Platinum then it is on the YG model - they seem to be more spread out on the Platinum version too. At first I thought it was just because one watch was set to Wednesday and the other Friday (The Friday would obviously be bigger as it has less letters...) But then I compared two watches both set to Friday. Take a look...

What gives?

SCD · 29 April 2011, 01:52 PM

On the DDI the size (especially the width) of the lettering varies so that each day fills the window nicely.

StarSovereign · 29 April 2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SCD

On the DDI the size (especially the width) of the lettering varies so that each day fills the window nicely.

I know, that's why I thought it would be the same on the DDII. But it's clearly different on the YG DDII and the Platinum DDII. Anyone have any thoughts?

Gaijin · 29 April 2011, 03:12 PM

No idea Erik, but those pictures are amazing! Thanks.

Brushpup · 29 April 2011, 07:43 PM

I dont have a clue, but it is a very interesting observation. What the?

watch watcher · 29 April 2011, 08:04 PM

There's no lume on the platy either.

ExpII · 29 April 2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by watch watcher

There's no lume on the platy either.

Of course not, you just get your valet to hold a flashlight

SDDS · 29 April 2011, 09:25 PM

I think the main difference is the price lol

SWIMPRUF · 29 April 2011, 10:08 PM

Nice topic Erik. makes me want the PT DD more.

MonBK · 29 April 2011, 10:10 PM

Where is the picture of the YG DD from?

Are you sure it's legit?

StarSovereign · 29 April 2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Where is the picture of the YG DD from?

Are you sure it's legit?

It's from eBay. I wondered about that too though. But here's another gold DDII, this time in WG, with Friday displayed in the day window. Same thing...smaller than the Friday on the Platinum DDII...

MonBK · 29 April 2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by StarSovereign

It's from eBay. I wondered about that too though. But here's another gold DDII, this time in WG, with Friday displayed in the day window. Same thing...smaller than the Friday on the Platinum DDII...

Hmm, strange indeed?

You would think they use the same day wheel regardless of case material!

StarSovereign · 29 April 2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Hmm, strange indeed?

You would think they use the same day wheel regardless of case material!

I KNOW! I just can't figure it out. I see GMT Master is reading the thread; hopefully he has some insight...

MonBK · 29 April 2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by StarSovereign

I KNOW! I just can't figure it out. I see GMT Master is reading the thread; hopefully he has some insight...

Maybe he can check the inventory in the store?

StarSovereign · 29 April 2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Maybe he can check the inventory in the store?

Good ideaThis is going to bug the hell out of me until we get some answers...

Brushpup · 30 April 2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Maybe he can check the inventory in the store?

This is waht needs to happen. Now Im really curious too...wondering what the?

BarkMaster · 1 May 2011, 12:27 AM

The pictures on the Rolex site make it appear that the day fills the windows on the YG DDI just like the regular YG DD does. No difference from the Platinum at all.

I would trust the Rolex site before I'd trust a pic on eBay.

29 April 2011, 01:33 PM	#1
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	Differences between YG DDII and Platinum DDII... So, I've been doing some research on the DDII line and I've noticed something, both in pictures and in person at a few AD's, that no one can answer. Hopefully some of the experts can weigh in. The size of each day's lettering on the "Day" function is different on the Platinum then it is on the YG model - they seem to be more spread out on the Platinum version too. At first I thought it was just because one watch was set to Wednesday and the other Friday (The Friday would obviously be bigger as it has less letters...) But then I compared two watches both set to Friday. Take a look... What gives? Attached Images __________________ Submariner 116610LN - Black Dial & Stainless Steel DateJust 116234 - White Stick Dial & Roulette Wheel GMT-Master II 116710LN - Black Dial & Green "Fouth Hand"

29 April 2011, 07:43 PM	#5
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	I dont have a clue, but it is a very interesting observation. What the? __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

29 April 2011, 09:25 PM	#8
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	I think the main difference is the price lol __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

29 April 2011, 10:08 PM	#9
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Nice topic Erik. makes me want the PT DD more. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

1 May 2011, 12:27 AM	#17
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	The pictures on the Rolex site make it appear that the day fills the windows on the YG DDI just like the regular YG DD does. No difference from the Platinum at all. I would trust the Rolex site before I'd trust a pic on eBay. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

29 April 2011, 01:52 PM	#2
SCD "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 511	On the DDI the size (especially the width) of the lettering varies so that each day fills the window nicely.

29 April 2011, 03:12 PM	#4
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	No idea Erik, but those pictures are amazing! Thanks.

29 April 2011, 08:04 PM	#6
watch watcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ME Watch: Vintages Posts: 565	There's no lume on the platy either.

29 April 2011, 10:10 PM	#10
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Where is the picture of the YG DD from? Are you sure it's legit?

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