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15 July 2014, 07:23 AM | #1 |
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Day Date II- an old mans watch?
Do you guys think that the DD II is a maturer/older persons watch? I recently got a DDII in YG and I'm 28 years old... People who are into watches appreciate the timepiece..while the average joe and some ppl who are into watches as well have said its a maturer persons watch....something to have when ur 40+..What do you guys think?
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15 July 2014, 07:26 AM | #2 |
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I can't find the way to edit the subject.. I meant "an older mans watch"
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15 July 2014, 07:26 AM | #3 |
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whenever i think gold watch, a retirement party comes to mind.
some people can pull it off, personally i won't try. wore one at the store once, didn't feel too different from what i already have. age aside, the image is just a little too "macho" for my taste. same reason why i don't have an escalade or murcielago. |
15 July 2014, 07:32 AM | #4 |
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No. Mid /early 30s here and love that piece.
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15 July 2014, 07:32 AM | #5 |
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I have President II in RG and YG
I don't look or feel like an old man lol I'm 30 BTW |
15 July 2014, 07:35 AM | #6 |
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No way! The new size/style of the DDII makes it very youthful. Honestly most people I see with that watch on in NYC are 20 somethings.
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15 July 2014, 07:37 AM | #7 |
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What matters most is whether you like the watch, because you are the one wearing it.
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15 July 2014, 07:39 AM | #8 |
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I have never seen a young person wear one. But that is probably due to the cost, not the style.
Hey, why not start a new trend, rock one and the young and fashionable will follow. |
15 July 2014, 07:41 AM | #9 |
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I'm a maturer/ older person, send it to me, I'll wear it!!
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15 July 2014, 07:42 AM | #10 |
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I'm going to punch somebody in the nose! As an elderly man in his fifties I resent when I hear about the Day-Date being for old people. Some of us don't care for 50mm watches or trendy watches. If classic or 18kt is "old," then call me Gramps.
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15 July 2014, 07:42 AM | #11 |
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It's a stunning piece regardless of your age!
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15 July 2014, 07:47 AM | #12 |
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The Man makes the watch not the watch who makes the man....or something like that... I'm mid/early 30's and wear a gold piece.....I even decided to wear it to work today lol
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15 July 2014, 07:47 AM | #13 |
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Gramps, you may have some anger issues. Let's see: overbearing mother, distant father...hmmm....how do you feel about that
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15 July 2014, 07:50 AM | #14 | |
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to that!
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15 July 2014, 08:02 AM | #16 |
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DD is a classic and any watch connoisseur regardless of age can wear one. Don't worry what others think and be confident in your own skin
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15 July 2014, 08:06 AM | #17 |
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Not for old people. I'm 30 and wear one. A personal favorite. Anybody of any age group can wear any Rolex that they want! A great brand with tons of options!! From air king to masterpiece. All awesome.
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15 July 2014, 08:09 AM | #18 |
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15 July 2014, 08:23 AM | #20 |
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Don't see the difference between a gold necklace/ring/etc and a gold watch. You want, you can afford, you buy, you wear.
Besides, a DDII actually wears pretty big on your average 6.5 to 7.5 wrist, so it fits with the current trend while still fitting your wrist properly. Don't see many members here talking about flipping their gold DDII's......... |
15 July 2014, 08:25 AM | #21 |
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Im 27 and have a Day Date yellow gold :)
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15 July 2014, 08:25 AM | #22 |
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No, not an old man's watch at all in my opinion.
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15 July 2014, 08:32 AM | #23 |
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I'm 35 and wear a RG DD2. Definitely not an old mans watch. I love it!!
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15 July 2014, 08:51 AM | #25 |
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15 July 2014, 09:02 AM | #26 |
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I'm in my thirties, if I could afford one, I'd have one. It's a beautiful watch and shows that you have great taste. Wear it! Enjoy it!
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There's definitely a stigma in the non wis crowd that gold watches are for established older gents, but I'm pretty sure that's gone out the window with the current trend of fake gold watches on every wrist. Sometimes I wonder if a gold Rolex is just as under the radar as a steel one in this era.
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15 July 2014, 09:16 AM | #28 |
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Nonsense. With its pricetag it isn't for a teenager, obviously but men of means to wear ideally with smart attire. I kind of swing towards the roman numeral dial bieng more suited to an older gent however..
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15 July 2014, 09:24 AM | #29 |
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No in my opinion. Love the Day-Date and Day-Date II. Would love to add it to my collection one day. However, many people I know associate full gold watches and TT watches with being an "old man". Don't know why. Gold is elegant and can be worn by adults of all ages in my opinion. If you are in a position to get one, you should. Or if you already have one (or two), wear it with pride.
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15 July 2014, 09:34 AM | #30 |
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Do I really look that old?
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