Any Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Owners, I Would Like Your Thoughts Please...

[sond86]

Although mine is a RG day date, surprisingly after I worn it for maybe 320 of the past 365 days I have only had maybe a couple people notice and comment on it (excluding friends or acquaintances who know my interest in Rolex) or jeweler/AD types.

I'm guessing others may have noticed but not commented. I like it that way, I'd be uneasy if I got unwanted attention, and just indicate it is a knock off.

[dna8888]

Personally, I don't think it's age appropriate. It's like being young and driving a S-class Mercedes Benz. But if you like it a whole lot then buy one. I would get it insured; it doesn't cost much and will give you good peace of mind.

[Paladin]

Originally Posted by dna8888

Personally, I don't think it's age appropriate. It's like being young and driving a S-class Mercedes Benz. But if you like it a whole lot then buy one. I would get it insured; it doesn't cost much and will give you good peace of mind.

I agree, if you like it get it. I got my first BMW 7 series in 1990 when I was 29. The BMW salesman kept trying to sell me a 3 or 6 series but I have always loved the subtle elegance and performance of the 7 series. Anyone can take a small two door coupe and make it fast, handle well and sporty loooking but to do all that with a big five passenger sedan is IMHO the pinnacle of automotive design.

Unfortunately I was not a WIS back then and was happy with a very tasteful solid YG gold Concord quartz dress watch on a black lizard strap. I discovered Rolex about seven years later. I had always wanted a YG day-date and it had been my grail watch since then but never was able to let myself get one until my 50th b-day last December. I wish I had gotten it much sooner to enjoy. Now that I am past the halfway point in life, I reflect on a lot of things I wish I had known about and done sooner so they could be enjoyed longer.

As for wearing a daydate at your age, if it's what you like and you can "truely afford it" I say go ahead and enjoy your good taste!!! If you are smart enough to be able to afford the daydate then you should also be smart enough to know when and where you should wear it in the big city you live in. If you can't figure that out and it's stolen from you then you probably were not up to owning and wearing it. Remember, no " thing" is worth your life and if you would risk your life for the watch in a robbery then you are again, IMHO not up to owning to affording a watch like that.

[RRP]

Originally Posted by Paladin

I agree, if you like it get it. I got my first BMW 7 series in 1990 when I was 29. The BMW salesman kept trying to sell me a 3 or 6 series but I have always loved the subtle elegance and performance of the 7 series. Anyone can take a small two door coupe and make it fast, handle well and sporty loooking but to do all that with a big five passenger sedan is IMHO the pinnacle of automotive design.

Unfortunately I was not a WIS back then and was happy with a very tasteful solid YG gold Concord quartz dress watch on a black lizard strap. I discovered Rolex about seven years later. I had always wanted a YG day-date and it had been my grail watch since then but never was able to let myself get one until my 50th b-day last December. I wish I had gotten it much sooner to enjoy. Now that I am past the halfway point in life, I reflect on a lot of things I wish I had known about and done sooner so they could be enjoyed longer.

As for wearing a daydate at your age, if it's what you like and you can "truely afford it" I say go ahead and enjoy your good taste!!! If you are smart enough to be able to afford the daydate then you should also be smart enough to know when and where you should wear it in the big city you live in. If you can't figure that out and it's stolen from you then you probably were not up to owning and wearing it. Remember, no " thing" is worth your life and if you would risk your life for the watch in a robbery then you are again, IMHO not up to owning to affording a watch like that.

Well said!! thank you very much. I don't live in the city anyway I live in the countryside next to a small town with a population of under 35,000 but I will get it insured nevertheless. But a very insightful post, I do love Day-Dates, I do honestly see it as the watch for me for my whole life, so it would be extremely logical to get one now and enjoy it for longer.

[sond86]

Ya I agree on the age thing, DD for any age

The one that does look for older people to me are older DJ with two tone jubilee pre solid link pre hidden clasp white dial roman numeral

[sond86]

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Well said, I say get what you want, like and will wear! Thats what it is made for and for your enjoyment

Yep x2. If you know u will get, get it sooner as it will only cost more in the future and you can start enjoying it sooner. I knew I'd have to stretch to afford it but knew I wanted one someday before I turn 40. Plus with pre-own can typically get it for 50-60% of current retail.

[aandrianto]

Well, white gold is more safer i guess

less people notice it compared with YG..

[watchf]

Originally Posted by RRP

The yellow gold 36mm DD president is my dream watch. Ever since I was a young teenager I have wanted one so badly. I know they are commonly regarded as being for people over 40 but I never care for stereotypes and I certainly don't care what people think of me wearing one.

Do you think it's a stupid idea seeing how great the Deepsea is? Are they really as good as they look? Do you think I am putting myself at risk to being mugged and a subject to theft if everyone see's it on my wrist constantly? I would greatly appreciate any advice from any current or ex President owners.

Thanks in advance

There is no such thing as YG DD for over 40s, if you can afford it you can wear it

DSSD is a completely different watch to the DD, you can't compare a DSSD vs a DD. Its akin to comparing a tank (a good tank ) with a Bentley.