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Noxa · 7 February 2018, 02:37 AM

Just looking for some views from everyone on my next pick up. Long story short the Day Date has always been my grail watch and finally it’s time to jump on one. Originally I was totally sold on the Pink gold, Green dial 60th Anniversary Day Date but having recently tried on a different Rose gold Day Date I realised that the rose just isn’t for me and my skin tone sadly. So now it’s yellow gold for me with the gold face, for me the classic Day Date I remembered from my childhood.

So it’s a 228238 for certain... I was totally set on the numerals as I love how they fill up the dial but I’ve been offered a great deal on a 228238 with the diamond baton markers. Thoughts please as I really need a few other opinions on this one.

enjoythemusic · 7 February 2018, 02:47 AM

EDITED

Love the diamond dial!

Hmmm.... the DD40 with diamonds is around $29k and an excellent choice!

GradyPhilpott · 7 February 2018, 02:50 AM

Get the one you really want.

joli160 · 7 February 2018, 02:52 AM

What Grady said, but personally I prefer the diamonds

CJJ · 7 February 2018, 02:58 AM

Was facing the same dilemma: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=551483.

Went with the Romans and couldn't be happier. The Romans fill up the dial better and the way the light reflects off of them just makes the whole thing sing. Go with what you like, but if you're undecided, go Romans.

rmlovett1 · 7 February 2018, 03:11 AM

Definitely when spending this amount...get what you’ll most enjoy! And congratulations!

*i went with silver motif dial.

Noxa · 7 February 2018, 04:30 AM

Thanks for the views so far everyone. It’s a very tough one for me as I’ve been offered a great deal on the diamond dial one, meaning the price difference is zero. I have to be honest I didn’t even know about the diamond baton on the Day Date till today so it’s a bit of a sudden development. For me Numeral and stick will 100% be Numeral but the diamond baton is really doing it for me. CJJ you are certainly right, love the way the Numerals fill the dial, hence why I’ve always wanted it but the diamond seems to bridge the gap rather nicely between the stick and numerals. It’s certainly going to be a tough call. Let’s face it neither are a bad option!

MonBK · 7 February 2018, 04:32 AM

With no difference in price, the diamond dial without hesitation.

opawlows · 7 February 2018, 04:33 AM

Diamond dial is stunning in person. Go for it!

enjoythemusic · 7 February 2018, 04:35 AM

That's great Noxa! That's pretty much where i was with the chocolate dial version.... same price. Wife and her 17 y/o daughter got the final say.... said get the diamond. Glad they did.

Wcdhtwn · 7 February 2018, 04:43 AM

I never thought I'd like or want diamonds on a watch but I changed my mind when I tried on a YGDD with diamond bezel. It just looked great and I don't really care for YG all that much. The Romans do also look great on the DD but if you're going for a statement piece, which the DD is, diamonds make more of a statement than the Romans. Of course there is no wrong choice... buy what you like and enjoy!

How about one of each?

MonBK · 7 February 2018, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

That's great Noxa! That's pretty much where i was with the chocolate dial version.... same price. Wife and her 17 y/o daughter got the final say.... said get the diamond. Glad they did.

Lovely watch.

Noxa · 7 February 2018, 05:56 AM

enjoythemusic, that is stunning, I really love the diamonds on that chocolate face in particular. I’m very much leaning towards the diamond dial at this moment in time.

Tangier11 · 7 February 2018, 09:10 AM

Go for the diamonds. Lots of folks on here are anti diamond, but when you see them in person...WOW!~!!!

sand lizard · 7 February 2018, 11:37 AM

Diamonds , love the black dial with diamonds

watchwatcher · 7 February 2018, 11:40 AM

Personally, I think the romans are dazzling with the fluted bezel...but it's your money, your call.

DESH · 7 February 2018, 02:13 PM

love my DD40 simple and elegant.

LightOnAHill · 7 February 2018, 02:25 PM

I love diamond markers on mine

deelonewolf · 7 February 2018, 02:36 PM

When i was in the market for the DD40 i ended up with the diamond dial. it looks super classy giving it a little bling. being dressed up or casual it still looks awesome imo.

jctrolex · 7 February 2018, 02:45 PM

Love the baguette diamonds on that dial. Simple and elegant with a very clean look. I prefer that to the numerals I find them too busy.

GFONG · 7 February 2018, 03:35 PM

The one with diamond looks awesome. Since it does not have any additional cost, just go for it.

DoDe · 7 February 2018, 04:28 PM

I usually think diamonds are «to much», but in this case much is more and a good thing.

Bagman · 7 February 2018, 05:06 PM

You’ll enjoy the yellow gold Day date. It’s my “dress up watch” people can’t help but comment on it. White dial is classic looking.

Richard B
36mm datejust, Custom Explorer, Pepsi, Hulk, yellow gold dd2

Andad · 7 February 2018, 05:12 PM

There are so many options with the Day Date.

I just have the plain YG White dial with Romans.

Similar to the above but with the slimmer 'right way up' Romans.

You need the PM expert.

Mike! Where are you?

G'ed · 7 February 2018, 05:41 PM

I wish those diamonds light up in the dark. Lume paint sandwiched between the diamond and the dial.

Hamish · 7 February 2018, 07:59 PM

And I am very happy
In reality the diamonds are very subtle

antbkny · 7 February 2018, 08:17 PM

You can’t lose either way. For me I would choose diamonds. It is done very tastefully.

1William · 7 February 2018, 10:09 PM

The diamonds are great.

daytonastl · 7 February 2018, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joli160

What Grady said, but personally I prefer the diamonds

^^^I echo this.

airchitect · 7 February 2018, 10:13 PM

I usually hate diamonds, but the way those are cut is very classy. I say go diamond if it’s your style.

7 February 2018, 02:37 AM	#1
Noxa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: UK Posts: 173	Need some opinions please (Day Date) Just looking for some views from everyone on my next pick up. Long story short the Day Date has always been my grail watch and finally it’s time to jump on one. Originally I was totally sold on the Pink gold, Green dial 60th Anniversary Day Date but having recently tried on a different Rose gold Day Date I realised that the rose just isn’t for me and my skin tone sadly. So now it’s yellow gold for me with the gold face, for me the classic Day Date I remembered from my childhood. So it’s a 228238 for certain... I was totally set on the numerals as I love how they fill up the dial but I’ve been offered a great deal on a 228238 with the diamond baton markers. Thoughts please as I really need a few other opinions on this one.

7 February 2018, 02:47 AM	#2
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,198	EDITED Love the diamond dial! Hmmm.... the DD40 with diamonds is around $29k and an excellent choice! __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

7 February 2018, 02:50 AM	#3
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Get the one you really want. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

7 February 2018, 02:52 AM	#4
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	What Grady said, but personally I prefer the diamonds __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

7 February 2018, 04:35 AM	#10
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,198	That's great Noxa! That's pretty much where i was with the chocolate dial version.... same price. Wife and her 17 y/o daughter got the final say.... said get the diamond. Glad they did. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

7 February 2018, 02:58 AM	#5
CJJ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Cody Location: Phoenix, AZ Watch: YG DD Posts: 70	Was facing the same dilemma: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=551483. Went with the Romans and couldn't be happier. The Romans fill up the dial better and the way the light reflects off of them just makes the whole thing sing. Go with what you like, but if you're undecided, go Romans.

7 February 2018, 03:11 AM	#6
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Definitely when spending this amount...get what you’ll most enjoy! And congratulations! *i went with silver motif dial.

7 February 2018, 04:30 AM	#7
Noxa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: UK Posts: 173	Thanks for the views so far everyone. It’s a very tough one for me as I’ve been offered a great deal on the diamond dial one, meaning the price difference is zero. I have to be honest I didn’t even know about the diamond baton on the Day Date till today so it’s a bit of a sudden development. For me Numeral and stick will 100% be Numeral but the diamond baton is really doing it for me. CJJ you are certainly right, love the way the Numerals fill the dial, hence why I’ve always wanted it but the diamond seems to bridge the gap rather nicely between the stick and numerals. It’s certainly going to be a tough call. Let’s face it neither are a bad option!

7 February 2018, 04:32 AM	#8
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	With no difference in price, the diamond dial without hesitation.

7 February 2018, 04:33 AM	#9
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/PAM Posts: 1,278	Diamond dial is stunning in person. Go for it!

7 February 2018, 04:43 AM	#11
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,061	I never thought I'd like or want diamonds on a watch but I changed my mind when I tried on a YGDD with diamond bezel. It just looked great and I don't really care for YG all that much. The Romans do also look great on the DD but if you're going for a statement piece, which the DD is, diamonds make more of a statement than the Romans. Of course there is no wrong choice... buy what you like and enjoy! How about one of each?

7 February 2018, 05:56 AM	#13
Noxa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: UK Posts: 173	enjoythemusic, that is stunning, I really love the diamonds on that chocolate face in particular. I’m very much leaning towards the diamond dial at this moment in time.

7 February 2018, 09:10 AM	#14
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	Go for the diamonds. Lots of folks on here are anti diamond, but when you see them in person...WOW!~!!!

7 February 2018, 11:37 AM	#15
sand lizard "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Some Beach Watch: Day Date 40 Posts: 75	Diamonds , love the black dial with diamonds

7 February 2018, 11:40 AM	#16
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Personally, I think the romans are dazzling with the fluted bezel...but it's your money, your call.

7 February 2018, 02:13 PM	#17
DESH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Desh Location: in a car driving Watch: ing the numbers.. Posts: 1,223	love my DD40 simple and elegant. Attached Images __________________ Instagram: wristkink

7 February 2018, 02:25 PM	#18
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	I love diamond markers on mine

7 February 2018, 02:36 PM	#19
deelonewolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: SoCal/Lv Watch: AP/DD40 Posts: 39	When i was in the market for the DD40 i ended up with the diamond dial. it looks super classy giving it a little bling. being dressed up or casual it still looks awesome imo.

7 February 2018, 02:45 PM	#20
jctrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Watch: 1675 Posts: 1,163	Love the baguette diamonds on that dial. Simple and elegant with a very clean look. I prefer that to the numerals I find them too busy.

7 February 2018, 03:35 PM	#21
GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	The one with diamond looks awesome. Since it does not have any additional cost, just go for it.

7 February 2018, 04:28 PM	#22
DoDe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norway Posts: 629	I usually think diamonds are «to much», but in this case much is more and a good thing.

7 February 2018, 05:06 PM	#23
Bagman Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Pepsi Posts: 543	You’ll enjoy the yellow gold Day date. It’s my “dress up watch” people can’t help but comment on it. White dial is classic looking. Richard B 36mm datejust, Custom Explorer, Pepsi, Hulk, yellow gold dd2

7 February 2018, 05:12 PM	#24
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	There are so many options with the Day Date. I just have the plain YG White dial with Romans. Similar to the above but with the slimmer 'right way up' Romans. You need the PM expert. Mike! Where are you? Attached Images __________________ E

7 February 2018, 05:41 PM	#25
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	I wish those diamonds light up in the dark. Lume paint sandwiched between the diamond and the dial.

7 February 2018, 07:59 PM	#26
Hamish "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Earth Watch: 5575 Posts: 1,674	I went for the diamonds And I am very happy In reality the diamonds are very subtle Attached Images

7 February 2018, 08:17 PM	#27
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	You can’t lose either way. For me I would choose diamonds. It is done very tastefully.

7 February 2018, 10:09 PM	#28
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	The diamonds are great.

7 February 2018, 10:13 PM	#30
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	I usually hate diamonds, but the way those are cut is very classy. I say go diamond if it’s your style.

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