Thoughts on 118206 and is it discontinued?

[montecarlo77]

Is Rolex still making this 36mm DD in platinum? I did not see it on the website. I tried it on at the AD and loved the weight of it. However, sometimes I wonder if it is too small. I would love to hear from some of you that own it. If you have pics, especially on your wrist that would be appreciated!

I own an Explorer II and a Daytona Ceramic in White and want to add a PM model.

[fskywalker]

The PT 118206 has indeed been discontinued. I have a 18239 and love the 36 MM size, don’t think it is too small !


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[acheronsgrief]

Really wish they still made it in platinum, the updated models end links are so much nicer looking/better articulated for smaller wrists imo. Hopefully they one day make it again.

[Low-Key]

Not sure how to add pictures, I should probably figure that out. But with ~6.5” wrists, 36mm is as big as I go on anything except the tool/professional models. Even as a Millennial (some have accused me of being a hipster), I remain drawn to the classic aesthetic and I have no interest in trying to create some new “look” this many years after the onslaught of the dinner plate-sized watch. That said, they’re probably ok for people of stature that allows those models (anything 2x8xxx) to retain the classic proportions. As a slender guy who’s not built that way, it’d just look out of place for me to go past the 36s.

As for the 118206 being discontinued, I also tried finding a “128206” last year before going for my 118206. Not because of the 128xxx endlinks, actually, but really hoping only for 2 things: 1) the ceramic sleeves to prevent bracelet stretch (can’t remember if the 128xxxs actually got these, or only their larger counterparts), and 2) the longer 70-hour power reserve of the 3255 movement. Since the model never came into production, I moved forward with the 118206. It isn’t the only 3155 I own, and I’ve been very happy this movement over the years. It’s pretty hard to fault a movement Rolex saw fit to use for like 33 years.

Been super happy with it, and it’s a totally different vibe than my YG fluted/champ DD36, to the point where only those who’re “into” them would even know they’re even iterations of the same model.

[montecarlo77]

You make great points! I agree sometimes too big is too big and I do like how understated/reserved it is with really no one knowing how rare it is.

Would love to see pics of your 118206! Thanks to you and others here for the comments!

Originally Posted by Low-Key

Not sure how to add pictures, I should probably figure that out. But with ~6.5” wrists, 36mm is as big as I go on anything except the tool/professional models. Even as a Millennial (some have accused me of being a hipster), I remain drawn to the classic aesthetic and I have no interest in trying to create some new “look” this many years after the onslaught of the dinner plate-sized watch. That said, they’re probably ok for people of stature that allows those models (anything 2x8xxx) to retain the classic proportions. As a slender guy who’s not built that way, it’d just look out of place for me to go past the 36s.

As for the 118206 being discontinued, I also tried finding a “128206” last year before going for my 118206. Not because of the 128xxx endlinks, actually, but really hoping only for 2 things: 1) the ceramic sleeves to prevent bracelet stretch (can’t remember if the 128xxxs actually got these, or only their larger counterparts), and 2) the longer 70-hour power reserve of the 3255 movement. Since the model never came into production, I moved forward with the 118206. It isn’t the only 3155 I own, and I’ve been very happy this movement over the years. It’s pretty hard to fault a movement Rolex saw fit to use for like 33 years.

Been super happy with it, and it’s a totally different vibe than my YG fluted/champ DD36, to the point where only those who’re “into” them would even know they’re even iterations of the same model.

[montecarlo77]

There's a great wrist pic of the 118206 in this thread:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...=346719&page=5

[dolceman81]

I am looking for the 118206. Any advice on where I can purchase?

[fixinbones]

Purchased mine in 2009

[SubGMTExplorer2Fan]

Originally Posted by fixinbones

Purchased mine in 2009

Big Arabic numbers on a dress watch? Was that the popular look on watch forums in 2009?

[Dr.Brian]

Originally Posted by SubGMTExplorer2Fan

Big Arabic numbers on a dress watch? Was that the popular look on watch forums in 2009?

I don’t think of the Day Date as a dress watch. It’s a go anywhere do anything kind of watch, which is why it appeals to me. I don't need a dress watch ever, so that dial combo makes it more casual. I’d rock that with a Hawaiian shirt and a mojito then with a blazer at the club for dinner and a nightcap.

[peterpl]

Originally Posted by fixinbones

Purchased mine in 2009

Honestly that is the best one for the 36mm Plat version.

[42itus]

Originally Posted by fixinbones

Purchased mine in 2009

That dial!!! It gets me every time.


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[fixinbones]

Originally Posted by peterpl

Honestly that is the best one for the 36mm Plat version.

Originally Posted by 42itus

That dial!!! It gets me every time.


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Thanks. It’s probably the only reason I haven’t traded it in for the DD 40