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j407 · 29 September 2010, 04:08 AM

hi i am new to the forum.
i own a mens presidential day-date. now i see they have started making "day-date 11'' watches
what is the major differences from the original model and these new models?

starting with price and specs. thanks so much

GerardoG · 29 September 2010, 04:54 AM

Welcome to the club. The case is larger, and so is the price!

j407 · 29 September 2010, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

Welcome to the club. The case is larger, and so is the price!

yeah when i researched a lil i found the 36mm as opposed to the new 41mm so thats a big difference there. is the band any different? and is it a major price difference?

SaddleSC · 29 September 2010, 04:59 AM

Just to clarify, the Day-Date II is not a replacement for the 36mm DD, it is a separate model being produced concurrently for people that want a larger wrist presence. I personally prefer the 36mm, as it is a true classic.

BarkMaster · 29 September 2010, 05:29 AM

The best way to answer your questions is to go to an AD and compare the two.

I also prefer the 36mm size myself.

wuzzzer · 29 September 2010, 05:29 AM

The Day-Date II is only available in the President bracelet, the 36mm Day-Date is available with a President or Oyster bracelet.

There are significantly more dials available for the 36mm.

j407 · 29 September 2010, 07:00 AM

well that makes me feel better that it is not a direct replacement but a additional model. i cant complain on the watch itself its a remarkable timepiece, i also have a steel & gold submariner for a more day to day sporty look. i have had that for 10 years and i love it

wuzzzer · 29 September 2010, 09:47 AM

I think the 36mm Day-Date will always be THE Rolex watch.

tomchicago · 29 September 2010, 11:22 AM

Agree with wuzzer. I've tried the ddii and they wear a lot differently than the 36mm.

dddrees · 29 September 2010, 11:36 AM

They did the same thing with the DJ, and now there is a DJII. When I tried on a DJ it just seemed to small, so I choose to get a DJII.

The DJ and DD are classics because they have been around for a long time.

If I were to get a DD I would revisit this issue and reconsider whether the 36mm version would work for me.

Shade · 29 September 2010, 11:41 AM

The DD2 is for people who wants a larger watch.

I personally like the 36mm DD1, and leave large watches to Panerai.

mitchy · 29 September 2010, 12:16 PM

I read on the rolex website that the new Day-Date II has something called paraflex absorber which is designed to absorb impacts a lot better also making that particular watch more 'shock resistant' than the standard rolex line. Anyone confirm this?? Any further info?

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29 September 2010, 04:08 AM	#1
j407 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: delaware Watch: mens president Posts: 7	presidential differences? hi i am new to the forum. i own a mens presidential day-date. now i see they have started making "day-date 11'' watches what is the major differences from the original model and these new models? starting with price and specs. thanks so much

29 September 2010, 04:59 AM	#4
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	Just to clarify, the Day-Date II is not a replacement for the 36mm DD, it is a separate model being produced concurrently for people that want a larger wrist presence. I personally prefer the 36mm, as it is a true classic. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

29 September 2010, 05:29 AM	#5
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	The best way to answer your questions is to go to an AD and compare the two. I also prefer the 36mm size myself. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

29 September 2010, 11:36 AM	#10
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	They did the same thing with the DJ, and now there is a DJII. When I tried on a DJ it just seemed to small, so I choose to get a DJII. The DJ and DD are classics because they have been around for a long time. If I were to get a DD I would revisit this issue and reconsider whether the 36mm version would work for me. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

29 September 2010, 11:41 AM	#11
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	The DD2 is for people who wants a larger watch. I personally like the 36mm DD1, and leave large watches to Panerai. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

29 September 2010, 04:54 AM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Welcome to the club. The case is larger, and so is the price!

29 September 2010, 05:29 AM	#6
wuzzzer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 384	The Day-Date II is only available in the President bracelet, the 36mm Day-Date is available with a President or Oyster bracelet. There are significantly more dials available for the 36mm.

29 September 2010, 07:00 AM	#7
j407 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: delaware Watch: mens president Posts: 7	well that makes me feel better that it is not a direct replacement but a additional model. i cant complain on the watch itself its a remarkable timepiece, i also have a steel & gold submariner for a more day to day sporty look. i have had that for 10 years and i love it

29 September 2010, 09:47 AM	#8
wuzzzer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 384	I think the 36mm Day-Date will always be THE Rolex watch.

29 September 2010, 11:22 AM	#9
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Agree with wuzzer. I've tried the ddii and they wear a lot differently than the 36mm.

29 September 2010, 12:16 PM	#12
mitchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mitch Location: . Watch: 116710LN Posts: 2,495	I read on the rolex website that the new Day-Date II has something called paraflex absorber which is designed to absorb impacts a lot better also making that particular watch more 'shock resistant' than the standard rolex line. Anyone confirm this?? Any further info? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted John Lennon

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