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redsubby · 2 October 2013, 01:56 PM

The bracelet will probably stretch fast...i tend to believe presidential bracelet stretches quicker than oyster.

kilyung · 2 October 2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by redsubby

The bracelet will probably stretch fast...i tend to believe presidential bracelet stretches quicker than oyster.

Really? Based on what evidence?

Keeping it clean should make it last as long as an Oyster.

redsubby · 2 October 2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Really? Based on what evidence?

Keeping it clean should make it last as long as an Oyster.

Probably because of the construction of the presidential bracelet. I haven't really seen stretched modern oyster bracelet but quite a few presidential/jubilee bracelets. Just my observation, could be wrong.

gpfps · 2 October 2013, 10:31 PM

My dad had his yg DD 36mm on everyday for 30 years. He passed. Now I wear it 24/7 99% of the time .It would be all the time but I wear my 14060 once in a great while. I hear so much about pres band stretch. My DD like I mention has been worn every day since 1980 no doubt the band is stretched but it still strong and feels good and looks even better. Being a 18078 I know it shows less wear compared to reg. DD.

Cc1966 · 2 October 2013, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Really? Based on what evidence?

Keeping it clean should make it last as long as an Oyster.

Don't think the Pres. will stretch fast, but perhaps quicker than the Oyster bracelet given similar environments. I'm basing this purely on a robustness of design thing.

Cc1966 · 2 October 2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gpfps

My dad had his yg DD 36mm on everyday for 30 years. He passed. Now I wear it 24/7 99% of the time .It would be all the time but I wear my 14060 once in a great while. I hear so much about pres band stretch. My DD like I mention has been worn every day since 1980 no doubt the band is stretched but it still strong and feels good and looks even better. Being a 18078 I know it shows less wear compared to reg. DD.

The older series are classic and very robust (more than the current gen?) and definitely hide scratches/wear better.

kilyung · 2 October 2013, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by redsubby

Probably because of the construction of the presidential bracelet. I haven't really seen stretched modern oyster bracelet but quite a few presidential/jubilee bracelets. Just my observation, could be wrong.

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Originally Posted by Cc1966

Don't think the Pres. will stretch fast, but perhaps quicker than the Oyster bracelet given similar environments. I'm basing this purely on a robustness of design thing.

All things being equal, there are more links on a president/jubilee bracelet so there's more opportunity for wear than the oyster bracelet (with fewer links). So I can see stretch occurring sooner. However if one kept both bracelets clean, they should last the same amount of time.

anothernewphone · 2 October 2013, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Soflobusinessman

Just don't wear it mountain biking, friend had some damage to movement from the vibrations/shocks.

I don't think your buddy damaged his watch from riding a bike. Maybe he fell and banged it on something, but not just riding a mountain bike.

SubTTKky · 3 October 2013, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Wear it everyday... Rolex even put ALL the days of the week in it for that purpose.

Yup, me too...in fact, wear DD on my left n GMT on my right pocket watch pouch n switched both around every 4hrs...

Raceoff · 3 October 2013, 12:31 AM

If I were in a different business, sure it would be worn daily.
Customers feel they and their companies are the only ones entitled to make a profit.
Agree with porschejeff and Jsan20.

Survivor · 3 October 2013, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RMERMCPA

Any one wear a yg day date as a daily watch?

My Dad bought me one, way back in 1977.........I wore that watch everyday, every hour (other than an occasional cleaning) for over 10 years. Its a wonderful watch and works with virtually any type of clothes.......from suit and tie to jeans and a T-Shirt........

RMERMCPA · 3 October 2013, 02:38 AM

What business are you in that you feel clients would not like it.
I am a CPA and I think my clients like the fact that I am successful. Obviously, the D clients don't value my time anyway and they are the ones who probably have an issue.

second time · 3 October 2013, 10:29 AM

Quick question on DD's. Is the DD still in production or has (will) it be superseded by the DDII?

I like the size of the DD compared to the larger DDII, 40mm is about the max for my size wrist.

gpfps · 3 October 2013, 10:23 PM

Rolex still makes the 36mm DD. I bet it outsells the DD2. Also you have a larger selection of dials with the 36 DD.

Cc1966 · 3 October 2013, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by second time

Quick question on DD's. Is the DD still in production or has (will) it be superseded by the DDII?

I like the size of the DD compared to the larger DDII, 40mm is about the max for my size wrist.

The old standby "Presidential" will be with us for I long while IMHO. I concur with gpfps that it outsells the DD II most likely. Good value for the $.

luv2fly · 4 October 2013, 09:56 AM

Had one and traded it because I just could not wear every day. Too noticeable at the office and didn´t fit my super casual everyday look. Like watches I can wear every day - Sub and Speedy work well for that and I like gold or platinum leather strap watch for dress occasions. That being said, the Rolex YG DD is definitely a watch icon.

second time · 4 October 2013, 10:25 AM

Thanks gpfps and Cc1966, glad to hear the 36mm case on the DD is not on the way out, I've still got time to save up!

FeelingTheBlues · 4 October 2013, 10:31 AM

I did it with a few yellow gold watches without any problem, some with bracelets and some with bands.

BNA/LION · 4 October 2013, 10:37 AM

I did when I first got my DD wore it daily. As I bought more Rolex watches I rotate them. I enjoy wearing a different watch for different occasions. If all I had was a DD I would wear it every day.

Hkspwrsche · 4 October 2013, 11:47 AM

Maybe a sky dweller would "work" better as its dressy and has the gmt function?

rolexmania16 · 17 October 2013, 01:47 AM

I used to keep this for special occasions, I was worried about scuffs and bumps!
But now I wear it everyday and that add to its character!

4 October 2013, 10:31 AM	#48
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4 October 2013, 10:37 AM	#49
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,650	I did when I first got my DD wore it daily. As I bought more Rolex watches I rotate them. I enjoy wearing a different watch for different occasions. If all I had was a DD I would wear it every day. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

17 October 2013, 01:47 AM	#51
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2 October 2013, 01:56 PM	#31
redsubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: TW/SoCal Posts: 1,632	The bracelet will probably stretch fast...i tend to believe presidential bracelet stretches quicker than oyster.

2 October 2013, 10:31 PM	#34
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	My dad had his yg DD 36mm on everyday for 30 years. He passed. Now I wear it 24/7 99% of the time .It would be all the time but I wear my 14060 once in a great while. I hear so much about pres band stretch. My DD like I mention has been worn every day since 1980 no doubt the band is stretched but it still strong and feels good and looks even better. Being a 18078 I know it shows less wear compared to reg. DD.

3 October 2013, 12:31 AM	#40
Raceoff "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Howard Location: Texas Watch: Day Date Posts: 30	If I were in a different business, sure it would be worn daily. Customers feel they and their companies are the only ones entitled to make a profit. Agree with porschejeff and Jsan20.

3 October 2013, 02:38 AM	#42
RMERMCPA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: NY Watch: YG DAY DATE Posts: 22	What business are you in that you feel clients would not like it. I am a CPA and I think my clients like the fact that I am successful. Obviously, the D clients don't value my time anyway and they are the ones who probably have an issue.

3 October 2013, 10:29 AM	#43
second time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Here Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 363	Quick question on DD's. Is the DD still in production or has (will) it be superseded by the DDII? I like the size of the DD compared to the larger DDII, 40mm is about the max for my size wrist.

3 October 2013, 10:23 PM	#44
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	Rolex still makes the 36mm DD. I bet it outsells the DD2. Also you have a larger selection of dials with the 36 DD.

4 October 2013, 09:56 AM	#46
luv2fly Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sphere @ 1 AU Posts: 251	Had one and traded it because I just could not wear every day. Too noticeable at the office and didn´t fit my super casual everyday look. Like watches I can wear every day - Sub and Speedy work well for that and I like gold or platinum leather strap watch for dress occasions. That being said, the Rolex YG DD is definitely a watch icon.

4 October 2013, 10:25 AM	#47
second time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Here Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 363	Thanks gpfps and Cc1966, glad to hear the 36mm case on the DD is not on the way out, I've still got time to save up!

4 October 2013, 11:47 AM	#50
Hkspwrsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Harold Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 834	Maybe a sky dweller would "work" better as its dressy and has the gmt function?

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