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Old 30 May 2014, 02:57 PM   #1
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WG Dillema

Starting to think about a white gold watch to compliment the other precious metals in my collection. It will likely begin life as a weekend watch and end up as a daily wearer in the near future.

Right now I have a 42mm ExpII and a 43mm DSSD. Flipping one should I go WG Sub for the DSSD or WG Pepsi for the ExpII?

As my other watches suggest I prefer the bigger size, in fact 41/42 is perfect. How do the fat lugs, maxi dials and bezels fare on the GMT and Sub and which likely wears bigger?
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Old 30 May 2014, 03:14 PM   #2
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WG Pepsi for the ExpII given the choices. The DSSD (or a sub) should always be in a collection
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Old 30 May 2014, 03:16 PM   #3
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The GMTII wears larger than the nominal 40mm. The lugs make all the difference in the world.

You will be pleased with the size, even if it sounds small.
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Old 30 May 2014, 03:18 PM   #4
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Another vote for PepC.
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Old 30 May 2014, 03:40 PM   #5
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Definitely the WG Pepsi.
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Old 30 May 2014, 03:50 PM   #6
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What other precious metal watches do you have?
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Old 30 May 2014, 03:53 PM   #7
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I'd go WG sub for the Deep Sea or even for the Pepsi as an alternative. I wouldn't flip the Exp42.
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Old 30 May 2014, 04:33 PM   #8
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Thanks for the advice guys there seems to be a trend here!

I am keen to see how the Pepsi wears as I am stuck in a rut 41/42. The last 40mm watch I owned was the SD and it was IMHO too small

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DD2 Pt and RG SkyDweller. WG is the missing link


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I'd go WG sub for the Deep Sea or even for the Pepsi as an alternative. I wouldn't flip the Exp42.
No need for 2 divers or 2 GMTs, if its the Sub the Deepsea has to go, likewise if its Pepsi its farewell to the Exp42. With the latter option it would mean the DSSD being a daily wear until the Pepsi got battle hardend for daily wear
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Old 30 May 2014, 05:03 PM   #9
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Then WG sub if the dssd would be a daily wearer. Sky dweller is gmt as well.
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Old 30 May 2014, 05:15 PM   #10
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Blro just because. Sorry if that's of little help.
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BLRO for sure, check out the great new pics.

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=354885
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Old 31 May 2014, 12:46 AM   #12
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Thanks for the advice guys there seems to be a trend here!

I am keen to see how the Pepsi wears as I am stuck in a rut 41/42. The last 40mm watch I owned was the SD and it was IMHO too small

DD2 Pt and RG SkyDweller. WG is the missing link
Given your proclivity for larger watches, have you considered a gold YM2? IMO it's a great match to your two... I'd know.
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