Should I add a Day Date to my collection

[Patton250]

I'm going to add one last piece before I take a nice year or two long respite. Went to a local AD yesterday and tried on a brand-new Day Date 36mm mostly to get the feel for it and see how it looks. They want $33,000 plus tax for it.

I found a 1995 DD sold new in Japan in 1999 that looks brand-new with box and papers. It comes from a very trusted seller here. They are asking $10,600 delivered. What are your thoughts on this? Is there really such a huge difference between today's model and one from 1995? Thanks.

[thusalwaystotyrants]

For $22K plus I would say no difference. Granted, I'm broke.

[watchwatcher]

My thoughts...for that kind of money, you could get a DD40 from one of our trusted sellers, and another SS model.

Which is what I would do.

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by thusalwaystotyrants

For $22K plus I would say no difference. Granted, I'm broke.

Most honest answer in forum history. :-)

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

My thoughts...for that kind of money, you could get a DD40 from one of our trusted sellers, and another SS model.

Which is what I would do.

Can't do $30,000. That's big money.

[anothernewphone]

You can research the difference between the model numbers.

[bkertzer89]

Maybe get th older dd and if u really like the watch u can always sell it and buy a new model...or keep the old one

The depreciation on a new day date is insaaaaaane

[THC]

There is a middle ground between the two price ranges you mentioned... Say 17k... you can pick up a nice current DD for so where around this price

[Otto]

For comparison purposes, I got a brand new DD 40 in Japan for a very good price yesterday; way, way below the 36mm price you quoted.

[Daytonaman799]

You absolutely should add a Day Date but at the right price. A conventional Day Date depreciates very quickly and the vintage ones have more interesting dials, etc. If you are looking for a 36mm DD you can buy a used platinum one for 23-26k and everything else is south of that. DO NOT PAY RETAIL!!

[subtona]

If 36mm version works for your wrist size then preowned is the way to go.

[Danny83]

The 36mm DD sounds like a plan

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by subtona

If 36mm version works for your wrist size then preowned is the way to go.

I have 6.5" wrists. But didn't the 36mm work for everyone's wrists for 55 years?

[Old Expat Beast]

Didn't you recently almost buy an older 1803 DD for about 10k? That's the direction I would go.

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Didn't you recently almost buy an older 1803 DD for about 10k? That's the direction I would go.

Yes. In that thread someone said for $1000-$2000 more I could get a whole lot more DD so I really started looking. He was right big time.

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by Otto

For comparison purposes, I got a brand new DD 40 in Japan for a very good price yesterday; way, way below the 36mm price you quoted.

Yes I saw yours. It's ridiculously beautiful. Congratulations. I really love it.

Originally Posted by THC

There is a middle ground between the two price ranges you mentioned... Say 17k... you can pick up a nice current DD for so where around this price

I would really love to keep it around the $10,000 mark. Still I want to get the most I can for that much.

[AK797]

If you can afford it the DD is such a quintessential Rolex that I would have one. I know this because I sold one and now realise I need one back.

[zama]

I cant see why you would not go for a mint condition older model, they represent a much better value proposition than a new one IMHO, unless you are a stickler for new.

[topcat30093]

The DD is a beautiful watch and has a worthy place in anyones collection.

I was fortunate to have owned 3 - sadly no longer with me.

My favourite was the traditional 36mm Y/G with president bracelet, though if funds allowed, I would like to try the new 40mm.

Personally I would shy away from one that has the hollow links in the bracelet, go for the more substantial solid link bracelet, it should also have the polished lugs. It was noticeably more heavy then its predecessor :)

[crowncollection]

I would really love to keep it around the $10,000 mark. Still I want to get the most I can for that much.[/QUOTE]


You can get a great used day date if you look for 10k



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[travisb]

If you're wanting to stay around 10k, I'd look for a nice 1803 and keep the change.

[Racerdj]

The price for the BNIB is too high. You can do much better. You will enjoy the Day Date model.

[DeeTee]

if you can find one with a good bracelet, then go for it.

[roadrunner117]

Yes, add a Day Date to your collection. I tried this one on at the AD the other day, and I'm in love. Can't remember the exact price, but it was in the $30k range.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by Patton250

I have 6.5" wrists. But didn't the 36mm work for everyone's wrists for 55 years?

Yes, not a criticism of the size, it just doesn't work for my wrist at 36mm.

I like the 36mm DD (along with a bunch of other smaller vintage watches), preowned prices are a fair deal but My wrist is about 7.5 and I find 39-40mm works best for me. I have tried on the DD40 and loved it.

[dadonn2]

For around 10k you will be looking at predecessors of the 118238. The difference iirc in weight is about 30% in weight due to the hollow vs. solid links. At some point, they also changed the clasp, I believe around 2003. While most everyone seemed to appreciate the changes and consider it worth the money, cosmetically, the difference is not great. That is the consensus I got from loitering in these here threads.

As for which model to gun for, those in the know seem to concur that it should all be taken on a case by case basis. A trusted seller would help. Bracelet condition and general condition of the watch can vary greatly. I remember seeing one (a 18238 I believe) for 12.5 that was near mint despite being a 25 year old watch. It was priced higher than normal but may be worth the premium.

[Ckci]

With 6.5" wrist I think the 36mm will look much nicer. Personally I have seen some people w 40mm nowhere the dial looked too big. I'm sure I have watches where that is the case. I think with a sport watch that is ok but a dress watch is a place where the BIG BAGGY look is bad in my opinion. It's like a suit that is too loose and hasn't been fitted. I think a used 36mm for $10k is the way to go. I'd also say to gets picture to see how much sag the bracelet has. I always like to see pictures so I try to post them if I have them. Pictures drive me to buy so here's what I have. RG 36mm from LawrenceB. I don't know what I paid.

[Muzz]

It is a personal preference but I would hunt for a used 118238 as the feel is substantial. I know this is subjective but this is just my opinion.

[BNA/LION]

If the watch is in like New Excellent condition w/ box & Papers... BUY IT!