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Verdi · 16 August 2016, 01:26 AM

Hi folks,

I am in the market for a DD and I came across this puppy and I am tempted as it is only 5 months old and for a good price.
Gonna go see it tomorrow, before I do it, I'd like your opinions pls. Any red flags?!

masyv6 · 16 August 2016, 02:35 AM

DayDate deserves to be on a bracelet, if you ask me. It's one of the biggest things that makes it such an iconic watch.

Verdi · 16 August 2016, 02:59 AM

I know but to be honest, even if I buy one on bracelet I'd put on a leather strap jst to keep a low profile.

So this one is good for me. I don't know yet how much I'll like the cognac dial and how versatile it is.

AboutTime · 16 August 2016, 03:24 AM

I've been thinking about a similar option for myself. I owned a DD 118238 with president bracelet and it was just too much bling. I think a leather strap works better for me too. I have not seen the cognac dial 118138 in person but I'm leaning more toward the rose gold 118135 with either white roman or chocolate stick dial. The rose gold is also a little more subtle, at least with my skin coloration.

Verdi · 16 August 2016, 03:32 AM

I belive that my first choice would be a black dial (not available for this reference) or a rhodium (available).

If I get the watch for a good price I consider buying a rodhium dial.

Watch looks all legit, folks?
It is bought from "the watch gallery" in London. Complete set but no receipt.

anothernewphone · 16 August 2016, 03:52 AM

The only red flag I see is that it's on a strap - a travesty! That watch belongs on a President bracelet.

Verdi · 16 August 2016, 05:58 AM

Haha. That president bracelet seem to have lots of fans!
Anyhow, your opinions help. Basically this watch goes for the price of a 18000 series on gold bracelet so it's something to consider.

crowncollection · 16 August 2016, 06:12 AM

Not my favourite dial but that's really all personal choice

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KZZN · 16 August 2016, 06:51 AM

Hi,

I think that's a good solid choice for a Day-Date. I've been a big fan of the 11813x leather strap series since they came out a few years back. In fact, if ever I find myself in the market for a Day-Date again, I think the green version of the 118138 would be the one I'd be likely to go for.

Verdi · 20 August 2016, 01:53 AM

Had a look at this puppy and decided the color not suitable for my style.
I could probably get it for as low as 11k but I'd have to change the
dial to rodium and also a new strap. Too much hassle.

For 11k I can get a 11800 series on a president bracelet, a better buy imo.
It was worth checking it out though.

Schoey12 · 20 August 2016, 04:07 AM

Great watch, but I think you made the right choice. That dial is tough and the watch belongs on a president bracelet!

dysondiver · 20 August 2016, 04:17 AM

as others , prefer a bracelet ,, but i really like the dial color.

rkot07 · 20 August 2016, 06:20 AM

Very nice watch. I bought my DD on bracelet but wear it 90% of the time on leather as it is a lower profile.

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capote · 20 August 2016, 07:02 AM

You can wear a DD on leather strap, no worries

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Edit: sorry about the pic size

Lordofrolex · 20 August 2016, 08:07 AM

Yeah for 11k could get a nice 18238 on a bracelet. A strap will only cost you about $300 max. And there are a lot of custom stuff you can do with it.

Daytonaman799 · 20 August 2016, 11:34 AM

Day Date NEEDS the bracelet IMHO...

JP Chestnut · 20 August 2016, 11:57 AM

the strap is fine, but the dial is really not for me. Don't worry about the price - buy if you love it and can afford it. If not, keep looking. No matter the deal.

Verdi · 20 August 2016, 12:20 PM

I don't live this dial enough. So I'm gonna pass it.

JP Chestnut · 20 August 2016, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verdi

I don't live this dial enough. So I'm gonna pass it.

Smart. It looks like urin.

Ragna · 20 August 2016, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masyv6

DayDate deserves to be on a bracelet, if you ask me. It's one of the biggest things that makes it such an iconic watch.

I can't argue with that.

1+

arguetaoscar · 20 August 2016, 02:38 PM

Looks great! I wear my DD Spanish Days on a strap, I feel it makes it dressier and subtle.

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Muzz · 20 August 2016, 03:18 PM

I absolutely love that combination!!! I would happily have one on rotation.

alexxelor · 20 August 2016, 06:49 PM

my 118138... Green

16 August 2016, 01:26 AM	#1
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	DD 118138 cognac-questions Hi folks, I am in the market for a DD and I came across this puppy and I am tempted as it is only 5 months old and for a good price. Gonna go see it tomorrow, before I do it, I'd like your opinions pls. Any red flags?! __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

16 August 2016, 02:59 AM	#3
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	I know but to be honest, even if I buy one on bracelet I'd put on a leather strap jst to keep a low profile. So this one is good for me. I don't know yet how much I'll like the cognac dial and how versatile it is. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

16 August 2016, 03:32 AM	#5
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	I belive that my first choice would be a black dial (not available for this reference) or a rhodium (available). If I get the watch for a good price I consider buying a rodhium dial. Watch looks all legit, folks? It is bought from "the watch gallery" in London. Complete set but no receipt. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

16 August 2016, 05:58 AM	#7
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Haha. That president bracelet seem to have lots of fans! Anyhow, your opinions help. Basically this watch goes for the price of a 18000 series on gold bracelet so it's something to consider. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

16 August 2016, 06:12 AM	#8
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Not my favourite dial but that's really all personal choice Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

16 August 2016, 02:35 AM	#2
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,771	DayDate deserves to be on a bracelet, if you ask me. It's one of the biggest things that makes it such an iconic watch.

16 August 2016, 03:24 AM	#4
AboutTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N California Posts: 909	I've been thinking about a similar option for myself. I owned a DD 118238 with president bracelet and it was just too much bling. I think a leather strap works better for me too. I have not seen the cognac dial 118138 in person but I'm leaning more toward the rose gold 118135 with either white roman or chocolate stick dial. The rose gold is also a little more subtle, at least with my skin coloration.

16 August 2016, 03:52 AM	#6
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	The only red flag I see is that it's on a strap - a travesty! That watch belongs on a President bracelet.

16 August 2016, 06:51 AM	#9
KZZN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Watch: Rolex Cellini 5115 Posts: 512	Hi, I think that's a good solid choice for a Day-Date. I've been a big fan of the 11813x leather strap series since they came out a few years back. In fact, if ever I find myself in the market for a Day-Date again, I think the green version of the 118138 would be the one I'd be likely to go for.

20 August 2016, 01:53 AM	#10
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Had a look at this puppy and decided the color not suitable for my style. I could probably get it for as low as 11k but I'd have to change the dial to rodium and also a new strap. Too much hassle. For 11k I can get a 11800 series on a president bracelet, a better buy imo. It was worth checking it out though. Attached Images __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

20 August 2016, 04:07 AM	#11
Schoey12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Ryan Location: NJ, USA Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 21	Great watch, but I think you made the right choice. That dial is tough and the watch belongs on a president bracelet!

20 August 2016, 04:17 AM	#12
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	as others , prefer a bracelet ,, but i really like the dial color.

20 August 2016, 06:20 AM	#13
rkot07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: California Watch: GMT II, DD, DJ II Posts: 591	Very nice watch. I bought my DD on bracelet but wear it 90% of the time on leather as it is a lower profile. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 August 2016, 07:02 AM	#14
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	You can wear a DD on leather strap, no worries Pick from Jake's Rolex World Edit: sorry about the pic size

20 August 2016, 08:07 AM	#15
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Yeah for 11k could get a nice 18238 on a bracelet. A strap will only cost you about $300 max. And there are a lot of custom stuff you can do with it. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

20 August 2016, 11:34 AM	#16
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,693	Day Date NEEDS the bracelet IMHO...

20 August 2016, 11:57 AM	#17
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	the strap is fine, but the dial is really not for me. Don't worry about the price - buy if you love it and can afford it. If not, keep looking. No matter the deal.

20 August 2016, 12:20 PM	#18
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	I don't live this dial enough. So I'm gonna pass it. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

20 August 2016, 02:38 PM	#21
arguetaoscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2,335	Looks great! I wear my DD Spanish Days on a strap, I feel it makes it dressier and subtle. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

20 August 2016, 03:18 PM	#22
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I absolutely love that combination!!! I would happily have one on rotation.

20 August 2016, 06:49 PM	#23
alexxelor Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: alessandro Location: ROMA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 675	my 118138... Green

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