Does anyone daily wear a YG Day Date?

[Rsubnodate]

I wanted to know what I can expect if i daily wear 18238? How soon can I expect bracelet stretch? Anyone have pics from years of wear?


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[CrazyMD]

Stretch no, scratches ASAP. Especially the new day dates have ceramic inserts in the links


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[joli160]

The 18238 bracelet obviously has no ceramic inserts and has so called solid gold hollow links. This makes the bracelet more prone to wear than the later reference 118238 with solid links.
If you use your bracelet with a snug fit it should be good for many years.
My bracelet was good for 20 years and than I had it refurbished.
It was not yet really necessary at that time.

[TonyD]

I'm wearing mine today! I wear it for a few weeks and then swap for something else. Definitely not my everyday watch, but definitely ok for office work.

[douglasf13]

[JnmEaton]

30+ years old, no ceramic, 18038.... It sat for a few years but only a little stretch.....

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[Racerdj]

While not daily, I certainly wear mine a lot and enjoy it!

[Maiden]

I wear my 18238 a couple of days a week, and almost all weekends. I was fortunate to procure a mint example. After a year no stretch. I think as noted above, with proper fit and care you could get 20 to 30 years as a daily. I considered this when I purchased mine. It was for my 50th so I figure I am good for my lifetime anyway.

[kilyung]

I only have a platinum DD and I wear it regularly. It performs well as a daily IF you can get a good fit.

[Aclockworkblue]

I wear my 18038 every Friday-Sunday

[lord91]

Originally Posted by CrazyMD

Stretch no, scratches ASAP. Especially the new day dates have ceramic inserts in the links


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The DD 36 also?

[JnmEaton]

Originally Posted by lord91

The DD 36 also?

it's my understanding that all the new Pres bracelets have ceramic inserts.

[3ther]

Originally Posted by lord91

The DD 36 also?

Originally Posted by JnmEaton

it's my understanding that all the new Pres bracelets have ceramic inserts.

Just the DD40 has the sleeves. The bracelet for the 36 was not updated. May change though.

[HogwldFLTR]

1803 from '72 about. I'm not the firs owner and wear it in the rotation.

[JnmEaton]

Originally Posted by 3ther

Just the DD40 has the sleeves. The bracelet for the 36 was not updated. May change though.

think it is because of the extra weight of the watch? wonder why they wouldn't update all the new bracelets?

[3ther]

Originally Posted by JnmEaton

think it is because of the extra weight of the watch? wonder why they wouldn't update all the new bracelets?

I’m not sure about the weight, but I’m willing to bet it was in response to stretch over time. It also has to do with securing the screw/preventing it from rubbing on the interior of the link and wearing out that way.

Rolex has a trickle down pattern with their new “tech.” Ceramic sleeves started in the pearl masters, and are now on the PM Skydwellers, DD40, and if I’m not mistaken, the Platona.

Not sure if it will hit the SS models

[JnmEaton]

Originally Posted by 3ther

I’m not sure about the weight, but I’m willing to bet it was in response to stretch over time. It also has to do with securing the screw/preventing it from rubbing on the interior of the link and wearing out that way.

Rolex has a trickle down pattern with their new “tech.” Ceramic sleeves started in the pearl masters, and are now on the PM Skydwellers, DD40, and if I’m not mistaken, the Platona.

Not sure if it will hit the SS models

Doesn't MY use ceramic sleeves to restore? Seems like it might be worth the $$$ to ensure no future worsening of the bracelet itself.

[3ther]

Originally Posted by JnmEaton

Doesn't MY use ceramic sleeves to restore? Seems like it might be worth the $$$ to ensure no future worsening of the bracelet itself.

Not familiar with MY, but if you deem it worth it, absolutely! You should be fine if your bracelet is snug to your wrist and not worn like a bangle. That’s the biggest bracelet killer right there

[Tangier11]

YES!! It is a daily wearer! No question. It will take years and years to stretch. Also, I have seen this mentioned here and other threads. Folks say that if the watch is worn tight it will stretch less, seems to me that it would be the other way around??...

[joli160]

Originally Posted by Tangier11

YES!! It is a daily wearer! No question. It will take years and years to stretch. Also, I have seen this mentioned here and other threads. Folks say that if the watch is worn tight it will stretch less, seems to me that it would be the other way around??...

It's actually not stretching but wearing out. The tighter it sits on the wrist the lesser it moves around flopping on your wrist which causes accelerated wear

[Headshrinker]

I wear it in rotation, but it gets a lot of wear time because it's my favorite watch. My answer for stretching is to keep it clean and wear it correctly.

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by joli160

It's actually not stretching but wearing out. The tighter it sits on the wrist the lesser it moves around flopping on your wrist which causes accelerated wear

Yep, especially if tiny amounts of gritty dirt get in there. Wearing the bracelet snug and rinsing it frequently with soap/water goes a long way in fighting "stretch."

[Canefan1]

I clean my watches/bracelets almost every day to prevent “stretch”. Takes 3 mins.

[Lordofrolex]

Originally Posted by CrazyMD

Stretch no, scratches ASAP. Especially the new day dates have ceramic inserts in the links


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Hes talking about 18234 not the DD40.



Obviously there is going to be stretch at some point but that wouldn't stop me from wearing it daily. The watch is supposed to be enjoyed... so enjoy it.

[watchwatcher]

All depends on how you wear your bracelets, and your daily activities.

If you have it sized correctly, and don't wear it to tear apart aircraft engines, it will wear and age beautifully.

However, I have received used watches here on TRF that feel like someone ran them through a washing machine 2-3 times a week. Or took them out to the creek and beat them clean with sticks. Seriously, it's unbelievable how some people treat their watches.

Good luck.

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by kilyung

I only have a platinum DD and I wear it regularly. It performs well as a daily IF you can get a good fit.

Just saw this and wanted to second this comment. I spent extra getting the 1.25 link for my DD. SO well worth it.

[Giangos]

My father has worn his yg daily for 25 years, 3 years ago he had to get a new bracelet as the original was too worn/stretched to go any longer. He traded it in at an AD in Athens for a new one.


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[NLYogi]

I do not own a DD, but am saving up for one.

I would wear it daily if I had one. Hell yeah!

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by JnmEaton

think it is because of the extra weight of the watch? wonder why they wouldn't update all the new bracelets?

To incentivize people to buy the new DD40. I think they will transition the 36mm to mostly woman's models with dials with some stones.

[scoobnoob1103]

currently own a YG 18239 but I dont daily it..a little to flashy to daily imo. But I am saving for a WG 228239 that I would definitely daily!