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Gotgolf52 · 13 October 2018, 06:41 PM

I am saving up for my ultimate grail watch Daydate 40 to conclude my small collection of Rolex watches. I love the blue dial white gold but it’s too close to stainless steel metal. Then rose gold and yellow gold both have it own appeal and class. My question is which PM would you choose and why? I am very curious of how you processsing your thoughts when purchasing such an expensive item. TIA TRF.

Rocket_Man · 13 October 2018, 06:46 PM

My grail Day Date is also WG, Blue dial. Doesn't matter to me if it has a similar appearance to SS. In fact that keeps it under the radar. I personally don't like the YG watch look and could never afford the PT version.

emtee · 13 October 2018, 06:48 PM

Platinum Ice blue dial would be my ultimate day date

joli160 · 13 October 2018, 07:36 PM

RG, it's a bit more modest compared to the YG

TonyYu · 13 October 2018, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gotgolf52

I am saving up for my ultimate grail watch Daydate 40 to conclude my small collection of Rolex watches. I love the blue dial white gold but it’s too close to stainless steel metal. Then rose gold and yellow gold both have it own appeal and class. My question is which PM would you choose and why? I am very curious of how you processsing your thoughts when purchasing such an expensive item. TIA TRF.

Did u try the WG in the shop? Or just purely from the picture?

peterpl · 13 October 2018, 09:07 PM

If your only going to have a single DD40 - get the YG.

Its iconic precious metal, it will never go out of fashion. I have a feeling long term Rose Gold will not stand the test of time even though I have numerous full RG pieces.

strettyend · 13 October 2018, 09:28 PM

Do you have any other PM watch? If not go YG with silver dial IMO.
If yes then RG and Olive.

DoctorA · 13 October 2018, 09:30 PM

Platinum is king!!

Racerdj · 13 October 2018, 09:34 PM

Without a doubt, YG!

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watchwatcher · 13 October 2018, 09:36 PM

I'm partial to WG. It looks and feels incredible and is so very versatile.

But then again, whether it looks like steel or not doesn't concern me, as I wear my watches for myself and not to impress others.

marcotagudelo · 13 October 2018, 09:42 PM

I went with white gold,even though it “might fly” under the radar compared to yellow gold at a distance when its near it has a yellow hue so it does not look at all like steel.
This pic was when i was picking up my DD40
After you see the difference,you cant unsee it

drgoro · 13 October 2018, 09:59 PM

RG Green dial or platinum glacier...those to me are the standouts.

123Blueface · 13 October 2018, 10:50 PM

Platinum rules but way too heavy for my liking.
YG is sweet and classic but I prefer the rose gold.

arturob · 13 October 2018, 10:59 PM

WG for sure

ERok32 · 13 October 2018, 11:10 PM

I like all versions expect for platinum. If I had to choose, I would go YG because it’s such an iconic look.

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travisb · 13 October 2018, 11:12 PM

Olive green dial. Either RG or WG.

THC · 13 October 2018, 11:15 PM

YG black dial DD40

G.D.BeanCounter · 13 October 2018, 11:17 PM

If the platinum with glacier blue is not an option, I would pick YG.

kneedeep · 13 October 2018, 11:20 PM

Plat ice blue stick dial.

rebel_1 · 13 October 2018, 11:20 PM

I’m going to get a WG with black dial when the time comes. I have other PM Rolexes. I prefer the WG DD40 because I can wear it at work without creating too much drama. People can say what they want about an All Gold Rolex, but the fact is an All Gold Rolex stands out BIG TIME! Not that I mind in every situation, but I do prefer my WG BLRO and RG YM when I’m at work.

Also, once you’ve worn a WG Rolex, you will see it’s nowhere near a SS model.

Fat_ninja · 13 October 2018, 11:27 PM

I have YG champagn on romans. Its a gold watch in my mind and its going to look like a gold watch

Houston77 · 13 October 2018, 11:29 PM

I love the WG DD40, and the dial combos are great — blue, green, dark rhodium. All stunning. I tried on a YG DD 40 and it felt like too much. If I go YG, it’ll be the DD 36.

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macduffi · 13 October 2018, 11:31 PM

Love the WG. Love the versatility. I own the WG, black dial, with the baguette markers. It's a stunning piece.

rmlovett1 · 13 October 2018, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I'm partial to WG. It looks and feels incredible and is so very versatile.

But then again, whether it looks like steel or not doesn't concern me, as I wear my watches for myself and not to impress others.

Exactly my sentiments on WG ...and the blue or green dial are fantastic!

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Originally Posted by DoctorA

Platinum is king!!

Agree with Doc...Love the platinum as well, but prefer the fluted bezel if getting the DD

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Originally Posted by peterpl

If your only going to have a single DD40 - get the YG.

Its iconic precious metal, it will never go out of fashion. I have a feeling long term Rose Gold will not stand the test of time even though I have numerous full RG pieces.

Agree..yes... if only one DD or PM....I’d go YG. Especially with the DD...although I’m biased, it was my first choice in a DD. So iconic!
Good luck! All great choices

Mephist · 13 October 2018, 11:40 PM

I would go WG or PT. I love the color of both the WG and PT. But I may prefer the warmth of the WG color and the fluted bezel. I could never wear rose or yellow gold, it is too flashy for me. I prefer the stealth wealth look. Staying under the radar, high class, low flash.

brandrea · 13 October 2018, 11:45 PM

I’m all over the map on this one.

I used to think platinum was the way to go ... love the glacier dial and deconstructed Romans on the D40

I also LOVE the WG Olive dial. The flutted bezel is kind of a hallmark of the model.

Lately I think YG with champagne or silver dial is the most iconic looking DD

So, perhaps you need these three

Roll the Lex · 13 October 2018, 11:46 PM

WG has a very subtle tone. When you first get it you think it looks like ss. Overtime you realize the warmer tone more often. If you rotate it with a ss watch, you’ll really notice the difference. But it is a subtle metal.

For the dd40 it would be a yg with silver romans, platinum, or rg with brown dial. I’d want some flash with it.

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Gunbucker · 14 October 2018, 12:03 AM

While I do like YG and RG as well, I always felt they don't carry the complexity (not referring to class, nor elegance, nor prestige, etc) as WG does.

What do I mean? Unlike YG and RG, WG keeps the other person guessing. It's messing with their heads. I can tell they're struggling with, "Is it a steel watch? Why the %$&@ is it so shiny? What is that other hue coming through?". No, I'm not a sadist. It does it to me as well, even though I know for a fact it's a gold watch.

So if you like a quick burn and let everyone, including yourself assert that its a gold watch, go for YG or RG.

But if you prefer the slow burn effect like I do, you just can't beat WG!

huncho · 14 October 2018, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunbucker

While I do like YG and RG as well, I always felt they don't carry the complexity (not referring to class, nor elegance, nor prestige, etc) as WG does.

What do I mean? Unlike YG and RG, WG keeps the other person guessing. It's messing with their heads. I can tell they're struggling with, "Is it a steel watch? Why the %$&@ is it so shiny? What is that other hue coming through?". No, I'm not a sadist. It does it to me as well, even though I know for a fact it's a gold watch.

So if you like a quick burn and let everyone, including yourself assert that its a gold watch, go for YG or RG.

But if you prefer the slow burn effect like I do, you just can't beat WG!

lol i don't think most people think what you described when they see a WG watch, if they even notice it

to OP though i would go with YG

sensui · 14 October 2018, 01:28 AM

I'd vote platinum if there was a fluted bezel. Since not....WG.

13 October 2018, 06:41 PM	#1
Gotgolf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Paradise Island Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 999	Daydate 40 which metal? I am saving up for my ultimate grail watch Daydate 40 to conclude my small collection of Rolex watches. I love the blue dial white gold but it’s too close to stainless steel metal. Then rose gold and yellow gold both have it own appeal and class. My question is which PM would you choose and why? I am very curious of how you processsing your thoughts when purchasing such an expensive item. TIA TRF.

13 October 2018, 07:36 PM	#4
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,764	RG, it's a bit more modest compared to the YG __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

13 October 2018, 09:28 PM	#7
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,726	Do you have any other PM watch? If not go YG with silver dial IMO. If yes then RG and Olive. __________________ Patek Nautilus 5740G; AP ROC 26315OR; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold

13 October 2018, 09:30 PM	#8
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Platinum is king!! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

13 October 2018, 09:34 PM	#9
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Without a doubt, YG! 2017-11-15_01-53-35 by racerdj, on Flickr __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

13 October 2018, 06:46 PM	#2
Rocket_Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,332	My grail Day Date is also WG, Blue dial. Doesn't matter to me if it has a similar appearance to SS. In fact that keeps it under the radar. I personally don't like the YG watch look and could never afford the PT version.

13 October 2018, 06:48 PM	#3
emtee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: UK Posts: 1,251	Platinum Ice blue dial would be my ultimate day date

13 October 2018, 09:07 PM	#6
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	If your only going to have a single DD40 - get the YG. Its iconic precious metal, it will never go out of fashion. I have a feeling long term Rose Gold will not stand the test of time even though I have numerous full RG pieces.

13 October 2018, 09:36 PM	#10
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,055	I'm partial to WG. It looks and feels incredible and is so very versatile. But then again, whether it looks like steel or not doesn't concern me, as I wear my watches for myself and not to impress others.

13 October 2018, 09:42 PM	#11
marcotagudelo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: in my house Posts: 357	I went with white gold,even though it “might fly” under the radar compared to yellow gold at a distance when its near it has a yellow hue so it does not look at all like steel. This pic was when i was picking up my DD40 After you see the difference,you cant unsee it Attached Images

13 October 2018, 09:59 PM	#12
drgoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 816	RG Green dial or platinum glacier...those to me are the standouts.

13 October 2018, 10:50 PM	#13
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	Platinum rules but way too heavy for my liking. YG is sweet and classic but I prefer the rose gold. __________________ Rolex 228235 DD40 Olive, 126710BLRO, 116710BLNR, 116613LB, 116500LN White, 126610LN, 116500LN Black, 126610LV, 116610LV, 126334 Blue Diamond Breitling Navitimer 01, Cartier Santos Large

13 October 2018, 10:59 PM	#14
arturob "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SpaceX Watch: GMT2 BLNR Posts: 147	WG for sure

13 October 2018, 11:10 PM	#15
ERok32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 81	I like all versions expect for platinum. If I had to choose, I would go YG because it’s such an iconic look. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 October 2018, 11:12 PM	#16
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,500	Olive green dial. Either RG or WG.

13 October 2018, 11:15 PM	#17
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	YG black dial DD40

13 October 2018, 11:17 PM	#18
G.D.BeanCounter Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Sky DayDate 2 Posts: 1,317	If the platinum with glacier blue is not an option, I would pick YG.

13 October 2018, 11:20 PM	#19
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Plat ice blue stick dial. __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018

13 October 2018, 11:20 PM	#20
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	I’m going to get a WG with black dial when the time comes. I have other PM Rolexes. I prefer the WG DD40 because I can wear it at work without creating too much drama. People can say what they want about an All Gold Rolex, but the fact is an All Gold Rolex stands out BIG TIME! Not that I mind in every situation, but I do prefer my WG BLRO and RG YM when I’m at work. Also, once you’ve worn a WG Rolex, you will see it’s nowhere near a SS model. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

13 October 2018, 11:27 PM	#21
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	I have YG champagn on romans. Its a gold watch in my mind and its going to look like a gold watch

13 October 2018, 11:29 PM	#22
Houston77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 2,653	I love the WG DD40, and the dial combos are great — blue, green, dark rhodium. All stunning. I tried on a YG DD 40 and it felt like too much. If I go YG, it’ll be the DD 36. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 October 2018, 11:31 PM	#23
macduffi "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Todd James Location: North NJ, USA Watch: 116619LB & 228239 Posts: 459	Love the WG. Love the versatility. I own the WG, black dial, with the baguette markers. It's a stunning piece. __________________ Time heals what reason cannot. -Seneca

13 October 2018, 11:40 PM	#25
Mephist "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 781	I would go WG or PT. I love the color of both the WG and PT. But I may prefer the warmth of the WG color and the fluted bezel. I could never wear rose or yellow gold, it is too flashy for me. I prefer the stealth wealth look. Staying under the radar, high class, low flash. __________________ ...And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years...

13 October 2018, 11:45 PM	#26
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,136	I’m all over the map on this one. I used to think platinum was the way to go ... love the glacier dial and deconstructed Romans on the D40 I also LOVE the WG Olive dial. The flutted bezel is kind of a hallmark of the model. Lately I think YG with champagne or silver dial is the most iconic looking DD So, perhaps you need these three

13 October 2018, 11:46 PM	#27
Roll the Lex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,842	WG has a very subtle tone. When you first get it you think it looks like ss. Overtime you realize the warmer tone more often. If you rotate it with a ss watch, you’ll really notice the difference. But it is a subtle metal. For the dd40 it would be a yg with silver romans, platinum, or rg with brown dial. I’d want some flash with it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 October 2018, 12:03 AM	#28
Gunbucker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 165	While I do like YG and RG as well, I always felt they don't carry the complexity (not referring to class, nor elegance, nor prestige, etc) as WG does. What do I mean? Unlike YG and RG, WG keeps the other person guessing. It's messing with their heads. I can tell they're struggling with, "Is it a steel watch? Why the %$&@ is it so shiny? What is that other hue coming through?". No, I'm not a sadist. It does it to me as well, even though I know for a fact it's a gold watch. So if you like a quick burn and let everyone, including yourself assert that its a gold watch, go for YG or RG. But if you prefer the slow burn effect like I do, you just can't beat WG!

14 October 2018, 01:28 AM	#30
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,447	I'd vote platinum if there was a fluted bezel. Since not....WG.

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