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Old 6 January 2019, 06:34 PM   #1
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Tried on DD 40 at AD. Noticed a few things...228235

It wears a lot like my Daytona in that it feels a little small, but it’s exactly the size I like.

Compared to my YM 16622 you can see it looks smaller. Well dial looks bigger but DD looks smaller

The RG is kinda toned down compared to the YG

That was the only RG DD they had. Also No platinum DD or platinum Daytona. Said they don’t stock them because don’t have customers for that range...?

Wife was looking at Hearts on Fire Center Stones. Worth the premium? $17,750 for 1.72kt VVs1 and j color









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Old 6 January 2019, 08:00 PM   #2
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Thanks for the pic next to the YM, I've been curious.
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Old 6 January 2019, 08:20 PM   #3
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Hearts on fire are better than most stones on market but not the best at that price point you can do better. I would skip the VVS1 and go to VS1-VS2 you wont be able to see a difference especially with with a superior cut & try to get color in E-F range though will bump up price by a few grand or the elusive D color which is amazing but more $$ but color is very important to me since Im color sensitive, if gonna be set in platinum or WG. If you want more info on stones you can PM and show you 2 retailers that have better cuts. I have studied the round cuts extensively fwiw. Ive done business with one and they are very knowledgeable on cuts they are also great people to deal with & no I dont make anything on it if you are interested but I dont want your jeweler/ AD wife to hate me. Hearts on Fire are nice enough, I guess what Im trying to say there are higher cuts to refract light better but also come with premium. Good Luck!

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Old 6 January 2019, 09:23 PM   #4
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I can't comment on the diamonds since most in our home come from the turn of the century (1800s to 1900s) when my grandfather imported them so they aren't modern. I' e never been on the look for diamonds because of that. As far as the watch is concerned, I think it is a beauty; are you likely to get it?
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Old 6 January 2019, 11:41 PM   #5
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It is smaller, had the same feeling from my DD2 to the DD40 as I did from my Subc to a D500, about a 2-3mm difference in feel.
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Old 6 January 2019, 11:45 PM   #6
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Stunning watch, personally prefer the chocolate or anniversary green dial though!
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Old 7 January 2019, 01:19 AM   #7
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Hearts on fire are better than most stones on market but not the best at that price point you can do better. I would skip the VVS1 and go to VS1-VS2 you wont be able to see a difference especially with with a superior cut & try to get color in E-F range though will bump up price by a few grand or the elusive D color which is amazing but more $$ but color is very important to me since Im color sensitive, if gonna be set in platinum or WG. If you want more info on stones you can PM and show you 2 retailers that have better cuts. I have studied the round cuts extensively fwiw. Ive done business with one and they are very knowledgeable on cuts they are also great people to deal with & no I dont make anything on it if you are interested but I dont want your jeweler/ AD wife to hate me. Hearts on Fire are nice enough, I guess what Im trying to say there are higher cuts to refract light better but also come with premium. Good Luck!
Agree with this. J is a low color at that price and the benefit of VVS1 is imperceptible. I go for VS2 or SI1... totally clean to the naked eye.

“Hearts on fire” is a reference to hearts and arrows which are symmetry patterns the diamonds exhibit when looked at through special viewers like IdealScope.

Check out Whiteflash and Brian Gavin Diamonds for hearts and arrows cuts. PriceScope.com is an online forum for diamonds if you really want to get into the weeds.
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Old 7 January 2019, 02:33 AM   #8
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Looks great on you, Sam. Are you in the market for a DD40?
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Old 7 January 2019, 04:05 AM   #9
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I’m tossing things around with the DD40, but I wasn’t really like “I have to have this!” after trying it on.

I do like the comfort of the DD but I really miss the look and colors of the 116619/116618. It may not be as comfortable, (to me) but I will have 4 watches in the rotation and it may be fine since I wouldn’t be wearing it exclusively.

The Yachtmaster 16622, has been really comfortable and I love the dial and bezel. Been wearing it often and bezel still looks great. I do miss the adjustment ability of the easy-link and glidelock, and the ability of changing wrists.

Without adjustment, the YM 16622 likes to stay on the left wrist and it is too much of a hassle changing the holes in the bracelet. But, saying all that the Tuna Can Clasp is so thin and comfortable
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Old 7 January 2019, 04:55 AM   #10
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The Daytona and DD40 fit my wrist the best so for that alone they will always have a spot
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Old 7 January 2019, 05:05 AM   #11
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Old 7 January 2019, 05:16 AM   #12
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That really looks good on you Sam
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Old 7 January 2019, 05:32 AM   #13
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The RG looks good on you Sam.
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Old 7 January 2019, 07:23 AM   #14
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Honestly that actually looks very good on you. Perfect size for your wrist imho.

Do it. You wont regret that DD40 for sure.
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That RG looks really nice!
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Old 7 January 2019, 09:23 AM   #16
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I would put color and cut before clarity also.
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Old 7 January 2019, 10:52 AM   #17
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Old 7 January 2019, 10:54 AM   #18
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Man that looks great on you!
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Old 7 January 2019, 12:23 PM   #19
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Color blends in too much with your skin tone.
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Old 7 January 2019, 12:54 PM   #20
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Looks great Sam, gonna get it?
RG Sundust is actually my favorite config, will probably get it this year depending on what basel brings. My AD can do $31k OTD if yours can’t do better, let me know.
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Old 7 January 2019, 02:38 PM   #21
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Just bought my wife a new diamond for her engagement ring: SI1, I color, and excellent cut. SI1 inclusions are not visible to the naked eye. I color is considered near-colorless, meaning that the color is only noticeable when held next to a colorless stone. My wife's previous stone was a True Hearts diamond (hearts and arrows); this one looks just as brilliant. I wouldn't spend the money for Hearts on Fire. We purchased both stones from James Allen, and they are first rate! Here's a stone I just found; it's 1.7 carats, H color, VS2, and True Hearts. The price is $3,500 cheaper than the stone you're looking at, and I suspect it's a better stone.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...ut-sku-3590470
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Looks awesome. It matches your skin tone perfectly.
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Old 7 January 2019, 10:13 PM   #24
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Thanks for the side by side w the YM, very helpful. I like the RG on the DD40 a lot. My favorite dial w that metal is the olive.


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It is smaller, had the same feeling from my DD2 to the DD40 as I did from my Subc to a D500, about a 2-3mm difference in feel.
Wow that is a huge difference!
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