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SUPERDOC · 17 October 2008, 10:24 AM

I wonder why the face doesn't say 'Day-Date II'

I'm still on the fence... the classic 36mm is so elegant.

41mm is very big for a dress watch... I have a 41mm aqua terra, and it is a big chunk of metal...

everyone is making a big deal about the deepsea, when that is only a 3mm increase in diametre...this one jumps up 5mm, and no one has batted an eye...

JJ Irani · 17 October 2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SUPERDOC

...this one jumps up 5mm, and no one has batted an eye...

That's 'cause most of us were waiting for such a jump. Of course, this is in anticipation that some day Rolex will decide to pump up the DJ from 36 to 41 mm......and that'll be the day to really celebrate.

JJ

chicagowatchman · 17 October 2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUPERDOC

I wonder why the face doesn't say 'Day-Date II'

I think the reason is they are still useing the 36mm dials....they should have made the dial larger and the bezel smaller

JJ Irani · 17 October 2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by chicagowatchman

I think the reason is they are still useing the 36mm dials....they should have made the dial larger and the bezel smaller

How can a 36 mm dial fit into a 41 mm watch?

The dials are new, compatible with the larger case.

JJ

ral · 17 October 2008, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUPERDOC

I wonder why the face doesn't say 'Day-Date II'

I'm still on the fence... the classic 36mm is so elegant.

41mm is very big for a dress watch... I have a 41mm aqua terra, and it is a big chunk of metal...

everyone is making a big deal about the deepsea, when that is only a 3mm increase in diametre...this one jumps up 5mm, and no one has batted an eye...

I do not think it is the 43mm case diameter of the Deepsea that cause people to take note... it was the 18mm case thickness.

Quote:

platinum too pricey for me...

Unfortunately that is true for me, and a lot of us I suspect.

270g or so... how in his right mind would wear a watch like that

and look at the size of that bezel... Rolex taking designs ques from Rado?

Sigh... it does not help... it is still growing on me

JJ Irani · 17 October 2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ral

I do not think it is the 43mm case diameter of the Deepsea that cause people to take note... it was the 18mm case thickness.

Correct!!

The width of 43 mm is pretty acceptable to most. The thickness may not be everyone's cuppa!!

JJ

ral · 17 October 2008, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

How can a 36 mm dial fit into a 41 mm watch?

The dials are new, compatible with the larger case.

JJ

The dial is new and a bit larger. If they had used the same dial, it proportions would have looked more like a Daytona. They also have larger dials on the Milgauss so they could easily make one for the Day Date II.

But it is a Day-Date gents, which will eventually see that dial studded by diamonds. I think Rolex wanted a little more space for that.

ral · 17 October 2008, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

That's 'cause most of us were waiting for such a jump. Of course, this is in anticipation that some day Rolex will decide to pump up the DJ from 36 to 41 mm......and that'll be the day to really celebrate.

JJ

I am kind of hoping the Datejust makes a move to 38mm or 39mm, but I guess it will follow the proportions of the Day Date.

SS Oyster · 25 October 2008, 06:57 PM

Saw DD2 today at my AD in the everest rose gold, fluted bezel --- absolutely amazing. However, despite how great it looked, if I could afford a gold rolex, I'd purchase the GMT IIC with the green dial - the most amazing watch I've ever slipped over my wrist. Unfortunately, it didn't remain. Some day....

Burley1 · 17 November 2008, 09:45 AM

I have a deep sea and it is tough to get used to the 18mm thickness for sure. kinda tough wearing it with a dress shirt.

I guess I need to wear the TT sub for that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Correct!!

The width of 43 mm is pretty acceptable to most. The thickness may not be everyone's cuppa!!

JJ

tbinaz · 27 December 2008, 01:34 AM

I thought I would add this to the gallery

Chozn1 · 27 December 2008, 02:12 AM

Just got back from Vegas and put one on my wrist. I was very disappointed. The bezel is just odd looking and the watch made a leap from elegant to bulky in my book.

tbinaz · 27 December 2008, 02:26 AM

Obviously I disagree. I would never have owned one of the smaller ones, too "old man" for my taste. I never intended on buying this as I already have another Rolex, but when I saw it in the case it was a must have for me.

Chozn1 · 27 December 2008, 06:48 AM

Yeah, my dad loved it when he put it on, and honestly, it looked good on him. If you like it, rock it for all it's worth brother!

fleetwood1976 · 17 February 2009, 05:01 PM

I am interested in the day date II. What is the best way to see all of the dial options. I checked at my AD and asked if they had a catalog showing the variations because I was not having much luck on rolex.com. She replied they did not have one. I was wanting to know if they made it with a blue wave dial. The black just doesn't do it for me.

ral · 17 February 2009, 05:53 PM

Beautiful watch. Was wondering about the weight. How does it feel on your wrist?

Moissanite · 25 February 2009, 03:57 AM

Can anyone tell me exactly what books and papers come with the Rolex Day Date II? Just purchased one from AD, but don't think I received the correct books. Please email me at [email protected]

RoatanMan · 7 April 2009, 03:04 PM

What are the dial options on the White Gold Day Date II...? I want to get one but I would like to view all of the available dials first...

jtvision · 7 April 2009, 07:43 PM

Crown is tiny.

rowlex · 10 April 2009, 11:13 AM

The coolest dial i have ever seen was on a day date 2 a dark blue wave dial man it was sweet,

bmackinlay · 10 April 2009, 08:23 PM

When, I had my 36mm DD, I never received a compliment on it ,now that I have the new DD II with the Ivory Concentric Dial with Arabic Numerals, people make comments like wow what a beautiful watch,or is that new? Yesterday I went to see my doctor and he said,"man, I have to get one of those"!!It is very comfortable to wear,at least IMO.I had a choice of the White Dial with Romans,but when I saw the two watches together, I chose the Ivory dial,I guess you could say "It smiled at me"! Bill

RoatanMan · 14 April 2009, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmackinlay

When, I had my 36mm DD, I never received a compliment on it ,now that I have the new DD II with the Ivory Concentric Dial with Arabic Numerals, people make comments like wow what a beautiful watch,or is that new? Yesterday I went to see my doctor and he said,"man, I have to get one of those"!!It is very comfortable to wear,at least IMO.I had a choice of the White Dial with Romans,but when I saw the two watches together, I chose the Ivory dial,I guess you could say "It smiled at me"! Bill

Nice I have the WG DDII with Ivory Roman dial on order...

casper370z · 6 October 2009, 05:14 AM

what kind of discount can we see from AD?

cousie · 7 October 2009, 06:50 AM

Bought an everose DDII one week ago, just one word for it: fantastic!

propedderkustom · 7 October 2009, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cousie

Bought an everose DDII one week ago, just one word for it: fantastic!

PICS!!!

Daniel Lee · 15 December 2009, 06:34 PM

Maybe I seem to be a heretic, but the previous gen DD of about 1998 is superior to the new heavier 36mm model, as well as the fatso 41mm one.

The 1998 DD model 18238 costs $10,000 less than the heavier and thus less comfortable to wear current 118238, and it looks better. And how much less does it cost and weigh compared to the ugly 41mm?

Rolex, why not constantly improve the superior 18238, instead of getting rid of it and creating gaudy and overweight new models?

The Rolex board of directors and management team remind me of their counterparts at General Motors from 1970 on. GM lost focus on building the best product for their customers. Other companies filled the vacuum, and eventually GM went into bankruptcy.

GM turned the SS Malibu 396, L88 Corvette 427, and V16 Cadillac, into the Aztec, Saturn, and Escalade. The Rolex management and board is following the same path, and if allowed to continue will drive another great company to ruin in even less time.

sea-dweller · 6 January 2010, 02:25 PM

Excellent review !!!

425ranger · 25 January 2010, 09:24 AM

41mm in person is too big for a dress R.

IMHO

jenniferjanef · 17 July 2011, 01:25 PM

Just measured my dd2 lug width is 22mm. Larger than my dssd which is 21mm. I just bought my watch on Wednesday which is after the 7% price increase (1st July '11) and under the new AD no heavy discount regulation (still I managed to get a 5% off the listed price).. The model I bought is a 218206 with gem set roman (the latest addition from rolex). The roman index is much bigger than the normal dial which makes the dial looks a lot more balanced and the bezel too don't look oversized now.. Anyone can help me post a pic here? Email me ya.. [email protected] .. Cheers! .. James

rva33145 · 6 August 2011, 11:41 AM

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27 December 2008, 01:34 AM	#41
tbinaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 3	I thought I would add this to the gallery Attached Images

27 December 2008, 02:12 AM	#42
Chozn1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South GA Watch: Sub and President Posts: 1,501	Just got back from Vegas and put one on my wrist. I was very disappointed. The bezel is just odd looking and the watch made a leap from elegant to bulky in my book. __________________ Current Models... (K)Bluesy (M) TT DJ In search of DayDate Prior models... Just about everything.

27 December 2008, 06:48 AM	#44
Chozn1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South GA Watch: Sub and President Posts: 1,501	Yeah, my dad loved it when he put it on, and honestly, it looked good on him. If you like it, rock it for all it's worth brother! __________________ Current Models... (K)Bluesy (M) TT DJ In search of DayDate Prior models... Just about everything.

7 April 2009, 03:04 PM	#48
RoatanMan Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Roatan Posts: 42	Question... What are the dial options on the White Gold Day Date II...? I want to get one but I would like to view all of the available dials first...

6 January 2010, 02:25 PM	#57
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Excellent review !!! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

17 October 2008, 10:24 AM	#31
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	I wonder why the face doesn't say 'Day-Date II' I'm still on the fence... the classic 36mm is so elegant. 41mm is very big for a dress watch... I have a 41mm aqua terra, and it is a big chunk of metal... everyone is making a big deal about the deepsea, when that is only a 3mm increase in diametre...this one jumps up 5mm, and no one has batted an eye...

25 October 2008, 06:57 PM	#39
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	Saw DD2 today at my AD in the everest rose gold, fluted bezel --- absolutely amazing. However, despite how great it looked, if I could afford a gold rolex, I'd purchase the GMT IIC with the green dial - the most amazing watch I've ever slipped over my wrist. Unfortunately, it didn't remain. Some day....

27 December 2008, 02:26 AM	#43
tbinaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 3	Obviously I disagree. I would never have owned one of the smaller ones, too "old man" for my taste. I never intended on buying this as I already have another Rolex, but when I saw it in the case it was a must have for me.

17 February 2009, 05:01 PM	#45
fleetwood1976 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 49	I am interested in the day date II. What is the best way to see all of the dial options. I checked at my AD and asked if they had a catalog showing the variations because I was not having much luck on rolex.com. She replied they did not have one. I was wanting to know if they made it with a blue wave dial. The black just doesn't do it for me.

17 February 2009, 05:53 PM	#46
ral Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 650	Beautiful watch. Was wondering about the weight. How does it feel on your wrist?

25 February 2009, 03:57 AM	#47
Moissanite "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 3	Can anyone tell me exactly what books and papers come with the Rolex Day Date II? Just purchased one from AD, but don't think I received the correct books. Please email me at [email protected]

7 April 2009, 07:43 PM	#49
jtvision Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver Watch: Seiko to Rolex Posts: 225	Crown is tiny.

10 April 2009, 11:13 AM	#50
rowlex Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 17	The coolest dial i have ever seen was on a day date 2 a dark blue wave dial man it was sweet,

10 April 2009, 08:23 PM	#51
bmackinlay "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Bill MacKinlay Location: Dade City, Fl. Watch: 18K Pres.DD 118238 Posts: 476	When, I had my 36mm DD, I never received a compliment on it ,now that I have the new DD II with the Ivory Concentric Dial with Arabic Numerals, people make comments like wow what a beautiful watch,or is that new? Yesterday I went to see my doctor and he said,"man, I have to get one of those"!!It is very comfortable to wear,at least IMO.I had a choice of the White Dial with Romans,but when I saw the two watches together, I chose the Ivory dial,I guess you could say "It smiled at me"! Bill

6 October 2009, 05:14 AM	#53
casper370z "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4	what kind of discount can we see from AD?

7 October 2009, 06:50 AM	#54
cousie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Frédéric Location: Belgium Watch: Rolex Skydweller Posts: 126	Bought an everose DDII one week ago, just one word for it: fantastic!

15 December 2009, 06:34 PM	#56
Daniel Lee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Watch: SS Date Posts: 3	Maybe I seem to be a heretic, but the previous gen DD of about 1998 is superior to the new heavier 36mm model, as well as the fatso 41mm one. The 1998 DD model 18238 costs $10,000 less than the heavier and thus less comfortable to wear current 118238, and it looks better. And how much less does it cost and weigh compared to the ugly 41mm? Rolex, why not constantly improve the superior 18238, instead of getting rid of it and creating gaudy and overweight new models? The Rolex board of directors and management team remind me of their counterparts at General Motors from 1970 on. GM lost focus on building the best product for their customers. Other companies filled the vacuum, and eventually GM went into bankruptcy. GM turned the SS Malibu 396, L88 Corvette 427, and V16 Cadillac, into the Aztec, Saturn, and Escalade. The Rolex management and board is following the same path, and if allowed to continue will drive another great company to ruin in even less time.

25 January 2010, 09:24 AM	#58
425ranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Bill Location: MI Watch: Marathon SAR Posts: 102	41mm in person is too big for a dress R. IMHO

17 July 2011, 01:25 PM	#59
jenniferjanef "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,828	Note Just measured my dd2 lug width is 22mm. Larger than my dssd which is 21mm. I just bought my watch on Wednesday which is after the 7% price increase (1st July '11) and under the new AD no heavy discount regulation (still I managed to get a 5% off the listed price).. The model I bought is a 218206 with gem set roman (the latest addition from rolex). The roman index is much bigger than the normal dial which makes the dial looks a lot more balanced and the bezel too don't look oversized now.. Anyone can help me post a pic here? Email me ya.. [email protected] .. Cheers! .. James

6 August 2011, 11:41 AM	#60
rva33145 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Ralph Valdes Location: coral gables, fl Watch: 18k YachtmasterMOP Posts: 31	On the top three in my list

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