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emagni · 27 July 2009, 01:02 AM

I think the difference in the bezel can really give it a different result in appearance. Particularly in the DDII. I don't really care for the fluted bezel in the DDII, when before, it was the only type of bezel I would have bought in the 36mm Datejust or Day-Date. However, I think the dome bezel in the DDII is not too shabby and would definitely pull the trigger on a DDII Glacier Dial Dome Bezel once I save enough for it.

SubKing, congrats on your watch and wear it in good health :-)

TswaneNguni · 10 January 2011, 04:33 AM

Used to a Omega PLOngeur PROFessional as one of my daily wearers.It weighs 280gr.I will wear a DDII Plat with ice-blue/Romans with pleasure !!!!

A GRAIL for me ........... one day !!!!

Sixxgrand1 · 10 January 2011, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubKing

... Being i'm only 24 years old i felt that the 36mm was more of an old mans watch ......

Old mans watch you say?....well not many of us could afford the huge watch budget which you evidently have at twenty-four years of age therefore we are now old-men who can afford them.

duckdown · 10 January 2011, 06:30 AM

I loooooooove the Day Date models, when I was first trying to choose a model at rolex.com I wanted the day date with roman numerals, until I realized they are super expensive :(

rudegar · 14 March 2011, 03:15 PM

I tried on all 3 DDII's at Tourneau in SF (YG WG Platty). All spectacular. Not too big and I have a 7" (not large) wrist. All what you compare it too. I wear a 44mm Panny and I tried the DD next to a Ling B01 (43.5mm); in that context it does not seem too big. I do not like the blue dial on the Platty. It may be exclusive but I like classic - either white or black for me. The stealthness of the Platty is very attractive. It is flashy yet subtle. Most people would think it's steel (i.e. "only" a $8K watch) when in reality it is as heavy as a bank vault where it should be kept when not on.

JUSTROLEXES · 14 March 2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TempoKing

I like the Day-Date II but the color of the dial makes all the difference
Buy the wrong dial and you got a monster
Buy with the right dial and you have got a work of art.

Did I hear you say which dial is the right one...???.

...But of course..the one you like..

I second that Anastasios and I love the day date II

Rameez-Q · 6 January 2014, 10:31 AM

probably a silly question and bumping an old thread found through google

but what parts of the day date are platinum, the bezel, is the case and the bracelet also platinum?

HL65 · 6 January 2014, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DannyK

probably a silly question and bumping an old thread found through google

but what parts of the day date are platinum, the bezel, is the case and the bracelet also platinum?

Yes.

Wesley Crusher · 6 January 2014, 10:35 AM

I was lucky enough to try on the platinum DDII on my latest trip to San Francisco. It's a beautiful watch, but wow was it heavy! It was a bit too much for me.

Rameez-Q · 6 January 2014, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Yes.

no wonder its so pricey! may contemplate going for a plat instead of a yg dd now

HL65 · 6 January 2014, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DannyK

no wonder its so pricey! may contemplate going for a plat instead of a yg dd now

Good choice...love mine!

kilyung · 6 January 2014, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I was lucky enough to try on the platinum DDII on my latest trip to San Francisco. It's a beautiful watch, but wow was it heavy! It was a bit too much for me.

You get used to it quickly.

jjnd08 · 6 January 2014, 12:40 PM

I first thought the same, but the DDII really grew on me.

And I like the fluted bezel on the DJII. It's gorgeous when it catches the light, very modern, and I have gotten tons of compliments on it.

luv2fly · 6 January 2014, 12:59 PM

Tried on a platinum DD and it was heavy but I can see getting it - like the smooth bezel. The DDIIs are just too big for me - and don't want to grow into one at this point....

Shikar · 6 January 2014, 01:40 PM

I hated the DD2 plat when I first tried it on 3 months ago.......but it kept growing on me...

That hate changed to an addiction to that watch. Been wearing it very often and it's only heavy for the first few minutes.

Regards.

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lig · 6 January 2014, 01:43 PM

I've really come around to the DDII. Initially I thought it was a bit much but now it's my favorite watch. Even the wifey likes it.

ra's ag · 6 January 2014, 01:55 PM

I don't think the DDII is big at all. It's lighter than my AP diver. Here is a comparison of my 218238 against my Big Pilot, which I think is a wonderful size for a casual watch. Below that is a comparison to the Explorer II. Even in my Avatar you can see that it looks small on wrist. I'm only 5'11."

Gaijin · 6 January 2014, 03:05 PM

I tried on this Platinum Day Date II with Mark (Malarky) when he was in town. It was a used random serial number that the original owner traded in after two weeks because... wait... "It was too heavy on his wrist." I loved it and wished I would have bought it. Dam.

Ok, can anyone tell me why the attatch files is not working for me?

1William · 6 January 2014, 10:59 PM

I don't think you can go wrong with either the DD or the DDII. I selected the DDII because of the size and the look of the watch. Short of some after-market modifications I have not seen a DD from any era that was not nice. But some I like better than others.

samsam · 6 January 2014, 11:28 PM

To each their own? I think we have to agree to that.

Fiery · 7 January 2014, 07:37 AM

I've had a chance to try on a WG DDII along with a WG DD, and I too felt the DDII a bit too hefty and too large -- but it's no surprise considering I am cursed with a very thin wrist. The classic DD felt much better, but after owning and wearing quite a few 40mm and 42mm sports watches, I was a bit surprised on its case height to case diameter ratio. It looked a bit too thick for its diameter somehow. I still admire both models though, but I should stick to classic sports Rolexes I guess, Sub and GMT mostly.

tkerrmd · 7 January 2014, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osshi70

Hello,
I went a saw the new DD-2 that my AD had in the window.

He is such a nice dealer - he took it out for me to inspect. I did tell him I could never afford the price! But he said - Osshi, relax, take a look.

Anyhow..... I tried it....

I AM VERY SORRY TO SAY THIS..... BUT.....

It felt too heavy..... like an oversize fake PRESIDENT.... I know it was 100% genuine.... but it just felt like a fake oversize copy of a PRESIDENT......

The workmanship was excellent.... but.....

I HATE IT!

Sorry guys..... I don't understand this rediculous size watch thing..... what is wrong with the original President size?

The old president was perfect (even for a very overweight guy like me.....) but this new huge watch trend........

VERY SORRY TO REPORT THIS.

Wow there is a post I couldn't disagree with more

One of the finest watches Rolex makes

6 January 2014, 10:59 PM	#49
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	I don't think you can go wrong with either the DD or the DDII. I selected the DDII because of the size and the look of the watch. Short of some after-market modifications I have not seen a DD from any era that was not nice. But some I like better than others. Attached Images

7 January 2014, 07:37 AM	#51
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I've had a chance to try on a WG DDII along with a WG DD, and I too felt the DDII a bit too hefty and too large -- but it's no surprise considering I am cursed with a very thin wrist. The classic DD felt much better, but after owning and wearing quite a few 40mm and 42mm sports watches, I was a bit surprised on its case height to case diameter ratio. It looked a bit too thick for its diameter somehow. I still admire both models though, but I should stick to classic sports Rolexes I guess, Sub and GMT mostly. __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

27 July 2009, 01:02 AM	#31
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	I think the difference in the bezel can really give it a different result in appearance. Particularly in the DDII. I don't really care for the fluted bezel in the DDII, when before, it was the only type of bezel I would have bought in the 36mm Datejust or Day-Date. However, I think the dome bezel in the DDII is not too shabby and would definitely pull the trigger on a DDII Glacier Dial Dome Bezel once I save enough for it. SubKing, congrats on your watch and wear it in good health :-)

10 January 2011, 04:33 AM	#32
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Used to a Omega PLOngeur PROFessional as one of my daily wearers.It weighs 280gr.I will wear a DDII Plat with ice-blue/Romans with pleasure !!!! A GRAIL for me ........... one day !!!!

10 January 2011, 06:30 AM	#34
duckdown "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: R Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: d a t e j u s t 2 Posts: 462	I loooooooove the Day Date models, when I was first trying to choose a model at rolex.com I wanted the day date with roman numerals, until I realized they are super expensive :(

14 March 2011, 03:15 PM	#35
rudegar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California Watch: DD 40 Pt Posts: 365	I tried on all 3 DDII's at Tourneau in SF (YG WG Platty). All spectacular. Not too big and I have a 7" (not large) wrist. All what you compare it too. I wear a 44mm Panny and I tried the DD next to a Ling B01 (43.5mm); in that context it does not seem too big. I do not like the blue dial on the Platty. It may be exclusive but I like classic - either white or black for me. The stealthness of the Platty is very attractive. It is flashy yet subtle. Most people would think it's steel (i.e. "only" a $8K watch) when in reality it is as heavy as a bank vault where it should be kept when not on.

6 January 2014, 10:31 AM	#37
Rameez-Q "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK Watch: Rolex Day Date, Posts: 666	probably a silly question and bumping an old thread found through google but what parts of the day date are platinum, the bezel, is the case and the bracelet also platinum?

6 January 2014, 10:35 AM	#39
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	I was lucky enough to try on the platinum DDII on my latest trip to San Francisco. It's a beautiful watch, but wow was it heavy! It was a bit too much for me.

6 January 2014, 12:40 PM	#43
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I first thought the same, but the DDII really grew on me. And I like the fluted bezel on the DJII. It's gorgeous when it catches the light, very modern, and I have gotten tons of compliments on it.

6 January 2014, 12:59 PM	#44
luv2fly Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sphere @ 1 AU Posts: 251	Tried on a platinum DD and it was heavy but I can see getting it - like the smooth bezel. The DDIIs are just too big for me - and don't want to grow into one at this point....

6 January 2014, 01:40 PM	#45
Shikar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Azam Location: Texas Posts: 607	I hated the DD2 plat when I first tried it on 3 months ago.......but it kept growing on me... That hate changed to an addiction to that watch. Been wearing it very often and it's only heavy for the first few minutes. Regards. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 January 2014, 01:43 PM	#46
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,611	I've really come around to the DDII. Initially I thought it was a bit much but now it's my favorite watch. Even the wifey likes it.

6 January 2014, 01:55 PM	#47
ra's ag "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Location: NYC & Scottsdale Watch: The next one... Posts: 296	I don't think the DDII is big at all. It's lighter than my AP diver. Here is a comparison of my 218238 against my Big Pilot, which I think is a wonderful size for a casual watch. Below that is a comparison to the Explorer II. Even in my Avatar you can see that it looks small on wrist. I'm only 5'11."

6 January 2014, 03:05 PM	#48
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I tried on this Platinum Day Date II with Mark (Malarky) when he was in town. It was a used random serial number that the original owner traded in after two weeks because... wait... "It was too heavy on his wrist." I loved it and wished I would have bought it. Dam. Ok, can anyone tell me why the attatch files is not working for me?

6 January 2014, 11:28 PM	#50
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	To each their own? I think we have to agree to that.

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