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Otto · 16 July 2010, 07:23 AM

I'm still debating whether to go to the larger YG Day-Date II instead of my current YG Day-Date. Both are great. Can I justify moving to the larger model? Can I justify not doing that since I've become very attracted to the DD II? Would it be the ultimate in wasteful spending to trade a DD for a DD II or have both a DD and a DD II? Just when I think I've settled on sticking with my DD, I see a DD II and it starts all over again.

I'm still lusting after a new 39 mm Explorer, but haven't seen one in a store yet. It would be a perfect complement to my DD or a DD II as it is so utterly different.

And I really, really miss my SS GMT IIC. I'm trying to remember why I sold that watch!

I am going into Tokyo tomorrow to shop around. This is the way I almost always end up buying a watch. My thoughts suddenly reach critical mass after much obsessive thinking about various watches and I suddenly just buy one.

Of course, I also often choke and buy nothing, only to return home frustrated and ready to engage in more obsessive WIS-dom.

I know one thing. I am ready for a new watch.

jdub · 16 July 2010, 07:31 AM

Go with the larger DD, your current one is my grail! Have 2 !

DRAWTOOL · 16 July 2010, 07:33 AM

Well Otto, if you can trade up for the DDII and still get the 39 EXP when it comes out, that's what I'd do! You'll fell better, I'll feel better, Hell, we'll all feel better!

gone-rolex-mad · 16 July 2010, 07:33 AM

You sum things up perfectly, I have often been in the same predicament! Best of luck, and don't go making any rash desisions, your DD is stunning.

Otto · 16 July 2010, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DRAWTOOL

Well Otto, if you can trade up for the DDII and still get the 39 EXP when it comes out, that's what I'd do! You'll fell better, I'll feel better, Hell, we'll all feel better!

Yes; I am kind of beating this DD/DDII decision to death; but my only defense is it is a big and expensive decision!

briweed · 16 July 2010, 08:32 AM

my 2 cents.... Keep the DD you have... it was expensive when you bought it.. why take a hit and buy yet another expensive watch? Buy the Explorer.

B

DRAWTOOL · 16 July 2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Otto

Yes; I am kind of beating this DD/DDII decision to death; but my only defense is it is a big and expensive decision!

Otto, please take no offence, I was not chiding you, I fully appreciate your dilemma. I was trying to insert a bit of humor after a long humorless day.

DVR · 16 July 2010, 08:50 AM

I have lusted after a DD for a very long time and finally bought mine this year.(same as yours you might remember).

When the DDII came out I needed more time. After much comparing and hard thinking I choose the DD. Extremely happy with it and I am 100% sure I made the right decision. DDII is very nice but not enough a "Day-Date" kind of watch. Hard to explain but to me it is more sporty than elegant. And I wanted elegant as I have enough sporty looking watches.

However, I can understand why you feel the way you do. Change is good ;-)

One thing is for sure, sell your DD and you will come to regret it. So at least I would keep it.

Speed · 16 July 2010, 09:00 AM

Otto,

I love your classic Day Date!

I vote for you waiting for the Explorer.

Man, wish I could dash off to Tokyo and do some WISing at Jack Road with you.

Dr. Robert · 16 July 2010, 09:06 AM

Another vote to keep your beautiful day-date & wait to get the new 39mm explorer....or if you don't want to wait, just get the old explorer...I like my 36mm explorer, not small for me.

HL65 · 16 July 2010, 09:16 AM

Personally--I like the DD vs. DD ll. I was looking at a Platinum DD ll vs. the DD --glacier blue--and for me--the original size and dial just works far better--far cleaner and classier--just my opinion though--Go with what works for you!!!

Rolesor · 16 July 2010, 09:24 AM

Both nice watches - if the DD II suites your wrist AND you can afford it then go for that hands down :)

JJ Irani · 16 July 2010, 09:33 AM

Hi Otto,

I say keep the current DD 'cause you will take a big hit on the resale. Besides, it's a fine looking dress watch.

The DDII is a superb watch and I would buy one in the blink of an eye if I could afford it.

Go with the DDII, but make sure you get a completely different dial from your current DD so you feel you have a new and different watch.

Good luck - JJ

rayt · 16 July 2010, 02:13 PM

its a nice problem otto..

Shade · 16 July 2010, 02:23 PM

I personally prefer the DDII in terms of it's size, however the DDI is still a great watch - think on it for a while and see how both watches fit better on your wrist. :)

SCD · 16 July 2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Otto

Would it be the ultimate in wasteful spending to trade a DD for a DD II or have both a DD and a DD II?

Burning your money would be wasteful, but spending it is just useful and much-appreciated redistribution. If you can afford it than you can honestly consider yourself a patron of an industry that you have an appreciation for.

Otto · 16 July 2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DRAWTOOL

Otto, please take no offence, I was not chiding you, I fully appreciate your dilemma. I was trying to insert a bit of humor after a long humorless day.

No offense taken! Thanks!

Otto · 16 July 2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SCD

Burning your money would be wasteful, but spending it is just useful and much-appreciated redistribution. If you can afford it than you can honestly consider yourself a patron of an industry that you have an appreciation for.

I like the way you think!

masterkiller · 16 July 2010, 04:46 PM

You really have a nice problem here :-) to make it harder I say,

Sell the DD, do not buy the DDII and instead by the YG Blueface SubC, the best looking full YG watch IMHO,

I do not find DD's that impressive, The DD is too small with only 36mm and the DDII is too big and look unpropotional to me but the SubC is perfect but off course not as dressy as DD's but If I am not wrong you have YG datonas aswell and they should cover your dressy needs :-)

Like I said first, it is a pleasant problem...

/masterkiller

mhmfao · 16 July 2010, 04:50 PM

Otto,
Why don't you buy a DSSD? That should satisfy your urge to try something new and completely different for a time while you try to make up your mind on the DJ II and 39mm Explorer.
V/R,
Mike

Engi · 16 July 2010, 07:12 PM

I would say go to the DDII trading your DD and then buy the new Exp I.

Ciao

Engi

rayt · 16 July 2010, 08:13 PM

when you buy something it means you like it.love it and can afford it.

Puffy · 16 July 2010, 10:12 PM

Otto, how about getting the GMT IIC...? you say you miss it.. and it would be very different

drtooth73 · 16 July 2010, 10:26 PM

Yea, Otto.
How about a new YG GMT ceramic?
Both new GMT and DD in YG are stunning watches, and will look great in your nice collection.

As far as trading your old DD in, I'd say keep it, you'll miss it.

TimeOnHand · 16 July 2010, 11:16 PM

I vote getting a YG GMT IIC...

TRW · 16 July 2010, 11:54 PM

I would go with BNIB DD2

Dan Pierce · 17 July 2010, 12:08 AM

Otto,
Imho, I'd keep the beautiful DD you currently own and buy the new 39mm Explorer when available.
Either way, best of luck on your decision.

dP

Lol-x · 17 July 2010, 12:13 AM

Hi Otto

I wish I could go shopping with you in Tokyo

How about something completely different:
Tudor Chrono Heritage (42mm) it's very cool

Otto · 17 July 2010, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Hi Otto

I wish I could go shopping with you in Tokyo

How about something completely different:
Tudor Chrono Heritage (42mm) it's very cool

Steve,

I wish you were here to go with me today as my advisor!

I'm sorry though. I can't really concentrate on your advice because I'm mesmerized by your new Bond avatar gallery!

Otto

Dan2010 · 17 July 2010, 10:22 AM

I would wait and get the new 39 mm Explorer personally. I like the current Explorer but as big as I am I don't like the way it would look on me. I still don't understand why Rolex just didn't make the new Explorer 40 mm instead of 39mm. Isn't 40 mm almost standard now????

16 July 2010, 07:23 AM	#1
Otto 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,023	Weekend watch purchase? I'm still debating whether to go to the larger YG Day-Date II instead of my current YG Day-Date. Both are great. Can I justify moving to the larger model? Can I justify not doing that since I've become very attracted to the DD II? Would it be the ultimate in wasteful spending to trade a DD for a DD II or have both a DD and a DD II? Just when I think I've settled on sticking with my DD, I see a DD II and it starts all over again. I'm still lusting after a new 39 mm Explorer, but haven't seen one in a store yet. It would be a perfect complement to my DD or a DD II as it is so utterly different. And I really, really miss my SS GMT IIC. I'm trying to remember why I sold that watch! I am going into Tokyo tomorrow to shop around. This is the way I almost always end up buying a watch. My thoughts suddenly reach critical mass after much obsessive thinking about various watches and I suddenly just buy one. Of course, I also often choke and buy nothing, only to return home frustrated and ready to engage in more obsessive WIS-dom. I know one thing. I am ready for a new watch.

16 July 2010, 07:33 AM	#4
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	You sum things up perfectly, I have often been in the same predicament! Best of luck, and don't go making any rash desisions, your DD is stunning. __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

16 July 2010, 08:32 AM	#6
briweed "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: BK Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 242	my 2 cents.... Keep the DD you have... it was expensive when you bought it.. why take a hit and buy yet another expensive watch? Buy the Explorer. B __________________ 116520 White "M" / Tudor BB58/BB GMT/P01 116400 Black "M" / 116400V "M" 116660 "V" / 114300 "Random" 116710LN "M" / 116680 "Random" 114060 "Random" / 116610LV "Random"

16 July 2010, 08:50 AM	#8
DVR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Denis Location: Flanders, EU Watch: Diver watches Posts: 2,009	I have lusted after a DD for a very long time and finally bought mine this year.(same as yours you might remember). When the DDII came out I needed more time. After much comparing and hard thinking I choose the DD. Extremely happy with it and I am 100% sure I made the right decision. DDII is very nice but not enough a "Day-Date" kind of watch. Hard to explain but to me it is more sporty than elegant. And I wanted elegant as I have enough sporty looking watches. However, I can understand why you feel the way you do. Change is good ;-) One thing is for sure, sell your DD and you will come to regret it. So at least I would keep it. __________________ AP - BP - UN - GO - GS - JLC - RLX

16 July 2010, 09:16 AM	#11
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Personally--I like the DD vs. DD ll. I was looking at a Platinum DD ll vs. the DD --glacier blue--and for me--the original size and dial just works far better--far cleaner and classier--just my opinion though--Go with what works for you!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

16 July 2010, 07:31 AM	#2
jdub Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 55	Go with the larger DD, your current one is my grail! Have 2 !

16 July 2010, 09:00 AM	#9
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Otto, I love your classic Day Date! I vote for you waiting for the Explorer. Man, wish I could dash off to Tokyo and do some WISing at Jack Road with you.

16 July 2010, 09:06 AM	#10
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	Another vote to keep your beautiful day-date & wait to get the new 39mm explorer....or if you don't want to wait, just get the old explorer...I like my 36mm explorer, not small for me.

16 July 2010, 09:24 AM	#12
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	Both nice watches - if the DD II suites your wrist AND you can afford it then go for that hands down :) __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

16 July 2010, 09:33 AM	#13
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hi Otto, I say keep the current DD 'cause you will take a big hit on the resale. Besides, it's a fine looking dress watch. The DDII is a superb watch and I would buy one in the blink of an eye if I could afford it. Go with the DDII, but make sure you get a completely different dial from your current DD so you feel you have a new and different watch. Good luck - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

16 July 2010, 02:13 PM	#14
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	its a nice problem otto..

16 July 2010, 02:23 PM	#15
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	I personally prefer the DDII in terms of it's size, however the DDI is still a great watch - think on it for a while and see how both watches fit better on your wrist. :)

16 July 2010, 04:46 PM	#19
masterkiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex, AP & PAM... Posts: 1,403	You really have a nice problem here :-) to make it harder I say, Sell the DD, do not buy the DDII and instead by the YG Blueface SubC, the best looking full YG watch IMHO, I do not find DD's that impressive, The DD is too small with only 36mm and the DDII is too big and look unpropotional to me but the SubC is perfect but off course not as dressy as DD's but If I am not wrong you have YG datonas aswell and they should cover your dressy needs :-) Like I said first, it is a pleasant problem... /masterkiller __________________ Rolex - SubC... AP - Diver... Panerai - PAM380 Omega - Speedy PRO

16 July 2010, 04:50 PM	#20
mhmfao Removed Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Mike Location: Tokyo Watch: 16600K (lug holes) Posts: 182	Otto, Why don't you buy a DSSD? That should satisfy your urge to try something new and completely different for a time while you try to make up your mind on the DJ II and 39mm Explorer. V/R, Mike

16 July 2010, 07:12 PM	#21
Engi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,434	I would say go to the DDII trading your DD and then buy the new Exp I. Ciao Engi

16 July 2010, 08:13 PM	#22
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	when you buy something it means you like it.love it and can afford it.

16 July 2010, 10:12 PM	#23
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Otto, how about getting the GMT IIC...? you say you miss it.. and it would be very different __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

16 July 2010, 10:26 PM	#24
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	Yea, Otto. How about a new YG GMT ceramic? Both new GMT and DD in YG are stunning watches, and will look great in your nice collection. As far as trading your old DD in, I'd say keep it, you'll miss it.

16 July 2010, 11:16 PM	#25
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	I vote getting a YG GMT IIC... __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

16 July 2010, 11:54 PM	#26
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	I would go with BNIB DD2

17 July 2010, 12:08 AM	#27
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	Otto, Imho, I'd keep the beautiful DD you currently own and buy the new 39mm Explorer when available. Either way, best of luck on your decision. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

17 July 2010, 12:13 AM	#28
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Hi Otto I wish I could go shopping with you in Tokyo How about something completely different: Tudor Chrono Heritage (42mm) it's very cool __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

17 July 2010, 10:22 AM	#30
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	I would wait and get the new 39 mm Explorer personally. I like the current Explorer but as big as I am I don't like the way it would look on me. I still don't understand why Rolex just didn't make the new Explorer 40 mm instead of 39mm. Isn't 40 mm almost standard now????

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