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superdog · 29 January 2013, 10:22 AM

OK, as some of you may know, I have been debating going pretty big for my next purchase. I am trying to really have a collection and want the diversity....

In the past, it has always been a search for the perfect daily watch. This has proven unrealistic, and costly.

So I was looking at the WG DD2. It is awesome. But not all that much different from my GMT2C. Yes, I know it is different, but with the color tone and all that, there is much similar between the two.

I have been looking at Patek, AP and Breguet. I have looked at tons of watches. I keep coming back to Rolex. I just like Rolex. What can I say?

I went back to my AD tonight just to take a look. I figure, I might as well explore all the options. I had David hold off on the actual ordering of the DD2 so I could look and think.

Tonight I found the watch pictured below. I felt that it was awesome and looked amazing, and while yes showy, not nearly as blingy as I would imagine. And for me, super duper different (and it has lume). No, it is not fly under the radar....and no, it is not something I would wear every single day. BUT, while I felt in the past I could not pull it off, I am changing my tune (i sometimes do that).

I tend to make decisions very quickly. In some regards this has hurt me...in others it has help me quite a bit. I am moving slow on this....slow for me. I think this might be the one. I am waiting until the morning to decide as David will look for what is available then......but in the meantime, I figured I would post a pic for you all.

boywondergq1 · 29 January 2013, 11:05 AM

My suggestion? Roman or stick.

VICI · 29 January 2013, 11:10 AM

The concentric dial is interesting and not as common.

Go for it! It's a wonderful watch!

Post pics WHEN you get it ;)

kcmo · 29 January 2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by boywondergq1

My suggestion? Roman or stick.

Agree

superdog · 29 January 2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by boywondergq1

My suggestion? Roman or stick.

always open to suggestions and greatly appreciate them....

for me though, Romans and Arabic are a complete toss up. i am not a fan of the sticks.

AND, because the Arabic as the Lume, i am all over it. it makes it very little competition.

truly, to me they are just about equal until you add the Lume. add Lume and it is all over.

the decision, at this point, is less about the dial and more about the color of the gold.

superdog · 29 January 2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

Agree

i greatly appreciate your input and hold your opinion in high regard.

thank you for posting. love them both (not stick), but the Lume wins me over.....

LeslieC · 29 January 2013, 11:29 AM

Dude, I tried on the chocolate sky-dweller this weekend. It was a spiritual experience. If I were you I would be looking at one of those.

Armyguy03 · 29 January 2013, 11:29 AM

David can order a new watch?

superdog · 29 January 2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LeslieC

Dude, I tried on the chocolate sky-dweller this weekend. It was a spiritual experience. If I were you I would be looking at one of those.

i did entertain it.....the model is just not for me.....awesome, but not my style....too much going on....

shofzr · 29 January 2013, 11:32 AM

Wow ! That is SWEET!

superdog · 29 January 2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Armyguy03

David can order a new watch?

HA. David can do anything!!!!!!! AND EVERYTHING!!!!!!!

kcmo · 29 January 2013, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

i greatly appreciate your input and hold your opinion in high regard.

thank you for posting. love them both (not stick), but the Lume wins me over.....

Always here to help....I say go for it Seth! If it makes your heart thump, it's the right choice

Armyguy03 · 29 January 2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

HA. David can do anything!!!!!!! AND EVERYTHING!!!!!!!

Wow, I didnt know that. Thanks

superdog · 29 January 2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Armyguy03

Wow, I didnt know that. Thanks

I am like his very own cheering section........

No joke, I don't buy anywhere else......

There are always outside situations and I did recently come across a deal I could not pass up, but if it is a standard buy. There is no one else.

superdog · 29 January 2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

Always here to help....I say go for it Seth! If it makes your heart thump, it's the right choice

i have to admit, my father had a big influence on this one. word for word text from him tonight:

(after a ton of pictures being sent to him for his opinion) This one I love, when you get tired of it, I want it.

kcmo · 29 January 2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

i have to admit, my father had a big influence on this one. word for word text from him tonight:

(after a ton of pictures being sent to him for his opinion) This one I love, when you get tired of it, I want it.

Well with dad's approval, what are you waiting for?!

Randy1989 · 29 January 2013, 11:54 AM

I would wait to make a decision. Come back to it after a week or so and then I think you will be clear enough to get what you really want the first time around. I am going through the same situation as I'm thinking of adding a platinum day-date ii and keep going back and forth on the dial choice.

superdog · 29 January 2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy1989

I would wait to make a decision. Come back to it after a week or so and then I think you will be clear enough to get what you really want the first time around. I am going through the same situation as I'm thinking of adding a platinum day-date ii and keep going back and forth on the dial choice.

solid advice....

kilyung · 29 January 2013, 12:17 PM

I like the Arabic numbers. Gives it a very modern feel if that's what you're looking for. The lume's numbers look cool as well.

zion_rasta · 29 January 2013, 12:22 PM

Go for the RG Daytona.

kilyung · 29 January 2013, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy1989

I would wait to make a decision. Come back to it after a week or so and then I think you will be clear enough to get what you really want the first time around. I am going through the same situation as I'm thinking of adding a platinum day-date ii and keep going back and forth on the dial choice.

What dial are you considering?

FremStar · 29 January 2013, 12:40 PM

Seth, the below video will give you a little insight into my thought process when I am searching for my next timepiece...

FremStar's thought process!

As I have mentioned to you offline, take your time!

All the best!

watchwatcher · 29 January 2013, 12:45 PM

Oh heck yeah!

tedscott3 · 29 January 2013, 01:00 PM

I like the stick. Nice watch.

Rick Putnam · 29 January 2013, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boywondergq1

My suggestion? Roman or stick.

Me, too.

Cru Jones · 29 January 2013, 04:44 PM

There's something about the concentric white dial that I love. And the arabics are very nice, modern as Mike mentioned, yet still completely classic with the extra touch of the lume, which you love. All good points in my book.

I can't tell with the lighting. Is it still WG or is this one YG?

As has been said, take the time and make the right choice. Good luck!

Culley22 · 29 January 2013, 05:03 PM

YG is the only way to go with the DD. And you have mentioned you WANT lume. I believe this is a no brainer. And I think the sporty-ness of it would make it a daily wearer (if there is such a thing with this watch addiction).

andyboy39 · 29 January 2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

Agree

I Concur with this...

Cru Jones · 29 January 2013, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I can't tell with the lighting. Is it still WG or is this one YG?

aaah, on my computer screen (as compared to the iPhone), i can see it's YG. really a beautiful piece. love the play between the YG and the arabic concentric dial + lume.

deanpeterson · 29 January 2013, 06:55 PM

Looks like a great choice - DD - what else is there!

29 January 2013, 10:22 AM	#1
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	decisions, decision, decisions.... OK, as some of you may know, I have been debating going pretty big for my next purchase. I am trying to really have a collection and want the diversity.... In the past, it has always been a search for the perfect daily watch. This has proven unrealistic, and costly. So I was looking at the WG DD2. It is awesome. But not all that much different from my GMT2C. Yes, I know it is different, but with the color tone and all that, there is much similar between the two. I have been looking at Patek, AP and Breguet. I have looked at tons of watches. I keep coming back to Rolex. I just like Rolex. What can I say? I went back to my AD tonight just to take a look. I figure, I might as well explore all the options. I had David hold off on the actual ordering of the DD2 so I could look and think. Tonight I found the watch pictured below. I felt that it was awesome and looked amazing, and while yes showy, not nearly as blingy as I would imagine. And for me, super duper different (and it has lume). No, it is not fly under the radar....and no, it is not something I would wear every single day. BUT, while I felt in the past I could not pull it off, I am changing my tune (i sometimes do that). I tend to make decisions very quickly. In some regards this has hurt me...in others it has help me quite a bit. I am moving slow on this....slow for me. I think this might be the one. I am waiting until the morning to decide as David will look for what is available then......but in the meantime, I figured I would post a pic for you all. Attached Images __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

29 January 2013, 11:05 AM	#2
boywondergq1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 792	My suggestion? Roman or stick. __________________ "Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes." - Oscar Wilde

29 January 2013, 11:29 AM	#8
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	David can order a new watch? __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

29 January 2013, 11:32 AM	#10
shofzr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Adrian Location: Dallas Watch: 218235 BronzeWaves Posts: 760	Wow ! That is SWEET! __________________ Sea-Dweller 16600 Day-Date II 218235 Cellinum 5240/6 Speedmaster 125

29 January 2013, 12:22 PM	#20
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	Go for the RG Daytona. __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

29 January 2013, 11:10 AM	#3
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	The concentric dial is interesting and not as common. Go for it! It's a wonderful watch! Post pics WHEN you get it ;)

29 January 2013, 11:29 AM	#7
LeslieC "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Leslie Location: Canada Watch: 14000, 116710 Posts: 465	Dude, I tried on the chocolate sky-dweller this weekend. It was a spiritual experience. If I were you I would be looking at one of those.

29 January 2013, 11:54 AM	#17
Randy1989 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Randy Location: US Watch: rolex Posts: 153	I would wait to make a decision. Come back to it after a week or so and then I think you will be clear enough to get what you really want the first time around. I am going through the same situation as I'm thinking of adding a platinum day-date ii and keep going back and forth on the dial choice.

29 January 2013, 12:17 PM	#19
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I like the Arabic numbers. Gives it a very modern feel if that's what you're looking for. The lume's numbers look cool as well.

29 January 2013, 12:40 PM	#22
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Seth, the below video will give you a little insight into my thought process when I am searching for my next timepiece... FremStar's thought process! As I have mentioned to you offline, take your time! All the best! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

29 January 2013, 12:45 PM	#23
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Oh heck yeah!

29 January 2013, 01:00 PM	#24
tedscott3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Watch: 116610LV Posts: 572	I like the stick. Nice watch.

29 January 2013, 04:44 PM	#26
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	There's something about the concentric white dial that I love. And the arabics are very nice, modern as Mike mentioned, yet still completely classic with the extra touch of the lume, which you love. All good points in my book. I can't tell with the lighting. Is it still WG or is this one YG? As has been said, take the time and make the right choice. Good luck!

29 January 2013, 05:03 PM	#27
Culley22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Nome, AK Watch: amacallit Posts: 719	YG is the only way to go with the DD. And you have mentioned you WANT lume. I believe this is a no brainer. And I think the sporty-ness of it would make it a daily wearer (if there is such a thing with this watch addiction). __________________ 116333, 216570, PAM372

29 January 2013, 06:55 PM	#30
deanpeterson "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Dean Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 16233 Posts: 181	Looks like a great choice - DD - what else is there!

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