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brandrea · 25 July 2013, 11:05 PM

Good morning all,

I'm just about ready to pull the trigger on a DD2 Plat (ice blue dial roman numerals). Its my grail watch. I currently wear a GMT2C and wondered what people here would advise ...... keep the GMT2 or trade it in.

Also, does anyone have any insight as to whether Rolex is changing the case sizes in the future on the DD line up? They went to 41mm from 36mm ... is there potential that they will go larger again?

Many thanks Brian

SohAIS · 25 July 2013, 11:22 PM

Brian,

DDII platinum is my grail watch too. I have a DDII Rose currently and love that watch. I really doubt Rolex would stop making DDII and switch to 39mm. That is highly unlikely. Good luck and congratulations in advance on the DDII

brandrea · 25 July 2013, 11:47 PM

The DD2 rose gold is also a beautiful watch - congrats!
Do you think there's any chance that the case size for DD watches will be going up in size?

SohAIS · 26 July 2013, 12:33 AM

No. Rolex takes long time and puts a lot of long term thought into bringing any changes to a model. Of course this is my opinion but i highly doubt DDII will get any changes to it besides new dial choices.

kilyung · 26 July 2013, 12:46 AM

I think Rolex was hedging their bet when they grew it to 41mm. Had they up sized the DD2 to 39mm or 40mm, then I'd wonder if there was a future size change. Now I doubt it'll change to a bigger size.

The 218206 is fantastic.

Soflobusinessman · 28 July 2013, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I think Rolex was hedging their bet when they grew it to 41mm. Had they up sized the DD2 to 39mm or 40mm, then I'd wonder if there was a future size change. Now I doubt it'll change to a bigger size.

The 218206 is fantastic.

What is current retail price for this piece? The blue only available in plat?

kilyung · 28 July 2013, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Soflobusinessman

What is current retail price for this piece? The blue only available in plat?

$62,500 usd. Glacier blue dials are reserved for platinum models.

PunkJr · 28 July 2013, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

$62,500 usd. Glacier blue dials are reserved for platinum models.

Wow. I guess I never really thought about it too much, I assumed these platinum Rolexes were about $20k. For those of you that have one, what was it that attracted you to the DD over something like a AL&S or Patek? Do you wear these watches for formal only, business, or everyday knockabouts?

kilyung · 28 July 2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PunkJr

Wow. I guess I never really thought about it too much, I assumed these platinum Rolexes were about $20k. For those of you that have one, what was it that attracted you to the DD over something like a AL&S or Patek? Do you wear these watches for formal only, business, or everyday knockabouts?

IMO, there is no better value than Rolex in precious metal (on bracelet) sports watches. I wear it whenever the mood strikes me.

Hkexpat183 · 29 July 2013, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

$62,500 usd. Glacier blue dials are reserved for platinum models.

Try to buy in HK if you are buying from an AD or boutique. HK didnt get last years price increase so retail is still ~US$60,000 equivalent...

kilyung · 26 July 2013, 12:48 AM

Oh and keep the GMT. It's the best current SS Rolex IMO. A great everyday piece.

brandrea · 26 July 2013, 01:04 AM

Thanks very much for the info and opinion on rolex sizing etc. I have to say - wow that DD2 looks great on you!! I can't wait to be a proud owner of one myself!

Out of curiosity how large is your wrist?

kilyung · 26 July 2013, 01:48 AM

6.5" wrist

brandrea · 26 July 2013, 01:53 AM

That's truly a fantastic watch and looks great on you! Congrats and thank you for your thoughts on cases sizes. I just didn't want to spend 50k and have it become out of date (so to speak in a few years).

I'll keep the GMT2 as well.

Cheers!

kilyung · 26 July 2013, 02:00 AM

IMO the 118206 is a great piece as well and looks classier (not outdated) due to its 36mm size. I just prefer the 41mm because it's sportier and works as a casual watch because of its larger size.

brandrea · 26 July 2013, 02:09 AM

Interesting to think of the 36 mm as not outdated. I have a 7.5"wrist so I'm going to have to try the DD2 on again and see how it looks on my wrist...... for some reason i thought it looked a bit small, but them again, I'm used to the GMT2 and haven't really worn a dress watch before

PunkJr · 27 July 2013, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Interesting to think of the 36 mm as not outdated. I have a 7.5"wrist so I'm going to have to try the DD2 on again and see how it looks on my wrist...... for some reason i thought it looked a bit small, but them again, I'm used to the GMT2 and haven't really worn a dress watch before

A 7.5" wrist would be average size I would have thought. You could get away with either the 36 or 41mm, but any larger would look clownish IMO.

brandrea · 30 July 2013, 12:23 AM

Thanks for that .... the wrist size thing always confounds me a bit. Happy to see so many members here prefer the classic appearance of "smaller" sized cases (not to suggest that 41mm is small).

gwozhog · 26 July 2013, 08:23 AM

I would lose the GMT. I can't see leaving a plat DD2 on the dresser for a GMT. If you were a collector that would be another thing. if you were though you would not be asking us in the first place.

ecsub44 · 27 July 2013, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

I would lose the GMT. I can't see leaving a plat DD2 on the dresser for a GMT. If you were a collector that would be another thing. if you were though you would not be asking us in the first place.

This.

Hkexpat183 · 27 July 2013, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

I would lose the GMT. I can't see leaving a plat DD2 on the dresser for a GMT. If you were a collector that would be another thing. if you were though you would not be asking us in the first place.

If the plat dd2 will be your only watch, keep the GMTIIc. Great all around daily watch. Great example is if you were traveling. I personally wouldn't wear a plat DD2 while going through airports. With the security you will need to take it off. Handling luggage with overhead bins etc likelihood of putting a scratch on that nice polished bezel is too high. Therefore wear the GMTIIc while enroute and bring the dd2 in a Oakley watch vault for when you arrive at your destination.

Hkexpat183 · 27 July 2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Hkexpat183

If the plat dd2 will be your only watch, keep the GMTIIc. Great all around daily watch. Great example is if you were traveling. I personally wouldn't wear a plat DD2 while going through airports. With the security you will need to take it off. Handling luggage with overhead bins etc likelihood of putting a scratch on that nice polished bezel is too high. Therefore wear the GMTIIc while enroute and bring the dd2 in a Oakley watch vault for when you arrive at your destination.

Forgot...mine says hi...

LightOnAHill · 28 July 2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Hkexpat183

If the plat dd2 will be your only watch, keep the GMTIIc. Great all around daily watch. Great example is if you were traveling. I personally wouldn't wear a plat DD2 while going through airports. With the security you will need to take it off. Handling luggage with overhead bins etc likelihood of putting a scratch on that nice polished bezel is too high. Therefore wear the GMTIIc while enroute and bring the dd2 in a Oakley watch vault for when you arrive at your destination.

I've been on over thirty flights since getting my day date a dive never once taken it off. They don't require you to do this, and I would never.

They may want to use the wand on you, but that's fine. Don't take your watch off -- too much risk.

Andrew NYC · 29 July 2013, 12:08 AM

I concur on the DD being a great travel watch. I just came back from a 6 day business trip around the US. 10 flights, 5 hotels and never once had to take my watch (36mm YG Bark DD) off (for TSA or anyone else). I always leave my watch on (even my Omega ProPloff) when going through airport security. There's no rule or requirement to take it off however I do see people doing it voluntarily.

Love the plat DD regardless of size. Good luck!

Rashid.bk · 30 July 2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hkexpat183

If the plat dd2 will be your only watch, keep the GMTIIc. Great all around daily watch. Great example is if you were traveling. I personally wouldn't wear a plat DD2 while going through airports. With the security you will need to take it off. Handling luggage with overhead bins etc likelihood of putting a scratch on that nice polished bezel is too high. Therefore wear the GMTIIc while enroute and bring the dd2 in a Oakley watch vault for when you arrive at your destination.

This.

AK797 · 26 July 2013, 10:14 AM

Im only selling my subc for a YG GMTc as I don't want to have to save up any longer but if you can afford the DD2 without selling then I would def keep the GMTc, thats a great dress/sports combo to have. As for size I think the DD2 already wears big for a 41mm and as its a dress watch I doubt a conservative brand like Rolex would go any bigger here.

mater · 27 July 2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Im only selling my subc for a YG GMTc as I don't want to have to save up any longer but if you can afford the DD2 without selling then I would def keep the GMTc, thats a great dress/sports combo to have. As for size I think the DD2 already wears big for a 41mm and as its a dress watch I doubt a conservative brand like Rolex would go any bigger here.

Maybe it's just me, but if you have to sell a watch to purchase a 30k plus watch, you can't afford it.

kilyung · 27 July 2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mater

Maybe it's just me, but if you have to sell a watch to purchase a 30k plus watch, you can't afford it.

I don't see the correlation. If someone needs to top off funds to get a watch they want by selling another watch, what's wrong with that? In some cases, it's not a question of money. You can only wear so many watches.

brandrea · 30 July 2013, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I don't see the correlation. If someone needs to top off funds to get a watch they want by selling another watch, what's wrong with that? In some cases, it's not a question of money. You can only wear so many watches.

Very well said! Its not a questions of being able to aford it, for me its all about whether that DD2 would ever come off my wrist! Yours looks absolutely amazing! I'm off to my AD to negotiate ..... keep you posted!

AK797 · 28 July 2013, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mater

Maybe it's just me, but if you have to sell a watch to purchase a 30k plus watch, you can't afford it.

Its just you.

25 July 2013, 11:05 PM	#1
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,090	DD2 Platinum Good morning all, I'm just about ready to pull the trigger on a DD2 Plat (ice blue dial roman numerals). Its my grail watch. I currently wear a GMT2C and wondered what people here would advise ...... keep the GMT2 or trade it in. Also, does anyone have any insight as to whether Rolex is changing the case sizes in the future on the DD line up? They went to 41mm from 36mm ... is there potential that they will go larger again? Many thanks Brian

26 July 2013, 08:23 AM	#19
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	I would lose the GMT. I can't see leaving a plat DD2 on the dresser for a GMT. If you were a collector that would be another thing. if you were though you would not be asking us in the first place. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

25 July 2013, 11:22 PM	#2
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 34,536	Brian, DDII platinum is my grail watch too. I have a DDII Rose currently and love that watch. I really doubt Rolex would stop making DDII and switch to 39mm. That is highly unlikely. Good luck and congratulations in advance on the DDII

25 July 2013, 11:47 PM	#3
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,090	The DD2 rose gold is also a beautiful watch - congrats! Do you think there's any chance that the case size for DD watches will be going up in size?

26 July 2013, 12:33 AM	#4
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 34,536	No. Rolex takes long time and puts a lot of long term thought into bringing any changes to a model. Of course this is my opinion but i highly doubt DDII will get any changes to it besides new dial choices.

26 July 2013, 12:46 AM	#5
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I think Rolex was hedging their bet when they grew it to 41mm. Had they up sized the DD2 to 39mm or 40mm, then I'd wonder if there was a future size change. Now I doubt it'll change to a bigger size. The 218206 is fantastic.

26 July 2013, 12:48 AM	#11
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Oh and keep the GMT. It's the best current SS Rolex IMO. A great everyday piece.

26 July 2013, 01:04 AM	#12
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,090	Thanks very much for the info and opinion on rolex sizing etc. I have to say - wow that DD2 looks great on you!! I can't wait to be a proud owner of one myself! Out of curiosity how large is your wrist?

26 July 2013, 01:48 AM	#13
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	6.5" wrist

26 July 2013, 01:53 AM	#14
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,090	That's truly a fantastic watch and looks great on you! Congrats and thank you for your thoughts on cases sizes. I just didn't want to spend 50k and have it become out of date (so to speak in a few years). I'll keep the GMT2 as well. Cheers!

26 July 2013, 02:00 AM	#15
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	IMO the 118206 is a great piece as well and looks classier (not outdated) due to its 36mm size. I just prefer the 41mm because it's sportier and works as a casual watch because of its larger size.

26 July 2013, 02:09 AM	#16
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,090	Interesting to think of the 36 mm as not outdated. I have a 7.5"wrist so I'm going to have to try the DD2 on again and see how it looks on my wrist...... for some reason i thought it looked a bit small, but them again, I'm used to the GMT2 and haven't really worn a dress watch before

30 July 2013, 12:23 AM	#18
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,090	Thanks for that .... the wrist size thing always confounds me a bit. Happy to see so many members here prefer the classic appearance of "smaller" sized cases (not to suggest that 41mm is small).

29 July 2013, 12:08 AM	#24
Andrew NYC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 336	I concur on the DD being a great travel watch. I just came back from a 6 day business trip around the US. 10 flights, 5 hotels and never once had to take my watch (36mm YG Bark DD) off (for TSA or anyone else). I always leave my watch on (even my Omega ProPloff) when going through airport security. There's no rule or requirement to take it off however I do see people doing it voluntarily. Love the plat DD regardless of size. Good luck!

26 July 2013, 10:14 AM	#26
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Im only selling my subc for a YG GMTc as I don't want to have to save up any longer but if you can afford the DD2 without selling then I would def keep the GMTc, thats a great dress/sports combo to have. As for size I think the DD2 already wears big for a 41mm and as its a dress watch I doubt a conservative brand like Rolex would go any bigger here.

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