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Old 12 September 2014, 02:35 AM   #1
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DDII: Most popular configuration?

What is the quintessential configuration of the DDII?

Speaking about the YG, because when you think DDII you think Yellow Gold.

Which dial option is the go-to, most iconic, absolutely most popular?

I say it's between the White Dial w/ Roman and the Champagne Dial w/ Roman.

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Old 12 September 2014, 02:37 AM   #2
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Old 12 September 2014, 02:38 AM   #3
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Ivory more popular than the champagne?
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Old 12 September 2014, 03:20 AM   #4
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I love the chocolate dial with Roman numerals. If I was to get one it would be that!
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Old 12 September 2014, 03:37 AM   #5
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What is the quintessential configuration of the DDII?

Speaking about the YG, because when you think DDII you think Yellow Gold.

Which dial option is the go-to, most iconic, absolutely most popular?

I say it's between the White Dial w/ Roman and the Champagne Dial w/ Roman.

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Champagne dial, stick markers........that's the quintessential DD II
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Old 12 September 2014, 03:44 AM   #6
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Champagne dial, stick markers...
This. Any other answer is wrong.
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Old 12 September 2014, 03:45 AM   #7
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On the website, if you choose gold (Y/G/W) your choice of dial is the color with Roman indexes only. I think the II is too new to have a quintessential example.
If we were discussing the original 36mm, I would agree the champagne stick dial is the quintessential DD. For DDII, my preference would be white.
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Old 12 September 2014, 04:17 AM   #8
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In the YG DDII, I have only seen the Ivory dial offered with Arabic Numerals in concentric fashion.

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I love the chocolate dial with Roman numerals. If I was to get one it would be that!
I too love this configuration, especially in WG DDII, but I do not believe it is offered in the YG DDII.

To the OP - PM replied ; )
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Old 12 September 2014, 04:44 AM   #9
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This is hard. To me the iconic DJ is the 36mm in champagne or tapestry. The 41mm doesn't have enough life experiance for me to judge what it's signature configuration is.
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this thread needs some photos!!!
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Old 12 September 2014, 04:57 AM   #11
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In the YG DDII, I have only seen the Ivory dial offered with Arabic Numerals in concentric fashion.



I too love this configuration, especially in WG DDII, but I do not believe it is offered in the YG DDII.

To the OP - PM replied ; )
Nope only rose gold but that's what I'd have chosen if I had to get a DDII if probably choose champagne with the yellow gold!
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Old 12 September 2014, 06:38 AM   #12
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Good idea, this is my fav of the DDIIs, on the 36mm classic is champagne YG.

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Old 12 September 2014, 07:06 AM   #13
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Old 12 September 2014, 07:40 AM   #14
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Curious why the most popular configuration matters.

Which one do you like the best? That's what's most important.
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Old 12 September 2014, 08:00 AM   #15
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I would agree that the white romans or champagne romans are probably the most popular on this forum. A lot of people like them whenever the subject comes up...and for good reason...they're awesome. If you have any doubt, Dr. JBA and Otto can sure provide some luscious photos.

Considering the entire watch buying community, I have no idea and for sure Rolex does not release any data to support one over the other...so that leads me to Seth's point...it's what you like that matters most.

P.S. I like the silver dial.
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Oh, and a nod to the everose with chocolate dial that my friends Neil and Thomas have ...if we were talking about this metal, it's my hands down favorite.
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Curious why the most popular configuration matters.

Which one do you like the best? That's what's most important.

Wondering what the most popular configuration is because I'm tangled between the White and Champagne Dial, Sticks or Romans.

If I do settle on one I want it to be the iconic example of the watch as I cant choose between the 4 options.
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Wondering what the most popular configuration is because I'm tangled between the White and Champagne Dial, Sticks or Romans.

If I do settle on one I want it to be the iconic example of the watch as I cant choose between the 4 options.
The best one is the one that looks best on your wrist
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Old 12 September 2014, 09:21 AM   #19
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This is my favorite...so far!




Absolutely stunning.

For me, the white roman dial is THE dial for the DD II and DD.
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Oh, and a nod to the everose with chocolate dial that my friends Neil and Thomas have ...if we were talking about this metal, it's my hands down favorite.
Thanks Larry, any pics of your silver dial?
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Good idea, this is my fav of the DDIIs, on the 36mm classic is champagne YG.

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This is my favorite...so far!




It would be hard for me to pick between these two...it will be a long time though until I have that "problem."
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Absolutely stunning.

For me, the white roman dial is THE dial for the DD II and DD.
Hang on, you are telling me there are other configurations?

I also agree. When I think Day Date (a.k.a the President), I am thinking exactly what was pictured.
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Thanks Larry, any pics of your silver dial?
Neil, I have been neglectful in that respect...all I have is this one. I will try to get some better shots tomorrow, though.
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Wondering what the most popular configuration is because I'm tangled between the White and Champagne Dial, Sticks or Romans.

If I do settle on one I want it to be the iconic example of the watch as I cant choose between the 4 options.
If you are that torn, it sounds like you like them all.

Go for it. Truly, you can't go wrong. To me, DD2, is the top of the top. I love them all.

Some real beauties posted here in this thread.

And Sam said it best, the best one for you is the one that looks best on your wrist.
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Old 12 September 2014, 01:29 PM   #25
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Ivory or champagne dial.
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Old 12 September 2014, 01:57 PM   #26
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Platinum or chocolate rose gold for me. Both are stunning in such a different way they look as they are two completely different watches.
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Let me simply say although a beauty the two "I"s on either side of the day window tweak my common sense. The left hand side should have an XI. The Arabic dial on the other hand makes more sense with a truncated 11 and a 1 on either side of the window.
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White roman is probably the most common configuration
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Good idea, this is my fav of the DDIIs, on the 36mm classic is champagne YG.

This would be my choice for the DDII as well. Beautiful!
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Old 12 September 2014, 05:18 PM   #30
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Oh man! This one is also up there! Tough choice!!
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