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Bexsonn · 6 August 2015, 06:35 PM

Rolex were kind enough to send over the new Day-Date 40 for me to have a good look at. Let me know your thoughts, you can read mine right here

Mick P · 6 August 2015, 07:20 PM

Hi

My honest opinion is that the face is just plain tacky. That plus the fluted bezel and a heavy gold bracelet with PCLs makes it look vulgar.

A plain face would improve it somewhat.

Regards

Mick

Old Expat Beast · 6 August 2015, 08:10 PM

Sorry, but you lost me in the first paragraph.

smc23 · 6 August 2015, 08:52 PM

This watch looks very fresh and modern! I like it but not enough to do yellow gold

Racerdj · 6 August 2015, 09:01 PM

Very well done write up.

Wing-Co · 6 August 2015, 09:02 PM

Very nice. I am waiting on a call from my AD to see them. The YG/RG with that face looks very elegant and could be my favorite or maybe a ALS Lange 1. However, I did rather like the look of that 1956 6511 best of all...!!!

THC · 6 August 2015, 09:04 PM

Seen this dial a lot as well and do not like it either..

SUPERDOC · 6 August 2015, 09:25 PM

I saw this the other day in Switzerland -
At first I didn't register that it was the 40...it seemed to have similar look as the DD2.
wider bezel, thicker lugs.

I love the DD2 (won't be trading mine in for a 40) ... But I have to say I was surprised...

If not for the dial, I wouldn't have realized that it was a DD40 - the Dial is better in person...But overall not that much of an overhaul...(although new movement is always nice)

zama · 6 August 2015, 09:26 PM

We just had an event at our AD, the white gold blue dial is very nice.

brandrea · 6 August 2015, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick P

Hi

My honest opinion is that the face is just plain tacky. That plus the fluted bezel and a heavy gold bracelet with PCLs makes it look vulgar.

A plain face would improve it somewhat.

Regards

Mick

Yes, the DD 40 is vulgar looking in every way

AK797 · 6 August 2015, 09:45 PM

Very nice pics, esp love that wrist shot. Dials are intriguing, look forward to trying them on.

watchwatcher · 6 August 2015, 10:04 PM

I like it. But then again, I do have vulgar tastes.

Mick P · 6 August 2015, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Yes, the DD 40 is vulgar looking in every way

brandrea

I am referring to that particular watch which has a very dramatic dial and is made of yellow gold. That is totally different from the two conservative models that you listed.

Regards

Mick

rootbeer7 · 6 August 2015, 10:10 PM

I'm sure I've seen DD's from the 1940s advertised? Anyway, look great.

Degas · 6 August 2015, 10:14 PM

Psmith · 6 August 2015, 10:33 PM

Tacky and vulgar works for me

Still prefer the DDII though, perhaps because it's even more tasteless ; )

Bangel · 6 August 2015, 10:46 PM

I think the DD40 has a lot going for it, but I'm not a great fan of that patterned dial.

tkerrmd · 6 August 2015, 10:56 PM

cool watch, not sure about that dial, will need to see in person

MonBK · 6 August 2015, 10:59 PM

I like that dial.

Psmith · 6 August 2015, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Yes, the DD 40 is vulgar looking in every way

That blue dial is nice... same pattern as the gold, I think.

Daytonaman799 · 6 August 2015, 11:20 PM

The dials are great in person but I honestly think it still wears VERY big. I was in love with the pictures but in person I like the 36mm better. It's weird bec I have no prob with my 42mm Exp II which wears smaller to me but the DD 40 seems very big. I expected it to wear like a Sub, GMT or Daytona but it doesn't. I think that is bec the face is bigger as there is no "tool" bezel involved. The laser cut dials are very cool and the new bracelet is magnificent as is the new movement. I hope they transition that to the 36mm. I think I will pass on the DD 40. Thank you for your write up.

Headshrinker · 6 August 2015, 11:22 PM

I'll stick with the icon; 36mm. I have 7 1/2 wrists and it still looks just right to me. My sport watches appear correct at 40mm.

Trouble15 · 7 August 2015, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

I like that dial.

Same here.

mfer · 7 August 2015, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

Tacky and vulgar works for me

Still prefer the DDII though, perhaps because it's even more tasteless ; )

Cru Jones · 7 August 2015, 12:32 AM

nice pics!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Sorry, but you lost me in the first paragraph.

yeah, that first paragraph is a mishmash for sure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick P

Hi

My honest opinion is that the face is just plain tacky. That plus the fluted bezel and a heavy gold bracelet with PCLs makes it look vulgar.

A plain face would improve it somewhat.

Regards

Mick

thanks for your input, chap!!!!

anothernewphone · 7 August 2015, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Sorry, but you lost me in the first paragraph.

Me too. Maybe it's the English-major-that-never-was in me, but I couldn't get past the opener. OP, do you have an editor? There's a lot that could be cleaned up in that write-up.

WS9D · 7 August 2015, 12:38 AM

Different strokes for different folks. I supposed if we all liked the same thing there would not be any variety of watches on our wrists and we would all have the same thing. Not sure I want to live in a communist state where we all have identical watches.

I like this piece, and there are others I find vulgar.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick P

Hi

My honest opinion is that the face is just plain tacky. That plus the fluted bezel and a heavy gold bracelet with PCLs makes it look vulgar.

A plain face would improve it somewhat.

Regards

Mick

tomchicago · 7 August 2015, 12:51 AM

gotta see it in person. the raw, unprocessed, unstaged photos i've seen make it look a lot more like the dd2 than the staged photos do

5thAveRolexMan · 7 August 2015, 01:09 AM

The new Day-Date 40mm are stunning in person, and selling very well too!

AS1 · 7 August 2015, 01:15 AM

The wrist shot is indeed rather nice! As others have said, with different dials I would be so excited about this piece.

6 August 2015, 06:35 PM	#1
Bexsonn "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: London Watch: Omega Speedmaster Posts: 52	The New Day-Date 40 Rolex were kind enough to send over the new Day-Date 40 for me to have a good look at. Let me know your thoughts, you can read mine right here

6 August 2015, 09:01 PM	#5
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Very well done write up. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

6 August 2015, 09:25 PM	#8
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	I saw this the other day in Switzerland - At first I didn't register that it was the 40...it seemed to have similar look as the DD2. wider bezel, thicker lugs. I love the DD2 (won't be trading mine in for a 40) ... But I have to say I was surprised... If not for the dial, I wouldn't have realized that it was a DD40 - the Dial is better in person...But overall not that much of an overhaul...(although new movement is always nice) __________________ @RJKAMA on Instagram

6 August 2015, 09:26 PM	#9
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	We just had an event at our AD, the white gold blue dial is very nice. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

6 August 2015, 10:33 PM	#16
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Tacky and vulgar works for me Still prefer the DDII though, perhaps because it's even more tasteless ; ) __________________

6 August 2015, 07:20 PM	#2
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	Hi My honest opinion is that the face is just plain tacky. That plus the fluted bezel and a heavy gold bracelet with PCLs makes it look vulgar. A plain face would improve it somewhat. Regards Mick

6 August 2015, 08:10 PM	#3
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Sorry, but you lost me in the first paragraph.

6 August 2015, 08:52 PM	#4
smc23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Canada Watch: SubC Posts: 400	This watch looks very fresh and modern! I like it but not enough to do yellow gold

6 August 2015, 09:02 PM	#6
Wing-Co "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Watch: Day Date 40mm WG Posts: 573	Very nice. I am waiting on a call from my AD to see them. The YG/RG with that face looks very elegant and could be my favorite or maybe a ALS Lange 1. However, I did rather like the look of that 1956 6511 best of all...!!!

6 August 2015, 09:04 PM	#7
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Seen this dial a lot as well and do not like it either..

6 August 2015, 09:45 PM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Very nice pics, esp love that wrist shot. Dials are intriguing, look forward to trying them on.

6 August 2015, 10:04 PM	#12
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I like it. But then again, I do have vulgar tastes.

6 August 2015, 10:10 PM	#14
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	I'm sure I've seen DD's from the 1940s advertised? Anyway, look great.

6 August 2015, 10:14 PM	#15
Degas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Middle Posts: 878

6 August 2015, 10:46 PM	#17
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	I think the DD40 has a lot going for it, but I'm not a great fan of that patterned dial.

6 August 2015, 10:56 PM	#18
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	cool watch, not sure about that dial, will need to see in person

6 August 2015, 10:59 PM	#19
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	I like that dial.

6 August 2015, 11:20 PM	#21
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,693	The dials are great in person but I honestly think it still wears VERY big. I was in love with the pictures but in person I like the 36mm better. It's weird bec I have no prob with my 42mm Exp II which wears smaller to me but the DD 40 seems very big. I expected it to wear like a Sub, GMT or Daytona but it doesn't. I think that is bec the face is bigger as there is no "tool" bezel involved. The laser cut dials are very cool and the new bracelet is magnificent as is the new movement. I hope they transition that to the 36mm. I think I will pass on the DD 40. Thank you for your write up.

6 August 2015, 11:22 PM	#22
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	I'll stick with the icon; 36mm. I have 7 1/2 wrists and it still looks just right to me. My sport watches appear correct at 40mm.

7 August 2015, 12:51 AM	#28
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	gotta see it in person. the raw, unprocessed, unstaged photos i've seen make it look a lot more like the dd2 than the staged photos do

7 August 2015, 01:09 AM	#29
5thAveRolexMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: NYC Watch: DSSD Posts: 97	The new Day-Date 40mm are stunning in person, and selling very well too!

7 August 2015, 01:15 AM	#30
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	The wrist shot is indeed rather nice! As others have said, with different dials I would be so excited about this piece.

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