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DeeTee · 21 August 2016, 02:29 AM

Now that time has passed and lots of our member have gotten their hands on the DD40, what's the consensus now?

My choice is still the Day-Date 2.

When they debuted the DD2, it was obvious that it was intended to be a larger Day-Date in every way possible. Big case and a very chunky fluted bezel. I have a decent size wrist so it looked just right on me compared to the DD36. It's hard for myself to wear the 36mm when your used to seeing 40mm sport watches on your wrist.

News came of the DD40 and I was excited to say the least. Then I put it on and was completely underwhelmed. With the smaller bezel, the watch looked exactly like the DD36 on my wrist. The diagonal motif dials are stunning IMO, but the rest of the watch just didn't do it for me.

Also the fact that this "new and improved" movement didn't even work correctly for day changes is a joke.

Now I can't get anymore DD2's at a reasonable price since they are all jacked up

Anyways, I'd love to hear everyone's opinions since time has passed.

BNA/LION · 21 August 2016, 02:34 AM

DD 40 is just too big for me. If I had a larger wrist I may have voted differently but the DD 36 is just right.

jon_jon · 21 August 2016, 02:41 AM

I think they are both great, but proportions of the DD40 seem more balanced to me. But in the long, I think DDII will hold its value beacuse of its relatively short production cycle.

AboutTime · 21 August 2016, 02:44 AM

I don't own either but I've compared them side-by-side. I definitely prefer the size and proportions of the DD40 - but I'm biased because I have smaller wrists.

Rackness · 21 August 2016, 02:54 AM

Between the two I would go 40.

subtona · 21 August 2016, 02:56 AM

40.

FremStar · 21 August 2016, 02:56 AM

Rolex doesn't produce this dial for the DD40 so I give the slight nod to the DD2, being that it's also discontinued makes it VERY attractive to me. With that said I have no bias to the DD40 as you are aware. Love them all!

AK797 · 21 August 2016, 02:56 AM

I liked my DD2 but the proportions on the DD40 are better. Date change over will hopefully be sorted out quickly too.

Gerardus · 21 August 2016, 03:00 AM

Never been a big fan from DDII, the new 40mm proportions are excellent.
(DD36mm would ben my choice BTW)

tedfy · 21 August 2016, 03:03 AM

Between the two I choice 40.

douglasf13 · 21 August 2016, 03:07 AM

For me, DD36 > DD40 > DDII

Maiden · 21 August 2016, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by douglasf13

For me, DD36 > DD40 > DDII

^ This, though I voted 40.

THC · 21 August 2016, 03:08 AM

I am still shocked at the very small amount of dial options offered with the 40.. is still a quest for me to acquire the new 40 but only the silver Roman dial is singing to me...

But for me the DD40 of the II

DeeTee · 21 August 2016, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

Rolex doesn't produce this dial for the DD40 so I give the slight nod to the DD2, being that it's also discontinued makes it VERY attractive to me. With that said I have no bias to the DD40 as you are aware. Love them all!

Really bro....
You keep rubbing that blue wave dial in my face!

PatrickJ · 21 August 2016, 04:40 AM

DD 40 and DD36 all the way for me. I prefer the understated dress look.

Gerardus · 21 August 2016, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerardus

Never been a big fan from DDII, the new 40mm proportions are excellent.
(DD36mm would be my choice BTW)

:thumbs:
sorry double clic!

GB-man · 21 August 2016, 04:45 AM

I own neither but much prefer the look of the DD40 case. Now we just need some fun dial options.

henry333 · 21 August 2016, 04:45 AM

I tried on a 40 and I still like the dd2 . But in pictures the 40 looks better but just not on my arm . The 40 is a copy of the 36 but in 40mm. To me the dd2 looks more like a different larger dd.

Cru Jones · 21 August 2016, 06:56 AM

There are certain DDIIs I would take over a DD40 and vice versa. Really depends on the metal and dial.

crowncollection · 21 August 2016, 07:07 AM

40 has much better proportions IMHO.

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watchwatcher · 21 August 2016, 07:11 AM

I like the proportions of the 40 better, and the deconstructed Romans. There are a few dial combos on the DD2 that are amazing (such as Sam's blue wave above), but overall, my vote goes to the 40.

HL65 · 21 August 2016, 07:11 AM

I think the 40 is perfectly proportioned as well and still retains Classic DD look. I think the DDII looks much sportier with bigger bezel. Both winners but do prefer the 40 myself. However there are certain versions of the DDII I absolutely love and Sam's above is one of them! So again I see winners in both references.

Also love the new olive green sunburst dials especially in WG!

AK797 · 21 August 2016, 07:24 AM

Damn this poll is brutal at the moment...

ap1 · 21 August 2016, 07:29 AM

I totally agree with the runaway vote. I don't think DDs should be oversized. I prefer the flute on the 40 being more reasonably sized. But I voted smooth, best of all

DeeTee · 21 August 2016, 08:22 AM

Believe or not, everyone I know in the real world (outside of TRF) chose the DD2 over DD40. I'm speaking about an age group between 25-35, so that could be it.

Otto · 21 August 2016, 08:28 AM

I loved my DD II, but I love my DD 40 even more. Both are great, but in the end, for me, the 40 just sits better on my wrist and the slimmer lines have grown on me. It's still a big watch at 40.

ap1 · 21 August 2016, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [email protected]

Believe or not, everyone I know in the real world (outside of TRF) chose the DD2 over DD40. I'm speaking about an age group between 25-35, so that could be it.

I suppose we r just a classy bunch

jenniferjanef · 21 August 2016, 09:13 AM

I actually love the DD2 n we bought two (2) of the exact same watch with the same dial (photo above).. Now the DD40 is certainly growing on my mrs and she wants a dd40 with the olive green dial. I guess among the 40 and 41, there is certainly rooms for both model.

HAGWE! .. James

G.D.BeanCounter · 21 August 2016, 09:34 AM

Would be nice to see more dial selections for the DD40. Still a fan of the DD2.

AaronRolex · 21 August 2016, 10:07 AM

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View Poll Results: Day-Date II or Day-Date 40
Day-Date II	38	24.20%
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21 August 2016, 02:29 AM	#1
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	Is been a year since Basel 2015. Day-Date II vs. Day-Date 40 Now that time has passed and lots of our member have gotten their hands on the DD40, what's the consensus now? My choice is still the Day-Date 2. When they debuted the DD2, it was obvious that it was intended to be a larger Day-Date in every way possible. Big case and a very chunky fluted bezel. I have a decent size wrist so it looked just right on me compared to the DD36. It's hard for myself to wear the 36mm when your used to seeing 40mm sport watches on your wrist. News came of the DD40 and I was excited to say the least. Then I put it on and was completely underwhelmed. With the smaller bezel, the watch looked exactly like the DD36 on my wrist. The diagonal motif dials are stunning IMO, but the rest of the watch just didn't do it for me. Also the fact that this "new and improved" movement didn't even work correctly for day changes is a joke. Now I can't get anymore DD2's at a reasonable price since they are all jacked up Anyways, I'd love to hear everyone's opinions since time has passed. Attached Images

21 August 2016, 02:34 AM	#2
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,659	DD 40 is just too big for me. If I had a larger wrist I may have voted differently but the DD 36 is just right. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

21 August 2016, 02:56 AM	#6
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,601	40. __________________

21 August 2016, 02:56 AM	#7
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Rolex doesn't produce this dial for the DD40 so I give the slight nod to the DD2, being that it's also discontinued makes it VERY attractive to me. With that said I have no bias to the DD40 as you are aware. Love them all! __________________ "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

21 August 2016, 02:41 AM	#3
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,350	I think they are both great, but proportions of the DD40 seem more balanced to me. But in the long, I think DDII will hold its value beacuse of its relatively short production cycle.

21 August 2016, 02:44 AM	#4
AboutTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N California Posts: 909	I don't own either but I've compared them side-by-side. I definitely prefer the size and proportions of the DD40 - but I'm biased because I have smaller wrists.

21 August 2016, 02:54 AM	#5
Rackness "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harford County MD Posts: 393	Between the two I would go 40.

21 August 2016, 02:56 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I liked my DD2 but the proportions on the DD40 are better. Date change over will hopefully be sorted out quickly too.

21 August 2016, 03:00 AM	#9
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Never been a big fan from DDII, the new 40mm proportions are excellent. (DD36mm would ben my choice BTW) __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

21 August 2016, 03:03 AM	#10
tedfy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: atalanta Posts: 6	Between the two I choice 40.

21 August 2016, 03:07 AM	#11
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	For me, DD36 > DD40 > DDII

21 August 2016, 03:08 AM	#13
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	I am still shocked at the very small amount of dial options offered with the 40.. is still a quest for me to acquire the new 40 but only the silver Roman dial is singing to me... But for me the DD40 of the II

21 August 2016, 04:40 AM	#15
PatrickJ Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: England Posts: 456	DD 40 and DD36 all the way for me. I prefer the understated dress look.

21 August 2016, 04:45 AM	#17
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I own neither but much prefer the look of the DD40 case. Now we just need some fun dial options.

21 August 2016, 04:45 AM	#18
henry333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Hendricks Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 826	I tried on a 40 and I still like the dd2 . But in pictures the 40 looks better but just not on my arm . The 40 is a copy of the 36 but in 40mm. To me the dd2 looks more like a different larger dd.

21 August 2016, 06:56 AM	#19
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	There are certain DDIIs I would take over a DD40 and vice versa. Really depends on the metal and dial.

21 August 2016, 07:07 AM	#20
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	40 has much better proportions IMHO. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

21 August 2016, 07:11 AM	#21
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I like the proportions of the 40 better, and the deconstructed Romans. There are a few dial combos on the DD2 that are amazing (such as Sam's blue wave above), but overall, my vote goes to the 40.

21 August 2016, 07:11 AM	#22
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	I think the 40 is perfectly proportioned as well and still retains Classic DD look. I think the DDII looks much sportier with bigger bezel. Both winners but do prefer the 40 myself. However there are certain versions of the DDII I absolutely love and Sam's above is one of them! So again I see winners in both references. Also love the new olive green sunburst dials especially in WG! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

21 August 2016, 07:24 AM	#23
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Damn this poll is brutal at the moment...

21 August 2016, 07:29 AM	#24
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	I totally agree with the runaway vote. I don't think DDs should be oversized. I prefer the flute on the 40 being more reasonably sized. But I voted smooth, best of all Attached Images

21 August 2016, 08:22 AM	#25
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	Believe or not, everyone I know in the real world (outside of TRF) chose the DD2 over DD40. I'm speaking about an age group between 25-35, so that could be it.

21 August 2016, 08:28 AM	#26
Otto 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,023	I loved my DD II, but I love my DD 40 even more. Both are great, but in the end, for me, the 40 just sits better on my wrist and the slimmer lines have grown on me. It's still a big watch at 40.

21 August 2016, 09:13 AM	#28
jenniferjanef "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,828	I actually love the DD2 n we bought two (2) of the exact same watch with the same dial (photo above).. Now the DD40 is certainly growing on my mrs and she wants a dd40 with the olive green dial. I guess among the 40 and 41, there is certainly rooms for both model. HAGWE! .. James

21 August 2016, 09:34 AM	#29
G.D.BeanCounter Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Sky DayDate 2 Posts: 1,317	Would be nice to see more dial selections for the DD40. Still a fan of the DD2.

21 August 2016, 10:07 AM	#30
AaronRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Laguna Posts: 59	DDtwo

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