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worldfamoussam · 2 January 2018, 09:45 AM

Probably going to pull the trigger soon on a 118239 or a 118206 either in addition to my 18038 or in lieu of it. Will be pre-owned. Price difference depending on the dial is about 25-30% for the platinum. I know this isn't an investment, but if I'm going into this arena, want to make sure I make a good buy.

Love the fluted bezel on the WG, but love the subtle sheen of Plat. Anyone wanna share thoughts?

Also, trying to do the Tahitian MOP. Is that popular?

P.S. Does fluted bezel make watch look bigger on wrist? I can rock a 36 but I don't want to worry about it looking diminutive.

John Ireland · 2 January 2018, 10:07 AM

The best and classic look is to get the only real Day Date...yellow gold. The look of pure natural yellow gold is amazing...the 36mm is the perfect size for it...put on a pair of old jeans, your converse sneakers, a tee shirt and an old sport jacket and you're right in the gold DD zone. And it is such a great useable watch. I even wore mine in the gym or on runs. Plus, in a tux or business suit...it is equally amazing. Wearing a white metal DD is like having a beautiful wife and then putting a sack over her head. Enjoy.

Old Geezer · 2 January 2018, 10:13 AM

For me, the lack of fluted bezel on platinum takes it out of the running. I just don’t care for the smooth bezels. WG or YG DD are both awesome. I lean towards the YG even though the WG with green dial is beautiful.

AP8ESQ · 2 January 2018, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by John Ireland

The best and classic look is to get the only real Day Date...yellow gold. The look of pure natural yellow gold is amazing...the 36mm is the perfect size for it...put on a pair of old jeans, your converse sneakers, a tee shirt and an old sport jacket and you're right in the gold DD zone. And it is such a great useable watch. I even wore mine in the gym or on runs. Plus, in a tux or business suit...it is equally amazing. Wearing a white metal DD is like having a beautiful wife and then putting a sack over her head. Enjoy.

OP has a YG 18038 already so that's covered (see avatar). That being said - go PT sine you do have the gold covered already.

fskywalker · 2 January 2018, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by John Ireland

Wearing a white metal DD is like having a beautiful wife and then putting a sack over her head. Enjoy.

Well, I disagree! Prefer white metal over yellow / rose metal on the DD's

NeoAnderson · 2 January 2018, 10:41 AM

WG fluted bezel is one of the staples.

bobernet · 2 January 2018, 10:50 AM

I dislike the smooth bezel on the Pt, so I have DD36 in both white and yellow gold. Platinum is for the Daytona, and rose gold for AP.

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returntorolex · 2 January 2018, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by worldfamoussam

Also, trying to do the Tahitian MOP. Is that popular?

P.S. Does fluted bezel make watch look bigger on wrist? I can rock a 36 but I don't want to worry about it looking diminutive.

About the Tahitian MOP. I think it gives the DD a unique look. As far as “popular”, I would have to say no.

Does a heavy watch bother you?

The 118239 will be about 30% heavier than your 18038 (about 179 grams). The 118206 will be much heavier at 227 grams.

Best of luck in your decision!

sensui · 2 January 2018, 11:17 AM

IMO it's not quite a day date without the fluted bezel....so white gold for me.

bobernet · 2 January 2018, 11:21 AM

In case you need some enabling...

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AEC · 2 January 2018, 11:27 AM

Platinum with a Glacier dial, please. I used to worry about the smooth bezel, but not any longer.

worldfamoussam · 2 January 2018, 11:46 AM

I am so torn! Definitely up for the Tahitian, but the bezel issue still weighing on me. As for heft, I love a substantial watch - makes it feel like dad’s Ulysses Nardine. So platinum is good. I think if it comes down to the $ WG will win. Can always get a third in platinum later ... of another model! (Daytona?!)

fixinbones · 2 January 2018, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AEC

Platinum with a Glacier dial, please. I used to worry about the smooth bezel, but not any longer.

I love the smooth bezel much more than fluted. It helped draw me to the Pt model and with the ice blue dial

returntorolex · 2 January 2018, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by worldfamoussam

I am so torn! Definitely up for the Tahitian, but the bezel issue still weighing on me. As for heft, I love a substantial watch - makes it feel like dad’s Ulysses Nardine. So platinum is good. I think if it comes down to the $ WG will win. Can always get a third in platinum later ... of another model! (Daytona?!)

Hope these shots help....

worldfamoussam · 2 January 2018, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by returntorolex

Hope these shots help....

Ha! It makes it harder! But I appreciate it.

returntorolex · 2 January 2018, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by worldfamoussam

Ha! It makes it harder! But I appreciate it.

Here’s the way I look at it....can’t go wrong with either choice!!

douglasf13 · 2 January 2018, 01:28 PM

I’m not really a PM fan, but this WG 118209 is what I’d pick, being somewhat understated and sporty:

returntorolex · 2 January 2018, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by douglasf13

I’m not really a PM fan, but this is what I’d pick, being somewhat understated and sporty:

WG with smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet?

returntorolex · 2 January 2018, 01:43 PM

Last couple for tonight

Not sure if the fluted bezel makes the WG look larger or not....

Secondhandunwinds · 2 January 2018, 02:10 PM

I would choose WG, but I love the fluted bezel. The ice blue dial is awesome, but having the fluted bezel trumps it for me. Lots of cool dials on the WG too. I’d pick 40 over 36.

douglasf13 · 2 January 2018, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by returntorolex

WG with smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet?

Yep. I like it, because it basically looks like a DJ with a day complication. I wish they made it in steel, but I have a similar Tudor, since they don’t.

CHRONOLEX · 2 January 2018, 02:27 PM

Funny all the sudden interest in DDs and platinum over the last few weeks. Oddly tracks my own recent interest in wearing my WG DD again after a long Daytona run.

jrs146 · 2 January 2018, 02:38 PM

I’d buy a white gold and take the extra cash and buy another Rolex. I personally just don’t appreciate platinum enough to want to pay the premium.

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LuminousMaximus · 2 January 2018, 02:46 PM

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Hope these shots help....

Amazing! Is that wave dial a 41mm, DD II?

cassin907 · 2 January 2018, 03:08 PM

platty DD FTMFW

yannis · 2 January 2018, 03:59 PM

I much prefer the fluted bezel option on both DD and DJ.

returntorolex · 2 January 2018, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

Amazing! Is that wave dial a 41mm, DD II?

36mm (118206)

gbpritf · 2 January 2018, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by John Ireland

The best and classic look is to get the only real Day Date...yellow gold. The look of pure natural yellow gold is amazing...the 36mm is the perfect size for it...put on a pair of old jeans, your converse sneakers, a tee shirt and an old sport jacket and you're right in the gold DD zone. And it is such a great useable watch. I even wore mine in the gym or on runs. Plus, in a tux or business suit...it is equally amazing. Wearing a white metal DD is like having a beautiful wife and then putting a sack over her head. Enjoy.

Too funny! Loved the jeans and converse visual. I could really picture it.

OP, if the choice is between WG or Plat, I'd go Plat and never look back!

vincenzowl · 2 January 2018, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by douglasf13

I’m not really a PM fan, but this WG 118209 is what I’d pick, being somewhat understated and sporty:

Yes yes yes. One watch to last you till your dying day.

mineral · 3 January 2018, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by worldfamoussam

Probably going to pull the trigger soon on a 118239 or a 118206 either in addition to my 18038 or in lieu of it. Will be pre-owned. Price difference depending on the dial is about 25-30% for the platinum. I know this isn't an investment, but if I'm going into this arena, want to make sure I make a good buy.

Love the fluted bezel on the WG, but love the subtle sheen of Plat. Anyone wanna share thoughts?

Also, trying to do the Tahitian MOP. Is that popular?

P.S. Does fluted bezel make watch look bigger on wrist? I can rock a 36 but I don't want to worry about it looking diminutive.

This is my 60s WG 1803 matt Black Dial for your reference. It wear very comfortably on wrist and I highly recommend it. Worth to give the 1803 a try also.

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2 January 2018, 09:45 AM	#1
worldfamoussam "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: Day Date II Posts: 532	WG or Plat DD 36? Probably going to pull the trigger soon on a 118239 or a 118206 either in addition to my 18038 or in lieu of it. Will be pre-owned. Price difference depending on the dial is about 25-30% for the platinum. I know this isn't an investment, but if I'm going into this arena, want to make sure I make a good buy. Love the fluted bezel on the WG, but love the subtle sheen of Plat. Anyone wanna share thoughts? Also, trying to do the Tahitian MOP. Is that popular? P.S. Does fluted bezel make watch look bigger on wrist? I can rock a 36 but I don't want to worry about it looking diminutive. __________________ Rolex Day-Date II 218238 Cartier Ballon Bleu Rose Gold 2999

2 January 2018, 11:46 AM	#12
worldfamoussam "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: Day Date II Posts: 532	I am so torn! Definitely up for the Tahitian, but the bezel issue still weighing on me. As for heft, I love a substantial watch - makes it feel like dad’s Ulysses Nardine. So platinum is good. I think if it comes down to the $ WG will win. Can always get a third in platinum later ... of another model! (Daytona?!) __________________ Rolex Day-Date II 218238 Cartier Ballon Bleu Rose Gold 2999

2 January 2018, 01:43 PM	#19
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,661	Last couple for tonight Not sure if the fluted bezel makes the WG look larger or not.... Attached Images __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

2 January 2018, 02:38 PM	#23
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	I’d buy a white gold and take the extra cash and buy another Rolex. I personally just don’t appreciate platinum enough to want to pay the premium. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

2 January 2018, 03:59 PM	#26
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	I much prefer the fluted bezel option on both DD and DJ. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

2 January 2018, 10:07 AM	#2
John Ireland "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 191	The best and classic look is to get the only real Day Date...yellow gold. The look of pure natural yellow gold is amazing...the 36mm is the perfect size for it...put on a pair of old jeans, your converse sneakers, a tee shirt and an old sport jacket and you're right in the gold DD zone. And it is such a great useable watch. I even wore mine in the gym or on runs. Plus, in a tux or business suit...it is equally amazing. Wearing a white metal DD is like having a beautiful wife and then putting a sack over her head. Enjoy.

2 January 2018, 10:13 AM	#3
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,282	For me, the lack of fluted bezel on platinum takes it out of the running. I just don’t care for the smooth bezels. WG or YG DD are both awesome. I lean towards the YG even though the WG with green dial is beautiful.

2 January 2018, 10:41 AM	#6
NeoAnderson "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: NeoAnderson Location: Tax Free Shopping Posts: 725	WG fluted bezel is one of the staples.

2 January 2018, 10:50 AM	#7
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,988	I dislike the smooth bezel on the Pt, so I have DD36 in both white and yellow gold. Platinum is for the Daytona, and rose gold for AP. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

2 January 2018, 11:17 AM	#9
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	IMO it's not quite a day date without the fluted bezel....so white gold for me.

2 January 2018, 11:21 AM	#10
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,988	In case you need some enabling... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

2 January 2018, 11:27 AM	#11
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,376	Platinum with a Glacier dial, please. I used to worry about the smooth bezel, but not any longer.

2 January 2018, 01:28 PM	#17
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	I’m not really a PM fan, but this WG 118209 is what I’d pick, being somewhat understated and sporty:

2 January 2018, 02:10 PM	#20
Secondhandunwinds "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Paul Location: Wisconsin Watch: Daytona C & DJ Posts: 62	I would choose WG, but I love the fluted bezel. The ice blue dial is awesome, but having the fluted bezel trumps it for me. Lots of cool dials on the WG too. I’d pick 40 over 36.

2 January 2018, 02:27 PM	#22
CHRONOLEX 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,629	Funny all the sudden interest in DDs and platinum over the last few weeks. Oddly tracks my own recent interest in wearing my WG DD again after a long Daytona run.

2 January 2018, 03:08 PM	#25
cassin907 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: CT Posts: 62	platty DD FTMFW

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