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Old 28 January 2018, 10:06 AM   #1
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New Rolex Day date purchase (Ref. 228238)
So after many months of thinking and speculating i decided to go with this model instead of the patek, many opinions and tips later helped me decide, and of course looks of it won! (for me) Just wanted to share with you guys! any day date lovers here?

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Old 28 January 2018, 10:07 AM   #2
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Congrats! What Patek were you contemplating?
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Old 28 January 2018, 10:08 AM   #3
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Outstanding choice! big congratulations!







DD40 was my choice
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Old 28 January 2018, 10:08 AM   #4
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Just beautiful!
Congratulations.
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Old 28 January 2018, 10:11 AM   #5
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Congrats! What Patek were you contemplating?
Hey!, I wanted The Calatrava Model: 5127/1G/001, but i ended up not liking the shape of the dial! :|
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Old 28 January 2018, 10:13 AM   #6
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Old 28 January 2018, 10:14 AM   #7
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Outstanding choice! big congratulations!







DD40 was my choice
silver or gold? :)
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Old 28 January 2018, 10:15 AM   #8
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Is this a DD41? it doesn't look like a DD40. The bracelet is wrong first off all.
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Old 28 January 2018, 10:15 AM   #9
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silver or gold? :)
Yellow gold silver motif dial
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Old 28 January 2018, 10:24 AM   #10
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Yellow gold silver motif dial
gold cant ever go wrong :)
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Old 28 January 2018, 10:24 AM   #11
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Is this a DD41? it doesn't look like a DD40. The bracelet is wrong first off all.
The whole thing is horribly wrong, from the bracelet clasp to the dial (poorly fashioned coronet, incorrect magnification over date wheel, etc) and overall sloppy or poorly fit elements (winding crown and fit of lugs to the bracelet, as an example)

This is a counterfeit, and a poor one at that.

To the OP, very sorry if you paid any real cash for this—as you were taken. If not and you know what you hold, I’d let yourself quietly out the door.
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Old 28 January 2018, 10:28 AM   #12
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Congrats! Very nice piece. Enjoy your new watch!
You live in Monaco? I love it there! Every time a pleasure.
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Old 28 January 2018, 11:00 AM   #13
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The whole thing is horribly wrong, from the bracelet clasp to the dial (poorly fashioned coronet, incorrect magnification over date wheel, etc) and overall sloppy or poorly fit elements (winding crown and fit of lugs to the bracelet, as an example)

This is a counterfeit, and a poor one at that.

To the OP, very sorry if you paid any real cash for this—as you were taken. If not and you know what you hold, I’d let yourself quietly out the door.
I thought so it looked off big time. I think its a fake - but I didnt want to say anything before I was more certain.

The DW for one looks like crap so does the bracelet and actually the whole watch looks funny.

Hope you didnt get ripped off buying that.
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Old 29 January 2018, 07:30 PM   #14
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Looks wrong to me too. Any further comment from the OP?
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Old 29 January 2018, 07:38 PM   #15
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lol that rehaut
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Old 29 January 2018, 07:40 PM   #16
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lol that rehaut
Same joker was trying to pass off a fake sub the other day. Moved to Watchout, member banned.
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Old 29 January 2018, 07:41 PM   #17
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This is what the rehaut should look like, yours looks like it's twice as thick...


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Old 29 January 2018, 07:42 PM   #18
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Same joker was trying to pass off a fake sub the other day.
Good catch
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Old 29 January 2018, 08:18 PM   #19
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Horrible fake


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Old 29 January 2018, 08:26 PM   #20
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The question silver or gold on the DD40 did tell a lot of things to start with (i don't think he meant the dial)...
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Old 29 January 2018, 08:27 PM   #21
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Hey!, I wanted The Calatrava Model: 5127/1G/001, but i ended up not liking the shape of the dial! :|
Not the Patek Philippines you were contemplating purchasing, i am sure
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Old 29 January 2018, 09:02 PM   #22
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Same joker was trying to pass off a fake sub the other day. Moved to Watchout, member banned.
Nicely done
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Old 30 January 2018, 02:17 AM   #23
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Ouch, looks bad!
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