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Power Play · 13 February 2018, 02:24 AM

Just acquired this WG DD 40 and I'm really enjoying it; the size, craftsmanship, heft, glow of the WG, etc, etc.

I feel like it's a really understated piece. I wear it with dress shirts as well as tee shirts and feel like it really flies under the radar, looking much like a garden-variety DJ or maybe even a knock-off to the non-WIS.

The wife feels differently, calling it "maybe a little blingy."

Thoughts?

asubabove · 13 February 2018, 02:28 AM

I think it looks great. If your wife really thinks "bling" then you should show her the iced out Nautiluses that every rapper and his mother are wearing these days.

kilyung · 13 February 2018, 02:28 AM

To the masses, it just looks like every other DJ. Very nice choice!

rmlovett1 · 13 February 2018, 02:42 AM

Very nice watch!

HoneyBadger · 13 February 2018, 02:44 AM

Nice watch indeed. Goes well in most situations

antbkny · 13 February 2018, 02:44 AM

tasteful

Muzz · 13 February 2018, 02:44 AM

Looks perfect! I would certainly disagree respectfully with the Wife on this one.

ap1 · 13 February 2018, 02:45 AM

I like this configuration a lot

Vipes · 13 February 2018, 02:49 AM

I think it is understated compared to a yellow or rose gold DD. This watch is a little "blingy" given the polished center links and fluted bezel. It is a gorgeous and classic watch, and I hope to add one to my collection in the future.

Cadi1 · 13 February 2018, 02:53 AM

I think it looks Great

Raypep · 13 February 2018, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muzz

Looks perfect! I would certainly disagree respectfully with the Wife on this one.

I agree. quick glance, no one would have any idea.

-R

DanielWatson · 13 February 2018, 02:56 AM

bloody quality piece, better than yellow gold and best colour dial. Good job

lecorsaire · 13 February 2018, 02:57 AM

Very understated and elegant. The fluted bezel is what will attract some attention but since it's WG many will mistake it for a SS Datejust especially from a distance. WIS will know right away what it is just by seeing the bracelet.

datejustrms · 13 February 2018, 02:58 AM

I saw this at an AD and think the black dial is the best choice with WG. That's an incredible watch!

joli160 · 13 February 2018, 02:59 AM

A President bracelet is recognisable from far away. So perhaps the Mrs has a point. Beautiful watch, huge congrats.
(Nothing wrong with a little bling btw)

dualcarb · 13 February 2018, 03:03 AM

Gorgeous looking watch...probably the most understated but classy looking DD out there.

elcompa · 13 February 2018, 03:07 AM

I think its great. WG and plat are great for "under the radar", but up close it says quality and serious class! Not too showy at all, just right!

Chadridv · 13 February 2018, 03:09 AM

The ultimate Rolex! Congrats.

Jacksh · 13 February 2018, 03:10 AM

Great watch, probably my next purchase, if they will still make them in the next millennium or so...

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101031-28 · 13 February 2018, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elcompa

I think its great. WG and plat are great for "under the radar", but up close it says quality and serious class! Not too showy at all, just right!

My thoughts precisely. Excellent choice DD, OP ... Enjoy!

henrylee · 13 February 2018, 03:11 AM

Beautiful watch, wear in good health.

David cote · 13 February 2018, 03:12 AM

very nice, Someday I might op for one of those.

FTX I · 13 February 2018, 03:16 AM

Fantastic choice.

duc888 · 13 February 2018, 03:18 AM

This is the ultimate Rolex for me...exactly in this version!
I will put as much money as possible aside for the next years to buy this one for my 50th birthday

mjclark32 · 13 February 2018, 03:19 AM

The bezel may add some bling to it, but overall definitely under the radar for what it really is
Beauty! Congrats!

lecorsaire · 13 February 2018, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duc888

This is the ultimate Rolex for me...exactly in this version!
I will put as much money as possible aside for the next years to buy this one for my 50th birthday

Hope you get one with a German date wheel!!! There are so many in English out there and you can always swap it for an English one if you get tired of the German one. This is what I love about the DDs.

VicLeChic · 13 February 2018, 03:21 AM

Fluted bezel + jubilee bracelet = bring the bling, bro.

I like it , would wear it when feeling showy. Most of the time I like understated so I wouldn't wear it much but it's nice to have in a collection.

sensui · 13 February 2018, 03:25 AM

So nice. Congrats.

GradyPhilpott · 13 February 2018, 03:28 AM

duc888 · 13 February 2018, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lecorsaire

Hope you get one with a German date wheel!!! There are so many in English out there and you can always swap it for an English one if you get tired of the German one. This is what I love about the DDs.

I think chances are good that I get it with the German date wheel. My AD knows about my project

13 February 2018, 02:24 AM	#1
Power Play "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 473	Understated? Just acquired this WG DD 40 and I'm really enjoying it; the size, craftsmanship, heft, glow of the WG, etc, etc. I feel like it's a really understated piece. I wear it with dress shirts as well as tee shirts and feel like it really flies under the radar, looking much like a garden-variety DJ or maybe even a knock-off to the non-WIS. The wife feels differently, calling it "maybe a little blingy." Thoughts? Attached Images

13 February 2018, 02:57 AM	#13
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	Very understated and elegant. The fluted bezel is what will attract some attention but since it's WG many will mistake it for a SS Datejust especially from a distance. WIS will know right away what it is just by seeing the bracelet. __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

13 February 2018, 02:59 AM	#15
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,758	A President bracelet is recognisable from far away. So perhaps the Mrs has a point. Beautiful watch, huge congrats. (Nothing wrong with a little bling btw) __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

13 February 2018, 03:07 AM	#17
elcompa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: DD 118206 Posts: 1,858	I think its great. WG and plat are great for "under the radar", but up close it says quality and serious class! Not too showy at all, just right! __________________ 118206 DD, 116710 BLNR, 116200 TT DJ

13 February 2018, 03:09 AM	#18
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	The ultimate Rolex! Congrats. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

13 February 2018, 02:28 AM	#2
asubabove "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Nick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 114	I think it looks great. If your wife really thinks "bling" then you should show her the iced out Nautiluses that every rapper and his mother are wearing these days.

13 February 2018, 02:28 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	To the masses, it just looks like every other DJ. Very nice choice!

13 February 2018, 02:42 AM	#4
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Very nice watch!

13 February 2018, 02:44 AM	#5
HoneyBadger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 11	Nice watch indeed. Goes well in most situations

13 February 2018, 02:44 AM	#6
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	tasteful

13 February 2018, 02:44 AM	#7
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Looks perfect! I would certainly disagree respectfully with the Wife on this one.

13 February 2018, 02:45 AM	#8
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	I like this configuration a lot

13 February 2018, 02:49 AM	#9
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,913	I think it is understated compared to a yellow or rose gold DD. This watch is a little "blingy" given the polished center links and fluted bezel. It is a gorgeous and classic watch, and I hope to add one to my collection in the future.

13 February 2018, 02:53 AM	#10
Cadi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: David Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex,Panerai,UN Posts: 1,044	I think it looks Great

13 February 2018, 02:56 AM	#12
DanielWatson "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Daniel Watson Location: UK Watch: 16610LN Posts: 111	bloody quality piece, better than yellow gold and best colour dial. Good job

13 February 2018, 02:58 AM	#14
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	I saw this at an AD and think the black dial is the best choice with WG. That's an incredible watch!

13 February 2018, 03:03 AM	#16
dualcarb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: HK/Malaysia Watch: Lover Posts: 1,223	Gorgeous looking watch...probably the most understated but classy looking DD out there.

13 February 2018, 03:10 AM	#19
Jacksh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Israel Posts: 159	Great watch, probably my next purchase, if they will still make them in the next millennium or so... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 February 2018, 03:11 AM	#21
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	Beautiful watch, wear in good health. __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

13 February 2018, 03:12 AM	#22
David cote 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Cote Location: 603/Boston 617 Watch: Watches etc Posts: 2,322	very nice, Someday I might op for one of those.

13 February 2018, 03:16 AM	#23
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Fantastic choice.

13 February 2018, 03:18 AM	#24
duc888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 876	This is the ultimate Rolex for me...exactly in this version! I will put as much money as possible aside for the next years to buy this one for my 50th birthday

13 February 2018, 03:19 AM	#25
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	The bezel may add some bling to it, but overall definitely under the radar for what it really is Beauty! Congrats! __________________

13 February 2018, 03:21 AM	#27
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	Fluted bezel + jubilee bracelet = bring the bling, bro. I like it , would wear it when feeling showy. Most of the time I like understated so I wouldn't wear it much but it's nice to have in a collection.

13 February 2018, 03:25 AM	#28
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	So nice. Congrats.

13 February 2018, 03:28 AM	#29
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	__________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

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