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Gunbucker · 2 September 2018, 02:53 PM

Folks, took me a while to realise and appreciate just how iconic and defining the Day-Date is. Always treated the DD40 as the old man’s watch. But here I am, loving it. Either I’ve become that old, or I’m maturing in my sense of taste, lol!

As many have noted, it feels solid and extremely silky comfortable on the wrist. Having worn the DSSD, the DD40 felt civilised in heft. And that blue dial! I did ponder on the olive green dial for a bit, but that rich deep blue sunburst dial just had me.

Have a great weekend, y’all!

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DahMan · 2 September 2018, 02:56 PM

Oh yah

Kostas · 2 September 2018, 03:06 PM

Congrats , looks marvellous

Prestige_Swiss · 2 September 2018, 03:27 PM

Congrats on the new addition. Love the blue dial!

mikkoi · 2 September 2018, 04:10 PM

Congrats. Looks good!

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Gunbucker · 2 September 2018, 05:17 PM

Thanks all! Just a stunner!

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sensui · 2 September 2018, 05:27 PM

Beautiful.

MattPegler · 2 September 2018, 05:31 PM

Stunner

A.I. · 2 September 2018, 09:38 PM

Sweet. Enjoy..

rcwatches · 2 September 2018, 09:44 PM

the dial makes it

WatchinMD · 2 September 2018, 09:45 PM

Great dial! Congrats

Jace · 2 September 2018, 09:48 PM

not white gold but white.

Fine choice. A true lifetime watch.

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Gunbucker · 3 September 2018, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jace

not white gold but white.

Fine choice. A true lifetime watch.

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Thanks. The Platinum model looks great!

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fskywalker · 3 September 2018, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunbucker

Folks, took me a while to realise and appreciate just how iconic and defining the Day-Date is. Always treated the DD40 as the old man’s watch. But here I am, loving it. Either I’ve become that old, or I’m maturing in my sense of taste, lol!

As many have noted, it feels solid and extremely silky comfortable on the wrist. Having worn the DSSD, the DD40 felt civilised in heft. And that blue dial! I did ponder on the olive green dial for a bit, but that rich deep blue sunburst dial just had me.

Have a great weekend, y’all!

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Congrats!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jace

not white gold but white.

Not 40mm but WG DD and blue

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Jace · 3 September 2018, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fskywalker

Congrats!

Not 40mm but WG DD and blue

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Love it.

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brandrea · 2 September 2018, 10:50 PM

Congratulations, beauty

travisb · 2 September 2018, 10:54 PM

Such a nice reference. Love the DD40!

nickrolex · 2 September 2018, 10:56 PM

Total stunner!! Congrats!

Vipes · 2 September 2018, 11:19 PM

I felt the same way about the DD. I added the DD40 this year and it’s one of my favorites in my collection. Such a classic piece with one of the best bracelets. Congrats!

HL65 · 2 September 2018, 11:37 PM

Great looking watch for sure!

watchwatcher · 3 September 2018, 12:58 AM

Huge fan of that reference myself.

Love the blue.

GB-man · 3 September 2018, 01:04 AM

Congrats

Scapegoat · 3 September 2018, 01:06 AM

Nice one sir, all the best!

Recaro18 · 3 September 2018, 01:15 AM

I want one too....

Congrats!!

rnordby · 3 September 2018, 01:16 AM

Hello,

It is so funny, I am in your same position. I thought the same thing as you on the DD. Now, as I am about to turn 50, I truly think this is for me. I have a Batman, an Explorer 1 and a DJ 41 silver. I now want only one watch and i can't decide between the DD 40 WG in blue or green.

A few questions that I am curious about:

1) Why did you select WG instead of YG?
2) How did you make the choice between the WG Blue and Green?
3) How does it feel on your wrist? Is the PM watch too heavy?
4) Will this be your only watch and your daily Beater?

Congrats and enjoy, I have a feeling I will end up buying the same one :+)

Gunbucker · 3 September 2018, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnordby

Hello,

It is so funny, I am in your same position. I thought the same thing as you on the DD. Now, as I am about to turn 50, I truly think this is for me. I have a Batman, an Explorer 1 and a DJ 41 silver. I now want only one watch and i can't decide between the DD 40 WG in blue or green.

A few questions that I am curious about:

1) Why did you select WG instead of YG?
2) How did you make the choice between the WG Blue and Green?
3) How does it feel on your wrist? Is the PM watch too heavy?
4) Will this be your only watch and your daily Beater?

Congrats and enjoy, I have a feeling I will end up buying the same one :+)

On the material, as much as I respected both RG and YG, in my business travels, it attracts too much unwanted attention. Plus I love the pristine look of WG.

The blue vs the green was the toughest decision I had to make. I loved the fact that the olive green was the 60th anniversary color, and also the subtle sophisticated shade of green they used. However, in certain strong lights, the green really goes into the Hulk territory which I wasn't particularly a big fan of (that's why I sold my Sub LVc). Contrary to what the ADs would tell you, both the green and the blue dials were quite readily available at several ADs, so I took advantage of that, and tried it on many times, under different lightings. Blue just sang to me more.

On the wrist, as someone who also has a DSSD, I really can't complain about the WG weight. It's quite comfortable yet assuring.

But no, this isn't my only watch, but this will be my only all-gold watch. I will be using this as my business watch when I'm not traveling, unfortunately a Rolex, especially that DJ/DD design, is just too recognisable by the wrong sort in my business travels. You'd be surprised at how well a Patek 5711 goes under the radar, except among the fellow WIS!

All the best!

nyc2la · 3 September 2018, 01:50 AM

Congrats!

Cadi1 · 3 September 2018, 02:01 AM

Very nice. Huge congrats!

Nikrnic · 3 September 2018, 02:15 AM

Congrats! That is one beautiful piece. I'd love to see the blue vs green dial in person as it's something I may go for sooner than later.

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datejustrms · 3 September 2018, 05:47 AM

Congrats! That's one sweet looking DD!!

2 September 2018, 02:53 PM	#1
Gunbucker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 165	New fan of the Day-Date 40 WG! Folks, took me a while to realise and appreciate just how iconic and defining the Day-Date is. Always treated the DD40 as the old man’s watch. But here I am, loving it. Either I’ve become that old, or I’m maturing in my sense of taste, lol! As many have noted, it feels solid and extremely silky comfortable on the wrist. Having worn the DSSD, the DD40 felt civilised in heft. And that blue dial! I did ponder on the olive green dial for a bit, but that rich deep blue sunburst dial just had me. Have a great weekend, y’all! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 September 2018, 03:27 PM	#4
Prestige_Swiss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,279	Congrats on the new addition. Love the blue dial! __________________ ________________ Present: 126610LN “You can have everything in life you want, if you’ll just help enough other people get what they want.” -Ziglar

2 September 2018, 09:44 PM	#10
rcwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: London, UK Watch: Rose Daytona Posts: 672	the dial makes it __________________ Instagram: @rcwatches Facebook: @rcwatches

2 September 2018, 11:37 PM	#20
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Great looking watch for sure! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 September 2018, 01:04 AM	#22
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Congrats __________________

2 September 2018, 02:56 PM	#2
DahMan Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 635	Oh yah

2 September 2018, 03:06 PM	#3
Kostas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,275	Congrats , looks marvellous

2 September 2018, 04:10 PM	#5
mikkoi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mikko Location: Finland Posts: 1,437	Congrats. Looks good! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

2 September 2018, 05:17 PM	#6
Gunbucker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 165	Thanks all! Just a stunner! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 September 2018, 05:27 PM	#7
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Beautiful.

2 September 2018, 05:31 PM	#8
MattPegler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 116000 Blue Dial Posts: 192	Stunner

2 September 2018, 09:38 PM	#9
A.I. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glasgow UK Watch: 126610LV Posts: 759	Sweet. Enjoy..

2 September 2018, 09:45 PM	#11
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	Great dial! Congrats

2 September 2018, 09:48 PM	#12
Jace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jace Location: Boca Raton Watch: Platinum DD 40 Posts: 329	not white gold but white. Fine choice. A true lifetime watch. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

2 September 2018, 10:50 PM	#16
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,103	Congratulations, beauty

2 September 2018, 10:54 PM	#17
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Such a nice reference. Love the DD40!

2 September 2018, 10:56 PM	#18
nickrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Nick Location: south bend, IN Watch: rolex milgauss Posts: 13	Total stunner!! Congrats!

2 September 2018, 11:19 PM	#19
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,913	I felt the same way about the DD. I added the DD40 this year and it’s one of my favorites in my collection. Such a classic piece with one of the best bracelets. Congrats!

3 September 2018, 12:58 AM	#21
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Huge fan of that reference myself. Love the blue.

3 September 2018, 01:06 AM	#23
Scapegoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Pro Posts: 1,798	Nice one sir, all the best!

3 September 2018, 01:15 AM	#24
Recaro18 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: RiCkY Location: West Coast Watch: 16520 Posts: 12,445	I want one too.... Congrats!!

3 September 2018, 01:16 AM	#25
rnordby "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: DC Posts: 65	Congrats I am debating the DD40 WG in Blue and Green too Hello, It is so funny, I am in your same position. I thought the same thing as you on the DD. Now, as I am about to turn 50, I truly think this is for me. I have a Batman, an Explorer 1 and a DJ 41 silver. I now want only one watch and i can't decide between the DD 40 WG in blue or green. A few questions that I am curious about: 1) Why did you select WG instead of YG? 2) How did you make the choice between the WG Blue and Green? 3) How does it feel on your wrist? Is the PM watch too heavy? 4) Will this be your only watch and your daily Beater? Congrats and enjoy, I have a feeling I will end up buying the same one :+)

3 September 2018, 01:50 AM	#27
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,424	Congrats! __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

3 September 2018, 02:01 AM	#28
Cadi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: David Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex,Panerai,UN Posts: 1,044	Very nice. Huge congrats!

3 September 2018, 02:15 AM	#29
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Congrats! That is one beautiful piece. I'd love to see the blue vs green dial in person as it's something I may go for sooner than later. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

3 September 2018, 05:47 AM	#30
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Congrats! That's one sweet looking DD!!

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