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dwjez14 · 16 January 2019, 12:00 PM

Well it looks like I want to
Get back in the DD40 game. I had a yellow gold black face. I am leaning toward either rose gold now chocolate face or green face. Members opinions on which one and photos please. I really like both but can’t lean towards one or the other more. Both are about the same price. New pieces. Go ! Thanks in advance

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huncho · 16 January 2019, 12:07 PM

both are very nice but olive for me 100%

BigBoy17 · 16 January 2019, 12:12 PM

Green

MR. STEEL · 16 January 2019, 12:15 PM

Chocolate might be more versatile but that green is sexier

BT1985 · 16 January 2019, 12:17 PM

Can’t go wrong here. I’ll give the slight edge to olive.

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BzKneez · 16 January 2019, 12:17 PM

That green is exceptional.

Wcdhtwn · 16 January 2019, 12:18 PM

I like the green better but I could also see growing tired of it so if I were making the purchase I'd probably buy the chocolate.

Bxtek · 16 January 2019, 12:18 PM

I wouldn't be able to choose. Those 2 dials are my favorite on a YG DD. When I look at the chocolate, that's my favorite. Then, I look at the olive, then that becomes my favorite. Then back and forth again. Both of these dials look beautiful! Sorry I couldn't be of any help.

Hard_Six · 16 January 2019, 12:27 PM

Of those two, I'd probably go with the chocolate. I do like the green but I feel brown is the better long term option.

That said, if I was going to buy a rose gold dd40 personally, I'd likely do the white dial with deconstructed romans. I just tried one on Saturday and it was slick!

ltmgeller · 16 January 2019, 12:45 PM

Green over chocolate for me.

hodie9 · 16 January 2019, 12:52 PM

Chocolate with the diagonal motif for me.

k1985 · 16 January 2019, 12:56 PM

I’m not a fan of green, but the olive is absolutely stunning. This one is WG, but stunning nonetheless.

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Nikrnic · 16 January 2019, 01:10 PM

I'd go green on WG

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envuks · 16 January 2019, 01:18 PM

Chocolate dial on RG for me. I think it would have more long term staying power than the green dial if it were me..... that picture above with the WG green dial is stunning though

dwjez14 · 16 January 2019, 01:31 PM

That is what I was thinking. Green is an awesome color but on a pm piece like that I feel like it should go with as much as possible. I did like the white also. I forgot to
Throw that in the mix. Rose gold with white risk and Roman numerals. It is such a tough decision Because it is an expensive one !!

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peterpl · 16 January 2019, 01:36 PM

I went through this dilemma last year for months and months. Let me tell you my perspective from an owner of both watches. I've had several people PM me actually regarding this same choice numerous times because they knew I owned both. :)

They are both very very nice. I ended up with both because I loved both so much however after a while I ended up flipping the green dial for a YG Motif dial.

Few notes that influenced my decision. Hope I can be of assistance. :)

* The chocolate is more special to me because this dial is only reserved for the RG versions.
* The Olive green is available in RG, WG and also in Platinum although I never seen anyone buy the platinum version.
* The legibility of both is not the best. They both are difficult to be seen in the night and during the day the legibility is about the same.
* The green dial looks awesome in some light - however I felt that in other lighting conditions it wasn't that flattering.
* The green is not as deep colored as the Hulk green. To some that's good and to others that's bad. Its less in your face.
* The green sunburst is nice but I found it that in direct sunlight the sunburst is not as nice as the chocolate dial
* The choco dial has a deep color and in direct sunlight the sunburst on this thing is crazy. I've never seen chocolate dial sunburst like this before.
* If you already have a Hulk or another green dialed watch then I think having another is probably not a good idea. I would choose the Choco or another dial color.

In the end choose what you love. I ended up trading the Olive dial for a YG DD with Silver Motif dial. I just felt that 2 rose gold DD40s was too much and I badly wanted a YG DD40 as that I honestly believe is the first DD anyone should get is Yellow Gold. Rose Gold can come later as I think long term rose wont stand the test of time.

Anyway here are some pictures to help you choose. Some in direct sunlight showing the sunburst and others showing the detail of the dial

1) Together shot as we say no pictures it didn't happen. :)

2) Green Sunburst in direct sunlight

3) Choco sunburst in direct sunlight

4) Detailed zoomed shot of the green

5) Detailed zoomed shot of the choco

6) I traded the Olive green for a YG DD40 with Silver Diagonal Motif dial

Gooduck man. Either one is a beautiful watch. Just make sure you consider what you already have in your collection and try not to double up or overlap too much which was my mistake as well. You'll love either one you choose. Cheers

Bryano1028 · 16 January 2019, 01:51 PM

Wow !!! Amazing post above, probably the best one I’ve seen since being on the forum.

3581512 · 16 January 2019, 01:52 PM

Olive

KevinP. · 16 January 2019, 01:55 PM

Chocolate!

shapa · 16 January 2019, 02:07 PM

Green.

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Jerrocop · 16 January 2019, 02:16 PM

Really like the green.

envuks · 16 January 2019, 02:22 PM

Cheers to the poster above for taking the time to share that.

enjoythemusic · 16 January 2019, 02:34 PM

Had the same debate, including the lighter dial Everose as well. In the end chocolate and ice won. The ice really does stand out nicely without being over the top imho.

Hey, look at it this way, if you're going to do it may as well get a new DD in Everose and...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu6a3zUxWJA

jagwap · 16 January 2019, 02:38 PM

On the rose gold I have to say Chocolate dial. The olive is stunning, but I think it works best on the WG as shown above.

swils8610 · 16 January 2019, 02:38 PM

Green.

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imgook · 16 January 2019, 02:42 PM

Buy both like the guy above =D

sensui · 16 January 2019, 02:42 PM

I could elaborate. But to save you time, olive.

enjoythemusic · 16 January 2019, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagwap

On the rose gold I have to say Chocolate dial. The olive is stunning, but I think it works best on the WG as shown above.

^^^^^^ What he said.

1WatchDawg · 16 January 2019, 02:56 PM

Give that YG DD with silver motif dial some consideration, I don't think you would tire of that one! Otherwise the chocolate looks great!

tie219 · 16 January 2019, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Had the same debate, including the lighter dial Everose as well. In the end chocolate and ice won. The ice really does stand out nicely without being over the top imho.

Hey, look at it this way, if you're going to do it may as well get a new DD in Everose and...

I think you just changed my opinion on diamond markers. Wow!

16 January 2019, 12:00 PM	#1
dwjez14 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Danny Location: Mansfield , Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 2,381	Dd40 opinions chocolate or green face? Well it looks like I want to Get back in the DD40 game. I had a yellow gold black face. I am leaning toward either rose gold now chocolate face or green face. Members opinions on which one and photos please. I really like both but can’t lean towards one or the other more. Both are about the same price. New pieces. Go ! Thanks in advance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 January 2019, 12:45 PM	#10
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	Green over chocolate for me. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

16 January 2019, 12:52 PM	#11
hodie9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Kyle Location: Salt Lake City Watch: 116500LN,116519LN Posts: 792	Chocolate with the diagonal motif for me. __________________ AP 26480TI; 116500LN White; 116500LN Black; 116519LN OF; 126600; 116610LV; 114300 Black; 16710 Pepsi; 16710T Coke; 16610LV; IWC IW377714; Omega PO 8900

16 January 2019, 01:18 PM	#14
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	Chocolate dial on RG for me. I think it would have more long term staying power than the green dial if it were me..... that picture above with the WG green dial is stunning though __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

16 January 2019, 01:55 PM	#19
KevinP. "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 257	Chocolate! __________________ Instagram @reference.416 A. Lange & Sohne Datograph 403.035 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 14790 Blancpain Aqua Lung No Radiation

16 January 2019, 12:07 PM	#2
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,720	both are very nice but olive for me 100%

16 January 2019, 12:12 PM	#3
BigBoy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Nik Location: NYC Posts: 1,166	Green

16 January 2019, 12:15 PM	#4
MR. STEEL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: brooklyn Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 101	Chocolate might be more versatile but that green is sexier

16 January 2019, 12:17 PM	#5
BT1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,911	Can’t go wrong here. I’ll give the slight edge to olive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 January 2019, 12:17 PM	#6
BzKneez "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: toronto Posts: 503	That green is exceptional.

16 January 2019, 12:18 PM	#7
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,061	I like the green better but I could also see growing tired of it so if I were making the purchase I'd probably buy the chocolate.

16 January 2019, 12:18 PM	#8
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,636	I wouldn't be able to choose. Those 2 dials are my favorite on a YG DD. When I look at the chocolate, that's my favorite. Then, I look at the olive, then that becomes my favorite. Then back and forth again. Both of these dials look beautiful! Sorry I couldn't be of any help.

16 January 2019, 12:27 PM	#9
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	Of those two, I'd probably go with the chocolate. I do like the green but I feel brown is the better long term option. That said, if I was going to buy a rose gold dd40 personally, I'd likely do the white dial with deconstructed romans. I just tried one on Saturday and it was slick!

16 January 2019, 12:56 PM	#12
k1985 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: X Posts: 170	I’m not a fan of green, but the olive is absolutely stunning. This one is WG, but stunning nonetheless. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 January 2019, 01:10 PM	#13
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I'd go green on WG Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

16 January 2019, 01:31 PM	#15
dwjez14 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Danny Location: Mansfield , Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 2,381	That is what I was thinking. Green is an awesome color but on a pm piece like that I feel like it should go with as much as possible. I did like the white also. I forgot to Throw that in the mix. Rose gold with white risk and Roman numerals. It is such a tough decision Because it is an expensive one !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 January 2019, 01:36 PM	#16
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	I went through this dilemma last year for months and months. Let me tell you my perspective from an owner of both watches. I've had several people PM me actually regarding this same choice numerous times because they knew I owned both. :) They are both very very nice. I ended up with both because I loved both so much however after a while I ended up flipping the green dial for a YG Motif dial. Few notes that influenced my decision. Hope I can be of assistance. :) * The chocolate is more special to me because this dial is only reserved for the RG versions. * The Olive green is available in RG, WG and also in Platinum although I never seen anyone buy the platinum version. * The legibility of both is not the best. They both are difficult to be seen in the night and during the day the legibility is about the same. * The green dial looks awesome in some light - however I felt that in other lighting conditions it wasn't that flattering. * The green is not as deep colored as the Hulk green. To some that's good and to others that's bad. Its less in your face. * The green sunburst is nice but I found it that in direct sunlight the sunburst is not as nice as the chocolate dial * The choco dial has a deep color and in direct sunlight the sunburst on this thing is crazy. I've never seen chocolate dial sunburst like this before. * If you already have a Hulk or another green dialed watch then I think having another is probably not a good idea. I would choose the Choco or another dial color. In the end choose what you love. I ended up trading the Olive dial for a YG DD with Silver Motif dial. I just felt that 2 rose gold DD40s was too much and I badly wanted a YG DD40 as that I honestly believe is the first DD anyone should get is Yellow Gold. Rose Gold can come later as I think long term rose wont stand the test of time. Anyway here are some pictures to help you choose. Some in direct sunlight showing the sunburst and others showing the detail of the dial 1) Together shot as we say no pictures it didn't happen. :) 2) Green Sunburst in direct sunlight 3) Choco sunburst in direct sunlight 4) Detailed zoomed shot of the green 5) Detailed zoomed shot of the choco 6) I traded the Olive green for a YG DD40 with Silver Diagonal Motif dial Gooduck man. Either one is a beautiful watch. Just make sure you consider what you already have in your collection and try not to double up or overlap too much which was my mistake as well. You'll love either one you choose. Cheers

16 January 2019, 01:51 PM	#17
Bryano1028 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: OH Posts: 182	Wow !!! Amazing post above, probably the best one I’ve seen since being on the forum.

16 January 2019, 01:52 PM	#18
3581512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: US Posts: 265	Olive

16 January 2019, 02:07 PM	#20
shapa "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 267	Green. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 January 2019, 02:16 PM	#21
Jerrocop 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: West Coast Watch: EXP 39, GRNR, SeaQ Posts: 961	Really like the green.

16 January 2019, 02:22 PM	#22
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	Cheers to the poster above for taking the time to share that. __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

16 January 2019, 02:34 PM	#23
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,180	Had the same debate, including the lighter dial Everose as well. In the end chocolate and ice won. The ice really does stand out nicely without being over the top imho. Hey, look at it this way, if you're going to do it may as well get a new DD in Everose and... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu6a3zUxWJA __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

16 January 2019, 02:38 PM	#24
jagwap "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: China Watch: IWC IW389001 Posts: 762	On the rose gold I have to say Chocolate dial. The olive is stunning, but I think it works best on the WG as shown above.

16 January 2019, 02:38 PM	#25
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Green. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

16 January 2019, 02:42 PM	#26
imgook "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Rob Location: Australia Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 886	Buy both like the guy above =D

16 January 2019, 02:42 PM	#27
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	I could elaborate. But to save you time, olive.

16 January 2019, 02:56 PM	#29
1WatchDawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: GEORGIA Watch: 16610T Sub Date Posts: 413	Give that YG DD with silver motif dial some consideration, I don't think you would tire of that one! Otherwise the chocolate looks great!

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