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tng11 · 27 July 2019, 06:12 AM

It's taken me many years to get to this point, but I finally did it! Ever since I started watch collecting, the Daydate on President bracelet has been the one that I would always think of first when I thought of Rolex.

I thought long and hard about the gold colour and dial I've wanted. One of the benefits (and a pitfall) of the DD lineup is simply the amount of choice available. One day I would want WG and not YG. Then it would be RG or Platinum. Then it would be the YG. Kept going back and forth between gold colours and decided to go with the YG as it's a true classic, albeit rather flashy and a more decidedly more "mature" look. I keep thinking of the classic DD as being in YG, and my first DD had to be in YG! Either way, I really think it is hard to go wrong.

Then came the dial choice. Again, I think there is truly no wrong answer as they are all stunning in their own right. I was divided between the silver motif dial or the black motif dial. I chose the black motif dial this time because of the right opportunity, and I am glad I did so. It seems to be one of the less commonly loved dials on the YG (champagne or silver seems to get more love), but I think the beauty of the black motif dial is very hard to capture in pictures. In some lighting, the pure black is reminiscent of the Onyx dials in the past, while in others, it really glimmers with a very subtle diagonal motif and sunburst pattern. The contrast against the YG metal is simply stunning, and in my view, it keeps it classy, while being a tad bit sportier than the white/champagne dials.

The heft is something I've gotten used to within a day or two - at first it was noticeably heavier. The President bracelet is very comfortable in the way it drapes around the wrist. However, in a perfect world, there would be some form of microadjustment, which I've been spoiled by on the Easylink/Glidelock clasps, but I guess that's the cost of the elegant hidden clasp. It has to be sized right as wearing it too loose would be uncomfortable and sloppy given the heavy case.

This is a piece that will admittedly only be an occasional wearer for me. It is very loud and can be considered obnoxious in some settings. Now I know some are of the view that you should wear whatever and not care what others think, but I still remain somewhat self conscious wearing a bold, full gold piece like this. But in the right time and scenario, this piece is just perfect.

Anyways, enough talk, and on to some photos. Hope you all enjoy.

Watchflair · 27 July 2019, 06:14 AM

Awesome choice! Congratulations!

Jarlaxle · 27 July 2019, 06:14 AM

Gorgeous and a great combo! Congrats!

nighthawk77 · 27 July 2019, 06:15 AM

Looks amazing - congrats on the acquisition and wear in good health!

DocHorton · 27 July 2019, 06:19 AM

I was always of the opinion that YG was too bold and loud until I got my first one. Now I want to wear it all the time.

I'll swear to the fact that wearing a YG Rolex gives you superpowers.

Congrats on the purchase!

mortum · 27 July 2019, 06:26 AM

Fantastic looking watch! Congrats!

Tony8959 · 27 July 2019, 06:32 AM

Beautiful choice congrats !! The black dial really pops against that YG case.

I feel the same way, growing up I always associated the YG day/date as THE Rolex.

AJM914 · 27 July 2019, 06:42 AM

Congrats beautiful!

watchmework · 27 July 2019, 06:44 AM

Congrats on the stunner, it’s a great choice!

koobitz · 27 July 2019, 06:53 AM

That fourth photo where you can see the black dial properly - wow.

Congratulations!

123Blueface · 27 July 2019, 06:54 AM

Beautiful.
Congrats!

travisb · 27 July 2019, 06:54 AM

Congrats again! The black on YG is a stunning combo. Wear it in the best of health!

tgyberg · 27 July 2019, 07:05 AM

Like that black dial!

schoolboy · 27 July 2019, 07:05 AM

Huge congrats!

The dial is very nice, you are right, the diagonal motif is very subtle. Nice and elegant

stylinleems · 27 July 2019, 07:12 AM

Beautiful!! Congratulations on the amazing piece.

One day, I'll own one as well in WG or RG

Vince KSA · 27 July 2019, 07:20 AM

Great choice, the President (Day-Date) line up is the top of the Rolex tree. I know it has taken you years to get to this point so now enjoy it.

Great colour combination by the way.

You said it wouldn't be a regular daily, but be assured that every day that you wear it and look down and admire it will be a slightly better day.

Congratulations.

Monte Cristo · 27 July 2019, 07:30 AM

YG DD

Doesn’t get much better than that

Congrats

Dsmith1974 · 27 July 2019, 07:47 AM

What’s a motif dial? Batons?

OP congrats, that is a lovely watch. It would be my daily.

peterskinner · 27 July 2019, 07:48 AM

I wear a white gold DD40; I’m slightly puzzled that you would buy a watch you considered ‘obnoxious’ in some situations. Hopefully you now feel different. I do like the black dial....

Art 1 · 27 July 2019, 07:49 AM

Well don't, Tom. Congratulations.

calh22a · 27 July 2019, 07:56 AM

Congrats! Looks great

Kliminator · 27 July 2019, 08:01 AM

Congratulations dude! The DD40 is an awesome piece and I think going YG was the right choice. How'd you end up fitting your bracelet?

I feel like my ideal fit was between sizes so I ended up opting for a little snug as a little too loose. If I change my mind, I can always add the link back in or change as seasons change.

Now that you're used to the weight your SS pieces are going to feel super light!

THC · 27 July 2019, 08:13 AM

The King of all Rolex. Stunning pick up and congrats.

everyone can have the Platona, but for me, this is the one.

tng11 · 27 July 2019, 08:19 AM

Here's the weigh in by the way:

AK797 · 27 July 2019, 08:25 AM

Beautiful piece, I remember when I first got my DD, it was truly a crowning of my Rolex collection.

Bryan81 · 27 July 2019, 08:36 AM

Congratulations! Somewhere down the line my goal is to have a YG DD. It will still be a few years, though. Yours looks great!

Urosfan · 27 July 2019, 08:43 AM

Congrats

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Swaye · 27 July 2019, 09:02 AM

Simply stunning. Great job!

Roll the Lex · 27 July 2019, 09:11 AM

What’s your wrist size and how do you feel about the fit you have?

Always been tempted by the dd40...

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d11n · 27 July 2019, 09:17 AM

a beautiful choice. the bezel, the dial, that bracelet. nicely done.

wear it in good health - congrats!

27 July 2019, 06:12 AM	#1
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,634	A Presidential Incoming! It's taken me many years to get to this point, but I finally did it! Ever since I started watch collecting, the Daydate on President bracelet has been the one that I would always think of first when I thought of Rolex. I thought long and hard about the gold colour and dial I've wanted. One of the benefits (and a pitfall) of the DD lineup is simply the amount of choice available. One day I would want WG and not YG. Then it would be RG or Platinum. Then it would be the YG. Kept going back and forth between gold colours and decided to go with the YG as it's a true classic, albeit rather flashy and a more decidedly more "mature" look. I keep thinking of the classic DD as being in YG, and my first DD had to be in YG! Either way, I really think it is hard to go wrong. Then came the dial choice. Again, I think there is truly no wrong answer as they are all stunning in their own right. I was divided between the silver motif dial or the black motif dial. I chose the black motif dial this time because of the right opportunity, and I am glad I did so. It seems to be one of the less commonly loved dials on the YG (champagne or silver seems to get more love), but I think the beauty of the black motif dial is very hard to capture in pictures. In some lighting, the pure black is reminiscent of the Onyx dials in the past, while in others, it really glimmers with a very subtle diagonal motif and sunburst pattern. The contrast against the YG metal is simply stunning, and in my view, it keeps it classy, while being a tad bit sportier than the white/champagne dials. The heft is something I've gotten used to within a day or two - at first it was noticeably heavier. The President bracelet is very comfortable in the way it drapes around the wrist. However, in a perfect world, there would be some form of microadjustment, which I've been spoiled by on the Easylink/Glidelock clasps, but I guess that's the cost of the elegant hidden clasp. It has to be sized right as wearing it too loose would be uncomfortable and sloppy given the heavy case. This is a piece that will admittedly only be an occasional wearer for me. It is very loud and can be considered obnoxious in some settings. Now I know some are of the view that you should wear whatever and not care what others think, but I still remain somewhat self conscious wearing a bold, full gold piece like this. But in the right time and scenario, this piece is just perfect. Anyways, enough talk, and on to some photos. Hope you all enjoy.

27 July 2019, 06:14 AM	#2
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	Awesome choice! Congratulations! __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

27 July 2019, 06:42 AM	#8
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats beautiful! __________________

27 July 2019, 06:54 AM	#11
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	Beautiful. Congrats! __________________ Rolex 228235 DD40 Olive, 126710BLRO, 116710BLNR, 116613LB, 116500LN White, 126610LN, 116500LN Black, 126610LV, 116610LV, 126334 Blue Diamond Breitling Navitimer 01, Cartier Santos Large

27 July 2019, 07:12 AM	#15
stylinleems 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,216	Beautiful!! Congratulations on the amazing piece. One day, I'll own one as well in WG or RG __________________ Rolex: 126334 (BL) \| 116610LN \| 116500LN (WT) \| 116500LN (BK) \| 126710BLRO \| 116610LV \| 116710BLNR

27 July 2019, 06:14 AM	#3
Jarlaxle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 99	Gorgeous and a great combo! Congrats!

27 July 2019, 06:15 AM	#4
nighthawk77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: UK Posts: 1,153	Looks amazing - congrats on the acquisition and wear in good health!

27 July 2019, 06:19 AM	#5
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,517	I was always of the opinion that YG was too bold and loud until I got my first one. Now I want to wear it all the time. I'll swear to the fact that wearing a YG Rolex gives you superpowers. Congrats on the purchase!

27 July 2019, 06:26 AM	#6
mortum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 48	Fantastic looking watch! Congrats!

27 July 2019, 06:32 AM	#7
Tony8959 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 454	Beautiful choice congrats !! The black dial really pops against that YG case. I feel the same way, growing up I always associated the YG day/date as THE Rolex.

27 July 2019, 06:44 AM	#9
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Congrats on the stunner, it’s a great choice!

27 July 2019, 06:53 AM	#10
koobitz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 92	That fourth photo where you can see the black dial properly - wow. Congratulations!

27 July 2019, 06:54 AM	#12
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Congrats again! The black on YG is a stunning combo. Wear it in the best of health!

27 July 2019, 07:05 AM	#13
tgyberg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Tory Location: Mpls, MN Watch: D-Blue Posts: 636	Like that black dial!

27 July 2019, 07:05 AM	#14
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Huge congrats! The dial is very nice, you are right, the diagonal motif is very subtle. Nice and elegant

27 July 2019, 07:20 AM	#16
Vince KSA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Saudi Arabia Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 752	Great choice, the President (Day-Date) line up is the top of the Rolex tree. I know it has taken you years to get to this point so now enjoy it. Great colour combination by the way. You said it wouldn't be a regular daily, but be assured that every day that you wear it and look down and admire it will be a slightly better day. Congratulations. __________________ Patek Philippe 5168-G (Aquanaut Blue) - Rolex Daytona 116508 Green Dial - Rolex Submariner 116619LB ( Smurf) - Panerai 1116 (Platinum 1 of 70) - Panerai 932 Radiomir 47mm - Panerai 968 Submersible "Bronzo" - NOMOS Glashutte Club 453 Campus - SS Omega Seamaster Orange - Porsche Design GMT - G Shock Solar - Tag F1 Circa 1995 - J W Benson Circa 1950. ( F.PJ. Complication on order 👍🏼)

27 July 2019, 07:30 AM	#17
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	YG DD Doesn’t get much better than that Congrats __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

27 July 2019, 07:47 AM	#18
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,263	What’s a motif dial? Batons? OP congrats, that is a lovely watch. It would be my daily.

27 July 2019, 07:48 AM	#19
peterskinner "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: East Sussex U Posts: 1,351	I wear a white gold DD40; I’m slightly puzzled that you would buy a watch you considered ‘obnoxious’ in some situations. Hopefully you now feel different. I do like the black dial....

27 July 2019, 07:49 AM	#20
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Well don't, Tom. Congratulations.

27 July 2019, 07:56 AM	#21
calh22a Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: California Posts: 802	Congrats! Looks great

27 July 2019, 08:01 AM	#22
Kliminator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,367	Congratulations dude! The DD40 is an awesome piece and I think going YG was the right choice. How'd you end up fitting your bracelet? I feel like my ideal fit was between sizes so I ended up opting for a little snug as a little too loose. If I change my mind, I can always add the link back in or change as seasons change. Now that you're used to the weight your SS pieces are going to feel super light!

27 July 2019, 08:13 AM	#23
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	The King of all Rolex. Stunning pick up and congrats. everyone can have the Platona, but for me, this is the one.

27 July 2019, 08:19 AM	#24
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,634	Here's the weigh in by the way:

27 July 2019, 08:25 AM	#25
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Beautiful piece, I remember when I first got my DD, it was truly a crowning of my Rolex collection.

27 July 2019, 08:36 AM	#26
Bryan81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Watch: 126710BLRO Posts: 606	Congratulations! Somewhere down the line my goal is to have a YG DD. It will still be a few years, though. Yours looks great!

27 July 2019, 08:43 AM	#27
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 July 2019, 09:02 AM	#28
Swaye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Watch: What I am wearing. Posts: 1,879	Simply stunning. Great job! __________________ Rolex │ H. Moser │ F.P. Journe │ Audemars Piquet │ Patek Philippe _______________________________ "I'm not playing hard to get, I'm playing hard to want."

27 July 2019, 09:11 AM	#29
Roll the Lex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,842	What’s your wrist size and how do you feel about the fit you have? Always been tempted by the dd40... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 July 2019, 09:17 AM	#30
d11n "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: UTC/GMT -8 hours Watch: yes Posts: 415	a beautiful choice. the bezel, the dial, that bracelet. nicely done. wear it in good health - congrats!

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