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Watchdoyouwant? · 13 April 2021, 02:41 AM

Hello, all!

Long time lurker, new registered member here.

I've been a Rolex lover since I was a teen--my first love was a TT bluesy, which I poorly filled with a look-alike Invicta. How times (and income) have changed!

I soon gave up the "wannabe" watch and replaced it with a Hamilton, then a Stowa Marine, which I still have.

I then graduated to a SS ceramic sub--which I've had as a daily wearer for over a decade now. But earlier this year I picked up this beauty--a YG DD40.

I'm already looking at "what's next" and am eyeing the new WG GMT Master II. I'm torn though between the blue dial and meteorite dial. My gut says blue dial as it is more subtle and a bit less busy, but having not seen the meteorite dial in the flesh, I am conflicted. I've seen some shots and video that makes the meteorite dial look spectacular and others where it looks "meh." I wish there was more contrast with the indices.

On the counterpoint, I wonder if I get the blue dial, given how close the watch is to the SS version, if I am going to regret not getting a more unique and distinctive dial exclusive to the WG watch. First world problems for sure!

kieselguhr · 13 April 2021, 03:43 AM

Follow your gut, not someone else’s who won’t be wearing your watch

Watchdoyouwant? · 13 April 2021, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Follow your gut, not someone else’s who won’t be wearing your watch

No kidding, but my gut is vacillating back and forth.

arcampado · 13 April 2021, 04:28 AM

The meteorite dial is a stunner in the metal. First world problems for sure!

jb335 · 13 April 2021, 04:30 AM

Meteorite by far but good luck acquiring one unless you go grey.

aayates · 13 April 2021, 04:36 AM

I know no collector is ever "done", but I think what you have is the ultimate unless you want to move brands. Which is cool. Let us know.

Watchdoyouwant? · 13 April 2021, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by aayates

I know no collector is ever "done", but I think what you have is the ultimate unless you want to move brands. Which is cool. Let us know.

Thanks. Like so many, a Patek Aquanaut is on my list, but that's likely a ways off.

Watchdoyouwant? · 13 April 2021, 05:03 AM

Crap. I saw a picture of the albino dial GMT master.

This makes me want the meteorite dial. This is a definite homage.

Cambo · 13 April 2021, 05:13 AM

Congrats on the DD40...it actually appears almost WG in the pic.

DoricSpiker · 13 April 2021, 05:21 AM

Meteorite dial I reckon. The blue for me doesn't work very well. Only people I know looking for one are more like investors.

zaak · 13 April 2021, 06:10 AM

Welcome and congratulations on your latest arrival.

13 April 2021, 02:41 AM	#1
Watchdoyouwant? "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: My office. Posts: 410	New member, new DD40 and a question Hello, all! Long time lurker, new registered member here. I've been a Rolex lover since I was a teen--my first love was a TT bluesy, which I poorly filled with a look-alike Invicta. How times (and income) have changed! I soon gave up the "wannabe" watch and replaced it with a Hamilton, then a Stowa Marine, which I still have. I then graduated to a SS ceramic sub--which I've had as a daily wearer for over a decade now. But earlier this year I picked up this beauty--a YG DD40. I'm already looking at "what's next" and am eyeing the new WG GMT Master II. I'm torn though between the blue dial and meteorite dial. My gut says blue dial as it is more subtle and a bit less busy, but having not seen the meteorite dial in the flesh, I am conflicted. I've seen some shots and video that makes the meteorite dial look spectacular and others where it looks "meh." I wish there was more contrast with the indices. On the counterpoint, I wonder if I get the blue dial, given how close the watch is to the SS version, if I am going to regret not getting a more unique and distinctive dial exclusive to the WG watch. First world problems for sure! Attached Images

13 April 2021, 05:13 AM	#9
Cambo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Cam Location: North of 49th Watch: Rolex/Grand Seiko Posts: 1,934	Congrats on the DD40...it actually appears almost WG in the pic. __________________ 16618 126710BLRO 116500 LN (White) 228235 228239 SBGK002

13 April 2021, 03:43 AM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Follow your gut, not someone else’s who won’t be wearing your watch

13 April 2021, 04:28 AM	#4
arcampado "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: Too many Posts: 2,397	The meteorite dial is a stunner in the metal. First world problems for sure!

13 April 2021, 04:30 AM	#5
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,464	Meteorite by far but good luck acquiring one unless you go grey.

13 April 2021, 04:36 AM	#6
aayates "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 914	I know no collector is ever "done", but I think what you have is the ultimate unless you want to move brands. Which is cool. Let us know.

13 April 2021, 05:03 AM	#8
Watchdoyouwant? "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: My office. Posts: 410	Crap. I saw a picture of the albino dial GMT master. This makes me want the meteorite dial. This is a definite homage.

13 April 2021, 05:21 AM	#10
DoricSpiker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,516	Meteorite dial I reckon. The blue for me doesn't work very well. Only people I know looking for one are more like investors.

13 April 2021, 06:10 AM	#11
zaak Banned Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: USA Watch: 114060 Posts: 82	Welcome and congratulations on your latest arrival.

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