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Overkill · 19 May 2009, 07:52 AM

How many here have seen the Day-Date II in the flesh and/or tried it on?

What do you guys think?

Personally, I like it!

Dan Pierce · 19 May 2009, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overkill

How many here have seen the Day-Date II in the flesh and/or tried it on?

What do you guys think?

Personally, I like it!

It's one big heavy mutha!

dP

Mike B · 19 May 2009, 08:32 AM

I know what Dan is talking about, as I tried on the exact same watch :)
Yes, it is BIG, and HEAVY. However, it is VERY stunning to look at in person. Also VERY pricey as well.

Cato · 19 May 2009, 08:38 AM

I saw it this weekend; and I compared it to the DDI. It does seem really large. I usually wear a DJ so this aspect really stood out. I have to say that it didn't seem like a Rolex. I guess it takes time to enter my "Rolex Lexicon." The bracelet was smaller than the DD. I had trouble getting it over my wrist. As you can tell I prefer the DDI. The DDII seemed gaudy and lacking in the delicate good looks of the DDI.

thecoinopcollector · 19 May 2009, 08:43 AM

I tried on a YG DDII w/ white roman dial. I thought it was very nice and liked it a lot. However, not sure it would be my first choice in its price range.

ijen0311 · 19 May 2009, 08:45 AM

Tried it on, didn't care for it too much

LarryK · 19 May 2009, 08:46 AM

I think it is gorgeous too !

WatchTimes · 19 May 2009, 08:48 AM

Tried on the Plat DD II (it felt heftier than my DSSD!!!)

If I hit the lotto Id buy one!

I think the smooth bezel looks a little strange, just out of proportion.

Unless I hit the lotto I do not see myself getting one soon, just many others Id rather in that price range...

Overkill · 19 May 2009, 08:49 AM

I agree with you all. It's a BIG watch and it's pretty heavy, but it felt good on my wrist. The case was also pretty big compared to the width of the bracelet.

It might have also be a bit too gaudy-looking at first, maybe partially due to the massive fluted bezel. The domed bezel might be a bit more low-key.

I tried on the WG one, but the YG one with the wavy black dial definitely looked very nice!

gmtobsessed · 19 May 2009, 08:52 AM

I like it, but prefer 36mm DD.

KJacques · 19 May 2009, 08:56 AM

I personally think it is another Rolex miss. It is disproportionate looking with that fat bezel and overlarge case. It seems to trade the elegance of the original DD for a more gaudy "hey look at me!" appearance.

daytona1 · 19 May 2009, 09:06 AM

got one today and love it. In regards to the "hey look at me" comment from the previous post. I think any regular person looks at a solid gold Rolex as a Hey look at me watch. It sure is big. If you buy it from a gray dealer its only a few grand more then a new Day Date. Today I saw a NOS 04 Day date for 16,500 and a 90 something for 11,500. I paid 19,600 for a brand new DD II with all stickers on.

valentine · 19 May 2009, 09:32 AM

tried on the all yellow gold with diamond markers at my AD...i have 6 inch wrists...and Im 23...so it looked WAAAAAAAYYY OFF! but it was beautiful nonetheless!

mck22 · 19 May 2009, 09:33 AM

I have never seen it in yellow gold.

Bebot · 19 May 2009, 09:40 AM

Not for me though. Maybe I am not old enough. We'll see in ten years.

Sparky CRNA · 19 May 2009, 09:51 AM

I agree with Dan, it is heavy! I tried one on and like the size but seems to be too much bezel and too little dial...looks wierd or at least out of proportion. Besides, I can't get it with an Oyster bracelet...damn it!

Sparky

Yume-sama · 19 May 2009, 10:57 AM

Tried on a Platinum and RoseGold, both not my cup of tea, the bezel is too disproportionately large and I really don't like the domed bezel of the Platinum.

Can't find a picture of it but the baguette diamond bezel for it shown at Basel makes it look acceptable enough, though, without being too flashy.

waltk1026 · 19 May 2009, 11:36 AM

I did try one on a couple months ago. To my surprise it wasn't as big and heavy as I thought it was going to be. Being used to the 36mm DD I could get used to the DDll with no problem. I did like it.

bodybump · 19 May 2009, 12:21 PM

The reason why it is heavy is too remind you how heavy it is in your pocket....

GNote · 19 May 2009, 12:48 PM

I've seen them. I've put them on. I'm totally in love with them and saving pennies.

don't back down now · 19 May 2009, 01:09 PM

that watch smokesem

valentine · 20 May 2009, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodybump

The reason why it is heavy is too remind you how heavy it is in your pocket....

yeah...its weight is alsoa slight reminder of how heavy that punch to the eye from your wife is gonna feel when she finds out how much you spent on it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The GMT Master · 20 May 2009, 03:31 AM

It's got a great presence to it, a very impressive watch. Tried on the YG version, bit too big for myself, but I do like it as a watch. I think the platinum is an absolute stunner though!

cuesrus · 20 May 2009, 04:31 AM

I love my Sub 14060.....

19 May 2009, 07:52 AM	#1
Overkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Youssef Location: Cairo, Egypt Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue Posts: 925	Day-Date II? How many here have seen the Day-Date II in the flesh and/or tried it on? What do you guys think? Personally, I like it! __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183

19 May 2009, 08:46 AM	#7
LarryK SCUMBAG Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: BROOKLYN Posts: 125	My good friend just got one, and he loves it .... I think it is gorgeous too !

19 May 2009, 08:48 AM	#8
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Tried on the Plat DD II (it felt heftier than my DSSD!!!) If I hit the lotto Id buy one! I think the smooth bezel looks a little strange, just out of proportion. Unless I hit the lotto I do not see myself getting one soon, just many others Id rather in that price range... __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

19 May 2009, 08:49 AM	#9
Overkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Youssef Location: Cairo, Egypt Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue Posts: 925	I agree with you all. It's a BIG watch and it's pretty heavy, but it felt good on my wrist. The case was also pretty big compared to the width of the bracelet. It might have also be a bit too gaudy-looking at first, maybe partially due to the massive fluted bezel. The domed bezel might be a bit more low-key. I tried on the WG one, but the YG one with the wavy black dial definitely looked very nice! __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183

19 May 2009, 09:33 AM	#14
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	I have never seen it in yellow gold. __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

19 May 2009, 08:32 AM	#3
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	I know what Dan is talking about, as I tried on the exact same watch :) Yes, it is BIG, and HEAVY. However, it is VERY stunning to look at in person. Also VERY pricey as well.

19 May 2009, 08:38 AM	#4
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	I saw it this weekend; and I compared it to the DDI. It does seem really large. I usually wear a DJ so this aspect really stood out. I have to say that it didn't seem like a Rolex. I guess it takes time to enter my "Rolex Lexicon." The bracelet was smaller than the DD. I had trouble getting it over my wrist. As you can tell I prefer the DDI. The DDII seemed gaudy and lacking in the delicate good looks of the DDI.

19 May 2009, 08:43 AM	#5
thecoinopcollector Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pa Posts: 409	I tried on a YG DDII w/ white roman dial. I thought it was very nice and liked it a lot. However, not sure it would be my first choice in its price range.

19 May 2009, 08:45 AM	#6
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	Tried it on, didn't care for it too much

19 May 2009, 08:52 AM	#10
gmtobsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,374	I like it, but prefer 36mm DD.

19 May 2009, 08:56 AM	#11
KJacques "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: USA Watch: the skies Posts: 1,250	I personally think it is another Rolex miss. It is disproportionate looking with that fat bezel and overlarge case. It seems to trade the elegance of the original DD for a more gaudy "hey look at me!" appearance.

19 May 2009, 09:06 AM	#12
daytona1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: miami Posts: 673	got one today and love it. In regards to the "hey look at me" comment from the previous post. I think any regular person looks at a solid gold Rolex as a Hey look at me watch. It sure is big. If you buy it from a gray dealer its only a few grand more then a new Day Date. Today I saw a NOS 04 Day date for 16,500 and a 90 something for 11,500. I paid 19,600 for a brand new DD II with all stickers on.

19 May 2009, 09:32 AM	#13
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	tried on the all yellow gold with diamond markers at my AD...i have 6 inch wrists...and Im 23...so it looked WAAAAAAAYYY OFF! but it was beautiful nonetheless!

19 May 2009, 09:40 AM	#15
Bebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Emil Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: U macallit Posts: 2,645	Not for me though. Maybe I am not old enough. We'll see in ten years.

19 May 2009, 09:51 AM	#16
Sparky CRNA Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Spencer Location: The Triad, NC Watch: GMT IIc 116713 Posts: 141	I agree with Dan, it is heavy! I tried one on and like the size but seems to be too much bezel and too little dial...looks wierd or at least out of proportion. Besides, I can't get it with an Oyster bracelet...damn it! Sparky

19 May 2009, 10:57 AM	#17
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	Tried on a Platinum and RoseGold, both not my cup of tea, the bezel is too disproportionately large and I really don't like the domed bezel of the Platinum. Can't find a picture of it but the baguette diamond bezel for it shown at Basel makes it look acceptable enough, though, without being too flashy.

19 May 2009, 11:36 AM	#18
waltk1026 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: phila pa Watch: 116610 5513 Posts: 341	I did try one on a couple months ago. To my surprise it wasn't as big and heavy as I thought it was going to be. Being used to the 36mm DD I could get used to the DDll with no problem. I did like it.

19 May 2009, 12:21 PM	#19
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	The reason why it is heavy is too remind you how heavy it is in your pocket.... __________________

19 May 2009, 12:48 PM	#20
GNote "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California Posts: 55	I've seen them. I've put them on. I'm totally in love with them and saving pennies.

19 May 2009, 01:09 PM	#21
don't back down now Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: usa Posts: 147	that watch smokesem

20 May 2009, 03:31 AM	#23
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	It's got a great presence to it, a very impressive watch. Tried on the YG version, bit too big for myself, but I do like it as a watch. I think the platinum is an absolute stunner though!

20 May 2009, 04:31 AM	#24
cuesrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: long island Posts: 17	I love my Sub 14060.....

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