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Old 3 August 2021, 12:59 PM   #1
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It's Time - Going for my first Yellow Gold Rolex - Which one?

Gentlemen,

Help me choose among the YG Rolex offerings available please!

My hot list:
DayDate 40mm - Black dial
Daytona - Black dial
Submariner - Blue dial

YachtMaster II is too flashy, GMT isn't offered.

I haven't gotten the chance to try on any of them, as current times are very limiting for inventory naturally.

Your input is appreciated!
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Old 3 August 2021, 01:03 PM   #2
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Go with the sub!
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Old 3 August 2021, 01:07 PM   #3
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Old 3 August 2021, 01:08 PM   #4
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based on your username, i would suggest Day-Date 40.


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Old 3 August 2021, 01:09 PM   #5
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Daytona > Submariner > DD 40 will be my order

I think sports watch has better investment value than a DD40 which will retain but probably not increase much overall.
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Old 3 August 2021, 01:23 PM   #6
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I've got both the sub and DD40. Honestly its a very very very very hard choice.

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Old 3 August 2021, 01:23 PM   #7
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Sub, because of the blue dial.
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Old 3 August 2021, 01:31 PM   #8
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Only one of those I’d ever consider would be the DD. It’s just so classic in YG.

I prefer WG by a mile when it comes to the sub (and the Daytona).


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Old 3 August 2021, 01:37 PM   #9
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Daytona black dial 100%.

Good luck finding one though unless you’re good with an older model. I’ve asked a few trusted sellers to source one with no luck for a few months now.
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Old 3 August 2021, 02:01 PM   #10
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Have you considered a SkyDweller? More easily obtainable in PM and looks awesome in YG!
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Old 3 August 2021, 02:10 PM   #11
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^^^ i second the above; might I suggest a YG Sky Dweller with champagne dial, if you like the color yellow?

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Old 3 August 2021, 02:15 PM   #12
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Have you considered a SkyDweller? More easily obtainable in PM and looks awesome in YG!
Stunning this piece.
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Old 3 August 2021, 02:17 PM   #13
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Old 3 August 2021, 02:24 PM   #14
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Old 3 August 2021, 02:33 PM   #15
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If you’re 30+ years of age and do not have a dress watch I would do DD40. Nice to have for weddings etc.
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Old 3 August 2021, 02:54 PM   #16
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Old 3 August 2021, 03:00 PM   #17
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I'd vote for DD. The DD40 is on a totally different level.
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Old 3 August 2021, 03:10 PM   #18
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I've got both the sub and DD40. Honestly its a very very very very hard choice.

Bravo on such a great duo
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Old 3 August 2021, 03:18 PM   #19
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Isn’t it kind of dumb to ask the Internet to help you choose a $40K watch? Dude, you don’t have a mind of your own?


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Old 3 August 2021, 03:39 PM   #20
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For me :
1 DDate
2 Daytona
3 Sub
But always YG !!
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Old 3 August 2021, 04:20 PM   #21
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Only one of those I’d ever consider would be the DD.
100%

Don’t like the yellow gold/blue mix and wouldn’t want any Daytona
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Old 3 August 2021, 10:12 PM   #22
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They're all stunning in the flesh, but the sub is the only full PM watch with the glide lock clasp, if that makes a difference.

In fact, I would go with the Sky D on OF before a DD or Daytona for that very reason, if it was my money.
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Old 3 August 2021, 10:18 PM   #23
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I have all 3 the Daytona and sub however is ss

Dd40
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Old 3 August 2021, 10:21 PM   #24
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When I think gold Rolex, I think Day Date
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Old 3 August 2021, 10:23 PM   #25
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Day Date is the king, anything Daytona is special. Sub a close third.
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Old 3 August 2021, 10:25 PM   #26
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Day date.

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Old 3 August 2021, 10:26 PM   #27
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The Day Date is the perfect watch. The YG/Black dial is classic, classy, and timeless. If only one YG you need to go DD
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Old 3 August 2021, 10:29 PM   #28
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It all depends on what fits you. That list has variance in it. What watches do you already have? Do you lean more towards sports watches vs dress watches? Etc, etc, etc.
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Old 3 August 2021, 11:29 PM   #29
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i'd vote for dd. The dd40 is on a totally different level.
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Old 3 August 2021, 11:33 PM   #30
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