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gyang333 · 20 February 2022, 11:26 AM

Hi all,

I have been fascinated with the Arabic numeral radial-dial for some time now. I have also wanted a Day-Date for some time now as well. I thought I wanted a Day-Date 40; but tried it on recently at an AD (dummy display model) and it was too big, too much for me. I had reached out to a few resellers (Bob's Watches and DavidSW) but they didn't have any nor could they commit to sourcing one. I was perusing WatchBox's page (rarely check their Rolex as their inventory tends to skew older models. Based on SKU and the fact Tim Mosso's YT page had just put out a review of the watch, I believe it had just been listed.

I do admit, I thought I would get a DD on a President's bracelet, but with an older model, was concerned about stretch in the bracelet so getting it on an Oyster wasn't a dealbreaker for me; and also like the idea that this version isn't as common (smooth bezel and Oyster vs fluted with a President's bracelet).

henrylee · 20 February 2022, 11:41 AM

Congrats it’s a unique daydate. Very different from the traditional Roman/Index, fluted, and president bracelet.

BNA/LION · 20 February 2022, 02:49 PM

Congratulations!

taura · 20 February 2022, 05:07 PM

First of all, that’s a perfect dress watch size for you. Second of all, that’s a very cool reference and indeed different from the “usual” DDs. Finally, congratulations!

Ny325 · 21 February 2022, 08:04 AM

Nice.

Marsu · 21 February 2022, 06:34 PM

Looks good on your wrist, congrats for the beautiful watch!

1William · 21 February 2022, 10:39 PM

Congratulations.

wilsonpepper · 24 April 2022, 05:38 AM

Congrats !

Nice watch, but funky dial with the 1_ _1

KY.. · 24 April 2022, 06:17 AM

I happen to like the 118208 and 118209 very much.
Perfection!

vmk · 24 April 2022, 09:49 AM

Beautiful watch. Great choice

JohnnyH75 · 24 April 2022, 11:49 AM

Congratulation it's a classic

mideastwatchguy · 24 April 2022, 05:12 PM

That's fire!

mountainjogger · 27 April 2022, 08:20 PM

Great watch! Fan of the DayDate but not a fan of the president bracelet. So, I like it.

Wahlberg · 27 April 2022, 09:26 PM

Congrat!

How is the fit with the oyster bracelet and hidden clasp, snug/perfect?

Refegotos · 26 October 2023, 07:16 PM

Fantastic Watch

kastor77 · 26 October 2023, 07:20 PM

Very nice and quite uncommon DD. Congratulations!

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20 February 2022, 11:26 AM	#1
gyang333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Michigan Watch: Day-Date 36 Posts: 59	New to Me Day-Date 36 Hi all, I have been fascinated with the Arabic numeral radial-dial for some time now. I have also wanted a Day-Date for some time now as well. I thought I wanted a Day-Date 40; but tried it on recently at an AD (dummy display model) and it was too big, too much for me. I had reached out to a few resellers (Bob's Watches and DavidSW) but they didn't have any nor could they commit to sourcing one. I was perusing WatchBox's page (rarely check their Rolex as their inventory tends to skew older models. Based on SKU and the fact Tim Mosso's YT page had just put out a review of the watch, I believe it had just been listed. I do admit, I thought I would get a DD on a President's bracelet, but with an older model, was concerned about stretch in the bracelet so getting it on an Oyster wasn't a dealbreaker for me; and also like the idea that this version isn't as common (smooth bezel and Oyster vs fluted with a President's bracelet).

20 February 2022, 11:41 AM	#2
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	Congrats it’s a unique daydate. Very different from the traditional Roman/Index, fluted, and president bracelet. __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

20 February 2022, 02:49 PM	#3
BNA/LION 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,531	Congratulations! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

24 April 2022, 06:17 AM	#9
KY.. 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Real Name: Keith Location: California Watch: 60s to 90s Posts: 1,336	I happen to like the 118208 and 118209 very much. Perfection! __________________ Just an admirer/enthusiast of vintage Rolex/Heuer/Zenith/Breitling/Hamilton watches since the 80’s… ”I Do Love The Details, But I Can Choose If I Accept The Flaws…”

27 April 2022, 08:20 PM	#13
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,675	Great watch! Fan of the DayDate but not a fan of the president bracelet. So, I like it. __________________ The King of Cool.

20 February 2022, 05:07 PM	#4
taura "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Finland Posts: 110	First of all, that’s a perfect dress watch size for you. Second of all, that’s a very cool reference and indeed different from the “usual” DDs. Finally, congratulations!

21 February 2022, 08:04 AM	#5
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,883	Nice.

21 February 2022, 06:34 PM	#6
Marsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Finland Posts: 3	Looks good on your wrist, congrats for the beautiful watch!

21 February 2022, 10:39 PM	#7
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,353	Congratulations.

24 April 2022, 05:38 AM	#8
wilsonpepper 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: USA Watch: All of them Posts: 509	Congrats ! Nice watch, but funky dial with the 1_ _1

24 April 2022, 09:49 AM	#10
vmk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Vern Kunstman Location: Naples, Fl Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 6	Beautiful watch. Great choice

24 April 2022, 11:49 AM	#11
JohnnyH75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 137	Congratulation it's a classic

24 April 2022, 05:12 PM	#12
mideastwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: New York Posts: 48	That's fire!

27 April 2022, 09:26 PM	#14
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,575	Congrat! How is the fit with the oyster bracelet and hidden clasp, snug/perfect?

26 October 2023, 07:16 PM	#15
Refegotos Banned Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: At Home Watch: 116610 Posts: 75	Fantastic Watch

26 October 2023, 07:20 PM	#16
kastor77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Real Name: Nikos Location: Europe Posts: 179	Very nice and quite uncommon DD. Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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