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R-Star · 19 September 2024, 05:25 AM

Hey Everybody, I have been considering biting the bullet and getting a 5 digit day-date. However, I am concerned the yellow gold will be a little too flashy for me. In debating between yellow gold and white gold, I noticed the 18248 with the bark band and bezel is little more subdued. Would anybody have 2 cents they care to share about this? Mainly curious if it is still a bit of bling or if the lack of polished surfaces makes it a little more 'under the radar', if a yellow gold Rolex can be. Thank you.

foxytimes · 19 September 2024, 05:55 PM

You may read this for a more informed decision:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=914456

casadecamporolex · 19 September 2024, 10:11 PM

40 years ago, the corporation I worked for presented me this watch for being promoted to "President".
Wore it daily for a decade.
I wouldn’t call this reference under the radar.
Today, it gets little wrist time.

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geoach · Yesterday, 08:24 PM

bark is the best I know I wear a 18078

worldfamoussam · Yesterday, 10:07 PM

Bark is polarizing; some people love it and others do not. I think it's no more subtle than the regular version - and if anything the texture may attract people to ask about it!

I personally am fond of the barked bracelets but don't love the barked bezels.

0nly5iv3Digits · Today, 03:15 AM

Always loved the bark and Florentine finishes.

As far as metal goes, I’m YG only on the DD

KY.. · Today, 03:25 AM

I’m not a fan of bark in YG, but WG bark is a completely different animal.
https://oliverandclarke.com/products...sh-with-papers

miamiclay · Today, 03:51 AM

I’d say it’s about even between 18238 and 18248 for bling, imo. The bark bracelet has more sparkle than the standard President (unless it’s been polished or worn away), but the bark bezel is less reflective and thus less blingy than the fluted bezel.

Perhaps the least flashy among YG DDs are the smooth bezel models like 1802, 18028, etc., but they are not common.

Hardtimes · Today, 04:11 AM

For me a DD is YG with the reg Prez bracelet

19 September 2024, 05:25 AM	#1
R-Star "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Roberto Location: NC Watch: for hungry cats Posts: 11	18238 vs 18248 36mm yellow gold day-date Hey Everybody, I have been considering biting the bullet and getting a 5 digit day-date. However, I am concerned the yellow gold will be a little too flashy for me. In debating between yellow gold and white gold, I noticed the 18248 with the bark band and bezel is little more subdued. Would anybody have 2 cents they care to share about this? Mainly curious if it is still a bit of bling or if the lack of polished surfaces makes it a little more 'under the radar', if a yellow gold Rolex can be. Thank you.

19 September 2024, 05:55 PM	#2
foxytimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: GVA/SMV Watch: DD/DAY/GMT Posts: 132	You may read this for a more informed decision: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=914456 __________________ time is precious ♛16018 purple roman / ♛16710 sel faded / ♛18038 ruby baguette / ♛18238 myriad gray / ♛18248 blue roman / ♛18248 stick champagne / ♛18349BIC stick white / ♛116505 ivory / ♛126710BLRO

Yesterday, 10:07 PM	#5
worldfamoussam "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: Day Date II Posts: 509	Bark is polarizing; some people love it and others do not. I think it's no more subtle than the regular version - and if anything the texture may attract people to ask about it! I personally am fond of the barked bracelets but don't love the barked bezels. __________________ Rolex Day-Date II 218238 Cartier Ballon Bleu Rose Gold 2999

Today, 03:15 AM	#6
0nly5iv3Digits "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: EARTH Watch: What is "watch"? Posts: 1,135	Always loved the bark and Florentine finishes. As far as metal goes, I’m YG only on the DD __________________ “UNpolished or I’m not interested” 😎 2FA Enabled

Today, 03:25 AM	#7
KY.. 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Real Name: Keith Location: California Watch: 60s to 90s Posts: 1,303	I’m not a fan of bark in YG, but WG bark is a completely different animal. https://oliverandclarke.com/products...sh-with-papers __________________ 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…”

19 September 2024, 10:11 PM	#3
casadecamporolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Louie Location: CDC/FCGC Watch: 116619LB Posts: 1,280	40 years ago, the corporation I worked for presented me this watch for being promoted to "President". Wore it daily for a decade. I wouldn’t call this reference under the radar. Today, it gets little wrist time. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Yesterday, 08:24 PM	#4
geoach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: somewhere else Watch: one I'm wearing Posts: 482	bark is the best I know I wear a 18078

Today, 03:51 AM	#8
miamiclay 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: 33139/95460 Posts: 1,354	I’d say it’s about even between 18238 and 18248 for bling, imo. The bark bracelet has more sparkle than the standard President (unless it’s been polished or worn away), but the bark bezel is less reflective and thus less blingy than the fluted bezel. Perhaps the least flashy among YG DDs are the smooth bezel models like 1802, 18028, etc., but they are not common.

Today, 04:11 AM	#9
Hardtimes 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: USA Watch: 118238 Posts: 822	For me a DD is YG with the reg Prez bracelet

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