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From what im reading the 118238 had the case/lugs redesigned. I think if you put 118238 next to 18038 the 6 digit will look bigger. Also the newer model 128238 case/lugs profile was again revised and watch was "slimmed" down. Seems the majority of the people prefer double quickset. In the future if I decide to sell the watch it will be much harder to find a buyer with the 18038 because of the single quickset . Parts will be down the road much more difficult to get on the 18038 as the watch is already 40+ years old. Its interesting comments to see preferences for certain references! We all have differences in point of view. |
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I wonder how many Day dates are produced each year? Also curious if Rolex changed the gold over the years. |
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day date 40 green or ambre dials. Best of the best
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCnxnczuWl4
In my opinion maybe if you have massive/wide wrists 40mm would fit somewhat ok but 36mm was always the standard size for men until recently. Most likely for the average wrist size its sitting not flush. Go to the 8:40 mark and look how awful the watch sits. Compared to 36mm which wraps nicely. Look what happened with day date 2 41mm they stopped producing it. They dont announce a reason but if the watch was popular i feel they would keep making it. I dont see any advantages in bigger size than 36mm. The proportions don't look right. 36 looks much more elegant. 36mm Day date was introduced in 1956 and still today that size is made. Maybe the bigger watches are a just a trend at this moment as you can see already no more 41mm size. Time will show. Terrible value its not worth it for the day date 40. Costs $15k more for 20 more grams of gold. |
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8 October 2024, 10:43 AM | #37 |
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love 36mm Day-Dates. Elegant with proportions that help accentuate the president bracelet. Highly recommend it for folks with wrists up to 7in
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So Robert, it’s been a week of discussion, you’ve read the other threads on the topic …
Which reference are you leaning toward? Is there a particular dial you want? (If you choose a 18238 candidate, you can post a pre-purchase inspection thread in the vintage forum, there are some knowledgeable members who are generous with their time and expertise.) |
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In terms of the pricing yeah the 118238 costs more but you're getting 40-45 grams more gold. It deserves a higher price tag. My personal preference is the white dial. |
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And +1 for the white dial. Rolex glossy white is clean and simple. I think it contrasts really well against yellow gold in particular. |
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I really like the minute and hour hand with no lume on the Roman it's all gold. Sticks the dial looks more open. Hard to decide. |
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ty! I went with sticks because Rolex discontinued the lumed indices for the DD36. Sticks do make the dial appear more open as your said. YG is also pretty flashy so having lumed batons add a bit of sport and casualness worn with jeans and other informal attires.
I also think that matching the dial color to the day window was a huge added bonus. It helps to open up the dial just little more to make it appear as big as it can be for a 36mm watch. |
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"On DD I prefer Romans and the non-lume hands In any lighting conditions other than pitch black, they actually show up better. The light reflects off the canted angles of the hands and you can tell time." Im never in a pitch black environment and lume doesn't last forever. I like the open dial look just not a fan of the hour and minute hand sticks. For me they are not as nice as the solid gold ones for the Roman dial. Not sure yet which to pick. Either option on a white dial can't really go wrong. |
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I loved my classic 18238
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Just bought the 228235 Everose Olive; superb!
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I waited 2 years for this one. Full msrp. My AD is fantastic and very happy getting this piece.
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I had a 36mm w/ diamond dial and moved to a 40mm. Love the 40 mm much better.
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Just fyi, there have been several different versions of white DD dials (aside from different markers, print, etc.), although idk which types were available for which DD references.
There are the matte white dials as shown above, a sort of striated-white porcelain look (iirc, Rolex called those shantung), and a “sunburst” white like this Wide Boy pic. (The lighting makes it look silver in this pic, but to the eye, it’s white.) There’s also this white opal Cacholong dial shown below, and I think there was a white Tapestry dial too. . |
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I would eventually like to get a newer reference day-date but for now, I love my 18238.
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118238 all day! I own one and love it!
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I agree with you best price to quality. 40mm price tag doesn't make sense. Its a $15000 higher price tag for only 20 grams more gold. Also the proportions look awful with the chunky bezel in my opinion and less comfortable to wear. |
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