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28 November 2011, 06:01 AM
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A tale of the pursuit of a Day-Date II
Hello All,
I decided a couple of weeks ago that I needed a Day-Date II. I figured that if I had one of those I wouldn't have to be bothered with remembering the day of the week. The then free (and limited) brain power could be used on other more important things such as which watch is needed next. So off I went to search the local AD's. My search was for a white gold DDII with either the silver index dial or the rhodium roman. After visiting several AD's I was becoming somewhat frustrated. Each dealer had a platinum version of some dial variant, a yellow gold model, and no WG DDII's at all. As a side note, the platinum DDII with an ice-blue, diamond-set roman dial is extremely beautiful in person and on the wrist. Never thought I would say that about a watch with diamonds. Anyway... So, now I wait. I ordered a WG DDII with silver index dial and was told I should have it before Christmas. That will make for an awesome present to myself. Pictures to follow once it arrives home. 
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28 November 2011, 06:09 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
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Congrats on a great present to yourself! The waiting game begins...Look forward to the wrist shot!
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28 November 2011, 06:13 AM
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Very good choice! Wait to see the pics
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28 November 2011, 07:53 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: NOTTINGHAM. UK
Watch: Rolex 116509 slate
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A lovely choice. The white gold Day Date 2 is a superb choice.
Congratulations and can't wait to see the wrist shots. |
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28 November 2011, 08:13 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Phoenix
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The GOOD thing about buying your own gifts, is that you get exactly what you want. Well, most of the time. Then you don't have to fake enthusiasm, which unless your a good actor is embarrassing. Happy days ahead!
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28 November 2011, 08:21 AM
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Real Name: Adam
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What a great gift, congrats and looking forward to some pics when she arrives
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28 November 2011, 08:20 AM
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Please post pictures ASAP!! Congrats in advance!
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28 November 2011, 08:43 AM
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Congrats, can't wait!!!
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28 November 2011, 09:24 AM
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Real Name: Jay
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Very nice, good luck waiting for it to arrive. Be sure to post pics when it does! Congrats!
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28 November 2011, 09:30 AM
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Real Name: Dan
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Awesome, can't wait to see some wrist PICs.
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28 November 2011, 09:53 AM
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What a gift! Congrats on the purchase! Looking forward to your photos.
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28 November 2011, 10:33 AM
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Merry Christmas! Looking forward to pics in a couple weeks
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28 November 2011, 11:02 AM
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Congrats.
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28 November 2011, 11:40 AM
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28 November 2011, 11:51 AM
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Thanks for all the kind words!
Waiting for a new toy to arrive is always somewhat tough. I was just sort of surprised that none of the local AD's had one in stock. Perhaps they are very popular and sell immediately or is it that they don't sell well and aren't ordered until requested? I guess I could have asked these kinds of questions when I was at the store!
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28 November 2011, 12:05 PM
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Trust me that the wait will be worth it! |
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28 November 2011, 01:17 PM
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Real Name: Gym Rat
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I been to a dozen dealers in my area only the biggest inventory dealers had the DD2 in WG, smaller dealers I seen don't even stock and DD2 at all.
My guess is 18kt WG DD are slower sellers Therefore are generally not stocked. |
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8 December 2011, 01:42 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Illinois
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Well....
Got the call and my DDII has been received by the AD and is ready to be picked up. The bad news is... I'm out of town for at least another week.  Pictures to follow once I finally have it on my wrist.
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8 December 2011, 02:05 PM
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Sick watch to just decide one day to buy one...lol
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8 December 2011, 02:09 PM
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8 December 2011, 02:18 PM
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Cant wait to see pics I am trying to attain the DDII in YG myself I cant wait till you get your beauty
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8 December 2011, 02:24 PM
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That is amazing news. I'm really looking forward to seeing your pictures so that I can live vicariously through you!
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8 December 2011, 02:34 PM
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Real Name: Tom
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Very nice piece! Congrats man.
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8 December 2011, 02:42 PM
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Looking forward to the pics, Congrats!
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8 December 2011, 11:42 PM
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I have seen the White Gold with Romans dial in the flesh - absolutely AMAZING.
My advice is to alter your order now - wait the few extra weeks to get this 'knock your socks off' watch. And then post pictures. |
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9 December 2011, 01:32 PM
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9 December 2011, 01:55 AM
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Big congrats on your new watch! Just wondering why not get the ultimate, aka the plat dd2? i too think the diamond roman ice blue dial looks amazing on the plat. It is one of those dial that you really need to see it in person to appreciate it. Cheers!
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9 December 2011, 01:58 AM
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9 December 2011, 02:06 PM
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I am the original poster.... ...and extremely pleased that I bought myself a white gold day-date II and thought I would share my experience here on TRF.... ...and also expressed my admiration of the beauty of the platinum day-date II with diamond roman dial here on TRF.... ...and I have never belittled anyone on this forum.... ...and I have never said my stuff is better than your stuff to anyone on this forum or in real life.... ...and yet some person jumps into my post, not to say anything positive, but to state that his YG DDII is more lovely than my recent purchase. ....and further state that the "platty", which I admire, kinda sucks too. Normally I would be indifferent to this kind of rude, thoughtless post. This time I let myself become a little offended. I have no problem with differences in opinions. I certainly respect that some people enjoy one particular metal or another. I also understand that some people dont agree with my opinion. Just the same as I think a solid yellow gold watch sucks, other people love them. Thats what makes this world interesting and also the same reason Rolex makes watches in SS, TT, WG, RG, YG and Platinum.
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9 December 2011, 02:17 PM
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As you said, I was stating my opinion, that's what these boards are for. I'm happy you found a watch that pleases you - I wish you the best and would love to see pictures. |
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