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Alexexec · 8 April 2020, 09:01 AM

Been seeing and admiring a whole lot of stunning Daydates here these past few days thanks to you lot.

So while we’re on Daydates, what is the metal mix/your choice of PM?

This is for everyone, including past, present and prospective owners.

Please feel free to mention which model as well, dd40/ddII/dd36 etc.

jgottsman11 · 8 April 2020, 09:18 AM

Thanks for this thread. I am recently beginning my journey to acquire the grail, 118238 Daydate. I am struggling deciding between a white gold model post 2003 or yellow gold model post 2003. White gold would be so I could wear it daily and go unnoticed. Yellow gold I wouldn't be able to wear to work and what not so it's a tough call. I'm still months out though!

MichelleP · 8 April 2020, 09:21 AM

I have DD 36 YG champagne dial (just picked up) and a DD 40 RG Olive dial. Love them both but the olive dial is really stunning.

Mervynilous · 8 April 2020, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jgottsman11

Thanks for this thread. I am recently beginning my journey to acquire the grail, 118238 Daydate. I am struggling deciding between a white gold model post 2003 or yellow gold model post 2003. White gold would be so I could wear it daily and go unnoticed. Yellow gold I wouldn't be able to wear to work and what not so it's a tough call. I'm still months out though!

Is there a feature you're looking at that only starts from 2004 onward? If so, do you mind sharing what it is?

In answer to the question posed, I'm partial to the platinum watches. I'm also a fan of the classic 36mm, but I love some of the new 40mm dials, particularly the diagonal motif and quadrant motif.

jgottsman11 · 8 April 2020, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mervynilous

Is there a feature you're looking at that only starts from 2004 onward? If so, do you mind sharing what it is?

In answer to the question posed, I'm partial to the platinum watches. I'm also a fan of the classic 36mm, but I love some of the new 40mm dials, particularly the diagonal motif and quadrant motif.

Yes, I believe 2003 and after have the updated "fat buckle". That's the one I would want.

Mervynilous · 9 April 2020, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgottsman11

Yes, I believe 2003 and after have the updated "fat buckle". That's the one I would want.

I've been looking around a bit to pick one up and have seen 2002 models (or at least listings claiming 2002 models) with the newer buckle. I'm not sure exactly when it rolled out, but there may be some additional flexibility in your date range.

Lex_Ordo · 8 April 2020, 09:24 AM

I love the dials available on the platinum watches. Wish I had $70k+ to spend on one.

I like the Ice Blue Baguette Dial

hm4288 · 8 April 2020, 08:03 PM

this ice blue dial looks so good!

MuleDeer · 8 April 2020, 09:24 AM

In the long run, 18-karat yellow.

Blessings,

Steve

Hulkhunter · 8 April 2020, 09:26 AM

Has to be the classic yellow gold.

Singslinger · 8 April 2020, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Hulkhunter

Has to be the classic yellow gold.

Yes I agree.

brandrea · 8 April 2020, 09:31 AM

I’d love any of them really, but white metal suits my style best. I voted platinum mainly on the count of the glacier dials.

Turpentine · 8 April 2020, 10:42 AM

YG for sure. I also prefer champagne dial

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Alexexec · 8 April 2020, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Turpentine

YG for sure. I also prefer champagne dial

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What a stunner

jonzm · 9 April 2020, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexexec

What a stunner

Your watch is beautiful and I’m sure it’s keeping a good time

SushiSean · 10 April 2020, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Turpentine

YG for sure. I also prefer champagne dial

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Amazing shot!

peterpl · 8 April 2020, 10:53 AM

Your first Day Date NEEDS to be Yellow Gold AND DD40 full stop.

/thread

ngypheap · 8 April 2020, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by peterpl

Your first Day Date NEEDS to be Yellow Gold AND DD40 full stop.

/thread

+1 agree

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IndianRider · 8 April 2020, 11:55 AM

If its your first, go for classic yellow gold with a Champagne or white dial. My next choice would be the platinum, however that's a recent trend and the gold has stood the test of time longer. Quite appealing.

c41006 · 8 April 2020, 11:57 AM

Yellow gold is best gold

zorinindustries · 8 April 2020, 12:06 PM

Everrose and white dial with Roman markers!

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abrush32 · 8 April 2020, 12:21 PM

I would really struggle deciding between yellow gold and Everose. I think I would end up with the latter though.

Setarip · 8 April 2020, 01:07 PM

YG is classic and gets you noticed from a city block away. No argument there. Definitely the DD40. No argument there.

But for me...it was RG sun dust and sticks.

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Nixshah · 8 April 2020, 01:13 PM

Love the platinum but wish it came with a fluted bezel. Yellow gold, fluted bezel wins my vote.

EtherBrown · 8 April 2020, 01:39 PM

I passed on a platinum DD40 because it was just way too heavy and I swear the WG is slightly heavier than the RG but can’t confirm.

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Rogdogg · 8 April 2020, 01:56 PM

I would go in this order

Platinum
White Gold
Rose Gold
Yellow Gold

I'd probably go DD40 now but would have no problem with a DDII.
I have no problem with the proportions of the DDII like some people do.

Chewbacca · 8 April 2020, 02:40 PM

Tridor kinda covers all.

Sub*Man · 8 April 2020, 02:40 PM

I had the YG Champagne dial. My next will be silver or silver motif. Both are stunning in person.

Sub*Man · 8 April 2020, 02:42 PM

Def 40

Eric Chan · 8 April 2020, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexexec

Been seeing and admiring a whole lot of stunning Daydates here these past few days thanks to you lot.

So while we’re on Daydates, what is the metal mix/your choice of PM?

This is for everyone, including past, present and prospective owners.

Please feel free to mention which model as well, dd40/ddII/dd36 etc.

Yellow gold. 118238.

To me, it is the quintessential Rolex. Perfect size for this type of watch. It wears larger than you would think.

View Poll Results: Which metal?
Yellow Gold	252	35.69%
White Gold	146	20.68%
Everose Gold	148	20.96%
Platinum	160	22.66%
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8 April 2020, 09:01 AM	#1
Alexexec "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Australia Posts: 266	Which Daydate? Been seeing and admiring a whole lot of stunning Daydates here these past few days thanks to you lot. So while we’re on Daydates, what is the metal mix/your choice of PM? This is for everyone, including past, present and prospective owners. Please feel free to mention which model as well, dd40/ddII/dd36 etc.

8 April 2020, 01:56 PM	#26
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I would go in this order Platinum White Gold Rose Gold Yellow Gold I'd probably go DD40 now but would have no problem with a DDII. I have no problem with the proportions of the DDII like some people do. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

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8 April 2020, 09:18 AM	#2
jgottsman11 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: wHerE do U liv Watch: President Posts: 1,446	Thanks for this thread. I am recently beginning my journey to acquire the grail, 118238 Daydate. I am struggling deciding between a white gold model post 2003 or yellow gold model post 2003. White gold would be so I could wear it daily and go unnoticed. Yellow gold I wouldn't be able to wear to work and what not so it's a tough call. I'm still months out though!

8 April 2020, 09:21 AM	#3
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,613	I have DD 36 YG champagne dial (just picked up) and a DD 40 RG Olive dial. Love them both but the olive dial is really stunning.

8 April 2020, 08:03 PM	#8
hm4288 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: HK Posts: 6	this ice blue dial looks so good!

8 April 2020, 09:24 AM	#9
MuleDeer "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Oregon Posts: 62	In the long run, 18-karat yellow. Blessings, Steve

8 April 2020, 09:26 AM	#10
Hulkhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: UK Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 573	Has to be the classic yellow gold.

8 April 2020, 09:31 AM	#12
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,829	I’d love any of them really, but white metal suits my style best. I voted platinum mainly on the count of the glacier dials.

8 April 2020, 10:42 AM	#13
Turpentine "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 265	YG for sure. I also prefer champagne dial Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

8 April 2020, 10:53 AM	#17
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Your first Day Date NEEDS to be Yellow Gold AND DD40 full stop. /thread

8 April 2020, 11:55 AM	#19
IndianRider Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: on the road Watch: ing shameless Posts: 569	If its your first, go for classic yellow gold with a Champagne or white dial. My next choice would be the platinum, however that's a recent trend and the gold has stood the test of time longer. Quite appealing.

8 April 2020, 11:57 AM	#20
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	Yellow gold is best gold

8 April 2020, 12:06 PM	#21
zorinindustries "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: United States / F Watch: It varies Posts: 343	Everrose and white dial with Roman markers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 April 2020, 12:21 PM	#22
abrush32 Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Adam Location: East Coast Posts: 67	I would really struggle deciding between yellow gold and Everose. I think I would end up with the latter though.

8 April 2020, 01:07 PM	#23
Setarip "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Margaritaville Watch: Rolex Posts: 625	YG is classic and gets you noticed from a city block away. No argument there. Definitely the DD40. No argument there. But for me...it was RG sun dust and sticks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 April 2020, 01:13 PM	#24
Nixshah "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 248	Love the platinum but wish it came with a fluted bezel. Yellow gold, fluted bezel wins my vote.

8 April 2020, 01:39 PM	#25
EtherBrown "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Maryland Posts: 323	I passed on a platinum DD40 because it was just way too heavy and I swear the WG is slightly heavier than the RG but can’t confirm. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 April 2020, 02:40 PM	#28
Sub*Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: The HYPED ones Posts: 682	I had the YG Champagne dial. My next will be silver or silver motif. Both are stunning in person.

8 April 2020, 02:42 PM	#29
Sub*Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: The HYPED ones Posts: 682	Def 40

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