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Old Yesterday, 11:56 AM   #1
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Day Date dilemma...

Trying to decide on a new dd40 but i'm torn between a 228238 white or 228235 olive - love them both but not sure what would get worn more often - the rose with olive dial doesnt strike me as an every day wear...opinions?
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Old Yesterday, 11:59 AM   #2
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I'd rock the 228235 everyday.

Have you tried both on? I feel like that tends to clear up the dilemma pretty quickly.
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Old Yesterday, 12:08 PM   #3
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Yes sir Ive had both on the wrist - the only drawback I see with the YG white dial is it seemed like more of a casual watch but I would own them both if I were single:-)
is that a 15202st in your sig pic? - great piece.
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Old Yesterday, 12:54 PM   #4
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Yes sir Ive had both on the wrist - the only drawback I see with the YG white dial is it seemed like more of a casual watch but I would own them both if I were single:-)
is that a 15202st in your sig pic? - great piece.
15400 blue

And sold a bit ago, I need to update that pic
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Old Yesterday, 01:00 PM   #5
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I had my 202 blue on yesterday - great watch but im always wary of the fragile movement, i usually wear a rolex and they are bombproof
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I think either of those would be on the same level of consideration for a daily wearer. Both make quite a statement and have that wow factor. My preference out of the two would be the RG/Olive. That is a gorgeous watch! I think a great daily wearer would be the 228239 white gold DD. Offered with the Olive dial too.
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Old Yesterday, 01:02 PM   #7
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Yeah I agree on the daily wear thing, wg would be the under the radar choice but i already have plenty of daily drivers, i am leaning towards the rose/green
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238 by miles. One, I have reason to believe the legibility of the 23t is by far worse, and two, I think YG white dial is such a fantastic, classic look.
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Old Yesterday, 03:15 PM   #9
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White dial for the timeless look, in my opinion.
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The RG is the ticket, the YG is also very nice, I’m not crazy about the white dial.
The green dial is superb!

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I’d go for the white dial for everyday wearability , but the olive is indeed a gorgeous reference.

My skin tone lends more to YG, but yours may not.

Good luck
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Old Yesterday, 03:55 PM   #12
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Olive dial is so nice but also so hard to make out the time too
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Old Today, 12:39 AM   #13
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I like the olive/ rose.
Could easily wear every day. Unless you’re in really good light the green doesn’t really pop. It usually looks more like this.. I think the yellow gold is flashier and this is a bit more under the radar at least for a full gold Rolex.



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The watch you like better will be the one most worn, guaranteed.

I don't see much, if any difference between the situations you could- or couldn't- wear either one of them in. Just my opinion.
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Old Today, 01:00 AM   #15
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I love my champagne, but if it wasn't for sentimental reasons I might have gone RG Olive; I think it's so beautiful.
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Old Today, 01:09 AM   #16
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Check out the new ombre 228238- I think its the best watch in the entire lineup.
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Old Today, 02:36 AM   #17
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I like the Olive but for me I went with the white/romans 40
I just like how it looks somewhat sporty (for a DD) and lends itself to more casual wear.
It looks great with a tux or jeans and a T.

You really can't make a bad decision here, just comes down to your personal taste and how you dress.

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I like the Olive but for me I went with the white/romans 40
I just like how it looks somewhat sporty (for a DD) and lends itself to more casual wear.
It looks great with a tux or jeans and a T.

You really can't make a bad decision here, just comes down to your personal taste and how you dress.

Beautiful reference Jeremy, that’d be my choice as well
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Old Today, 03:33 AM   #19
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238, if the YG looks good on your skin. nothing casual looking about either watch!
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My vote would be for the rose olive dial
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YG Also not in your list but black motif looks great

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YG Also not in your list but black motif looks great

I can't find that dial on the website. It's it an older dial option ?
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Old Today, 05:29 AM   #23
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I can't find that dial on the website. It's it an older dial option ?
It was discontinued in 2021 or 2022, changed with plain black. Motif dial looks much nicer, but not an option if you are buying from AD
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