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Mennald · 28 November 2011, 06:01 AM

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.

HL65 · 28 November 2011, 06:09 AM

Congrats on a great present to yourself! The waiting game begins...Look forward to the wrist shot!

Watchonisto · 28 November 2011, 06:13 AM

Very good choice! Wait to see the pics

Shaun · 28 November 2011, 07:53 AM

A lovely choice. The white gold Day Date 2 is a superb choice.
Congratulations and can't wait to see the wrist shots.

Jetjock · 28 November 2011, 08:13 AM

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!

MortgageGuy · 28 November 2011, 08:21 AM

What a great gift, congrats and looking forward to some pics when she arrives

brkanand · 28 November 2011, 08:20 AM

Please post pictures ASAP!! Congrats in advance!

thewatchguy93 · 28 November 2011, 08:43 AM

Congrats, can't wait!!!

jcourant · 28 November 2011, 09:24 AM

Very nice, good luck waiting for it to arrive. Be sure to post pics when it does! Congrats!

dddrees · 28 November 2011, 09:30 AM

Awesome, can't wait to see some wrist PICs.

kcmo · 28 November 2011, 09:53 AM

What a gift! Congrats on the purchase! Looking forward to your photos.

mjclark32 · 28 November 2011, 10:33 AM

Merry Christmas! Looking forward to pics in a couple weeks

chicagofan · 28 November 2011, 11:02 AM

Congrats.

azguy · 28 November 2011, 11:40 AM

sweeet

Mennald · 28 November 2011, 11:51 AM

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!

TimmerSuds · 28 November 2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mennald

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!

I ran into the same experience when I recently picked up my WG DDII. I ended up getting mine from out of state. My AD did a national search and managed to do a trade to avoid having to special order mine. I was led to believe that the WG isn't a normally stocked item.

Trust me that the wait will be worth it!

sond86 · 28 November 2011, 01:17 PM

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.

Mennald · 8 December 2011, 01:42 PM

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.

Timepeice · 8 December 2011, 02:05 PM

Sick watch to just decide one day to buy one...lol

Mennald · 8 December 2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Timepeice

Sick watch to just decide one day to buy one...lol

lol. Yes I suppose so. Actually, I have been considering it for quite some time...just never acted upon it.

perpetualman88 · 8 December 2011, 02:18 PM

Cant wait to see pics I am trying to attain the DDII in YG myself I cant wait till you get your beauty

kareemthedream33 · 8 December 2011, 02:24 PM

That is amazing news. I'm really looking forward to seeing your pictures so that I can live vicariously through you!

tkc324 · 8 December 2011, 02:34 PM

Very nice piece! Congrats man.

520Matt · 8 December 2011, 02:42 PM

Looking forward to the pics, Congrats!

JustABreathAway · 8 December 2011, 11:42 PM

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.

Mennald · 9 December 2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

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.

Thank you for your advice. I believe that I purchased a 'knock your socks off' watch with a stick dial.

jenniferjanef · 9 December 2011, 01:55 AM

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!

JustABreathAway · 9 December 2011, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jenniferjanef

Big congrats on your new watch! Just wondering why not get the ultimate, aka the plat dd2? i too think the roman 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!

Well, I don't know about the OP, but I personally don't care for the platty one bit. White Gold to me is OK, not as lovely as my YG, but Platty would be the last option I would choose, even after the pink DDII.

Mennald · 9 December 2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

Well, I don't know about the OP, but I personally don't care for the platty one bit. White Gold to me is OK, not as lovely as my YG, but Platty would be the last option I would choose, even after the pink DDII.

Lets see....

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.

JustABreathAway · 9 December 2011, 02:17 PM

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Mennald
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Wow, didn't mean to stoke so much internet hatred in you - apologies.

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.

28 November 2011, 06:01 AM	#1
Mennald "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Watch: Daytona Posts: 319	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. __________________ Mennald 116300, 116333, 116334, 116400V, 116520, 116610LV, 116610LN, 116710, 116718, 218239, PAM 90, 126600

28 November 2011, 06:09 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,989	Congrats on a great present to yourself! The waiting game begins...Look forward to the wrist shot! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

28 November 2011, 08:21 AM	#6
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	What a great gift, congrats and looking forward to some pics when she arrives __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

28 November 2011, 08:43 AM	#8
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	Congrats, can't wait!!! __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

28 November 2011, 09:30 AM	#10
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Awesome, can't wait to see some wrist PICs. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 November 2011, 06:13 AM	#3
Watchonisto Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Alex Location: European Union Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM Posts: 4,344	Very good choice! Wait to see the pics

28 November 2011, 07:53 AM	#4
Shaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NOTTINGHAM. UK Watch: Rolex 116509 slate Posts: 70	A lovely choice. The white gold Day Date 2 is a superb choice. Congratulations and can't wait to see the wrist shots.

28 November 2011, 08:13 AM	#5
Jetjock Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Phoenix Watch: DJII 116333 Posts: 110	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!

28 November 2011, 08:20 AM	#7
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Please post pictures ASAP!! Congrats in advance!

28 November 2011, 09:24 AM	#9
jcourant "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Jay Location: Mill Valley, CA Posts: 130	Very nice, good luck waiting for it to arrive. Be sure to post pics when it does! Congrats!

28 November 2011, 09:53 AM	#11
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	What a gift! Congrats on the purchase! Looking forward to your photos.

28 November 2011, 10:33 AM	#12
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Merry Christmas! Looking forward to pics in a couple weeks __________________

28 November 2011, 11:02 AM	#13
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Congrats.

28 November 2011, 11:40 AM	#14
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	sweeet

28 November 2011, 11:51 AM	#15
Mennald "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Watch: Daytona Posts: 319	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! __________________ Mennald 116300, 116333, 116334, 116400V, 116520, 116610LV, 116610LN, 116710, 116718, 218239, PAM 90, 126600

28 November 2011, 01:17 PM	#17
sond86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Gym Rat Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,327	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.

8 December 2011, 01:42 PM	#18
Mennald "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Watch: Daytona Posts: 319	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. __________________ Mennald 116300, 116333, 116334, 116400V, 116520, 116610LV, 116610LN, 116710, 116718, 218239, PAM 90, 126600

8 December 2011, 02:05 PM	#19
Timepeice Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: IL Posts: 93	Sick watch to just decide one day to buy one...lol

8 December 2011, 02:18 PM	#21
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,172	Cant wait to see pics I am trying to attain the DDII in YG myself I cant wait till you get your beauty __________________ Instagram: @SwissWatchTime

8 December 2011, 02:24 PM	#22
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	That is amazing news. I'm really looking forward to seeing your pictures so that I can live vicariously through you!

8 December 2011, 02:34 PM	#23
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Very nice piece! Congrats man.

8 December 2011, 02:42 PM	#24
520Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Tucson, AZ Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep Posts: 2,782	Looking forward to the pics, Congrats!

8 December 2011, 11:42 PM	#25
JustABreathAway Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Watch: The Reference Posts: 1,743	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.

9 December 2011, 01:55 AM	#27
jenniferjanef "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,828	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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