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Formulansx · 16 October 2013, 07:32 PM

I'm kicking around the idea of picking up a second Rolex and I thought I had it nailed down to a 116333 DJII with the slate dial/green outline roman numerals. I was looking around and I stumbled on a 18038 day date president white dial/stick markers that looks realllllllly good. Now I'm running off in the head about gold Rolex's and such. I tried on the DJII at my local AD the other day and it's very nice. I have a 36mm datejust now and I do like the larger 41mm size of the DJII but I just can't get the day date out of my head. Is this a good idea to pick up a 27 or so year old day date vs a new DJII?? I can't reach for a larger Day date II unfortunately without selling something I don't want to sell.

BZA · 16 October 2013, 07:50 PM

You've got a nice vintage collection which the Day-Date would complement nicely.

Also sounds like it's the one you want!

However I have the DJ2 you are considering and can tell you it's very special.

Try 'em both on and see which one states its case loudest! Good luck with this lovely dilemma

Racerdj · 16 October 2013, 08:38 PM

Buy the one that really gets your emotions going!

watchwatcher · 16 October 2013, 09:19 PM

That's a great DJII IMO. Personally, that would be my choice. But, what do you think?

kilyung · 16 October 2013, 10:02 PM

Get the DJ for now and plan on trading it in for a DD later.

gnuyork · 16 October 2013, 10:05 PM

If it were me...The Day Date (especially gold) without a doubt...but I have tried on the DJII and for me it was OK, but not my thing ultimately.

In fact a gold president DD is my grail watch...someday...

karmatp · 16 October 2013, 11:17 PM

I love the new DJ II's, go for it. Why part with something you don't want to part with when the DJ II's are so stunning and perfect.

Formulansx · 20 October 2013, 03:49 PM

Well I made up my mind. Wiring funds on Monday for a YG day date president! Will post an incoming thread on Tuesday

I just couldn't get the gold out of my head

SC11 · 20 October 2013, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Formulansx

Well I made up my mind. Wiring funds on Monday for a YG day date president! Will post an incoming thread on Tuesday

I just couldn't get the gold out of my head

Straight in at the deep end then

Congrats in advance

1William · 16 October 2013, 11:16 PM

If you can get a good deal On the Day Date I would give it a try. If it does not work for you the Date Just II will be there and you will know. The solid gold is nice and as long as the Day Date is in good condition I would not worry about the age.

jjnd08 · 20 October 2013, 11:03 PM

I've tried them both on, to me I like the 26mm DD. It just looks classic and classy.

gpfps · 20 October 2013, 11:07 PM

You will love the 36mm DD yg, nice choice and welcome to club. I have a 33 year old DD in yg never tire of it.

16 October 2013, 07:32 PM	#1
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	Thinking of another Rolex but conflicted I'm kicking around the idea of picking up a second Rolex and I thought I had it nailed down to a 116333 DJII with the slate dial/green outline roman numerals. I was looking around and I stumbled on a 18038 day date president white dial/stick markers that looks realllllllly good. Now I'm running off in the head about gold Rolex's and such. I tried on the DJII at my local AD the other day and it's very nice. I have a 36mm datejust now and I do like the larger 41mm size of the DJII but I just can't get the day date out of my head. Is this a good idea to pick up a 27 or so year old day date vs a new DJII?? I can't reach for a larger Day date II unfortunately without selling something I don't want to sell. __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

16 October 2013, 07:50 PM	#2
BZA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: B Location: UK Posts: 976	You've got a nice vintage collection which the Day-Date would complement nicely. Also sounds like it's the one you want! However I have the DJ2 you are considering and can tell you it's very special. Try 'em both on and see which one states its case loudest! Good luck with this lovely dilemma __________________ Current: 1: Rolex DSSD M 2008 2: Rolex Day-Date 40 YG White Dial Random 2018 3:Panerai Luminor Submersible Titanium PAM 25 2013 P Previous:[/B] 1: Rolex 16610 Y 2002 2: Rolex Daytona V 2008 3: Rolex 16610LV Z 2007 4: Rolex Milgauss 116400GV V 2008 5: Panerai Luminor Marina PR PAM 93 2005 6: AP ROO Diver H 2013 7: Rolex DJ II Slate w/ Grn Romans Random 2013 8:Panerai Submersible Ti PAM 25 2013

16 October 2013, 08:38 PM	#3
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Buy the one that really gets your emotions going! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

16 October 2013, 11:17 PM	#7
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I love the new DJ II's, go for it. Why part with something you don't want to part with when the DJ II's are so stunning and perfect. __________________ My grails:

20 October 2013, 03:49 PM	#8
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	Well I made up my mind. Wiring funds on Monday for a YG day date president! Will post an incoming thread on Tuesday I just couldn't get the gold out of my head __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

16 October 2013, 09:19 PM	#4
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,996	That's a great DJII IMO. Personally, that would be my choice. But, what do you think?

16 October 2013, 10:02 PM	#5
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Get the DJ for now and plan on trading it in for a DD later.

16 October 2013, 10:05 PM	#6
gnuyork "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 3,353	If it were me...The Day Date (especially gold) without a doubt...but I have tried on the DJII and for me it was OK, but not my thing ultimately. In fact a gold president DD is my grail watch...someday...

16 October 2013, 11:16 PM	#10
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,566	If you can get a good deal On the Day Date I would give it a try. If it does not work for you the Date Just II will be there and you will know. The solid gold is nice and as long as the Day Date is in good condition I would not worry about the age.

20 October 2013, 11:03 PM	#11
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I've tried them both on, to me I like the 26mm DD. It just looks classic and classy.

20 October 2013, 11:07 PM	#12
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	You will love the 36mm DD yg, nice choice and welcome to club. I have a 33 year old DD in yg never tire of it.

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