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nick c · 8 May 2012, 10:23 AM

gold

Rolex Freak · 8 May 2012, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Full YG is great, but, it takes a real desire to pull it off, and, if you're contrasting it with the 216570, I'd say take your time, get the Explorer II now, and go all YG another day.

And happy pre-birthday!

This, I think, is what I'm leaning towards.

Rolex Freak · 8 May 2012, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chipmunk

I meant 36mm YG DD.

Got it. I just gifted my 36mm DJ to my wife because I found it to be too small, so I won't be going 36mm for sure. But thanks for clarifying.

Rolex Freak · 8 May 2012, 10:35 AM

This is the DD that I was thinking about.

mjclark32 · 8 May 2012, 10:40 AM

Go for the gold!

mjclark32 · 8 May 2012, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex Freak

This is the DD that I was thinking about.

That is gorgeous

Andrés G · 8 May 2012, 11:19 AM

Gold based on your collection.

Rolex Freak · 10 May 2012, 07:17 AM

So I made it to the AD today and tried on both YG DDII and the new Explorer II. I can say without a doubt that I'm definitely not a gold guy whatsoever. Even had my wife with me and it was unanimous. I took it off faster than I put it on.

The new Explorer II was like heaven. Fit, look, style everything. I even tried on the AP ROO just to compare and both my wife and I agreed that the Exp II was for me, and it's cheaper.

Thanks to everyone for their input, I really appreciate it. Maybe I'll visit all gold in another ten years or so.

dddrees · 10 May 2012, 07:21 AM

Sounds like you found the one for you Sandro.

When can we look forward to seeing an incoming thread with your new Explorer?

artbypaul · 10 May 2012, 07:44 AM

Gold :-)

WhatTheDeuce · 10 May 2012, 07:47 AM

No contest. YG DDII!

WhatTheDeuce · 10 May 2012, 07:48 AM

Oh, well, never mind. Exp-II is also nice! Congrats!

subtona · 10 May 2012, 07:49 AM

both so nice but so much depreciation in gold...

explorer is hands down my choice...

what dial did you get and pics please

superdog · 10 May 2012, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

I really like both watches, but they are complete opposites (in style, function and price point), so it is very hard to compare the two head-to-head. It is sort of like asking, "should I buy an S63 Mercedes or a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon?" The answer depends entirely on what you want to do with it.

Because you already have a few SS sports models, I would lean toward trying out the DD. I think it would add some great variety to your collection and would be a very special piece to celebrate a milestone birthday.

this

nick c · 10 May 2012, 08:58 AM

gold

Rolex Freak · 10 May 2012, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Sounds like you found the one for you Sandro.

When can we look forward to seeing an incoming thread with your new Explorer?

Probably in a few weeks. I've put the call into DavidSW already.

Will post as soon as I get it.

dddrees · 10 May 2012, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex Freak

Probably in a few weeks. I've put the call into DavidSW already.

Will post as soon as I get it.

Cool, Congrats Sandro.

Rolex Freak · 10 May 2012, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

both so nice but so much depreciation in gold...

explorer is hands down my choice...

what dial did you get and pics please

Should be getting it in a few weeks. Went with the black dial.

Lanfor · 10 May 2012, 09:34 AM

It's got to be the DDII for me

the explorer II is a great choice though. Congrats

Rolex Freak · 10 May 2012, 10:49 AM

I forgot to mention that the AD price was 8200 CDN plus 13% tax. Ouch. Thank goodness for TRF.

boogiebot · 10 May 2012, 10:51 AM

Can't decide? Simple buy both. You only turn 40 once. And if you're even considering a YG DD2 clearly money is not an issue.

View Poll Results: This or That
New Explorer II 42mm	47	35.88%
YG DD II	62	47.33%
Neither	22	16.79%
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8 May 2012, 10:40 AM	#35
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Go for the gold! __________________

10 May 2012, 07:21 AM	#39
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Sounds like you found the one for you Sandro. When can we look forward to seeing an incoming thread with your new Explorer? __________________ 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

10 May 2012, 07:49 AM	#43
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,541	both so nice but so much depreciation in gold... explorer is hands down my choice... what dial did you get and pics please __________________

10 May 2012, 09:34 AM	#49
Lanfor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: London Watch: Submariner-16610LV Posts: 1,798	It's got to be the DDII for me the explorer II is a great choice though. Congrats __________________ Rolex Submariner - 16610LV

8 May 2012, 10:23 AM	#31
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	gold

8 May 2012, 11:19 AM	#37
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	Gold based on your collection.

10 May 2012, 07:17 AM	#38
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	So I made it to the AD today and tried on both YG DDII and the new Explorer II. I can say without a doubt that I'm definitely not a gold guy whatsoever. Even had my wife with me and it was unanimous. I took it off faster than I put it on. The new Explorer II was like heaven. Fit, look, style everything. I even tried on the AP ROO just to compare and both my wife and I agreed that the Exp II was for me, and it's cheaper. Thanks to everyone for their input, I really appreciate it. Maybe I'll visit all gold in another ten years or so.

10 May 2012, 07:44 AM	#40
artbypaul Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: Oklahoma City Watch: Rolex Posts: 411	Gold :-)

10 May 2012, 07:47 AM	#41
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	No contest. YG DDII!

10 May 2012, 07:48 AM	#42
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Oh, well, never mind. Exp-II is also nice! Congrats!

10 May 2012, 08:58 AM	#45
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	gold

10 May 2012, 10:49 AM	#50
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	I forgot to mention that the AD price was 8200 CDN plus 13% tax. Ouch. Thank goodness for TRF.

10 May 2012, 10:51 AM	#51
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	Can't decide? Simple buy both. You only turn 40 once. And if you're even considering a YG DD2 clearly money is not an issue.

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