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Roll the Lex · 5 February 2018, 03:01 AM

I've been thinking about the DD40 for awhile now and the nearest ADs were too far away for me to stroll in for a 20min look around. Well I was able to get to an AD the other day and put on the YG DD40 and they just so happened to have the one I would want- the silver dial with romans:

Hodinkee's photo:

The president bracelet was the most impressive thing. I've read people describe that the bracelet drapes over your wrist and I never understood that until now. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous.

Now anybody who is here knows that a YG Day-Date with a fluted bezel is going to be a showy piece. Even if you have never seen one in person. I knew that before I stepped into the AD, but it is something else in person. The whole watch is designed to reflect light- the silver sunburst dial, the roman hour markers, the fluted bezel, the polished sides of the case and bracelet. Frankly, the dial reflects light so much, I almost felt like I was distracted by it and telling the time was secondary.

Often a lot of people here say, "wear the watch, most people wouldn't notice unless they are WIS." And I was one off those people. I think I found the exception. What makes this watch different that my Pepsi is the yellow gold. Not only does the DD40 reflect light like crazy, it felt like the watch was glowing due to the yellow gold color. You have this on your wrist and if it is visible, people will notice. For me, it would be fun to have a showy piece and fall back on the GMT for something more subtle.

Size-wise this has been a concern for me- with 6" wrists, would this be too big? The answer is no- it's about the same size as my GMT which fits. I took a look at the bracelet, and any concerns about fitting it have been resolved.

Just amazing.
Got to try on a few things, not really sure where I want to go with this, especially with Basel coming up so soon.

rfatm3f · 5 February 2018, 03:16 AM

I’m considering one as well. After looking at all the options in person, I think champagne dial with sticks will be the choice for me.

I don’t think you can go wrong with any combo though.

DoctorA · 5 February 2018, 03:22 AM

I’m not a fan of YG but that one is stunning!!

watchwatcher · 5 February 2018, 03:39 AM

That's a beauty. Plays well with the BLRO...just sayin'.

Basel, shmasel...pull the trigger.

tomminator855 · 5 February 2018, 03:44 AM

Here is mine , waited 10 years I thought that would be my last Rolex that I’ll ever buy , and now after 2 months of owning this beauty I want another sport watch

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HL65 · 5 February 2018, 03:47 AM

It’s a beautiful watch!

Bryano1028 · 5 February 2018, 03:47 AM

I’m between this exact reference and the 116618LB (YG sub with blue dial).
The more and more I see the DD40, the more I love it.

Swiss Mad! · 5 February 2018, 03:47 AM

It sounds like you already set your heart on the DD.
I wouldn't worry about Basel too much.
The YG DD with Romans is pretty much the classic DD so I can't imagine it changing too much - if at all.
If your worried there will be another version released that you may prefer, then fair enough it's only a few weeks away, although bare in mind it may be several months before any new releases start filtering through to the AD's.
Good luck anyway whatever you decide and don't forget to keep us updated with lots of pics!

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nokia · 5 February 2018, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryano1028

I’m between this exact reference and the 116618LB (YG sub with blue dial).
The more and more I see the DD40, the more I love it.

i have a 116613LB and the full gold version is definitely what im planning on trading it for, so nice..

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brandrea · 5 February 2018, 05:23 AM

Looks like it is made for you

NLYogi · 5 February 2018, 05:24 AM

It is indeed a beauty

Gharddog03 · 5 February 2018, 05:24 AM

That’s a stunner for sure!!

Trek737 · 5 February 2018, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

It’s a beautiful watch!

X 2

Lordofrolex · 5 February 2018, 05:50 AM

Passionata · 5 February 2018, 06:12 AM

Looks great on yr wrist

incontrol · 5 February 2018, 07:06 AM

Looks awesome. Do it!

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Boaters · 5 February 2018, 07:28 AM

Total class!

cuibono · 5 February 2018, 08:22 AM

Tried on the YG SkyD last year and felt the same way. Almost too blingy actually, hard to tell the time without being blinded lol

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Raypep · 5 February 2018, 08:25 AM

Looks great on you! What dial is that? White or Silver?

I have small wrists as well.

pam66 · 5 February 2018, 08:29 AM

i love mine!!!!

Bagman · 5 February 2018, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roll the Lex

I've been thinking about the DD40 for awhile now and the nearest ADs were too far away for me to stroll in for a 20min look around. Well I was able to get to an AD the other day and put on the YG DD40 and they just so happened to have the one I would want- the silver dial with romans:

Hodinkee's photo:

The president bracelet was the most impressive thing. I've read people describe that the bracelet drapes over your wrist and I never understood that until now. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous.

Now anybody who is here knows that a YG Day-Date with a fluted bezel is going to be a showy piece. Even if you have never seen one in person. I knew that before I stepped into the AD, but it is something else in person. The whole watch is designed to reflect light- the silver sunburst dial, the roman hour markers, the fluted bezel, the polished sides of the case and bracelet. Frankly, the dial reflects light so much, I almost felt like I was distracted by it and telling the time was secondary.

Often a lot of people here say, "wear the watch, most people wouldn't notice unless they are WIS." And I was one off those people. I think I found the exception. What makes this watch different that my Pepsi is the yellow gold. Not only does the DD40 reflect light like crazy, it felt like the watch was glowing due to the yellow gold color. You have this on your wrist and if it is visible, people will notice. For me, it would be fun to have a showy piece and fall back on the GMT for something more subtle.

Size-wise this has been a concern for me- with 6" wrists, would this be too big? The answer is no- it's about the same size as my GMT which fits. I took a look at the bracelet, and any concerns about fitting it have been resolved.

Just amazing.

Got to try on a few things, not really sure where I want to go with this, especially with Basel coming up so soon.

Love my 41mm
w

Richard B
36mm datejust, Custom Explorer, Pepsi, Hulk, yellow gold dd2

sachit · 5 February 2018, 04:10 PM

Since last year trying to decide between Champagne & Silver..Guess what..Still undecided.
Now waiting for Basel world.
Good Luck with your decision.

5 February 2018, 03:01 AM	#1
Roll the Lex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,842	Got to try on the YG DD40 with romans I've been thinking about the DD40 for awhile now and the nearest ADs were too far away for me to stroll in for a 20min look around. Well I was able to get to an AD the other day and put on the YG DD40 and they just so happened to have the one I would want- the silver dial with romans: Hodinkee's photo: The president bracelet was the most impressive thing. I've read people describe that the bracelet drapes over your wrist and I never understood that until now. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Now anybody who is here knows that a YG Day-Date with a fluted bezel is going to be a showy piece. Even if you have never seen one in person. I knew that before I stepped into the AD, but it is something else in person. The whole watch is designed to reflect light- the silver sunburst dial, the roman hour markers, the fluted bezel, the polished sides of the case and bracelet. Frankly, the dial reflects light so much, I almost felt like I was distracted by it and telling the time was secondary. Often a lot of people here say, "wear the watch, most people wouldn't notice unless they are WIS." And I was one off those people. I think I found the exception. What makes this watch different that my Pepsi is the yellow gold. Not only does the DD40 reflect light like crazy, it felt like the watch was glowing due to the yellow gold color. You have this on your wrist and if it is visible, people will notice. For me, it would be fun to have a showy piece and fall back on the GMT for something more subtle. Size-wise this has been a concern for me- with 6" wrists, would this be too big? The answer is no- it's about the same size as my GMT which fits. I took a look at the bracelet, and any concerns about fitting it have been resolved. Just amazing. Got to try on a few things, not really sure where I want to go with this, especially with Basel coming up so soon.

5 February 2018, 03:22 AM	#3
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,555	I’m not a fan of YG but that one is stunning!! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

5 February 2018, 03:47 AM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,286	It’s a beautiful watch! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 February 2018, 03:47 AM	#8
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,727	It sounds like you already set your heart on the DD. I wouldn't worry about Basel too much. The YG DD with Romans is pretty much the classic DD so I can't imagine it changing too much - if at all. If your worried there will be another version released that you may prefer, then fair enough it's only a few weeks away, although bare in mind it may be several months before any new releases start filtering through to the AD's. Good luck anyway whatever you decide and don't forget to keep us updated with lots of pics! Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk __________________ instagram: max.parkin

5 February 2018, 05:24 AM	#11
NLYogi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 761	It is indeed a beauty __________________ ♛ Explorer 214270 ♛ Next: Day-Date 36 mm 1 Watch guy

5 February 2018, 03:16 AM	#2
rfatm3f "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NY Posts: 370	I’m considering one as well. After looking at all the options in person, I think champagne dial with sticks will be the choice for me. I don’t think you can go wrong with any combo though.

5 February 2018, 03:39 AM	#4
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,213	That's a beauty. Plays well with the BLRO...just sayin'. Basel, shmasel...pull the trigger.

5 February 2018, 03:44 AM	#5
tomminator855 Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: N/A Posts: 202	Here is mine , waited 10 years I thought that would be my last Rolex that I’ll ever buy , and now after 2 months of owning this beauty I want another sport watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 February 2018, 03:47 AM	#7
Bryano1028 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: OH Posts: 182	I’m between this exact reference and the 116618LB (YG sub with blue dial). The more and more I see the DD40, the more I love it.

5 February 2018, 05:23 AM	#10
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,775	Looks like it is made for you

5 February 2018, 05:24 AM	#12
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	That’s a stunner for sure!!

5 February 2018, 05:50 AM	#14
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	__________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

5 February 2018, 06:12 AM	#15
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Looks great on yr wrist __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

5 February 2018, 07:06 AM	#16
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Looks awesome. Do it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

5 February 2018, 07:28 AM	#17
Boaters 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 126710BLR 116610LV Posts: 10,664	Total class!

5 February 2018, 08:22 AM	#18
cuibono "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa, Canada Watch: SS SkyD Posts: 564	Tried on the YG SkyD last year and felt the same way. Almost too blingy actually, hard to tell the time without being blinded lol Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk

5 February 2018, 08:25 AM	#19
Raypep "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Raymond Location: Wisconsin Watch: DJ / BLNR / Sub Posts: 370	Looks great on you! What dial is that? White or Silver? I have small wrists as well.

5 February 2018, 08:29 AM	#20
pam66 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: cambridge Posts: 2,349	daydate 40 romans i love mine!!!! Attached Images

5 February 2018, 04:10 PM	#22
sachit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: india Posts: 455	Since last year trying to decide between Champagne & Silver..Guess what..Still undecided. Now waiting for Basel world. Good Luck with your decision.

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