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Abdon · 31 December 2014, 07:23 AM

So I'm already thinking about my next watch purchase in 2015. I am seriously veering towards a rose gold rolex, and I've narrowed it down to three choices:
1) RG Daytona with the chocolate dial,
2) RG Sky Dweller with the silver (?) dial, or
3) RG Day-Date II with the chocolate wave dial. All on bracelet, not strap.
I already have two Daytonas, and I have always thought of the DD as the classic, iconic, quintessential Rolex, and the 41 mm size is very attractive to me. The fact that it comes in rose gold is just icing on the cake.
The Daytona is AWESOME, and I really like the look of it. But as I mentioned above, I already have one in SS, and in YG on the strap.
The Sky Dweller is just an awesome piece, and I like the aesthetics as well as the functionality of it. That being said, I would look at other brands before Rolex for an AC. It is quite heftier than the other as well, and wears a bit "clunkier" (to me) than the other two.
It is a big decision for me, and I know I really can't go wrong with any of the above, but I would still like your inputs/opinions regarding the three. Thanks for reading and thanks in advance for responding!

busytimmy · 31 December 2014, 07:27 AM

DDII

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AK797 · 31 December 2014, 07:28 AM

I would get the choco DD and source the bronze wave dial afterwards.

kilyung · 31 December 2014, 07:43 AM

RG SkD on bracelet with chocolate dial

fania123 · 31 December 2014, 07:46 AM

Unless I hit the Lotto I'm pretty much done for a while. 2014 beat me up pretty good with new watches. OOPS sorry didn't read the full post.

adawil2002 · 31 December 2014, 08:00 AM

I am on the lookout for a WG DD and saw a blue faced red hand TT Daytona this past weekend, but want a Jubilee band instead of the TT oyster. We'll see how the year shapes up if I am able to get those.

travisb · 31 December 2014, 08:07 AM

I'll see what Basel has to offer. If nothing of interest then I might pursue a RG DD2 or make my first venture into vintage for a minty 1680.

captainnice · 31 December 2014, 08:08 AM

RG Day-Date II with the chocolate wave dial

Bangel · 31 December 2014, 08:21 AM

Based on what you've said, I think the DD2 would be the way to go.

Eric Chan · 31 December 2014, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I would get the choco DD and source the bronze wave dial afterwards.

This. One of the most beautiful dial and watch combinations ever produced by Rolex.

Racerdj · 31 December 2014, 08:31 AM

Here is the YG Sky-Dweller silver dial that I found on Chrono24. Very stunning IMO!

mjclark32 · 31 December 2014, 08:33 AM

Another DDII vote

jschmidtdmd · 31 December 2014, 08:40 AM

RG SD w/chocolate!

scrappy · 31 December 2014, 09:17 AM

I second the RG Sky Dweller with chocolate dial.

Headshrinker · 31 December 2014, 09:50 AM

I am satisfied unless a platinum Submariner pops up at Basel

Abdon · 31 December 2014, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

This. One of the most beautiful dial and watch combinations ever produced by Rolex.

I agree. REALLY leaning towards this one...that chocolate dial is stunning..I really like the wave dial tho...chocolate wave dial would be the one for me I think.

HL65 · 31 December 2014, 11:24 AM

RG DDII with chocolate dial a great call just got one for Christmas!

regnant · 31 December 2014, 07:53 PM

SKY DWELLER is my fave , chocolate dial Daytona also seems difficult to read depending on the dial combo

SC11 · 31 December 2014, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

RG DDII with chocolate dial a great call just got one for Christmas!

Congrats Ken

Serious question how do you keep track of all your watches

SC11 · 31 December 2014, 08:15 PM

OP
I'm not in the precious metal league yet but for me the hard decision would be between the RG Skydweller and DDII they both have something special about them and look best in RG

HL65 · 31 December 2014, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC11

Congrats Ken

Serious question how do you keep track of all your watches

Thanks Sam! Keep them all safe in the bank safe deposit box and one out and on the wrist at a time makes it very easy!

GerardoG · 31 December 2014, 09:26 PM

Tough one...DD is a must, but owning a SS, YG AND a RG Daytona would make your collection unique!

bp1000 · 31 December 2014, 09:30 PM

If your skin suits the RG daytonna its a very individual watch and I like the ones that look different.

Having said that the choc DD is simply stunning too

Good problem to have!

SC11 · 31 December 2014, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

Thanks Sam! Keep them all safe in the bank safe deposit box and one out and on the wrist at a time makes it very easy!

Box?! Shouldn't that be vault?

Don't suppose on one of these bank visits you have ever been pleasantly surprised by a watch you forgot you had purchased hahaha

zama · 31 December 2014, 09:46 PM

DD based on your current collection although I prefer the traditional 36mm size over the larger DDII unless you have large wrists. Just my preference.

tegee26 · 31 December 2014, 09:52 PM

Day-Date is simply the most classic and time tested IMHO (outside of the Subs).

The DJ (in some form or another) is the highest on my list from my next purchase. Possibly the DJII 116300 with oyster bracelet, black stick dial with smooth bezel. I can't afford the really DJ I want, which is the D-D DJ in WG.

You will own it for a lifetime............

LuxuryROlex · 31 December 2014, 10:17 PM

My new loved watches Rolex Daytona and Panerai

www777 · 31 December 2014, 10:40 PM

Rg sky with rg dial

Evad3 · 31 December 2014, 10:51 PM

RG DD II w/ Choc dial

watchwatcher · 1 January 2015, 01:49 AM

If you go DDII, then agree with the above votes for the chocolate dial.

If you go SKD, then I would go YG with the silver dial.

Between those two, I have no idea...

31 December 2014, 07:23 AM	#1
Abdon "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Abdon Location: Florida Watch: All I can! Posts: 360	Which Rolex to get next in 2015??? So I'm already thinking about my next watch purchase in 2015. I am seriously veering towards a rose gold rolex, and I've narrowed it down to three choices: 1) RG Daytona with the chocolate dial, 2) RG Sky Dweller with the silver (?) dial, or 3) RG Day-Date II with the chocolate wave dial. All on bracelet, not strap. I already have two Daytonas, and I have always thought of the DD as the classic, iconic, quintessential Rolex, and the 41 mm size is very attractive to me. The fact that it comes in rose gold is just icing on the cake. The Daytona is AWESOME, and I really like the look of it. But as I mentioned above, I already have one in SS, and in YG on the strap. The Sky Dweller is just an awesome piece, and I like the aesthetics as well as the functionality of it. That being said, I would look at other brands before Rolex for an AC. It is quite heftier than the other as well, and wears a bit "clunkier" (to me) than the other two. It is a big decision for me, and I know I really can't go wrong with any of the above, but I would still like your inputs/opinions regarding the three. Thanks for reading and thanks in advance for responding! __________________ SS Sub 16610, 5513 meters first Sub, Tag Heuer Autavia (2003),Seiko Orange Monster, Seiko Turtle, Breitling Superocean

31 December 2014, 08:00 AM	#6
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,773	I am on the lookout for a WG DD and saw a blue faced red hand TT Daytona this past weekend, but want a Jubilee band instead of the TT oyster. We'll see how the year shapes up if I am able to get those. __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

31 December 2014, 08:31 AM	#11
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Here is the YG Sky-Dweller silver dial that I found on Chrono24. Very stunning IMO! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

31 December 2014, 08:33 AM	#12
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Another DDII vote __________________

31 December 2014, 11:24 AM	#17
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,991	RG DDII with chocolate dial a great call just got one for Christmas! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

31 December 2014, 07:27 AM	#2
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	DDII Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 December 2014, 07:28 AM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I would get the choco DD and source the bronze wave dial afterwards.

31 December 2014, 07:43 AM	#4
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	RG SkD on bracelet with chocolate dial

31 December 2014, 07:46 AM	#5
fania123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PHILA Posts: 1,723	Unless I hit the Lotto I'm pretty much done for a while. 2014 beat me up pretty good with new watches. OOPS sorry didn't read the full post.

31 December 2014, 08:07 AM	#7
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,430	I'll see what Basel has to offer. If nothing of interest then I might pursue a RG DD2 or make my first venture into vintage for a minty 1680.

31 December 2014, 08:08 AM	#8
captainnice Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Dennis Location: Aliso Viejo, Ca Watch: Timex Posts: 668	RG Day-Date II with the chocolate wave dial

31 December 2014, 08:21 AM	#9
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Based on what you've said, I think the DD2 would be the way to go.

31 December 2014, 08:40 AM	#13
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	RG SD w/chocolate!

31 December 2014, 09:17 AM	#14
scrappy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 623	I second the RG Sky Dweller with chocolate dial.

31 December 2014, 09:50 AM	#15
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	I am satisfied unless a platinum Submariner pops up at Basel

31 December 2014, 07:53 PM	#18
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	SKY DWELLER is my fave , chocolate dial Daytona also seems difficult to read depending on the dial combo __________________

31 December 2014, 08:15 PM	#20
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	OP I'm not in the precious metal league yet but for me the hard decision would be between the RG Skydweller and DDII they both have something special about them and look best in RG

31 December 2014, 09:26 PM	#22
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Tough one...DD is a must, but owning a SS, YG AND a RG Daytona would make your collection unique!

31 December 2014, 09:30 PM	#23
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,971	If your skin suits the RG daytonna its a very individual watch and I like the ones that look different. Having said that the choc DD is simply stunning too Good problem to have!

31 December 2014, 09:46 PM	#25
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	DD based on your current collection although I prefer the traditional 36mm size over the larger DDII unless you have large wrists. Just my preference. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

31 December 2014, 09:52 PM	#26
tegee26 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: NY Watch: 116610 SubC Posts: 218	Day-Date is simply the most classic and time tested IMHO (outside of the Subs). The DJ (in some form or another) is the highest on my list from my next purchase. Possibly the DJII 116300 with oyster bracelet, black stick dial with smooth bezel. I can't afford the really DJ I want, which is the D-D DJ in WG. You will own it for a lifetime............

31 December 2014, 10:17 PM	#27
LuxuryROlex Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: India Posts: 44	My new loved watches Rolex Daytona and Panerai

31 December 2014, 10:40 PM	#28
www777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At Home Posts: 1,284	Rg sky with rg dial

31 December 2014, 10:51 PM	#29
Evad3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Dave Location: Portsmouth, UK Watch: 14060m/216570 Posts: 773	RG DD II w/ Choc dial

1 January 2015, 01:49 AM	#30
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	If you go DDII, then agree with the above votes for the chocolate dial. If you go SKD, then I would go YG with the silver dial. Between those two, I have no idea...

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