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WatchTimes · 15 February 2025, 06:47 AM

OK
While discussing watches with a friend he brought up the "grail" conversation. I said the Plat DD 40 and kinda realized I could actually get one if I just sold watches I do not wear anymore or have any emotional attachment to.

I can't decide if I want sticks or the diamonds.
In general I am not a diamond guy but on the Glacier Blue they almost blend in and don't "bling" like on a black dial. Im not interested in the Romans as I already have them on my YG DD40 which I am keeping.

So which would you go with for something you are going to wear at least a couple days a week?

brandrea · 15 February 2025, 06:50 AM

I’m not a diamond guy either but on this reference baguettes is the way to go

njlam · 15 February 2025, 06:57 AM

I am struggling with the same choice.

The new baguette dial looks great/masculine, and I ultimately want one.

However for me, on the platinum DD40, I would get the ice blue dial with indexes.

I also want to get a DD40 with the MoP dial with the baguettes and prefer this combo in WG (after the platinum one is acquired).

Are you having any luck getting offered the DD40 Platinum? I held one in the metal (with the baguettes) at a grey dealer in Philly. I almost pulled the trigger, but really wanted the indexes.

WatchTimes · 15 February 2025, 07:15 AM

No, no love from my AD...
He is a friend (from childhood) and he has nicely told me while he'd love to get me one and I have a 6 figure spend with them he only gets a couple a year and has people who spend 6-7 figures a year that have been waiting for a few years. I respect his honesty.

Gray prices are starting to come down so who knows. This isn't something I plan on doing in the next few weeks but who knows. I have to get a list of what I am getting ready to part with and see if I can work a trade with a gray dealer at some point.

WristWatchWonders · 15 February 2025, 07:43 AM

Diamonds

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georgekart · 15 February 2025, 07:57 AM

Baguette looks so much nicer. White lume markers ruin the look of that dial IMO. Too small and close in color to that light blue to add something to the dial, different enough to grab attention and ruin it.

BNA/LION · 15 February 2025, 08:40 AM

Baguettes 100%

4 Aussies · 15 February 2025, 08:46 AM

Sticks are for a Datejust, Baguettes belong on Ice Blue, Ice on Ice!!

HL65 · 15 February 2025, 09:48 AM

Baguettes without a doubt. Not a fan of the stick markers on this one.

njlam · 15 February 2025, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by WatchTimes

No, no love from my AD...
He is a friend (from childhood) and he has nicely told me while he'd love to get me one and I have a 6 figure spend with them he only gets a couple a year and has people who spend 6-7 figures a year that have been waiting for a few years. I respect his honesty.

Gray prices are starting to come down so who knows. This isn't something I plan on doing in the next few weeks but who knows. I have to get a list of what I am getting ready to part with and see if I can work a trade with a gray dealer at some point.

I think the grey premium is about $10K to $15K if you are serious. There seem to be more baguette dials available vs the sticks.

It is distressing to see how many are available on the grey market given the ADs are not offering any....

WatchTimes · 15 February 2025, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by njlam

I think the grey premium is about $10K to $15K if you are serious. There seem to be more baguette dials available vs the sticks.

It is distressing to see how many are available on the grey market given the ADs are not offering any....

Yeah I am serious but think Im gonna take the time to get a couple of the pieces I have serviced by their manufacturer so I get papers for a couple pieces that I do not have papers for and so a couple others get the right polish. I know I wont get all the $ back I spend on service but I think it will make it easier to try and work a trade with a gray dealer.

I have several watches I just do not wear anymore and see no reason to keep them. I don't "need" the cash Id get from them so why not consolidate them into one of two pieces Id really enjoy.

I debated selling most stuff I don't wear and going with a Patek 5270 but there's an old saying you should never meet your heroes and I just know I will get a 5270, drool over it and rarely ever wear it as I just never like watches on straps.

APhound · 15 February 2025, 01:09 PM

Bags- 100%

I have an older one with the smooth bezel and Romans and really like it, prob save you some money.. if you have bags and fluted on a 40 already it might be something to consider.

But you should forget all this and get the 5270. It’s my favorite watch!

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ChronoZach · 15 February 2025, 01:20 PM

I’m not a diamond guy either and only would accept them on the dial only , I have a few pieces with diamonds on dial never on the bezel it just way too much bling. Subtle is fine, elegant even. The baby blue or powder blue dial which ever you call it, is one of those exceptions, they go great together and add some refinement and elegance, IMO

So Yes! Diamonds on the dial is the way to go without question!

Cheers,

jb335 · 15 February 2025, 03:17 PM

Baguettes

I find stick/batons on a DD boring. Too much DJ vibes.

For a DD, must be Romans or baguettes.

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mailman · 15 February 2025, 10:22 PM

Baguettes.

rmlovett1 · 15 February 2025, 10:44 PM

Between your choices…baguettes. I’d personally be deciding between baguettes and romans.

njlam · 15 February 2025, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchTimes

...going with a Patek 5270 but there's an old saying you should never meet your heroes and I just know I will get a 5270, drool over it and rarely ever wear it as I just never like watches on straps.

I think we have the same tastes and ideology on watches...This thread is making me rethink my position on the baguettes....Have you seen the MoP dial with baguettes?

Cru Jones · 15 February 2025, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rmlovett1

Between your choices…baguettes. I’d personally be deciding between baguettes and romans.

x2.

travisb · 15 February 2025, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmlovett1

Between your choices…baguettes. I’d personally be deciding between baguettes and romans.

x3. The blue deconstructed romans is a great look.

Bxtek · 15 February 2025, 11:34 PM

The baguettes are beautiful!

1William · 15 February 2025, 11:36 PM

On this one, diamonds.

Bazil · 15 February 2025, 11:38 PM

Ice ice baby …

whatsthetime? · 16 February 2025, 12:23 AM

I' definitely in the minority here - sticks all the way.

WatchTimes · 16 February 2025, 05:02 AM

AP Hound, is that an XB7?
Love my XB7!

Rolex1982 · 16 February 2025, 05:25 AM

Baguettes would be my choice! Beautifull watch.

APhound · 16 February 2025, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchTimes

AP Hound, is that an XB7?
Love my XB7!

Ya man
Love it

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WatchTimes · 16 February 2025, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by njlam

I think we have the same tastes and ideology on watches...This thread is making me rethink my position on the baguettes....Have you seen the MoP dial with baguettes?

Yeah but MOP is just too close of a shade to my YG White/Romans DD 40 (which I wore to dinner 2 nite).

This is the one dial where I would/am strongly considering the diamonds as they seem to blend with the dial fairly well and not stand out nearly as much as on a black dial etc. If I was going WG Id be after the meteorite.

dseig001 · 16 February 2025, 02:35 PM

Mine is sticks - people who know what it is only have nice things to say.

I like them both

John Doyle · 16 February 2025, 03:33 PM

I prefer baguettes on this one.

1st amg · 16 February 2025, 10:56 PM

Diamonds on this rare beast, personally, on a watch of this caliber, the more unique, the better.

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15 February 2025, 06:47 AM	#1
WatchTimes 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,949	Rolex 228236 DD40. Glacier Blue. Sticks or Baguettes? OK While discussing watches with a friend he brought up the "grail" conversation. I said the Plat DD 40 and kinda realized I could actually get one if I just sold watches I do not wear anymore or have any emotional attachment to. I can't decide if I want sticks or the diamonds. In general I am not a diamond guy but on the Glacier Blue they almost blend in and don't "bling" like on a black dial. Im not interested in the Romans as I already have them on my YG DD40 which I am keeping. So which would you go with for something you are going to wear at least a couple days a week? __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

15 February 2025, 06:57 AM	#3
njlam 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 803	I am struggling with the same choice. The new baguette dial looks great/masculine, and I ultimately want one. However for me, on the platinum DD40, I would get the ice blue dial with indexes. I also want to get a DD40 with the MoP dial with the baguettes and prefer this combo in WG (after the platinum one is acquired). Are you having any luck getting offered the DD40 Platinum? I held one in the metal (with the baguettes) at a grey dealer in Philly. I almost pulled the trigger, but really wanted the indexes. __________________ Rolex Day-Date 118208 YG/Datejust 116139 WG/116231 TT/GMT2 116710 BLNR SS Patek Calatrava 5096 RG - Omega Speedmaster 3861 Sapphire SS/321 "Ed White" SS - Cartier Tank Louis 1140 YG Panerai GMT 233 SS - Zenith ChronoMaster 01.0240.410 SS - Ebel 1911 Chrono 1134901 TT - JLC Reverso Duo Q2714910 SS Laine V38 SS - Grand Seiko SGBA407 SS - Baltic Aquascaphe SS - Garmin S62 - Casio GShock 5600/9502 TAG Heuer Formula One - Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon/Mercury/Jupiter/Neptune/Lava

15 February 2025, 07:15 AM	#4
WatchTimes 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,949	No, no love from my AD... He is a friend (from childhood) and he has nicely told me while he'd love to get me one and I have a 6 figure spend with them he only gets a couple a year and has people who spend 6-7 figures a year that have been waiting for a few years. I respect his honesty. Gray prices are starting to come down so who knows. This isn't something I plan on doing in the next few weeks but who knows. I have to get a list of what I am getting ready to part with and see if I can work a trade with a gray dealer at some point. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

15 February 2025, 08:40 AM	#7
BNA/LION 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,909	Baguettes 100% __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ DaytonaC 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ M226627 42mm Titanium Yacht-Master ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

15 February 2025, 06:50 AM	#2
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,665	I’m not a diamond guy either but on this reference baguettes is the way to go

15 February 2025, 07:43 AM	#5
WristWatchWonders "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Earth Posts: 575	Diamonds Sent from my moto g 5G - 2023 using Tapatalk

15 February 2025, 07:57 AM	#6
georgekart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 1,755	Baguette looks so much nicer. White lume markers ruin the look of that dial IMO. Too small and close in color to that light blue to add something to the dial, different enough to grab attention and ruin it.

15 February 2025, 08:46 AM	#8
4 Aussies 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Randy Location: Midwest USA Watch: Blue Sky Posts: 3,208	Sticks are for a Datejust, Baguettes belong on Ice Blue, Ice on Ice!! Attached Images

15 February 2025, 09:48 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,255	Baguettes without a doubt. Not a fan of the stick markers on this one. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 February 2025, 01:09 PM	#12
APhound 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 2,587	Rolex 228236 DD40. Glacier Blue. Sticks or Baguettes? Bags- 100% I have an older one with the smooth bezel and Romans and really like it, prob save you some money.. if you have bags and fluted on a 40 already it might be something to consider. But you should forget all this and get the 5270. It’s my favorite watch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 February 2025, 01:20 PM	#13
ChronoZach 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Zach Location: Sector 001 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 948	I’m not a diamond guy either and only would accept them on the dial only , I have a few pieces with diamonds on dial never on the bezel it just way too much bling. Subtle is fine, elegant even. The baby blue or powder blue dial which ever you call it, is one of those exceptions, they go great together and add some refinement and elegance, IMO So Yes! Diamonds on the dial is the way to go without question! Cheers,

15 February 2025, 03:17 PM	#14
jb335 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,667	Baguettes I find stick/batons on a DD boring. Too much DJ vibes. For a DD, must be Romans or baguettes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 February 2025, 10:22 PM	#15
mailman TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: BLNR Posts: 35,559	Baguettes. __________________ JJ

15 February 2025, 10:44 PM	#16
rmlovett1 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,739	Between your choices…baguettes. I’d personally be deciding between baguettes and romans.

15 February 2025, 11:34 PM	#20
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,906	The baguettes are beautiful!

15 February 2025, 11:36 PM	#21
1William 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,681	On this one, diamonds.

15 February 2025, 11:38 PM	#22
Bazil 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 4,252	Ice ice baby … __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.”*

16 February 2025, 12:23 AM	#23
whatsthetime? "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Joe Location: NY Posts: 1,233	I' definitely in the minority here - sticks all the way. __________________ Submariner 124060 Datejust 16233

16 February 2025, 05:02 AM	#24
WatchTimes 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,949	AP Hound, is that an XB7? Love my XB7! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

16 February 2025, 05:25 AM	#25
Rolex1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Ron the Stoic Location: Netherlands Watch: GMT Meteorite Posts: 1,413	Baguettes would be my choice! Beautifull watch.

16 February 2025, 02:35 PM	#28
dseig001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Riverside, Ca Watch: Plat Dd Posts: 303	Mine is sticks - people who know what it is only have nice things to say. I like them both

16 February 2025, 03:33 PM	#29
John Doyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: US Posts: 842	I prefer baguettes on this one.

16 February 2025, 10:56 PM	#30
1st amg 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,583	Diamonds on this rare beast, personally, on a watch of this caliber, the more unique, the better.

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