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Old 4 January 2011, 03:34 AM   #1
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Which President would you choose?

I want to buy myself a 40th birthday present. Both watches cost the same. One has diamond bezel the other is Platinum.

18kt White Gold Rolex President
Blue Diamond Dial & Diamond Bezel

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Rolex PLATINUM President Day/Date

with an original RHODIUM DIAMOND dial, newest 'heavy' President bracelet
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Old 4 January 2011, 03:37 AM   #2
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18K gold, with no jewels.
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Old 4 January 2011, 03:38 AM   #3
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For my taste, 36 mm, no stones.
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Old 4 January 2011, 03:43 AM   #4
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I vote for 36 mm YG Roman with Ivory Pyramid Dial.
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Old 4 January 2011, 03:46 AM   #5
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It seems like most men prefer no diamond bezel. Is the reason because it makes the watch too fancy and you can can't wear it casually or does it look to feminine?
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Old 4 January 2011, 03:50 AM   #6
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A vote for platinum here....
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Old 4 January 2011, 03:52 AM   #7
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If you want bling......... wear a diamond ring, IMO.
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Old 4 January 2011, 04:01 AM   #8
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I vote for mine (double quick) that I bought a week ago.
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Old 4 January 2011, 04:02 AM   #9
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Platinum, no doubt
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Old 4 January 2011, 04:03 AM   #10
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It seems like most men prefer no diamond bezel. Is the reason because it makes the watch too fancy and you can can't wear it casually or does it look to feminine?
All of the above.

I wear a YG DD now with a black stick dial. No diamonds. It works in casual and dress settings. I don't even like diamonds on the dial, but I could live with those.

I dont know, I think a diamond bezel gives the watch a "liberace" flair, that I would not care to project.


Given the choices, I would go with the platinum. Very nice watch.
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Old 4 January 2011, 04:05 AM   #11
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Thanks for all the replies. Now I just have to convince my wife that I deserve it!
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Old 4 January 2011, 04:12 AM   #12
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I want to buy myself a 40th birthday present. Both watches cost the same. One has diamond bezel the other is Platinum.

18kt White Gold Rolex President
Blue Diamond Dial & Diamond Bezel

or

Rolex PLATINUM President Day/Date

with an original RHODIUM DIAMOND dial, newest 'heavy' President bracelet
First: Congrats on your 40th birthday!

My personal favourites are the plain bezel DDs on Oyster bracelet, and with white stick dial. So, of the two I'd pick the platinum. Also, I am not that much into diamonds.

Further on, I would go 36 mm rather than the new DDII.

Good luck, and let us know what you go for!

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Old 4 January 2011, 04:16 AM   #13
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I can't remember whose picture this is......but it is someone here on this forum. IMHO, this is the most SPECTACULAR President model......

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Old 4 January 2011, 04:36 AM   #14
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Platinum is a good choice
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Old 4 January 2011, 04:39 AM   #15
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Old 4 January 2011, 04:58 AM   #16
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Either Platinum or 18 YG with no diamonds would be my choice.
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Old 4 January 2011, 05:03 AM   #17
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Diamonds are for women, they look disgusting on a man's watch.

Buy any Day Date without diamonds.
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Old 4 January 2011, 05:06 AM   #18
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It seems like most men prefer no diamond bezel. Is the reason because it makes the watch too fancy and you can can't wear it casually or does it look to feminine?
I honestly think jewels on a watch make it look too gaudy. For me, the classic Rolex stick dial is perfecto mundo.
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Old 4 January 2011, 05:09 AM   #19
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Wait you have not seen them all ....
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Old 4 January 2011, 05:10 AM   #20
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I would go for the platinum.
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Old 4 January 2011, 05:12 AM   #21
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I like the jeweled dials, but not the bezel or any other part of the watch.

Get whichever YOU find most appealing and don't be too concerned with what anyone else thinks. You are wearing it for YOU; not us.
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Old 4 January 2011, 05:12 AM   #22
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Of your choices, platinum with the ice blue dial. Stunning timepiece.
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Old 4 January 2011, 05:16 AM   #23
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It seems like most men prefer no diamond bezel. Is the reason because it makes the watch too fancy and you can can't wear it casually or does it look to feminine?
Here's my advice: buy the one you like. It's your money. If you like diamonds, then get them. You're the one who will wear the watch, not us. Only you know which one of the two mentioned best suits you, your skin tone, your job, your lifestyle and your taste.
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Old 4 January 2011, 05:36 AM   #24
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Platinum DD for me.
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Old 4 January 2011, 06:23 AM   #25
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Platinum! You won't regret! Leave the diamonds for the bride!
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Old 4 January 2011, 06:26 AM   #26
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I want to buy myself a 40th birthday present. Both watches cost the same. One has diamond bezel the other is Platinum.

18kt White Gold Rolex President
Blue Diamond Dial & Diamond Bezel

or

Rolex PLATINUM President Day/Date

with an original RHODIUM DIAMOND dial, newest 'heavy' President bracelet
Do you like this?????????
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Old 4 January 2011, 06:54 AM   #27
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Old 4 January 2011, 06:58 AM   #28
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Plat DD without a doubt, no diamonds...
Just too much for my taste...

I like subtle class
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Old 4 January 2011, 10:28 AM   #30
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Beautiful Imono.Theres not a whole lotta people in this Community that Care for a Lotta Bling(IMO),but I think it's Awesome
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