Yikes! Day-Date II

[BiG JeEzY]

Originally Posted by C.J.

For nearly fifteen years now, hardly a day has gone by that I haven't thought about getting a yellow gold Day-Date with white dial, stick markers, fluted bezel on a President bracelet the day I make it to retirement in ten years. If they make that thing in 40 or 41mm, I won't even have that to look forward to anymore. Call me old fashioned, but I'm just not digging all this change.

Well, even if they do come out with a 40-41 mm version, that does not mean the 36 mm would not be discontinued you know? Maybe they can be offered in both sizes which I think would be great. That way everyone is happy. Just like how the DJ is being offered with a full size and a midsize.

[Rockrolex]

Add me to the minority list. I don't like the new style. I'm especially put off by the concentric rings. Makes for too busy a dial. That's not what the DD should look like. And not sure I would go for the 40 or 41 mm size. May be too big for a dress watch.

All in all

[Rolex_07]

I like the idea of a larger DD, but I'm not too thrilled on the dial. Is there going to be just a plain Silver/Champagne dial for this new DD?

[BiG JeEzY]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Add me to the minority list. I don't like the new style. I'm especially put off by the concentric rings. Makes for too busy a dial. That's not what the DD should look like. And not sure I would go for the 40 or 41 mm size. May be too big for a dress watch.

All in all

You have a good point, 40 mm may be too big for a dress watch by our standards.

But if there's one thing that Rolex can do, they can redefine the term "dress watch" just like how they helped to define a "divers watch" over the years. If there is a brand that can pull that off, I know the one with the crown logo can do it, I'm sure of that.

[DSJ]

Originally Posted by Triple Black 88

(Flame suit on) I know I am in the minority, well maybe the only one, but I like the current size (36mm) of the DD. I like the styling of the new DD, but will reserve judgement on the SUPERSIZED version until I see it in person.

x2, or x3 if CJ is x2. The good news is that this will improve (lower) resale on the 36mm's for those of us who like them. And I do not like the Arabic dials at all.

Be advised, I've had some wine this evening! Look out!

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by BiG JeEzY

Well, even if they do come out with a 40-41 mm version, that does not mean the 36 mm would not be discontinued you know? Maybe they can be offered in both sizes which I think would be great. That way everyone is happy. Just like how the DJ is being offered with a full size and a midsize.

You are right, Jerome. The 36 mm would definitely still be on for the Asian and Far East market.

JJ

[erwin]

platinum charcoal grey dial looks really nice!

[obs]

looks like its official, 41mm it is

[Transient]

I think it's stunning...

[newrolexman]

I like it,, seems a bit more sporty then my 36 mm.

I wonder what that puppy will cost?

NIce job by Rolex.

D

[astcell]

The President and Cosmograph are hits. The others just have intertia behind them.

[sherwin]

now the DD may not look right on my wrist since they have increased the size to 41mm. maybe i can try one on in the future

[timackerman]

I think that it looks good!

Rolex should sell lets of these!

[bmackinlay]

Now that I have recently purchased a DD M series 36mm they come out with a 41mm! I always thought the 36mm was somewhat puney.Got to get my hands on the 41mm!! Bill

[Trurolexer]

Originally Posted by frostie

I think it is 40 mm

40mm or 39mm?

[Rolex_07]

Could someone post a picture without the concentric rings?

[SSD]

Here's ya go (from R-L-X.de)

[Rolex_07]

Thank you very much! I got "worried" for a second becuase all of the pictures had those concentric dials and non-fluted bezels.

[JCLZ]

I lake the platinum. I hope Rolex makes them with fluted bezel.

[Atlas]

Can someone post the photo here. I have been banned from TZ - don't get me started on why.

[BTSinAustin]

Originally Posted by Triple Black 88

(Flame suit on) I know I am in the minority, well maybe the only one, but I like the current size (36mm) of the DD. I like the styling of the new DD, but will reserve judgement on the SUPERSIZED version until I see it in person.

Amen... I just do not get the giant dinner plate watch thing, but I am 50. It looks fine in sport watches but I think a classic look like DD's should be left alone.

Fo shizzle

[Otto]

Originally Posted by Triple Black 88

(Flame suit on) I know I am in the minority, well maybe the only one, but I like the current size (36mm) of the DD. I like the styling of the new DD, but will reserve judgement on the SUPERSIZED version until I see it in person.

If you're in the minority, so am I.

[Otto]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Agreed.....all of these DDs are awesome to look at!!

They look great in the photos, but the test will be wearing one. I still like the traditional size for the DD. As someone who wears 40 mm watches for the most part, I find it difficult to imagine wearing a DD at 41 mm. I guess I'll just wait and give it a try; but IMO, bigger is not necessarily better, and when it comes to the DD, the presumption for me is bigger is not better.

[topcat30093]

I will reserve my judgement until I have tried one on,
then maybe I will get to like the dial.

[marshallr47]

The ice blue is stunning.