ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

AF_Rob · 5 December 2014, 01:50 PM

If you like it, I say go for it. I would try to hang on to the VC if you could. The Seamaster would be the more cost effective option. But looking at your collection he seems to be the odd man out already.

Speed · 5 December 2014, 02:15 PM

Sounds like you want some bling. Why not?

breitlings · 5 December 2014, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJJ

Having been a somewhat avid collector for the last eight years, I'm thinking about consolidating my collection for a single piece. Why? I don't know exactly, other than that I'm just not that into my usual go-to pieces, or watches in general. That being said, having just purchased my first Rolex over the summer, I've fallen in love with the brand. I figure if I have one really great watch that I can wear everyday, I'll be satisfied (at least for a while).

Attached is a pic of my current collection, and the piece I'm interested in. Is it over the top? Of course! But I love it, and think it would be fine for work (I'm an attorney), as well as with jeans

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Only thing I'd caution is that watches need service from time to time often for weeks and for me it irritates my wrist to wear the same watch all the time.

997.2 · 5 December 2014, 03:22 PM

omg love the overseas and 2254.50. I would consider consolidating into 1 watch. I'm currently almost done with going from 3 watches to 2, and I think it is for the best.

Hairdude1 · 5 December 2014, 03:34 PM

Do it! The DDII is a stunner!

Cru Jones · 5 December 2014, 08:46 PM

i would try to hold on to the 232 to alternate with the bling....

HL65 · 5 December 2014, 08:50 PM

Love this dial and it stands out from others! Go for it...Cheers,

zama · 5 December 2014, 08:54 PM

Go for it, but like others I would be considering a PP or Lange for that money.

travisb · 5 December 2014, 09:03 PM

Go for it and don't look back. The DD2, especially in RG, is a stunning watch!

esdeezy · 5 December 2014, 09:53 PM

You are not nuts. I would do it. But then again I'm an Rolex only type of guy.

DDII all the way!

joli160 · 5 December 2014, 10:40 PM

When I see a DD in the wild I don't feel anything negative for the wearer, on the contrary. If you are tired of the lot go for the DD, stunning dial

superdog · 5 December 2014, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJJ

Really appreciate all the comments thus far! Also, when I say the DDII is "over the top," I'm also thinking about how it would look, and potentially the negative attention it might garner, on my 36-year old wrist. That being said, I wear what I like, and I like this one a lot!

now i am confused.

in the same paragraph you are asking how it would look and the negative attention it might garner, and that you also wear what you like.

truth is, it will garner negative attention. Rolex's in general have the tendency to do that. add gold to it, and then add some stones. yes, people will create opinions based on how you present yourself.

but you said it yourself, you like it a lot and you wear what you like.

i still say go ahead and get it.

00pumpkin · 6 December 2014, 12:16 AM

Any live pics?

The Submariner · 6 December 2014, 01:05 AM

Get rid of everything and get a YG SubC Bluesy....No negative attention..only awe.......So let it be written, so let it be done...

TonyD · 6 December 2014, 01:10 AM

I've been doing simialr things....

Sell off 20 Invicta to get a Hamilton.

Sell of 5 Hamilton/Tissot etc to get an Oris.

Trade a few Oris/Tag to get an Omega.

Trade a few Omega to get a Rolex/PAM

Now fear I may end up trading current crop for an AP or Patek!

Ferdelious · 6 December 2014, 01:27 AM

Go for it! DDII is fantastic.

RICHARD_LEWIS · 6 December 2014, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

RG DDII is a magnificent watch. I would heartily recommend one. I liked the chocolate dial best.

Major drool over that RG DDII - what a stunner!!!!

Ed Man · 6 December 2014, 01:30 AM

The DD2 is an epic piece. I would do it and keep one other.

Headshrinker · 6 December 2014, 01:41 AM

Welcome to the couch! No, you certainly are not nuts, the Day-Date is my favorite watch of all time. It can be worn with anything from suit to shorts. The jewels on the watch you've chosen are tasteful and not too over the top. The only point I may suggest is a stainless steel watch for a more active lifestyle as a backup piece. Great watch, I've worn mine just about everywhere, without a second thought.

jack81 · 6 December 2014, 01:47 AM

I would suggest you keep the green roman and trade everything to wg sub or yg gmt green dial.

CJJ · 6 December 2014, 07:42 AM

I sincerely appreciate all the thoughtful comments. I've got some thinking to do!

unce_turbo_997 · 6 December 2014, 07:47 AM

I'd go with the DD, but skip the jeweled dial. The solid gold case and bracelet should be enough "wow" factor. Then again, my tastes are conservative, so to each their own. I've never been able to look at a man wearing a watch with stones (or any stones at all) and take them seriously.

Then again, if you're female it's totally fine and everything I said is meaningless :)

CJJ · 6 December 2014, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unce_turbo_997

I'd go with the DD, but skip the jeweled dial. The solid gold case and bracelet should be enough "wow" factor. Then again, my tastes are conservative, so to each their own. I've never been able to look at a man wearing a watch with stones (or any stones at all) and take them seriously.

Then again, if you're female it's totally fine and everything I said is meaningless :)

Nope, I'm a dude!

I completely understand what you're saying - I've always told my wife that stones on anything are for women. However, after seeing this one in the flesh, I'm just enamored with it. As many others have said, if I pull the trigger, it probably makes sense to keep one of my more conservative stainless pieces.

Divingdeep87 · 6 December 2014, 07:57 AM

One watch to rule them all ;)

Eric Chan · 6 December 2014, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tedscott3

Yep, make that move! I would also keep 1 SS, maybe the Seamaster?

X2. Keep one SS watch for the times you don't need to wear gold.

The DD 2 is an awesome choice. Cannot go wrong with that one. Perfect with a suit and works very well with casual wear.

Every now and then, I contemplate on thinning down my collection to reflect three or four pieces only. A Day-Date would definitely be one for me if that were the case.

Houstonguy · 6 December 2014, 08:06 AM

I see a lot of people saying Lange but I don't know about wearing it with a pair of jeans. My next watch is going to be an all gold sub or DDII for almost all occasions and after that a Lange 1 for suits.

MP5 · 6 December 2014, 08:09 AM

That DD with stones is amazing, I love me a 232 though! Maybe you could give me that at a paupers price! ;)

CJJ · 6 December 2014, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MP5

That DD with stones is amazing, I love me a 232 though! Maybe you could give me that at a paupers price! ;)

I'll PM you if I decide to part with her.

She ain't cheap though! At one time, I had three 232s (it's a long story). The one in the pic is a super low serial number, and has never been worn.

CJJ · 6 December 2014, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Houstonguy

I see a lot of people saying Lange but I don't know about wearing it with a pair of jeans. My next watch is going to be an all gold sub or DDII for almost all occasions and after that a Lange 1 for suits.

I agree completely. I almost got a gold Vacheron Patrimony, but it looked weird with anything other than a bespoke suit.

judson · 6 December 2014, 10:40 AM

I would keep the VC and the Seamaster. Sell the rest to find your grail.

5 December 2014, 03:34 PM	#35
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Do it! The DDII is a stunner! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

5 December 2014, 08:50 PM	#37
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,989	Love this dial and it stands out from others! Go for it...Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 December 2014, 08:54 PM	#38
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	Go for it, but like others I would be considering a PP or Lange for that money. __________________ 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

5 December 2014, 10:40 PM	#41
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,737	When I see a DD in the wild I don't feel anything negative for the wearer, on the contrary. If you are tired of the lot go for the DD, stunning dial __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

6 December 2014, 01:10 AM	#45
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,468	I've been doing simialr things.... Sell off 20 Invicta to get a Hamilton. Sell of 5 Hamilton/Tissot etc to get an Oris. Trade a few Oris/Tag to get an Omega. Trade a few Omega to get a Rolex/PAM Now fear I may end up trading current crop for an AP or Patek! __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

5 December 2014, 01:50 PM	#31
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,667	If you like it, I say go for it. I would try to hang on to the VC if you could. The Seamaster would be the more cost effective option. But looking at your collection he seems to be the odd man out already.

5 December 2014, 02:15 PM	#32
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Sounds like you want some bling. Why not?

5 December 2014, 03:22 PM	#34
997.2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Chaz Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 2,721	omg love the overseas and 2254.50. I would consider consolidating into 1 watch. I'm currently almost done with going from 3 watches to 2, and I think it is for the best.

5 December 2014, 08:46 PM	#36
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,254	i would try to hold on to the 232 to alternate with the bling....

5 December 2014, 09:03 PM	#39
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,419	Go for it and don't look back. The DD2, especially in RG, is a stunning watch!

5 December 2014, 09:53 PM	#40
esdeezy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 97	You are not nuts. I would do it. But then again I'm an Rolex only type of guy. DDII all the way!

6 December 2014, 12:16 AM	#43
00pumpkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dustin Location: USA Posts: 1,980	Any live pics?

6 December 2014, 01:05 AM	#44
The Submariner Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Land of Adventure Watch: Guess? Posts: 461	Get rid of everything and get a YG SubC Bluesy....No negative attention..only awe.......So let it be written, so let it be done...

6 December 2014, 01:27 AM	#46
Ferdelious 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,202	Go for it! DDII is fantastic. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

6 December 2014, 01:30 AM	#48
Ed Man Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Edmond Location: Michigan Watch: 114060/116334 Posts: 737	The DD2 is an epic piece. I would do it and keep one other.

6 December 2014, 01:41 AM	#49
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	Welcome to the couch! No, you certainly are not nuts, the Day-Date is my favorite watch of all time. It can be worn with anything from suit to shorts. The jewels on the watch you've chosen are tasteful and not too over the top. The only point I may suggest is a stainless steel watch for a more active lifestyle as a backup piece. Great watch, I've worn mine just about everywhere, without a second thought.

6 December 2014, 01:47 AM	#50
jack81 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: planet rolex Posts: 1,728	I would suggest you keep the green roman and trade everything to wg sub or yg gmt green dial.

6 December 2014, 07:42 AM	#51
CJJ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Cody Location: Phoenix, AZ Watch: YG DD Posts: 70	I sincerely appreciate all the thoughtful comments. I've got some thinking to do!

6 December 2014, 07:47 AM	#52
unce_turbo_997 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Washington, DC Watch: 114060 Posts: 9	I'd go with the DD, but skip the jeweled dial. The solid gold case and bracelet should be enough "wow" factor. Then again, my tastes are conservative, so to each their own. I've never been able to look at a man wearing a watch with stones (or any stones at all) and take them seriously. Then again, if you're female it's totally fine and everything I said is meaningless :)

6 December 2014, 07:57 AM	#54
Divingdeep87 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 854	One watch to rule them all ;)

6 December 2014, 08:06 AM	#56
Houstonguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Houston, Texas Watch: GMT-Master II BLNR Posts: 110	I see a lot of people saying Lange but I don't know about wearing it with a pair of jeans. My next watch is going to be an all gold sub or DDII for almost all occasions and after that a Lange 1 for suits.

6 December 2014, 08:09 AM	#57
MP5 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,886	That DD with stones is amazing, I love me a 232 though! Maybe you could give me that at a paupers price! ;)

6 December 2014, 10:40 AM	#60
judson "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: changes depending Posts: 800	I would keep the VC and the Seamaster. Sell the rest to find your grail.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)