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Paladin · 30 October 2011, 04:09 PM

Darn, second choice in the poll should have been the 18238 and I can't seem to correct the error or delete the thread ....sorry. Mods, any chance you can fix this??

I am going to get a solid gold Rolex for myself. I have a number of SS and TT GMT's, datejusts and a SS Sub. Back when I was young and poor, the Rolex daydate in YG was the absolute symbol of success. I have always wanted one....

I am considering a YG Daydate but torn between a 18038 and the 18238.

The other option would be a YG sport watch ( GMT or Sub) but it seems harder to find a good used one with an unstretched oyster bracelet. Additionally, in the back of my mind I am thinking that a soft metal tool watch is a bit of a contradiction.

NO DIAMONDS!!!

I'd love to see photos of TRF members prized solid gold rolexes to let me see what's out there.

I plan to buy from a TRF trusted seller.

TSW · 30 October 2011, 04:46 PM

President hands down!

Gerardus · 30 October 2011, 05:27 PM

The only and real one:
YG 18238 with a gold dial.

Like To Watch · 31 October 2011, 01:33 AM

YG DayDat II or YG GMT IIc.

Rags · 31 October 2011, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

President hands down!

I agree...

Fiery · 31 October 2011, 01:44 AM

It would be YG DD II for me

yannis · 31 October 2011, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by like to watch

yg daydate ii or yg gmt iic.

+1

drockadam · 31 October 2011, 02:05 AM

Go for the 18K Sub!

esm · 31 October 2011, 02:07 AM

18K DD would be a very fitting present

congrats in advance

HL65 · 31 October 2011, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

18K DD would be a very fitting present

congrats in advance

X2!

Dr. Robert · 31 October 2011, 02:09 AM

A vote for El Presidente! 18K YELLOW gold!
this daydate was my dad's.....it always makes me happy when I wear it.

Have a good day & be excellent to each other.

z32turbo · 31 October 2011, 09:07 AM

I'm voting YG DD.

Grumpy Badger · 31 October 2011, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

A vote for El Presidente! 18K YELLOW gold!
this daydate was my dad's.....it always makes me happy when I wear it.

Have a good day & be excellent to each other.

Have you been hitting the bong a bit hard, Daktari?!?

Nice as your fathers watch undoubtedly is it's a DateJust... Not a DayDate!

jcash454 · 31 October 2011, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

President hands down!

Definitely - cannot wait to get pictures. I got my first to celebrate my 30th and now am determined that I will get "el presidente" for my 50th. Go for it!!!
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Can't wait to see the pics...

FeelingTheBlues · 31 October 2011, 09:29 AM

I love the Day-Date but I voted for the GMT. There's something in this watch I simply love and that green dial looks so good to me I don't think I'd be able to resist!

Gharddog03 · 31 October 2011, 09:30 AM

YG GMTIIc.

mjclark32 · 31 October 2011, 09:55 AM

Another vote for the day date here

Chris B · 31 October 2011, 10:03 AM

DD, birth-year would be the icing on the cake

thewatchguy93 · 31 October 2011, 07:14 PM

When I hit success and my financial dream, a DayDate will commemorate just that

064 by goold1, on Flickr

065 by goold1, on Flickr

Dino

Cru Jones · 31 October 2011, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

A vote for El Presidente! 18K YELLOW gold!
this daydate was my dad's.....it always makes me happy when I wear it.

Have a good day & be excellent to each other.

Quote:

Originally Posted by z32turbo

I'm voting YG DD.

not only that, but, it's not even on an "el presidente" bracelet....

just kidding, bob, nice DJ.

bardm · 31 October 2011, 09:55 PM

Pictures would help

Paladin · 5 November 2011, 06:31 AM

Well...it's going to most likely be a 18K yellow gold day date 18038 single quickset with a champagne stick or white roman dial. I will provide photos on my Bday.

Thanks to everyone who offered an opinion.

View Poll Results: 50th (gold) Bday gift to myself....
18k YG Day-date 18038 with president bracelet	17	33.33%
18k YG Day-date 18038 with president bracelet	9	17.65%
18k YG GMT 16758 with oyster bracelet	9	17.65%
18k YG Sub 16618 with oyster bracelet	16	31.37%
Voters: 51. You may not vote on this poll

30 October 2011, 04:09 PM	#1
Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	Golden anniversary of my birth next month... Darn, second choice in the poll should have been the 18238 and I can't seem to correct the error or delete the thread ....sorry. Mods, any chance you can fix this?? I am going to get a solid gold Rolex for myself. I have a number of SS and TT GMT's, datejusts and a SS Sub. Back when I was young and poor, the Rolex daydate in YG was the absolute symbol of success. I have always wanted one.... I am considering a YG Daydate but torn between a 18038 and the 18238. The other option would be a YG sport watch ( GMT or Sub) but it seems harder to find a good used one with an unstretched oyster bracelet. Additionally, in the back of my mind I am thinking that a soft metal tool watch is a bit of a contradiction. NO DIAMONDS!!! I'd love to see photos of TRF members prized solid gold rolexes to let me see what's out there. I plan to buy from a TRF trusted seller.

30 October 2011, 04:46 PM	#2
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	President hands down! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

30 October 2011, 05:27 PM	#3
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,129	The only and real one: YG 18238 with a gold dial. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

31 October 2011, 01:44 AM	#6
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	It would be YG DD II for me __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

31 October 2011, 01:33 AM	#4
Like To Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,196	YG DayDat II or YG GMT IIc.

31 October 2011, 02:05 AM	#8
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Go for the 18K Sub! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

31 October 2011, 02:07 AM	#9
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	18K DD would be a very fitting present congrats in advance

31 October 2011, 02:09 AM	#11
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,063	A vote for El Presidente! 18K YELLOW gold! this daydate was my dad's.....it always makes me happy when I wear it. Have a good day & be excellent to each other. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

31 October 2011, 09:07 AM	#12
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I'm voting YG DD. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

31 October 2011, 09:29 AM	#15
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I love the Day-Date but I voted for the GMT. There's something in this watch I simply love and that green dial looks so good to me I don't think I'd be able to resist! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

31 October 2011, 09:30 AM	#16
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	YG GMTIIc.

31 October 2011, 09:55 AM	#17
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Another vote for the day date here __________________

31 October 2011, 10:03 AM	#18
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	DD, birth-year would be the icing on the cake

31 October 2011, 07:14 PM	#19
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	President no doubt... When I hit success and my financial dream, a DayDate will commemorate just that 064 by goold1, on Flickr 065 by goold1, on Flickr Dino __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

31 October 2011, 09:55 PM	#21
bardm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bård Location: Oslo - Norway Watch: None Posts: 1,014	Pictures would help __________________ Bård

5 November 2011, 06:31 AM	#22
Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	Well...it's going to most likely be a 18K yellow gold day date 18038 single quickset with a champagne stick or white roman dial. I will provide photos on my Bday. Thanks to everyone who offered an opinion.

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