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Alex Ks · 29 October 2012, 02:45 PM

Hey Everyone,

I am trying to decide between a Yellow Gold GMT II and a Rose Gold Day Date II President with a chocolate dial. Both watches are beautiful in their own way. I have never owned a gold watch before, so I am not sure which gold to pick (yellow or rose). I'm a younger guy, so I'm thinking rose gold is more suitable.

Would appreciate any ideas/suggestions!

malarky_hk · 29 October 2012, 02:57 PM

Either watch would be a great piece to own. But I would agree that for a young(er) buyer, the rose gold option would be the way to go. Post some pics once you've pulled the trigger.

Hairdude1 · 29 October 2012, 03:00 PM

I also say Rose gold... Looking forward to the wrist pics!

kilyung · 29 October 2012, 03:09 PM

I'm going to say YG. You're young, live a little.

TSW · 29 October 2012, 03:16 PM

YG for me

Alex Ks · 29 October 2012, 03:40 PM

Thanks for the replies! Well, I am 28, so relatively young haha. Amazing photo kilyung. I will definitely take my time to decide. Would love to hear more opinions!

ronbo710 · 29 October 2012, 03:52 PM

... in 1991. And even though it was white gold I still felt slightly conspicuous being so young in a watch the "uninformed" call The President lol. I ended up trading it away for a GMT I in YG with the jubilee bracelet and black dial/bezel. I really enjoyed that watch but the Jubilee bracelet worried me as far as a lot of wear and being 18K was concened. So traded it for a black dial/bezel 18K Sub. REALLY loved that one. Then I hit forty (8 years ago :() and the yearning for the Day Date returned. And even though I am NOT the president of anything, the fact that I am getting gray around the edges told me I managed to look the part so I went back to the Day Date (but this time a 118206). I know that was a long way to saying get the GMT :). Enjoy -Ron

Hazelnut · 29 October 2012, 03:56 PM

YG all the way. I don't like rose gold look for men.

ronbo710 · 29 October 2012, 03:56 PM

+1

jizeal · 29 October 2012, 04:11 PM

If you told me to pick one it would be the DDII chocolate dial.

caryyee · 29 October 2012, 04:40 PM

Some considerations.

DDII -fluted bezel. Catches and reflects light more, so stands out more. Edges of fluted bezel are also more prone to accidental damage that the ceramic bezel of a gold GMT. Presidential bracelet. Solidly built, but more play in the links that an Oyster bracelet of the GMT. Adjustment - no micro-adjustment available on a DD.

GMT - Not as as 'blingy' IMO that a DDII. Ceramic bezel stands up to more day to day damage and will look good forever. Bracelet - Oyster. Very very solidly built. Easy link extension, and micro-adjustment possible on the clasp.

Just some things to consider when deciding ... :-)

crowncollection · 29 October 2012, 04:47 PM

Day date for me

andyboy39 · 29 October 2012, 05:27 PM

YG for me..

Htab · 29 October 2012, 06:09 PM

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1351498178.668614.jpgGMT 2 for me.

travisb · 29 October 2012, 07:06 PM

Tough choice but YG for me.

I have the 116718 but bought it before the RG DDII was introduced.
Good luck. No wrong choice there.

Jede89 · 29 October 2012, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jizeal

If you told me to pick one it would be the DDII chocolate dial.

x2.. In my opinion close to the best looking watch made by Rolex

HL65 · 29 October 2012, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jizeal

If you told me to pick one it would be the DDII chocolate dial.

X3! One hot watch IMHO.

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 October 2012, 09:16 PM

The Day-Date once was my grail gold Rolex but I've changed my mind since then...

Now, I'd prefer the GMT II 116718 due to the size that fits my wrist better, and because of the Easylink that does come in handy during those hotter days... the DD hasn't got any fine adjusting feature in the clasp. You only have the option to remove or add links (latter is expensive!).

Besides that, re-sale value of the GMT II 116718 generally is higher than the DD..

padi56 · 29 October 2012, 09:37 PM

Although not a huge fan of precious metal watches if I had to choose it would be the Rose gold.

FeelingTheBlues · 29 October 2012, 09:39 PM

I'm not a fan of the DDII but I do love Rolex's Everose gold. However, if it's going to be your first gold one I'd go with yellow (and a green dial on the GMT but that's just me).

Time Exposure · 29 October 2012, 10:00 PM

In terms of gold color, I prefer yellow on my skin only b/c I am so fair-skinned I'm already pink, and the rose gold washes out. I really admire the rose gold with darker skin tones, but there white gold looks great, too. As far as the watch model, that's tough. If I'm being honest with myself, the GMTII is more attractive. I prefer the size and look of the sport Rolex, but I have huge respect for the DD as an icon. But daily wearer? Definitely GMT.

thewatchguy93 · 29 October 2012, 10:12 PM

It just HAS to be the PRESIDENT!!!..

Like To Watch · 29 October 2012, 11:51 PM

Both but in YG only.

Andrés G · 30 October 2012, 12:06 AM

YG GMT gets my vote.

Sam Philip · 30 October 2012, 01:21 AM

YG GMT in your case

psv · 30 October 2012, 01:36 AM

This

Roller07 · 30 October 2012, 01:51 AM

Both watches are incredible looking. If you are a bit of a traveller, you might enjoy the GMT II more and its a little sportier than the DD II. I personally like the Everose gold with the chocolate dial. That watch is banging

Vincent65 · 30 October 2012, 01:58 AM

Gold GMT!

Kyu · 30 October 2012, 02:34 AM

really depends on you,
I bought my gf, the Rose gold / Chocolate dial President II (saturday)
she absolutely loves it.

Have you ever looked at the YG options for President ? Also very nice

I don't have a YG GMT II , but I do have a WG GMT II if you need pics to compare side by side,

I'll upload some tonight if you want.
Just let me know

Trouble15 · 30 October 2012, 02:55 AM

That is a tough one. I love both of those pieces. If it was my call I think I would end up going for the YG GMT II,, I think.

29 October 2012, 02:45 PM	#1
Alex Ks "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 289	Yellow Gold GMT II vs Rose Gold Day Date II President Hey Everyone, I am trying to decide between a Yellow Gold GMT II and a Rose Gold Day Date II President with a chocolate dial. Both watches are beautiful in their own way. I have never owned a gold watch before, so I am not sure which gold to pick (yellow or rose). I'm a younger guy, so I'm thinking rose gold is more suitable. Would appreciate any ideas/suggestions!

29 October 2012, 03:16 PM	#5
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	YG for me __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

29 October 2012, 03:52 PM	#7
ronbo710 Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Ron Location: US Watch: 118206/SD Posts: 431	I actually bought my first Day Date at 27 ... ... in 1991. And even though it was white gold I still felt slightly conspicuous being so young in a watch the "uninformed" call The President lol. I ended up trading it away for a GMT I in YG with the jubilee bracelet and black dial/bezel. I really enjoyed that watch but the Jubilee bracelet worried me as far as a lot of wear and being 18K was concened. So traded it for a black dial/bezel 18K Sub. REALLY loved that one. Then I hit forty (8 years ago :() and the yearning for the Day Date returned. And even though I am NOT the president of anything, the fact that I am getting gray around the edges told me I managed to look the part so I went back to the Day Date (but this time a 118206). I know that was a long way to saying get the GMT :). Enjoy -Ron

29 October 2012, 04:47 PM	#12
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	Day date for me __________________ watches many

29 October 2012, 09:16 PM	#18
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	The Day-Date once was my grail gold Rolex but I've changed my mind since then... Now, I'd prefer the GMT II 116718 due to the size that fits my wrist better, and because of the Easylink that does come in handy during those hotter days... the DD hasn't got any fine adjusting feature in the clasp. You only have the option to remove or add links (latter is expensive!). Besides that, re-sale value of the GMT II 116718 generally is higher than the DD.. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

29 October 2012, 02:57 PM	#2
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Either watch would be a great piece to own. But I would agree that for a young(er) buyer, the rose gold option would be the way to go. Post some pics once you've pulled the trigger.

29 October 2012, 03:00 PM	#3
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I also say Rose gold... Looking forward to the wrist pics!

29 October 2012, 03:09 PM	#4
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'm going to say YG. You're young, live a little.

29 October 2012, 03:40 PM	#6
Alex Ks "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 289	Thanks for the replies! Well, I am 28, so relatively young haha. Amazing photo kilyung. I will definitely take my time to decide. Would love to hear more opinions!

29 October 2012, 03:56 PM	#8
Hazelnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: David Location: Los Angeles Watch: SubC Date Posts: 242	YG all the way. I don't like rose gold look for men.

29 October 2012, 04:11 PM	#10
jizeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: South Florida Watch: neilswatches@gmail Posts: 5,157	If you told me to pick one it would be the DDII chocolate dial.

29 October 2012, 04:40 PM	#11
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	Some considerations. DDII -fluted bezel. Catches and reflects light more, so stands out more. Edges of fluted bezel are also more prone to accidental damage that the ceramic bezel of a gold GMT. Presidential bracelet. Solidly built, but more play in the links that an Oyster bracelet of the GMT. Adjustment - no micro-adjustment available on a DD. GMT - Not as as 'blingy' IMO that a DDII. Ceramic bezel stands up to more day to day damage and will look good forever. Bracelet - Oyster. Very very solidly built. Easy link extension, and micro-adjustment possible on the clasp. Just some things to consider when deciding ... :-)

29 October 2012, 05:27 PM	#13
andyboy39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Zealand Watch: Day Date Posts: 1,409	YG for me..

29 October 2012, 06:09 PM	#14
Htab 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Dad Location: USA Watch: To many Posts: 1,389	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1351498178.668614.jpgGMT 2 for me.

29 October 2012, 07:06 PM	#15
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,419	Tough choice but YG for me. I have the 116718 but bought it before the RG DDII was introduced. Good luck. No wrong choice there.

29 October 2012, 09:37 PM	#19
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,035	Although not a huge fan of precious metal watches if I had to choose it would be the Rose gold. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

29 October 2012, 09:39 PM	#20
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I'm not a fan of the DDII but I do love Rolex's Everose gold. However, if it's going to be your first gold one I'd go with yellow (and a green dial on the GMT but that's just me). __________________ 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

29 October 2012, 10:00 PM	#21
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	In terms of gold color, I prefer yellow on my skin only b/c I am so fair-skinned I'm already pink, and the rose gold washes out. I really admire the rose gold with darker skin tones, but there white gold looks great, too. As far as the watch model, that's tough. If I'm being honest with myself, the GMTII is more attractive. I prefer the size and look of the sport Rolex, but I have huge respect for the DD as an icon. But daily wearer? Definitely GMT.

29 October 2012, 10:12 PM	#22
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	It just HAS to be the PRESIDENT!!!.. __________________ 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

29 October 2012, 11:51 PM	#23
Like To Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,196	Both but in YG only.

30 October 2012, 12:06 AM	#24
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	YG GMT gets my vote.

30 October 2012, 01:21 AM	#25
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	YG GMT in your case

30 October 2012, 01:36 AM	#26
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	This

30 October 2012, 01:51 AM	#27
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	Both watches are incredible looking. If you are a bit of a traveller, you might enjoy the GMT II more and its a little sportier than the DD II. I personally like the Everose gold with the chocolate dial. That watch is banging

30 October 2012, 01:58 AM	#28
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Gold GMT!

30 October 2012, 02:34 AM	#29
Kyu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: yes.. it's Kyu Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116759SANR Posts: 1,499	really depends on you, I bought my gf, the Rose gold / Chocolate dial President II (saturday) she absolutely loves it. Have you ever looked at the YG options for President ? Also very nice I don't have a YG GMT II , but I do have a WG GMT II if you need pics to compare side by side, I'll upload some tonight if you want. Just let me know

30 October 2012, 02:55 AM	#30
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,881	That is a tough one. I love both of those pieces. If it was my call I think I would end up going for the YG GMT II,, I think.

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