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jimlabarbara · 5 September 2013, 09:22 AM

i'm getting close to buying a 18038 day date 1984 on a bark band. I like the look of a fluted bezel better than the bark. It will be on a fluted bezel. I have a choice. Any examples to show? Thoughts? I know bark isn't popular on this board. I'm also changing the dial to white with gold roman numbers. I've gotten some great advice from the Barkmaster but I'd like some other opinions and pictures. I will wear this everyday or in rotation. Thank you

kilyung · 5 September 2013, 09:45 AM

I'd prefer unadulterated bark.

crowncollection · 5 September 2013, 10:11 AM

best not to mix up watches in my opinion, go bark or go normal, not mixed up, the 18000 series has lots of variety

gpfps · 5 September 2013, 10:01 PM

Having a DD bark, I think the bezel bark looks better than any out there.

Audemars Piguet · 5 September 2013, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crowncollection

best not to mix up watches in my opinion, go bark or go normal, not mixed up, the 18000 series has lots of variety

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powerfunk · 6 September 2013, 12:32 AM

Embrace the bark

77T · 6 September 2013, 12:45 AM

Jim - not many pictures of that combo will exist. Some DD owners may have barked their bracelets and left the fluted bezel on the head. But it is a rare customization.

If you ever want to sell this watch on, I'd buy it with the bezel you like (afterall YOU are the judge!)

But pay to get the barked bezel so you can put the 18038 back right before selling. You can sell the fluted bezel afterward.

Just my 2¢

Harveydog · 6 September 2013, 11:16 AM

Dont mix and buy the one you like...Bark looks fine...don't expect consensus here and someone will recommend a nato :)
Trust your judgement my friend.

jimlabarbara · 6 September 2013, 12:19 PM

I stopped by to see the bark bezel this afternoon. The owner wasn't in & I can't see him until Monday so I've got more time. His son showed me a newer day date with a diamond dial & standard band. It's more expensive & I'm not interested in diamonds. A week ago I was ready to buy a 39 Explorer. I started asking myself --what do you want? Day date for a long time--- in 2000 a friend had one & I couldn't take my eyes off it. His was the standard as I recall. I appreciate your help. post pictures if you have a daydate.

5 September 2013, 09:22 AM	#1
jimlabarbara "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: jimlabarbara Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Watch: Rolex DD Posts: 13	Bark day date with a fluted bezel i'm getting close to buying a 18038 day date 1984 on a bark band. I like the look of a fluted bezel better than the bark. It will be on a fluted bezel. I have a choice. Any examples to show? Thoughts? I know bark isn't popular on this board. I'm also changing the dial to white with gold roman numbers. I've gotten some great advice from the Barkmaster but I'd like some other opinions and pictures. I will wear this everyday or in rotation. Thank you

5 September 2013, 10:11 AM	#3
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	best not to mix up watches in my opinion, go bark or go normal, not mixed up, the 18000 series has lots of variety __________________ watches many

6 September 2013, 12:45 AM	#7
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,922	Jim - not many pictures of that combo will exist. Some DD owners may have barked their bracelets and left the fluted bezel on the head. But it is a rare customization. If you ever want to sell this watch on, I'd buy it with the bezel you like (afterall YOU are the judge!) But pay to get the barked bezel so you can put the 18038 back right before selling. You can sell the fluted bezel afterward. Just my 2¢ __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

5 September 2013, 09:45 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'd prefer unadulterated bark.

5 September 2013, 10:01 PM	#4
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	Having a DD bark, I think the bezel bark looks better than any out there.

6 September 2013, 12:32 AM	#6
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	Embrace the bark

6 September 2013, 11:16 AM	#8
Harveydog "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Posts: 15	Dont mix and buy the one you like...Bark looks fine...don't expect consensus here and someone will recommend a nato :) Trust your judgement my friend.

6 September 2013, 12:19 PM	#9
jimlabarbara "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: jimlabarbara Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Watch: Rolex DD Posts: 13	I stopped by to see the bark bezel this afternoon. The owner wasn't in & I can't see him until Monday so I've got more time. His son showed me a newer day date with a diamond dial & standard band. It's more expensive & I'm not interested in diamonds. A week ago I was ready to buy a 39 Explorer. I started asking myself --what do you want? Day date for a long time--- in 2000 a friend had one & I couldn't take my eyes off it. His was the standard as I recall. I appreciate your help. post pictures if you have a daydate.

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