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AK797 · 23 August 2015, 12:55 AM

Had a great day out at a few ADs and took some pics. Saw the new DD40 which is quite a bit smaller and slimmer than my DDII, wears like a 39mm so great for many here I think. The diagonal motif is interesting but maybe a bit too much on top of a sunburst-ing dial as well. The chocolate is the same colour as on my DDII. The ice blue I think is the same as well.

Still not sure on the deconstructed numerals, didn't really do anything for me, the AD said it looked bit like matchsticks. The new dials and numerals on the DD40s are definitely a move toward the modern and trendy, altho the size is a move back towards the conservative.

Loved the Lange Moonphase, would be my first choice for a dress watch, beautiful dial detailing and not too thick.

And also tried on a trio of beautiful RG sports watches, 2 Nautiluses and a Daytona, one of which will probably be my next incoming later this year.

997.2 · 23 August 2015, 12:58 AM

Wow.. That 5711R is a beauty!!!! Nice pics. That AD is STOCKED!

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Racerdj · 23 August 2015, 01:00 AM

What a great day! Thanks for the enabling pictures!

Rogdogg · 23 August 2015, 01:07 AM

What were your thoughts on the 5711R Neil when you got it on your wrist?

Urosfan · 23 August 2015, 01:08 AM

Nice shots

nick c · 23 August 2015, 01:15 AM

Beautiful watches Neil thanks for sharing

watchwatcher · 23 August 2015, 01:17 AM

Wow...some serious beauties there, my friend. So...which one are you leaning toward?

kneedeep · 23 August 2015, 01:41 AM

Some major league watches there, thanks for posting/enabling. Think I like the smooth bezel better on the DD40 but size is perfect IMO. The ALS and PPs are top shelf.

sickened1 · 23 August 2015, 01:47 AM

The DD40 looks really nice. I have to start saving up.

Thanks for posting.

AK-Rolestar · 23 August 2015, 01:48 AM

Very cool pix. Thanks for sharing!

I think your Choco DDII suits you better. It is a spectacular piece!

Love the DDIIs!

Danny83 · 23 August 2015, 01:50 AM

Nice pics

jschmidtdmd · 23 August 2015, 01:51 AM

Great photos! The DD40s look great, as does the 5711R!

kilyung · 23 August 2015, 01:53 AM

5711/1r is

namussuz bilo · 23 August 2015, 01:56 AM

The Sub-lime One · 23 August 2015, 02:08 AM

Very nice pics Neil... What's your wrist size if I may ask?

Eric Chan · 23 August 2015, 02:11 AM

Love days like this Neil.

Thank you for sharing the experience and pictures. Is there an incoming in the near future?

James A. · 23 August 2015, 02:22 AM

Thanks for sharing

DaveDhc · 23 August 2015, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

... And also tried on a trio of beautiful RG sports watches, 2 Nautiluses and a Daytona, one of which will probably be my next incoming later this year ...

I recently acquired the Everose Daytona. Not to knock your photography in anyway, but from the picture of the Daytona, it looks somewhat average. My own experience was that it looked good at the AD and based on that I purchased the watch (of course other factors came into play).

I hate to exaggerate, but this Daytona in outside daylight, in mixed sun and shade, is intoxicating. I have never seen anything that even comes close to the incredible visual experience of this timepiece. The polished surfaces and brushed surfaces in the beautiful pinkish red color are so incredible, that wearing the watch for me is distracting in that it is hard to not peek a look every few minutes.

I wore the watch last night to see a concert in SE DC at the Anacostia river front park. The play of the lighting from lamps, colored blue lighting from under-seat bench lighting, and all other lighting combined created a visual experience that was incredible to point of almost being surreal.

I don't have experience with Patek, but the difference in the placement of polished surfaces on the Daytona will probably result in a more impressive visual display of shiny bright rose gold.

Etschell · 23 August 2015, 04:27 AM

Buying a dd 40 in 20 years when I'm 50.

SeikoSam · 23 August 2015, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

Buying a dd 40 in 20 years when I'm 50.

By then it'll probably be day date 42mm

joli160 · 23 August 2015, 04:46 AM

Nice pics, the Patek on bracelet

AK797 · 23 August 2015, 04:53 AM

Many thanks guys, it was such a pleasant way to spend the afternoon.

I loved the 5711/1R, have been looking forward to trying this on for a while as I love the colour combo, and the bold crisp font and date surround, and that is the one I am leaning towards the most. It is also very light for a full gold piece, weighs like an SS Rolex.

My wrists are 7 inches... used to be 7.25 but no carbs mean everything is getting smaller.

I really like the RG Daytona and if it had a ceramic bezel then I think that would be a must have, maybe Basel will throw something up next year.

thomaspp · 23 August 2015, 04:54 AM

Nice pics buddy!

shoppy · 23 August 2015, 05:32 AM

Lovely watches, love my DDII, still have not seen the DD40 yet, will have to take a trip up on my birthday.

Lpugliese · 23 August 2015, 06:35 AM

love the dial on the dd

watchwatcher · 23 August 2015, 07:18 AM

That is sweet. Beauty, Neil.

Muzz · 23 August 2015, 08:35 AM

The AD is well stocked Neil!!! That is a lot of PM madness to absorb!! I really like the 5980 on strap but I know it isn't for everyone:) hard pressed to go wrong with any of them actually:)

sutats · 23 August 2015, 08:41 AM

That's some heavy hardware. Perhaps just wait it out for something new to arrive that you're certain about.

Sam Crow · 23 August 2015, 08:45 AM

Great pics! Thanks for sharing!

kilyung · 23 August 2015, 09:13 AM

Looks like the 5711 was a demo model?

23 August 2015, 12:55 AM	#1
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	AD pics of Rolex, PP and Lange Had a great day out at a few ADs and took some pics. Saw the new DD40 which is quite a bit smaller and slimmer than my DDII, wears like a 39mm so great for many here I think. The diagonal motif is interesting but maybe a bit too much on top of a sunburst-ing dial as well. The chocolate is the same colour as on my DDII. The ice blue I think is the same as well. Still not sure on the deconstructed numerals, didn't really do anything for me, the AD said it looked bit like matchsticks. The new dials and numerals on the DD40s are definitely a move toward the modern and trendy, altho the size is a move back towards the conservative. Loved the Lange Moonphase, would be my first choice for a dress watch, beautiful dial detailing and not too thick. And also tried on a trio of beautiful RG sports watches, 2 Nautiluses and a Daytona, one of which will probably be my next incoming later this year.

23 August 2015, 01:00 AM	#3
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	What a great day! Thanks for the enabling pictures! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

23 August 2015, 01:07 AM	#4
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	What were your thoughts on the 5711R Neil when you got it on your wrist? __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

23 August 2015, 01:51 AM	#12
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	Great photos! The DD40s look great, as does the 5711R! __________________ Watches!

23 August 2015, 02:11 AM	#16
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Love days like this Neil. Thank you for sharing the experience and pictures. Is there an incoming in the near future? __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

23 August 2015, 12:58 AM	#2
997.2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Chaz Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 2,721	Wow.. That 5711R is a beauty!!!! Nice pics. That AD is STOCKED! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 August 2015, 01:08 AM	#5
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,412	Nice shots

23 August 2015, 01:15 AM	#6
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Beautiful watches Neil thanks for sharing

23 August 2015, 01:17 AM	#7
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,179	Wow...some serious beauties there, my friend. So...which one are you leaning toward?

23 August 2015, 01:41 AM	#8
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Some major league watches there, thanks for posting/enabling. Think I like the smooth bezel better on the DD40 but size is perfect IMO. The ALS and PPs are top shelf.

23 August 2015, 01:47 AM	#9
sickened1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,079	The DD40 looks really nice. I have to start saving up. Thanks for posting.

23 August 2015, 01:48 AM	#10
AK-Rolestar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto Watch: Sub Posts: 834	Very cool pix. Thanks for sharing! I think your Choco DDII suits you better. It is a spectacular piece! Love the DDIIs!

23 August 2015, 01:50 AM	#11
Danny83 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,325	Nice pics

23 August 2015, 01:53 AM	#13
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,944	5711/1r is

23 August 2015, 01:56 AM	#14
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23 August 2015, 02:08 AM	#15
The Sub-lime One "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Dee Location: London Posts: 930	Very nice pics Neil... What's your wrist size if I may ask?

23 August 2015, 02:22 AM	#17
James A. "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 239	Thanks for sharing

23 August 2015, 04:27 AM	#19
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Buying a dd 40 in 20 years when I'm 50.

23 August 2015, 04:46 AM	#21
joli160 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,916	Nice pics, the Patek on bracelet __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

23 August 2015, 04:53 AM	#22
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Many thanks guys, it was such a pleasant way to spend the afternoon. I loved the 5711/1R, have been looking forward to trying this on for a while as I love the colour combo, and the bold crisp font and date surround, and that is the one I am leaning towards the most. It is also very light for a full gold piece, weighs like an SS Rolex. My wrists are 7 inches... used to be 7.25 but no carbs mean everything is getting smaller. I really like the RG Daytona and if it had a ceramic bezel then I think that would be a must have, maybe Basel will throw something up next year.

23 August 2015, 04:54 AM	#23
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Nice pics buddy! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

23 August 2015, 05:32 AM	#24
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Lovely watches, love my DDII, still have not seen the DD40 yet, will have to take a trip up on my birthday. __________________ My family are my life and spirit and strength... Rolex daytona, YMs, OPs Z blue, subs, GMTs, Daydates, Omega Snoopy, chornomaster, apollo 8, ATs, POs, PP, JLC, VC, Swatch ,Casio, Timex.

23 August 2015, 06:35 AM	#25
Lpugliese "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Lance Location: Nashville, TN Watch: rolex Posts: 1,076	love the dial on the dd

23 August 2015, 07:18 AM	#26
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,179	That is sweet. Beauty, Neil.

23 August 2015, 08:35 AM	#27
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	The AD is well stocked Neil!!! That is a lot of PM madness to absorb!! I really like the 5980 on strap but I know it isn't for everyone:) hard pressed to go wrong with any of them actually:)

23 August 2015, 08:41 AM	#28
sutats "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,225	That's some heavy hardware. Perhaps just wait it out for something new to arrive that you're certain about. __________________ There's no such thing as a Submariner No Date, it's simply Submariner. You don't call a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Porsche 911 Turbo No S. www.instagram.com/sutatshorology Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW)

23 August 2015, 08:45 AM	#29
Sam Crow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Rob Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,233	Great pics! Thanks for sharing!

23 August 2015, 09:13 AM	#30
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,944	Looks like the 5711 was a demo model?

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