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alexvu · 6 December 2015, 02:45 PM

Hello everyone,

After years saving, I finally can buy my holy grail watch - the new Day Date 40- Chocolate dial. However, my wife and my friends always said "with that price range, I should pay little more to get the Patek Philippe 5205R in black dial"

They said: "it's too much to wear the full rose gold watch".

Please let me know what you guys think? Any advice is welcome

I hope all have wonderful weekend.

Colin10101 · 6 December 2015, 02:49 PM

go with your gut - get the DD40!

sickened1 · 6 December 2015, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexvu

They said: "it's too much to wear the full rose gold watch".

Only you can answer that. Personally I think it looks great. Congrats.

carwash66 · 6 December 2015, 02:51 PM

You stated that the DD 40 is your grail watch. And, that you have been saving for it. Based on that, get the DD 40. Both are incredibly beautiful references, but it sounds like your heart is set on the Rolex. Good luck!

zama · 6 December 2015, 02:51 PM

No losers I would prefer the Patek but only by a whisker.....

Big_Fan · 6 December 2015, 02:52 PM

If you can afford it jump on it and get a quality leather strap to offset the 2 much look when you need to.

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997.2 · 6 December 2015, 02:56 PM

I'd go DD

cant believe all your friends AND WIFE know about the "patek 5205R" hell I am a WIS and didn't really know much about it. good company you have! but to me the DD seems the better value proposition and I would not be afraid to daily wear it. wouldn't wear a leather patek every day

El Cascarrabias · 6 December 2015, 03:03 PM

Patek's just don't do anything for me.

So . . .

Congratulations for saving for your grail.

If this is the hardest decision of your life you must be young!

Enjoy your DD40!

Otto · 6 December 2015, 03:07 PM

Either is OK, but personally, I'd go for the one I'd been dreaming about for a long time; regardless of what others might say after considering the choice only for a moment.

Verdi · 6 December 2015, 03:08 PM

Id get the PP.

brandrea · 6 December 2015, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otto

Either is OK, but personally, I'd go for the one I'd been dreaming about for a long time; regardless of what others might say after considering the choice only for a moment.

Same here

incontrol · 6 December 2015, 03:11 PM

Once you go Patek, you can never go back!

HogwldFLTR · 6 December 2015, 03:21 PM

Get what you wanted; if you get the other and can't love it like you would the DD40 you'll form a resentment towards the advice givers. It's your watch go with your gut. I personally can't see owning the PP but that's just me.

nick c · 6 December 2015, 03:29 PM

Patek

nikanarani · 6 December 2015, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otto

Either is OK, but personally, I'd go for the one I'd been dreaming about for a long time; regardless of what others might say after considering the choice only for a moment.

+1

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Peterandwatches · 6 December 2015, 03:33 PM

You should get the DD because that's what you want. I'd go with the Patek myself though. No wrong choices

Daryl · 6 December 2015, 03:34 PM

Dd

HiloBeMagical · 6 December 2015, 03:41 PM

The DD also looks VERY nice with a padded leather strap.

Just sayin'. ;)

Hilo

Ravager135 · 6 December 2015, 03:45 PM

The Patek is finer crafted, more refined, a bit more delicate.

The beauty of the Day Date and really any Rolex is that you can wear it in almost any environment. Both options will grant you a beautiful precious metal reference but the DD40 will take a lot more punishment (intentional or accidental) and will likely last a lot longer before a service is needed.

ilovewatchestoo · 6 December 2015, 03:50 PM

Your the person who saved the money to buy the watch and more importantly will wear it. Get what you want and what speaks to you the most. That Patek is a wonderful watch of course, it's a freakin Patek, but that Rolex is absolutely gorgeous and has way more personality and visual depth.

Dismount · 6 December 2015, 03:53 PM

Patek

eco8gator · 6 December 2015, 03:57 PM

What a problem to have...the decision between a 30k and a 40k watch:)

If if was me I'd go with the Patek...it isn't all gold but man the dial and the layout of the complications are absolutely stunning...to me, President isn't even in the same league.

Here is some fuel on the fire for the Patek:)

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ha...e-pics-pricing

I have seen a lot of Presidents and none of them look this stunning.

rollee1 · 6 December 2015, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravager135

The Patek is finer crafted, more refined, a bit more delicate.

The beauty of the Day Date and really any Rolex is that you can wear it in almost any environment. Both options will grant you a beautiful precious metal reference but the DD40 will take a lot more punishment (intentional or accidental) and will likely last a lot longer before a service is needed.

Watch for watch, PP is on another pay grade.
Apart from the 5970 or 5170, IMO the model line looks very conservative - boring.

DD40 is fresh, healthy and hip.
The best is that you can wear it everyday with anything.
The only thing I would change is to get the diagonal motif dial, but each to their own.
Wear your DD proudly

Chadridv · 6 December 2015, 04:37 PM

I'm from another planet. You put in front of me the DD40 with the chocolate dial and the PP5205r, and ask which is the more beautiful thing, I'm going with the DD40 all day!

Anyway, not sure if that makes sense, but point being, putting aside all the context surrounding Patek and Rolex, that DD is just stunning and much more so than the PP in my humble opinion.

hunterp27 · 6 December 2015, 04:43 PM

I will get flamed for this but it won't be the first time nor will it be the last. Yes the Patek is in another league when discussing the finer aspects of horology. Some will argue its more refined, it's attention to detail is more acute and so on and so on. The watch is simply boring to my eye however and to 99 of 100 people you will run across in the wild. I look at it and think of any number of nondescript watches out there. Of course there are more expensive, more Exclusive and more elite brands than Rolex, but in the end, everyone knows what a Rolex is and especially the day/date. For me, hands down the new 40 is the ticket and since it's been your grail I'd never look back.

Seaotter · 6 December 2015, 04:48 PM

DD40 OYSTER because it's a really every day wear watch.
Swim,snorkeling in the sea, shower, walking in the rain is no problem.
You almost forget that you are wearing a watch.
My new Cal.3255 gain 0.4 seconds per day, what is perfect in my eyes!

I also have a PP 5960 R (gray dial) that I hardly wear.

Perhaps strange to say with such costly watches.
The Patek Philippe maintenance services only for Complication II (Advanced Level) perpetual calendar, chronograph,
are at least € 1500 / US$ 1630 every 5 years.

Both watches are works of art !
Both completely different.

Good luck with your decision.

Andad · 6 December 2015, 04:56 PM

I have always bought watches that i liked the look of.

Forget price and make, go with the one you like best for you this time around.

For example, I wouldn't buy either of those even if I had twice the $$'s available.

GerardoG · 6 December 2015, 04:57 PM

As mentioned before, get what YOU like, in the end, you will wear it, not them. Both stunning timepieces

GFONG · 6 December 2015, 05:02 PM

it is not about good or bad. The most important is what you like. Follow your heart!

roklee · 6 December 2015, 05:16 PM

Please..... The rolex.

6 December 2015, 02:45 PM	#1
alexvu "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Boston Posts: 17	Hardest decision of my life Hello everyone, After years saving, I finally can buy my holy grail watch - the new Day Date 40- Chocolate dial. However, my wife and my friends always said "with that price range, I should pay little more to get the Patek Philippe 5205R in black dial" They said: "it's too much to wear the full rose gold watch". Please let me know what you guys think? Any advice is welcome I hope all have wonderful weekend.

6 December 2015, 02:51 PM	#5
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	No losers I would prefer the Patek but only by a whisker..... __________________ 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

6 December 2015, 03:08 PM	#10
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Id get the PP. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

6 December 2015, 03:11 PM	#12
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Once you go Patek, you can never go back! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

6 December 2015, 03:21 PM	#13
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,662	Get what you wanted; if you get the other and can't love it like you would the DD40 you'll form a resentment towards the advice givers. It's your watch go with your gut. I personally can't see owning the PP but that's just me. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

6 December 2015, 02:49 PM	#2
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	go with your gut - get the DD40!

6 December 2015, 02:51 PM	#4
carwash66 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Watch: Rolex/Tudor Posts: 1,421	You stated that the DD 40 is your grail watch. And, that you have been saving for it. Based on that, get the DD 40. Both are incredibly beautiful references, but it sounds like your heart is set on the Rolex. Good luck!

6 December 2015, 02:52 PM	#6
Big_Fan Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Posts: 72	If you can afford it jump on it and get a quality leather strap to offset the 2 much look when you need to. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk

6 December 2015, 02:56 PM	#7
997.2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Chaz Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 2,721	I'd go DD cant believe all your friends AND WIFE know about the "patek 5205R" hell I am a WIS and didn't really know much about it. good company you have! but to me the DD seems the better value proposition and I would not be afraid to daily wear it. wouldn't wear a leather patek every day

6 December 2015, 03:03 PM	#8
El Cascarrabias "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: USA Watch: 16613LB Posts: 1,006	Patek's just don't do anything for me. So . . . Congratulations for saving for your grail. If this is the hardest decision of your life you must be young! Enjoy your DD40!

6 December 2015, 03:07 PM	#9
Otto 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,023	Either is OK, but personally, I'd go for the one I'd been dreaming about for a long time; regardless of what others might say after considering the choice only for a moment.

6 December 2015, 03:29 PM	#14
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Patek

6 December 2015, 03:33 PM	#16
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	You should get the DD because that's what you want. I'd go with the Patek myself though. No wrong choices

6 December 2015, 03:34 PM	#17
Daryl 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Posts: 3,418	Dd

6 December 2015, 03:41 PM	#18
HiloBeMagical "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Fort Worth Watch: Rolex 6205 Posts: 243	The DD also looks VERY nice with a padded leather strap. Just sayin'. ;) Hilo

6 December 2015, 03:45 PM	#19
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,220	The Patek is finer crafted, more refined, a bit more delicate. The beauty of the Day Date and really any Rolex is that you can wear it in almost any environment. Both options will grant you a beautiful precious metal reference but the DD40 will take a lot more punishment (intentional or accidental) and will likely last a lot longer before a service is needed.

6 December 2015, 03:50 PM	#20
ilovewatchestoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: 114060 Posts: 425	Your the person who saved the money to buy the watch and more importantly will wear it. Get what you want and what speaks to you the most. That Patek is a wonderful watch of course, it's a freakin Patek, but that Rolex is absolutely gorgeous and has way more personality and visual depth.

6 December 2015, 03:53 PM	#21
Dismount "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: California Posts: 126	Patek

6 December 2015, 03:57 PM	#22
eco8gator "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Watch: 5060/a Posts: 1,119	What a problem to have...the decision between a 30k and a 40k watch:) If if was me I'd go with the Patek...it isn't all gold but man the dial and the layout of the complications are absolutely stunning...to me, President isn't even in the same league. Here is some fuel on the fire for the Patek:) https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ha...e-pics-pricing I have seen a lot of Presidents and none of them look this stunning.

6 December 2015, 04:37 PM	#24
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	I'm from another planet. You put in front of me the DD40 with the chocolate dial and the PP5205r, and ask which is the more beautiful thing, I'm going with the DD40 all day! Anyway, not sure if that makes sense, but point being, putting aside all the context surrounding Patek and Rolex, that DD is just stunning and much more so than the PP in my humble opinion.

6 December 2015, 04:43 PM	#25
hunterp27 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: JHP Location: Fairview, TX Watch: WG 18039 Day/Date Posts: 789	I will get flamed for this but it won't be the first time nor will it be the last. Yes the Patek is in another league when discussing the finer aspects of horology. Some will argue its more refined, it's attention to detail is more acute and so on and so on. The watch is simply boring to my eye however and to 99 of 100 people you will run across in the wild. I look at it and think of any number of nondescript watches out there. Of course there are more expensive, more Exclusive and more elite brands than Rolex, but in the end, everyone knows what a Rolex is and especially the day/date. For me, hands down the new 40 is the ticket and since it's been your grail I'd never look back.

6 December 2015, 04:48 PM	#26
Seaotter "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 546	DD40 OYSTER because it's a really every day wear watch. Swim,snorkeling in the sea, shower, walking in the rain is no problem. You almost forget that you are wearing a watch. My new Cal.3255 gain 0.4 seconds per day, what is perfect in my eyes! I also have a PP 5960 R (gray dial) that I hardly wear. Perhaps strange to say with such costly watches. The Patek Philippe maintenance services only for Complication II (Advanced Level) perpetual calendar, chronograph, are at least € 1500 / US$ 1630 every 5 years. Both watches are works of art ! Both completely different. Good luck with your decision.

6 December 2015, 04:56 PM	#27
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,471	I have always bought watches that i liked the look of. Forget price and make, go with the one you like best for you this time around. For example, I wouldn't buy either of those even if I had twice the $$'s available. __________________ E

6 December 2015, 04:57 PM	#28
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	As mentioned before, get what YOU like, in the end, you will wear it, not them. Both stunning timepieces

6 December 2015, 05:02 PM	#29
GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	it is not about good or bad. The most important is what you like. Follow your heart!

6 December 2015, 05:16 PM	#30
roklee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: canada Watch: rolex explorer ii Posts: 493	Please..... The rolex.

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