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dmitrii_ · 26 February 2016, 11:49 PM

Wondering what the census here is on the DD2 now that it's been almost a year since the DD40 has been unveiled.

I've noticed some members have turned their DD2s into DD40s, and also noticed less and less DD2s in the for sale section of the forum.

I for one have been confused by Rolex. I wanted a DD2 until the 40 was announced and shortly thereafter. Now I am not sure anymore. I def have gotten over wanting the DD2 but not even sure if I should go for the 40. The short life span and intro of new model made me realize that the 36mm is the real classic Day Date.

Thoughts?

Snow-Dweller · 26 February 2016, 11:52 PM

IMHO the DD2 was always wrong. It was all out of proportion. Rolex clearly agree and have rectified their mistake. The DD40 gets it right, and will be every bit as classic as the 36.

subtona · 26 February 2016, 11:54 PM

Prefer 40 for proportions and for the improved movement.
No contest for me.

adawil2002 · 26 February 2016, 11:58 PM

I'd be happy with a classic WG of either the 36mm or 40, no desire for the DDII.

hoanghung45 · 27 February 2016, 12:24 AM

Go for the one that sing your song
I love DD2 because it's truly a big daddy of Rolex. Big and unique. Something that is so badass, even Rolex cannot handle the heat

DD40 with the same configuration looks feminine to my eye

kunlun · 27 February 2016, 12:41 AM

DDII: Head too big for face syndrome

Ferdelious · 27 February 2016, 12:48 AM

I think the classic 36mm is the perfect watch for women and men with small wrist sizes. If your wrist is 6.5in or larger you have to go for the 40mm. They got it right with the DD40, DDII's proportions are slightly off. This is just my opinion, not meaning to offend the DDII owners.

superdog · 27 February 2016, 12:49 AM

I go back and forth.

Hard to decide, but I like them both.

The 2 is a bit sportier, which I tend to prefer.

red.earth · 27 February 2016, 12:57 AM

I think both the 36mm and 40mm look perfectly proportioned so I don't think you can go wrong with either! Given the choice, I'd go for the 40mm though

JustABreathAway · 27 February 2016, 01:00 AM

I think the DayDateII is a younger man of means' watch, while the original DD and DD40 are the more distinguished, older gentleman's more subtle and elegant understated watch. I purchased my DDII at 33 and have worn it every day since for the past 5 years now. I think it's the finest time piece, with the most perfect proportions, that Rolex has produced - but of course that is my opinion.

dmitrii_ · 27 February 2016, 01:00 AM

I guess more of a question of what will the DD2's legacy be?

belligero · 27 February 2016, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clivek

IMHO the DD2 was always wrong. It was all out of proportion. Rolex clearly agree and have rectified their mistake. The DD40 gets it right, and will be every bit as classic as the 36.

Agreed; I prefer every single thing about the 40 mm compared to the "II". The new large Day-Date's proportions don't have the bloated look of the previous model, and I expect that it'll be around for much longer than its predecessor.

Can't go wrong with the classic 36 mm either, though.

JustABreathAway · 27 February 2016, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmitrii_

I guess more of a question of what will the DD2's legacy be?

Only time will tell, we will have to see what the opinion is in 10 or 20 years.

Kneecough · 27 February 2016, 01:11 AM

I like both, particularly the blue wave dial WG DDII.

More than likely, aside from the one mentioned above, I would go DD40.

sco · 27 February 2016, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

Prefer 40 for proportions and for the improved movement.
No contest for me.

This is just how I see it

Wcdhtwn · 27 February 2016, 01:22 AM

I own neither but I like them both. I get the proportions comments but also like a more substantial look on my wrist so I could easily see getting a DD2. I guess it would really come down to the dials that are available, particularly like the Platinum options, but favoring Platinum just means I'll have to wait much longer before I get one. Though with the trend to be against the DD2 perhaps some good deals will appear on the Grey market.

RMC12 · 27 February 2016, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

Prefer 40 for proportions and for the improved movement.
No contest for me.

x2 for me.

hoanghung45 · 27 February 2016, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmitrii_

I guess more of a question of what will the DD2's legacy be?

When people cannot have it anymore. That's the time they wanted the most.

DeeTee · 27 February 2016, 02:13 AM

Talk bad all you want about the DD2......
I'll keep buying them

VICI · 27 February 2016, 02:17 AM

Love the DDII -- thinking of picking up a WG with blue wave dial.

Cru Jones · 27 February 2016, 02:19 AM

DDII in platinum is impressive in a way the DD40 never will be.

but, the DD40 movement and some of the dials are really sweet, too.

oh, and i LOVE the DDII blue wave dial and concentric arabic ivory dial.

i dunno, plenty to like about both.

sickened1 · 27 February 2016, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

Prefer 40 for proportions and for the improved movement.
No contest for me.

Gotta go with Gus' feeling on this one.

Lordofrolex · 27 February 2016, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

Prefer 40 for proportions and for the improved movement.
No contest for me.

x2

I wear a DJ II and fits fine but i do like my watches a bit smaller as my DD 36mm feels he best. So imo a DD40 would be a nice sweet spot.

KBM · 27 February 2016, 02:32 AM

I tend to think that if you're going to do a dress watch, do a dress watch. The proportions of the DD40 are dressier and more elegant, imo.

rouxeny · 27 February 2016, 02:48 AM

DDII looked funny to me, even long before I started reading this forum.

Personally like the new version much more.

Numberjack · 27 February 2016, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauebm

I tend to think that if you're going to do a dress watch, do a dress watch. The proportions of the DD40 are dressier and more elegant, imo.

I never considered the DDII to be a dress watch, seems more everyday if not outright sports

joe100 · 27 February 2016, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numberjack

I never considered the DDII to be a dress watch, seems more everyday if not outright sports

I've never considered an oyster case to be a dress watch. Any of them

Chadridv · 27 February 2016, 04:09 AM

don't own either, but I have many vintage 36mm day-dates, and I can say I don't even like them all that much. I never warmed up to the DD2 either. The first time I saw the DD40 however It really sung to me.

It will be a long time away, but eventually I would like to get one.

maybe this one

HogwldFLTR · 27 February 2016, 04:19 AM

I like the sporty modern DDII; the others just don't seem to stand out for me the way the DDII does. They are beautiful watches but the DDII seems to say Rolex is part of the modern world in a big way.

Ravager135 · 27 February 2016, 04:26 AM

I do like the proportions on the DD40. While I also like the new dial options as well, there are some DD2 dial options I miss like the concentric Arabics.

26 February 2016, 11:49 PM	#1
dmitrii_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: dmitrii Location: NYC Posts: 1,725	DD2: TRF General Opinion Wondering what the census here is on the DD2 now that it's been almost a year since the DD40 has been unveiled. I've noticed some members have turned their DD2s into DD40s, and also noticed less and less DD2s in the for sale section of the forum. I for one have been confused by Rolex. I wanted a DD2 until the 40 was announced and shortly thereafter. Now I am not sure anymore. I def have gotten over wanting the DD2 but not even sure if I should go for the 40. The short life span and intro of new model made me realize that the 36mm is the real classic Day Date. Thoughts? __________________ ig: therolexgram

26 February 2016, 11:52 PM	#2
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	IMHO the DD2 was always wrong. It was all out of proportion. Rolex clearly agree and have rectified their mistake. The DD40 gets it right, and will be every bit as classic as the 36. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

26 February 2016, 11:54 PM	#3
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,557	Prefer 40 for proportions and for the improved movement. No contest for me. __________________

26 February 2016, 11:58 PM	#4
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,773	I'd be happy with a classic WG of either the 36mm or 40, no desire for the DDII. __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

27 February 2016, 12:48 AM	#7
Ferdelious 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,202	I think the classic 36mm is the perfect watch for women and men with small wrist sizes. If your wrist is 6.5in or larger you have to go for the 40mm. They got it right with the DD40, DDII's proportions are slightly off. This is just my opinion, not meaning to offend the DDII owners. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

27 February 2016, 12:24 AM	#5
hoanghung45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Home Watch: AP Posts: 253	Go for the one that sing your song I love DD2 because it's truly a big daddy of Rolex. Big and unique. Something that is so badass, even Rolex cannot handle the heat DD40 with the same configuration looks feminine to my eye

27 February 2016, 12:41 AM	#6
kunlun "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,970	DDII: Head too big for face syndrome

27 February 2016, 12:49 AM	#8
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,827	I go back and forth. Hard to decide, but I like them both. The 2 is a bit sportier, which I tend to prefer. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

27 February 2016, 12:57 AM	#9
red.earth "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: UK Watch: 124273 Posts: 831	I think both the 36mm and 40mm look perfectly proportioned so I don't think you can go wrong with either! Given the choice, I'd go for the 40mm though

27 February 2016, 01:00 AM	#10
JustABreathAway Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Watch: The Reference Posts: 1,743	I think the DayDateII is a younger man of means' watch, while the original DD and DD40 are the more distinguished, older gentleman's more subtle and elegant understated watch. I purchased my DDII at 33 and have worn it every day since for the past 5 years now. I think it's the finest time piece, with the most perfect proportions, that Rolex has produced - but of course that is my opinion.

27 February 2016, 01:11 AM	#14
Kneecough "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,792	I like both, particularly the blue wave dial WG DDII. More than likely, aside from the one mentioned above, I would go DD40.

27 February 2016, 01:22 AM	#16
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,058	I own neither but I like them both. I get the proportions comments but also like a more substantial look on my wrist so I could easily see getting a DD2. I guess it would really come down to the dials that are available, particularly like the Platinum options, but favoring Platinum just means I'll have to wait much longer before I get one. Though with the trend to be against the DD2 perhaps some good deals will appear on the Grey market.

27 February 2016, 02:13 AM	#19
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	Talk bad all you want about the DD2...... I'll keep buying them

27 February 2016, 02:17 AM	#20
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Love the DDII -- thinking of picking up a WG with blue wave dial.

27 February 2016, 02:19 AM	#21
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,262	DDII in platinum is impressive in a way the DD40 never will be. but, the DD40 movement and some of the dials are really sweet, too. oh, and i LOVE the DDII blue wave dial and concentric arabic ivory dial. i dunno, plenty to like about both.

27 February 2016, 02:32 AM	#24
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,451	I tend to think that if you're going to do a dress watch, do a dress watch. The proportions of the DD40 are dressier and more elegant, imo.

27 February 2016, 02:48 AM	#25
rouxeny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Andrew Location: Maui Posts: 686	DDII looked funny to me, even long before I started reading this forum. Personally like the new version much more.

27 February 2016, 04:09 AM	#28
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	don't own either, but I have many vintage 36mm day-dates, and I can say I don't even like them all that much. I never warmed up to the DD2 either. The first time I saw the DD40 however It really sung to me. It will be a long time away, but eventually I would like to get one. maybe this one

27 February 2016, 04:19 AM	#29
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: 33,671	I like the sporty modern DDII; the others just don't seem to stand out for me the way the DDII does. They are beautiful watches but the DDII seems to say Rolex is part of the modern world in a big way. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

27 February 2016, 04:26 AM	#30
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,222	I do like the proportions on the DD40. While I also like the new dial options as well, there are some DD2 dial options I miss like the concentric Arabics.

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