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Old 15 March 2018, 08:59 AM   #1
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Hello all. I am in the market for a new PM Rolex. That said I am between the YG DD40 with either sticks or Romans. Would everyone’s opinion. Pics are from the Rolex site. Thanks in advance! IMG_2339.JPGIMG_2340.JPG


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Old 15 March 2018, 09:01 AM   #2
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:02 AM   #3
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Romans say PM better than sticks.

Are you set on YG?
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I like the Romans on the YG!
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:04 AM   #5
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Definitely Romans.
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:05 AM   #6
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:05 AM   #7
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Romans for sure!
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:05 AM   #8
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Another vote for Roman.
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:16 AM   #9
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What about Silver Roman ?
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:19 AM   #10
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What about Silver Roman ?
For me the Champagne dial screams DD for me especially in YG. Just my opinion
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:19 AM   #11
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:26 AM   #12
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Another vote for romans..looks significantly better to me..
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:28 AM   #13
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For me the Champagne dial screams DD for me especially in YG. Just my opinion


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Old 15 March 2018, 09:36 AM   #14
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Roman here
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:39 AM   #15
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Sticks. Don't know if it's symmetry, poetic license or whatever but I can't say I'm a big fan of their roman numerals.
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:40 AM   #16
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:41 AM   #17
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Romans for sure !!!!!
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:41 AM   #18
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romans the new font is so sleek its like you get the best of both
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For PM models like the DayDate I really think romans is the way to go. Sticks make me think of Datejusts.

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I almost always prefer sticks, but I really like the romans on this model
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:46 AM   #21
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Sticks for me. Looks cleaner IMO.


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Old 15 March 2018, 09:46 AM   #22
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Since I cant convince you to go Ric Flair Black Onyx Diamond Indices...ROMANS will do LOL!
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:47 AM   #23
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Roman for the view.
But if you want To know the time in the dark choose for sticks with its luminescence
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First off, I’m surprised to hear you don’t already own one Alex

Since you asked, Romans for me. DD and Romans go hand in hand IMO
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I need chromalight, then sticks for me.
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:52 AM   #26
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no sticks. lume is meant for sports watches and datejusts.
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:59 AM   #28
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Alex, I would go with Roman or Diamonds! Beautiful watch!
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Old 15 March 2018, 10:00 AM   #30
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Roman here
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Roman
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Since I cant convince you to go Ric Flair Black Onyx Diamond Indices...ROMANS will do LOL!
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Roman for the view.
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First off, I’m surprised to hear you don’t already own one Alex

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Roman
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