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Hard_Six · 19 April 2018, 12:32 PM

Been thinking a lot lately about going gold. Really torn between DD40 (WG with black dial and sticks), DD40 (YG with black dial and sticks) and YG Sub (blue dial). I love them all so much. My current collection consists of the following:

TT Datejust 36 with white dial and gold Romans
TT Sub (116613LB)
Stainless Green Sub "Hulk" (116610LV)
GMT Master II (116710BLNR)

If I decide on the 116618LB, I will trade my 116613LB into it (as I don't think those two make sense in the same collection). So I could save a little coin there...

I'm also waitlisted for the stainless steel BLRO and the 116500 Daytona which I will for sure add if the opportunity arises.

So... which PM would you add?

Thanks

kauffee · 19 April 2018, 12:34 PM

I would go with the YG DD40. My personal preference is lighter dials, but you can’t go wrong. It’s what I think of when I think “gold Rolex.”

Matteo E · 19 April 2018, 12:34 PM

Whatever model you decide I’d go with YG, much more of a statement!

envuks · 19 April 2018, 12:36 PM

I agree on the YG over WG. I also think the 116618lb with the trade in of your 116613 is the most reasonable approach. You could still then grab the pieces you’re waiting on if you were so inclined

jrs146 · 19 April 2018, 12:37 PM

I like white gold over yellow if it’s a full bracelet. I could go either way with a strap or OF. Good luck!

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JohnnyRol · 19 April 2018, 12:43 PM

I'd lean toward YG DD myself. I happened to try on a WG Pepsi GMT literally 1 week before the SS Pepsi GMT came out just for fun as I'm not in the market for any gold watches. But I must say that was one sweet watch. That's where my head goes when I think of WG rolexes now.

rebel_1 · 19 April 2018, 01:04 PM

I’d go with the DD40 YG based on your current collection, plus a DD is always a great way to start a PM collection!

mmmmp · 19 April 2018, 01:17 PM

As much as I like the understated and classy white gold, there's a certain vibe to owning a yellow solid gold Rolex President.

Personally I love the Platinum Rolex Prez. (With a glacier blue dial) But, that's dream-world fo me.

Good luck whatever you decide. Make sure to post pix!
Mark

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duc888 · 19 April 2018, 01:18 PM

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a DD is always a great way to start a PM collection!

I second that...and i love DD

Navarino · 19 April 2018, 01:26 PM

I'd go with the YG DD over the WG DD. Since you already have a Bluesy, I think you check the box on a sporty yellow gold watch (even though it's TT).

Since you're looking at the 40mm, I'd strongly consider the roman numerals on a white dial. The numerals on the 40mm model (not the 36mm) are so lovely to me. If you're open to everose, consider that one with the numerals and olive dial. Those two are my favorites :)

AK797 · 19 April 2018, 10:59 PM

I'd trade the Bluesy in to the full gold.

benlee · 19 April 2018, 11:00 PM

Daydate 40

strettyend · 19 April 2018, 11:08 PM

YG DD40 and not even close

watchwatcher · 19 April 2018, 11:27 PM

The sub would be my choice. For looks, fit, and feel (which IMO are the reasons you want to go PM in the first place), I just don't think there's a better choice. Love the DD40, but unless you get lucky with a fit right out of the box, there's no micro adjustment, and the sub of course has the glide lock.

However, keeping the two tone bluesy and adding a DD40 is a solid choice as well. Kind of like you get to have your cake and eat it too. If you do need some adjustment on fit, there is a 1.25 link you can add to the bracelet which will help.

If you go this route I think the black looks better on the YG. In WG, the blue and olive are spectacular. Good luck!

JRT · 19 April 2018, 11:44 PM

YG DD40.

Bigblu10 · 20 April 2018, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I'd trade the Bluesy in to the full gold.

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ap1 · 20 April 2018, 12:19 AM

Wg olive, get the model made for PM

travisb · 20 April 2018, 12:22 AM

The Sub, and flipping your TT for it is the way to go.

FSUGeoff · 20 April 2018, 12:24 AM

TT Sub for YG Sub, fo Sho.

Cru Jones · 20 April 2018, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

The Sub, and flipping your TT for it is the way to go.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FSUGeoff

TT Sub for YG Sub, fo Sho.

Agree with above.

But, since you had the LB, I'd go LN in order to change things up a little more.

JParm · 20 April 2018, 03:06 AM

I'm going through this exact scenario now. I own:

16710
Hulk

Tried on the 116618LB and while I loved it, it just seemed to close to the Hulk (vastly different colors, yes, but fit and style obviously identical). I do like the idea that you can only get the DD in precious metals, so I'm leaning towards that.

The question for me becomes what dial / PM configuration do I go with? Love the dials on RG, but for my brown skin, YG is best. Now it's down to the dial...I think. Either black or white honeycomb, or sliver Romans? God, what first world problems we have...

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YG Sub w/ Blue Dial (116618LB)	55	49.11%
YG DD40 Black Dial w/ Sticks (228238)	23	20.54%
WG DD40 Black Dial w/ Sticks (228239)	34	30.36%
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19 April 2018, 12:32 PM	#1
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	Thinking of going PM... Which one?? Been thinking a lot lately about going gold. Really torn between DD40 (WG with black dial and sticks), DD40 (YG with black dial and sticks) and YG Sub (blue dial). I love them all so much. My current collection consists of the following: TT Datejust 36 with white dial and gold Romans TT Sub (116613LB) Stainless Green Sub "Hulk" (116610LV) GMT Master II (116710BLNR) If I decide on the 116618LB, I will trade my 116613LB into it (as I don't think those two make sense in the same collection). So I could save a little coin there... I'm also waitlisted for the stainless steel BLRO and the 116500 Daytona which I will for sure add if the opportunity arises. So... which PM would you add? Thanks

19 April 2018, 12:36 PM	#4
envuks 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,757	I agree on the YG over WG. I also think the 116618lb with the trade in of your 116613 is the most reasonable approach. You could still then grab the pieces you’re waiting on if you were so inclined __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

19 April 2018, 12:37 PM	#5
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	I like white gold over yellow if it’s a full bracelet. I could go either way with a strap or OF. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

19 April 2018, 01:04 PM	#7
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,131	I’d go with the DD40 YG based on your current collection, plus a DD is always a great way to start a PM collection! __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

19 April 2018, 12:34 PM	#2
kauffee 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,387	I would go with the YG DD40. My personal preference is lighter dials, but you can’t go wrong. It’s what I think of when I think “gold Rolex.”

19 April 2018, 12:34 PM	#3
Matteo E "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 383	Whatever model you decide I’d go with YG, much more of a statement!

19 April 2018, 12:43 PM	#6
JohnnyRol "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 168	I'd lean toward YG DD myself. I happened to try on a WG Pepsi GMT literally 1 week before the SS Pepsi GMT came out just for fun as I'm not in the market for any gold watches. But I must say that was one sweet watch. That's where my head goes when I think of WG rolexes now.

19 April 2018, 01:17 PM	#8
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	As much as I like the understated and classy white gold, there's a certain vibe to owning a yellow solid gold Rolex President. Personally I love the Platinum Rolex Prez. (With a glacier blue dial) But, that's dream-world fo me. Good luck whatever you decide. Make sure to post pix! Mark Sent from my SGH-I547C using Tapatalk

19 April 2018, 01:26 PM	#10
Navarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	I'd go with the YG DD over the WG DD. Since you already have a Bluesy, I think you check the box on a sporty yellow gold watch (even though it's TT). Since you're looking at the 40mm, I'd strongly consider the roman numerals on a white dial. The numerals on the 40mm model (not the 36mm) are so lovely to me. If you're open to everose, consider that one with the numerals and olive dial. Those two are my favorites :)

19 April 2018, 10:59 PM	#11
AK797 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I'd trade the Bluesy in to the full gold.

19 April 2018, 11:00 PM	#12
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Daydate 40 __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

19 April 2018, 11:08 PM	#13
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,734	YG DD40 and not even close __________________ Patek Nautilus 5740G; AP ROC 26315OR; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold

19 April 2018, 11:27 PM	#14
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,204	The sub would be my choice. For looks, fit, and feel (which IMO are the reasons you want to go PM in the first place), I just don't think there's a better choice. Love the DD40, but unless you get lucky with a fit right out of the box, there's no micro adjustment, and the sub of course has the glide lock. However, keeping the two tone bluesy and adding a DD40 is a solid choice as well. Kind of like you get to have your cake and eat it too. If you do need some adjustment on fit, there is a 1.25 link you can add to the bracelet which will help. If you go this route I think the black looks better on the YG. In WG, the blue and olive are spectacular. Good luck!

19 April 2018, 11:44 PM	#15
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	YG DD40.

20 April 2018, 12:19 AM	#17
ap1 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,680	Wg olive, get the model made for PM

20 April 2018, 12:22 AM	#18
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,852	The Sub, and flipping your TT for it is the way to go.

20 April 2018, 12:24 AM	#19
FSUGeoff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Geoffrey Location: Ft. Lauderdale Watch: the Noles Score! Posts: 638	TT Sub for YG Sub, fo Sho. __________________ Watches: 126600, 116610LV, 116660 D-Blue, 114060, Omega Speedmaster Professional, Breitling SuperOcean

20 April 2018, 03:06 AM	#21
JParm "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,572	I'm going through this exact scenario now. I own: 16710 Hulk Tried on the 116618LB and while I loved it, it just seemed to close to the Hulk (vastly different colors, yes, but fit and style obviously identical). I do like the idea that you can only get the DD in precious metals, so I'm leaning towards that. The question for me becomes what dial / PM configuration do I go with? Love the dials on RG, but for my brown skin, YG is best. Now it's down to the dial...I think. Either black or white honeycomb, or sliver Romans? God, what first world problems we have... __________________

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