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LuminousMaximus · 6 January 2019, 06:34 PM

It wears a lot like my Daytona in that it feels a little small, but it’s exactly the size I like.

Compared to my YM 16622 you can see it looks smaller. Well dial looks bigger but DD looks smaller

The RG is kinda toned down compared to the YG

That was the only RG DD they had. Also No platinum DD or platinum Daytona. Said they don’t stock them because don’t have customers for that range...?

Wife was looking at Hearts on Fire Center Stones. Worth the premium? $17,750 for 1.72kt VVs1 and j color

In my sweats after workout.

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Brew · 6 January 2019, 08:00 PM

Thanks for the pic next to the YM, I've been curious.

Fresh_1 · 6 January 2019, 08:20 PM

Hearts on fire are better than most stones on market but not the best at that price point you can do better. I would skip the VVS1 and go to VS1-VS2 you wont be able to see a difference especially with with a superior cut & try to get color in E-F range though will bump up price by a few grand or the elusive D color which is amazing but more $$ but color is very important to me since Im color sensitive, if gonna be set in platinum or WG. If you want more info on stones you can PM and show you 2 retailers that have better cuts. I have studied the round cuts extensively fwiw. Ive done business with one and they are very knowledgeable on cuts they are also great people to deal with & no I dont make anything on it if you are interested but I dont want your jeweler/ AD wife to hate me. Hearts on Fire are nice enough, I guess what Im trying to say there are higher cuts to refract light better but also come with premium. Good Luck!

HogwldFLTR · 6 January 2019, 09:23 PM

I can't comment on the diamonds since most in our home come from the turn of the century (1800s to 1900s) when my grandfather imported them so they aren't modern. I' e never been on the look for diamonds because of that. As far as the watch is concerned, I think it is a beauty; are you likely to get it?

AK797 · 6 January 2019, 11:41 PM

It is smaller, had the same feeling from my DD2 to the DD40 as I did from my Subc to a D500, about a 2-3mm difference in feel.

LondonLukeM · 6 January 2019, 11:45 PM

Stunning watch, personally prefer the chocolate or anniversary green dial though!

kauffee · 7 January 2019, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fresh_1

Hearts on fire are better than most stones on market but not the best at that price point you can do better. I would skip the VVS1 and go to VS1-VS2 you wont be able to see a difference especially with with a superior cut & try to get color in E-F range though will bump up price by a few grand or the elusive D color which is amazing but more $$ but color is very important to me since Im color sensitive, if gonna be set in platinum or WG. If you want more info on stones you can PM and show you 2 retailers that have better cuts. I have studied the round cuts extensively fwiw. Ive done business with one and they are very knowledgeable on cuts they are also great people to deal with & no I dont make anything on it if you are interested but I dont want your jeweler/ AD wife to hate me. Hearts on Fire are nice enough, I guess what Im trying to say there are higher cuts to refract light better but also come with premium. Good Luck!

Agree with this. J is a low color at that price and the benefit of VVS1 is imperceptible. I go for VS2 or SI1... totally clean to the naked eye.

“Hearts on fire” is a reference to hearts and arrows which are symmetry patterns the diamonds exhibit when looked at through special viewers like IdealScope.

Check out Whiteflash and Brian Gavin Diamonds for hearts and arrows cuts. PriceScope.com is an online forum for diamonds if you really want to get into the weeds.

watchwatcher · 7 January 2019, 02:33 AM

Looks great on you, Sam. Are you in the market for a DD40?

LuminousMaximus · 7 January 2019, 04:05 AM

I’m tossing things around with the DD40, but I wasn’t really like “I have to have this!” after trying it on.

I do like the comfort of the DD but I really miss the look and colors of the 116619/116618. It may not be as comfortable, (to me) but I will have 4 watches in the rotation and it may be fine since I wouldn’t be wearing it exclusively.

The Yachtmaster 16622, has been really comfortable and I love the dial and bezel. Been wearing it often and bezel still looks great. I do miss the adjustment ability of the easy-link and glidelock, and the ability of changing wrists.

Without adjustment, the YM 16622 likes to stay on the left wrist and it is too much of a hassle changing the holes in the bracelet. But, saying all that the Tuna Can Clasp is so thin and comfortable

ap1 · 7 January 2019, 04:55 AM

The Daytona and DD40 fit my wrist the best so for that alone they will always have a spot

GED · 7 January 2019, 05:05 AM

Looking good!

brandrea · 7 January 2019, 05:16 AM

That really looks good on you Sam

datejustrms · 7 January 2019, 05:32 AM

The RG looks good on you Sam.

peterpl · 7 January 2019, 07:23 AM

Honestly that actually looks very good on you. Perfect size for your wrist imho.

Do it. You wont regret that DD40 for sure.

Hard_Six · 7 January 2019, 07:47 AM

That RG looks really nice!

Dyim · 7 January 2019, 09:23 AM

I would put color and cut before clarity also.

watchwatcher · 7 January 2019, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1

The Daytona and DD40 fit my wrist the best so for that alone they will always have a spot

codecow · 7 January 2019, 10:54 AM

Man that looks great on you!

Neo_Anderson302 · 7 January 2019, 12:23 PM

Color blends in too much with your skin tone.

Vaxe · 7 January 2019, 12:54 PM

Looks great Sam, gonna get it?
RG Sundust is actually my favorite config, will probably get it this year depending on what basel brings. My AD can do $31k OTD if yours can’t do better, let me know.

AbqRolexFan · 7 January 2019, 02:38 PM

Just bought my wife a new diamond for her engagement ring: SI1, I color, and excellent cut. SI1 inclusions are not visible to the naked eye. I color is considered near-colorless, meaning that the color is only noticeable when held next to a colorless stone. My wife's previous stone was a True Hearts diamond (hearts and arrows); this one looks just as brilliant. I wouldn't spend the money for Hearts on Fire. We purchased both stones from James Allen, and they are first rate! Here's a stone I just found; it's 1.7 carats, H color, VS2, and True Hearts. The price is $3,500 cheaper than the stone you're looking at, and I suspect it's a better stone.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...ut-sku-3590470

GFONG · 7 January 2019, 08:34 PM

Looks awesome. It matches your skin tone perfectly.

1William · 7 January 2019, 09:51 PM

A great looking watch.

JR16 · 7 January 2019, 10:13 PM

Thanks for the side by side w the YM, very helpful. I like the RG on the DD40 a lot. My favorite dial w that metal is the olive.

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Donnyal · 7 January 2019, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

It is smaller, had the same feeling from my DD2 to the DD40 as I did from my Subc to a D500, about a 2-3mm difference in feel.

Wow that is a huge difference!

6 January 2019, 06:34 PM	#1
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	Tried on DD 40 at AD. Noticed a few things...228235 It wears a lot like my Daytona in that it feels a little small, but it’s exactly the size I like. Compared to my YM 16622 you can see it looks smaller. Well dial looks bigger but DD looks smaller The RG is kinda toned down compared to the YG That was the only RG DD they had. Also No platinum DD or platinum Daytona. Said they don’t stock them because don’t have customers for that range...? Wife was looking at Hearts on Fire Center Stones. Worth the premium? $17,750 for 1.72kt VVs1 and j color In my sweats after workout. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

6 January 2019, 08:20 PM	#3
Fresh_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Nicholas Location: NYC Watch: 116520 Posts: 855	Hearts on fire are better than most stones on market but not the best at that price point you can do better. I would skip the VVS1 and go to VS1-VS2 you wont be able to see a difference especially with with a superior cut & try to get color in E-F range though will bump up price by a few grand or the elusive D color which is amazing but more $$ but color is very important to me since Im color sensitive, if gonna be set in platinum or WG. If you want more info on stones you can PM and show you 2 retailers that have better cuts. I have studied the round cuts extensively fwiw. Ive done business with one and they are very knowledgeable on cuts they are also great people to deal with & no I dont make anything on it if you are interested but I dont want your jeweler/ AD wife to hate me. Hearts on Fire are nice enough, I guess what Im trying to say there are higher cuts to refract light better but also come with premium. Good Luck! Last edited by Fresh_1; 6 January 2019 at 08:49 PM.. Reason: more info

6 January 2019, 09:23 PM	#4
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: 33,664	I can't comment on the diamonds since most in our home come from the turn of the century (1800s to 1900s) when my grandfather imported them so they aren't modern. I' e never been on the look for diamonds because of that. As far as the watch is concerned, I think it is a beauty; are you likely to get it? __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

7 January 2019, 04:05 AM	#9
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	I’m tossing things around with the DD40, but I wasn’t really like “I have to have this!” after trying it on. I do like the comfort of the DD but I really miss the look and colors of the 116619/116618. It may not be as comfortable, (to me) but I will have 4 watches in the rotation and it may be fine since I wouldn’t be wearing it exclusively. The Yachtmaster 16622, has been really comfortable and I love the dial and bezel. Been wearing it often and bezel still looks great. I do miss the adjustment ability of the easy-link and glidelock, and the ability of changing wrists. Without adjustment, the YM 16622 likes to stay on the left wrist and it is too much of a hassle changing the holes in the bracelet. But, saying all that the Tuna Can Clasp is so thin and comfortable __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

7 January 2019, 05:05 AM	#11
GED "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Over Yonder Watch: d-d40wg Posts: 746	Looking good! __________________ Orbis non sufficit

6 January 2019, 08:00 PM	#2
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Thanks for the pic next to the YM, I've been curious.

6 January 2019, 11:41 PM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	It is smaller, had the same feeling from my DD2 to the DD40 as I did from my Subc to a D500, about a 2-3mm difference in feel.

6 January 2019, 11:45 PM	#6
LondonLukeM "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Luke Location: London Watch: Daytona 116508 YG Posts: 220	Stunning watch, personally prefer the chocolate or anniversary green dial though!

7 January 2019, 02:33 AM	#8
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,999	Looks great on you, Sam. Are you in the market for a DD40?

7 January 2019, 04:55 AM	#10
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,509	The Daytona and DD40 fit my wrist the best so for that alone they will always have a spot

7 January 2019, 05:16 AM	#12
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,759	That really looks good on you Sam

7 January 2019, 05:32 AM	#13
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	The RG looks good on you Sam.

7 January 2019, 07:23 AM	#14
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Honestly that actually looks very good on you. Perfect size for your wrist imho. Do it. You wont regret that DD40 for sure.

7 January 2019, 07:47 AM	#15
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	That RG looks really nice!

7 January 2019, 09:23 AM	#16
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,236	I would put color and cut before clarity also.

7 January 2019, 10:54 AM	#18
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,158	Man that looks great on you!

7 January 2019, 12:23 PM	#19
Neo_Anderson302 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 145	Color blends in too much with your skin tone.

7 January 2019, 12:54 PM	#20
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Looks great Sam, gonna get it? RG Sundust is actually my favorite config, will probably get it this year depending on what basel brings. My AD can do $31k OTD if yours can’t do better, let me know.

7 January 2019, 02:38 PM	#21
AbqRolexFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 244	Just bought my wife a new diamond for her engagement ring: SI1, I color, and excellent cut. SI1 inclusions are not visible to the naked eye. I color is considered near-colorless, meaning that the color is only noticeable when held next to a colorless stone. My wife's previous stone was a True Hearts diamond (hearts and arrows); this one looks just as brilliant. I wouldn't spend the money for Hearts on Fire. We purchased both stones from James Allen, and they are first rate! Here's a stone I just found; it's 1.7 carats, H color, VS2, and True Hearts. The price is $3,500 cheaper than the stone you're looking at, and I suspect it's a better stone. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...ut-sku-3590470 __________________ 126610LV, 126710BLNR, 126600, 126334, Omega Black & Orange Planet Ocean 600M, Omega Black Ceramic 300M

7 January 2019, 08:34 PM	#22
GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	Looks awesome. It matches your skin tone perfectly.

7 January 2019, 09:51 PM	#23
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,587	A great looking watch.

7 January 2019, 10:13 PM	#24
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,246	Thanks for the side by side w the YM, very helpful. I like the RG on the DD40 a lot. My favorite dial w that metal is the olive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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