Has anyone made the jump from DJ to white gold DD

[wayne93117]

Thinking about going up the ranks to the DD. Don’t think YG or RG is for me.

Can anyone share their experiences and thoughts after some time with a WG in comparison to the DJ?

Thanks!

[huncho]

not exactly the same but i have a dj and yg dd, works really well for me in rotation. as a one and only i don't think you'll be disappointed going from a dj to wg dd. its different enough for it to be worth it

[othertbone]

Apples and oranges

[TheWatchStandard]

36mm to 36mm?

Some more info would he helpful in regards to which model you currently own, and which model you're wanting to upgrade to.

[wayne93117]

Originally Posted by TheWatchStandard

36mm to 36mm?

Some more info would he helpful in regards to which model you currently own, and which model you're wanting to upgrade to.

36 to 36, yes.

I have a TT silver dial 16233 up to a 118239.

[CHRONOLEX]

Funny you ask. I wore a 36mm SS DJ with WG thunderbird bezel for about 15 years as my first (still have it) and all the while hoped and dreamed of a WG DD. Over the years I would acquire other pieces and build my collection but that was the one that always eluded me. I finally got the opportunity to get one a few years ago and found, once the initial excitement wore off, it wasn’t as thrilling as I had imagined. It was still a watch with a similar look but I had some buyers remorse for spending that money on what sort of felt like the same watch. I still have it today but rarely wear it. To keep trying, I got a 36mm platinum DD recently and likewise rarely wear it because now it seems too loud and obnoxious in business meetings with that shine, and you wonder if everyone notices it. Honestly they both get very little wear and most days I just wear my WG Daytona. I prefer the dimensions and the sportiness, not to mention the relative subtlety. Good luck to you on whatever you decide.

[Muxi]

A WG DayDate is a good idea if you want to stay under the radar. People won’t notice I assure you.

[TheWatchStandard]

Nice! The 118239 will be a heavier wear, but not too heavy by any means. I'm sure you'll love it. And very much agree with Muxi above. Random people likely won't know what you have on which is reassuring when wearing such an expensive watch, but people who know watches will know!

[wayne93117]

Originally Posted by CHRONOLEX

Funny you ask. I wore a 36mm SS DJ with WG thunderbird bezel for about 15 years as my first (still have it) and all the while hoped and dreamed of a WG DD. Over the years I would acquire other pieces and build my collection but that was the one that always eluded me. I finally got the opportunity to get one a few years ago and found, once the initial excitement wore off, it wasn’t as thrilling as I had imagined. It was still a watch with a similar look but I had some buyers remorse for spending that money on what sort of felt like the same watch. I still have it today but rarely wear it. To keep trying, I got a 36mm platinum DD recently and likewise rarely wear it because now it seems too loud and obnoxious in business meetings with that shine, and you wonder if everyone notices it. Honestly they both get very little wear and most days I just wear my WG Daytona. I prefer the dimensions and the sportiness, not to mention the relative subtlety. Good luck to you on whatever you decide.

Thank you, thank you. This is exactly what I’m contemplating.

[logo]

To me, I would not get a WG DD as the SS DJ looks so similar (and awesome) at a fraction of the price. Sure the weight is different, and sure the look is different to the trained eye, but in my view if you’re going big, you go big (YG, RG).

That said, I have a TT DJ and would never consider a DD as a replacement, only a supplement.

[huncho]

Originally Posted by CHRONOLEX

Funny you ask. I wore a 36mm SS DJ with WG thunderbird bezel for about 15 years as my first (still have it) and all the while hoped and dreamed of a WG DD. Over the years I would acquire other pieces and build my collection but that was the one that always eluded me. I finally got the opportunity to get one a few years ago and found, once the initial excitement wore off, it wasn’t as thrilling as I had imagined. It was still a watch with a similar look but I had some buyers remorse for spending that money on what sort of felt like the same watch. I still have it today but rarely wear it. To keep trying, I got a 36mm platinum DD recently and likewise rarely wear it because now it seems too loud and obnoxious in business meetings with that shine, and you wonder if everyone notices it. Honestly they both get very little wear and most days I just wear my WG Daytona. I prefer the dimensions and the sportiness, not to mention the relative subtlety. Good luck to you on whatever you decide.

this is why i personally think if you're getting your first day date it should be colored gold. its a watch i would only add to a collection and not consolidate into

[wayne93117]

Originally Posted by huncho

this is why i personally think if you're getting your first day date it should be colored gold. its a watch i would only add to a collection and not consolidate into

Great point. I’ll be selling a sub to get this added and will cause some consolidation. Though my was to consolidate to a WG and a less expensive sports watch.

[CHRONOLEX]

Originally Posted by huncho

this is why i personally think if you're getting your first day date it should be colored gold. its a watch i would only add to a collection and not consolidate into

Actually I did own a YG DD along the way before the WG came along and it was a lot of fun but too loud for me. Traded it for first WG Daytona. Agree the YG is a totally different thing altogether.

[CHRONOLEX]

I guess I would just say it’s 50/50 whether you will notice a huge difference or miss the money.

[huncho]

Originally Posted by CHRONOLEX

Actually I did own a YG DD along the way before the WG came along and it was a lot of fun but too loud for me. Traded it for first WG Daytona. Agree the YG is a totally different thing altogether.

yeah the YG is very loud, not that a SS datejust is under the radar but its nice having something more "normal" in rotation lol

[locutus49]

I prefer WG and Platinum to colored gold. True, most people will think you are wearing a SS watch, but those who know, will know.

[Joeguy]

I have been considering this very thing.
Most other watches in my rotation have the day and I am in the habit of looking at my wrist for the day and date.

I really would like to have the blue dial WG DD. It seems like the perfect watch, but then there would be no reason to wear my DJ.

Let us know how it goes.


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[TempoKing]

Originally Posted by wayne93117

Thinking about going up the ranks to the DD. Don’t think YG or RG is for me....an anyone share their experiences and thoughts after some time with a WG in comparison to the DJ?
Thanks!

I think Rolex sales are suffering because One would think twice before buying
a 36mm white gold DayDate with an Oyster bracelet vs the same oyster bracelet Datejust
they are so alike...You look superficially at ones wrist and there is no $20.000.. difference,
other...than a small window at 12 that says... Monday....and the white gold content

[huncho]

Originally Posted by TempoKing

I think Rolex sales are suffering because One would think twice before buying
a 36mm white gold DayDate with an Oyster bracelet vs the same oyster bracelet Datejust
they are so alike...You look superficially at ones wrist and there is no $20.000.. difference,
other...than a small window at 12 that says... Monday....and the white gold content

barely anyone gets a day date on oyster..

[TempoKing]

Originally Posted by huncho

barely anyone gets a day date on oyster..

I think the white gold and platinum have a certain following
that like the oyster ...look ..if I wanted white gold I’d go 40mm and President

[wayne93117]

I’m gravitating towards silver or black dial with the president bracelet. Which do you guys prefer?

[peterskinner]

Yes, I owned both smooth bezel and fluted 41mm DJs, rhodium dial, Jubilee , before leaping up to a white gold DD40. Of course, the luxury and heft of gold is lovely, but in all honesty the best approach is to buy a DJ41 and enjoy it.
You get all you need for a quarter of the price.
The true advantage of the DD is the bracelet; that is special.
I wouldn’t consider the 36mm versions, the bigger versions wear better on most wrists. They’re not intrusive. But that’s always personal.

[Tangier11]

Here we do again with this "under the radar" stuff. I call BS on this entire notion. If you are TRULY looking for under the radar...don't buy a Rolex! ANY Rolex is NOT under the radar..Geez….

[Tangier11]

To answer the OP's questions. I have a TT DJ 36 and YG DD 36, I love both and have no issues going from one to the other. I don't think I would go for a WG DD.

[Bryan81]

My first Rolex was a 16200 DJ with blue Roman dial. Later I moved on to a rhodium dialed DJ with fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet. I sold those a number of years ago. I had always wanted a DD, but a YG watch seemed too loud for me.

In the last year I picked up a 18239. I love it. Definitely has more heft than a SS DJ. I actually like the smaller size of a 36 mm to contrast with all my larger sport models and DJ41. I also really like the president bracelet, which you can’t get on the DJ. Going WG was also the right decision for me. I like flying a bit more under the radar with my watches.




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[wayne93117]

Originally Posted by Bryan81

My first Rolex was a 16200 DJ with blue Roman dial. Later I moved on to a rhodium dialed DJ with fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet. I sold those a number of years ago. I had always wanted a DD, but a YG watch seemed too loud for me.

In the last year I picked up a 18239. I love it. Definitely has more heft than a SS DJ. I actually like the smaller size of a 36 mm to contrast with all my larger sport models and DJ41. I also really like the president bracelet, which you can’t get on the DJ. Going WG was also the right decision for me. I like flying a bit more under the radar with my watches.




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Thanks Bryan! Sharp piece and solid advice.

Did you choose the 5 digit based on price, or was there a reason you liked it more than a 6 digit?

[Bryan81]

Originally Posted by wayne93117

Thanks Bryan! Sharp piece and solid advice.

Did you choose the 5 digit based on price, or was there a reason you liked it more than a 6 digit?

I found the watch I wanted in terms of it being 36mm, roman dial, color, etc. and was somewhat ambivalent to whether it was a 5-digit or 6-digit. At the same time, the "upgrades" you get with the 6-digit didn't really seem to be worth the extra cost, though I probably would have been OK with paying the extra for a 6-digit if that's what was available. However, I did want the double quick set and wouldn't have gone with an earlier 5-digit (18039).

[CHRONOLEX]

I find the new style prez clasp much more comfortable. Try both to be sure.