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Fedpete · 15 April 2022, 12:10 PM

Is the Champagne DD40 super cool or just way too much gold?? I honestly cannot determine if I love it or loath it. Owners chime in—would love to hear some feedback on what this thing is like to daily.

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illiguy · 15 April 2022, 12:14 PM

Have a DD36. Perfect balance of flash but not too much flash. Have you considered?

burnthesehills · 15 April 2022, 12:22 PM

Can’t afford it personally, but if i had the means that is the configuration I would get. I like the all gold look.

logo · 15 April 2022, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedpete

Is the Champagne DD40 super cool or just way too much gold?? I honestly cannot determine if I love it or loath it. Owners chime in—would love to hear some feedback on what this thing is like to daily.

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I don't have a DD, but with the champagne dial I prefer the DJ as the SS balances it out. On a YG DD I like white, silver or black dials.

blaudin · 15 April 2022, 12:27 PM

It's too much for me. I prefer the silver dial.

fskywalker · 15 April 2022, 12:33 PM

White precious metals for me!

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Jttran28 · 15 April 2022, 12:51 PM

Too much gold for me. Prefer the black dial, pops more

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MJ EXPLORER · 15 April 2022, 12:55 PM

I know exactly what you mean. I've tried it on and thought the same. I prefer a white dial to break up all of that gold. I love the new 36mm DD with white dial and batons.

Fedpete · 15 April 2022, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by illiguy

Have a DD36. Perfect balance of flash but not too much flash. Have you considered?

Has never crossed my mind. Does the full golf effect make the watch wear larger?

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WatchGuy1966 · 15 April 2022, 01:03 PM

It's too much for me

CHRONOLEX · 15 April 2022, 01:04 PM

I find it a bit much

BNA/LION · 15 April 2022, 01:12 PM

I

40mm DD! It's a fantastic watch. I went from 36mm to 40mm and couldn't be happier.

10klakes · 15 April 2022, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

white precious metals for me!

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+1

nan7yo · 15 April 2022, 01:44 PM

It looks great!

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Time Out · 15 April 2022, 01:46 PM

NEVER too much gold.

rolexpure · 15 April 2022, 01:48 PM

Gold is KING!!!

jstan9 · 15 April 2022, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fedpete

Is the Champagne DD40 super cool or just way too much gold?? I honestly cannot determine if I love it or loath it. Owners chime in—would love to hear some feedback on what this thing is like to daily.

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Uh…nooo…this is, like, the ultimate. If I could afford it, I’d buy it in a heartbeat and wear it like I was Tony Soprano.

Puffy412 · 15 April 2022, 01:51 PM

Way too much for me. If I were going yellow gold, would do white dial or silver.

mile2424 · 15 April 2022, 01:53 PM

I've only tried on the display version, but I thought it was amazing. Not one I would want to wear everyday, but I actually loved the monotone look and classic styling.

subprimero · 15 April 2022, 01:58 PM

I'm A WG guy, but if I were to buy a YG DD, it would be with a champagne dial.

Vesper Lynd · 15 April 2022, 04:54 PM

I prefer it with a different colour on the dial. In addition, if the dial is champagne, it makes it difficult to see the time depending on the circumstances.

928ktgold · 15 April 2022, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by blaudin

It's too much for me. I prefer the silver dial.

Agree we got my dad this DD40 with silver face as champagne is too much. I think it’s old school. Plus he has his old dd36 with champagne dial and diamond bezel is that he got that in the 90s

StillTrying · 15 April 2022, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by burnthesehills

Can’t afford it personally, but if i had the means that is the configuration I would get. I like the all gold look.

Ditto this! Except I’d get in 36mm (still can’t afford).

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samson66 · 15 April 2022, 09:04 PM

I love it personally, but it is probably an older look vs some of the other dial combinations.

rmlovett1 · 15 April 2022, 09:08 PM

With the baton dial (DD40) it breaks it up a bit, so I personally like that combination. My first choice would be a silver dial on DD40, but champagne would be # 2

1William · 15 April 2022, 09:15 PM

I like the DD with any dial. The white is my favorite.

GoingPlaces · 15 April 2022, 10:20 PM

I don't buy into the "it's too much gold" argument. It's one of the most iconic gold watches ever and most always with a gold dial, I don't think holding back on the dial really matters. OP needs to go with whatever sings. Personally I went with white because of the crispness and more importantly legibility. My eyes aren't getting younger. The champagne is the classic though, can't go wrong.

enjoythemusic · 15 April 2022, 10:24 PM

Personal preference.

Given today's pop music scene in the USA and Europe, some might consider it a 'very basic starter kit'. Though in some countries gold watches are forbidden by their taught belief system.

brandrea · 15 April 2022, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

With the baton dial (DD40) it breaks it up a bit, so I personally like that combination. My first choice would be a silver dial on DD40, but champagne would be # 2

Right there with you

Daytonaman799 · 15 April 2022, 11:01 PM

I like silver or white Roman. I also like the 36mm…to me tastes the day date straight up but I do like the DD 40 in platinum. Love the index diagonal dial for both. Day Datea are great…good luck!

15 April 2022, 12:10 PM	#1
Fedpete "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: usa Posts: 747	Champagne DD40–too much gold? Is the Champagne DD40 super cool or just way too much gold?? I honestly cannot determine if I love it or loath it. Owners chime in—would love to hear some feedback on what this thing is like to daily. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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15 April 2022, 10:24 PM	#28
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,007	Personal preference. Given today's pop music scene in the USA and Europe, some might consider it a 'very basic starter kit'. Though in some countries gold watches are forbidden by their taught belief system. __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

15 April 2022, 12:14 PM	#2
illiguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,660	Have a DD36. Perfect balance of flash but not too much flash. Have you considered?

15 April 2022, 12:22 PM	#3
burnthesehills "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Western MA Posts: 1,211	Can’t afford it personally, but if i had the means that is the configuration I would get. I like the all gold look.

15 April 2022, 12:27 PM	#5
blaudin "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 13	It's too much for me. I prefer the silver dial.

15 April 2022, 12:51 PM	#7
Jttran28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Real Name: Jimmy Location: Bay Area Watch: Multiple Posts: 64	Too much gold for me. Prefer the black dial, pops more Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 April 2022, 12:55 PM	#8
MJ EXPLORER 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Real Name: Mike Location: Arkansas Watch: Explorer 40 Posts: 1,024	I know exactly what you mean. I've tried it on and thought the same. I prefer a white dial to break up all of that gold. I love the new 36mm DD with white dial and batons.

15 April 2022, 01:03 PM	#10
WatchGuy1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Location Location Posts: 1,794	It's too much for me

15 April 2022, 01:04 PM	#11
CHRONOLEX 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,629	I find it a bit much

15 April 2022, 01:44 PM	#14
nan7yo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: APAC Posts: 1,033	It looks great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 April 2022, 01:46 PM	#15
Time Out Banned Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: MW Posts: 495	NEVER too much gold.

15 April 2022, 01:48 PM	#16
rolexpure Banned Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: San Fran Posts: 405	Gold is KING!!!

15 April 2022, 01:51 PM	#18
Puffy412 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: 412 Posts: 34	Way too much for me. If I were going yellow gold, would do white dial or silver.

15 April 2022, 01:53 PM	#19
mile2424 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: California Posts: 369	I've only tried on the display version, but I thought it was amazing. Not one I would want to wear everyday, but I actually loved the monotone look and classic styling.

15 April 2022, 01:58 PM	#20
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,434	I'm A WG guy, but if I were to buy a YG DD, it would be with a champagne dial.

15 April 2022, 04:54 PM	#21
Vesper Lynd Banned Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Europe Posts: 794	I prefer it with a different colour on the dial. In addition, if the dial is champagne, it makes it difficult to see the time depending on the circumstances.

15 April 2022, 09:04 PM	#24
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,751	I love it personally, but it is probably an older look vs some of the other dial combinations.

15 April 2022, 09:08 PM	#25
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,452	With the baton dial (DD40) it breaks it up a bit, so I personally like that combination. My first choice would be a silver dial on DD40, but champagne would be # 2

15 April 2022, 09:15 PM	#26
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,580	I like the DD with any dial. The white is my favorite.

15 April 2022, 10:20 PM	#27
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	I don't buy into the "it's too much gold" argument. It's one of the most iconic gold watches ever and most always with a gold dial, I don't think holding back on the dial really matters. OP needs to go with whatever sings. Personally I went with white because of the crispness and more importantly legibility. My eyes aren't getting younger. The champagne is the classic though, can't go wrong.

15 April 2022, 11:01 PM	#30
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,680	I like silver or white Roman. I also like the 36mm…to me tastes the day date straight up but I do like the DD 40 in platinum. Love the index diagonal dial for both. Day Datea are great…good luck!

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