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nafkha · 3 August 2020, 07:43 PM

Hi guys, I’m currently facing a dilemma. I would like to expand my current watch collection and I’m not sure which piece I should go for. Just so you have an overview on my current collection, for now, I have:
- GMT-Master II 116710LN
- GMT-Master II 116710BLRO
- Cosmograph Daytona 116520, Black dial
- Hublot Big Bang Chronograph 301.SX.1170.RX

Now, I’m considering two pieces and I can only go for one. First one is Rolex Day-Date 40mm Green dial. I only have steel in my collection and I always wanted a gold piece. Plus, I’m a big fan of president bracelet and I want to complete the list of the three major Rolex bracelets in my collection haha.

Second one is Royal Oak 15500ST.OO.1220ST.01 or jumbo (whichever I can get). I find Royal Oak the one of the sexiest watch out there, I always wanted to own one. Also the bracelet is just madness. Plus, I would expand my collection with one additional brand.

Here you go this is my dilemma. I want to read your thoughts (without taking into consideration price difference).

PS: everything might change on September 1st when they release novelties

didikwahyu · 3 August 2020, 07:48 PM

Daydate

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Gwai · 3 August 2020, 07:52 PM

Royal Oak. Why? You sound more enthusiastic to me about that option.

Cheers
Marc

kbutler1 · 3 August 2020, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwai

Royal Oak. Why? You sound more enthusiastic to me about that option.

Cheers
Marc

Yup, that's what it sounds like to me as well.

taitun4life · 23 April 2024, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwai

Royal Oak. Why? You sound more enthusiastic to me about that option.

Cheers
Marc

What he said....

Kirsty87 · 3 August 2020, 07:53 PM

Hmm...such different pieces, but I think your collection could do with a splash of gold, and the president bracelet is a beauty/very comfortable.

However, you seem excited by the AP, so that selection may satiate you more. Either way, they're both great watches, and you cannot go wrong with either.

Go with your gut!

doramas · 3 August 2020, 07:55 PM

Yellow gold, green dial with Roman numerals?

nafkha · 3 August 2020, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by doramas

Yellow gold, green dial with Roman numerals?

Oh sorry I meant the Everose reference 228235 with olive green dial

didikwahyu · 3 August 2020, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nafkha

Oh sorry I meant the Everose reference 228235 with olive green dial

Perfect

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doramas · 4 August 2020, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nafkha

Oh sorry I meant the Everose reference 228235 with olive green dial

Thank you.

Very nice setup.

lukey77 · 23 April 2024, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nafkha

Oh sorry I meant the Everose reference 228235 with olive green dial

I have both the
- Jumbo (15202) which I bought in 2017 at list. Absolutely STUNNING watch. Probably my favourite and I find much nicer than the larger RO. The issue with this is that it’s a scratch magnate due to shape, so I only wear it rarely.
- Day Date - I have rose gold, olive. Absolutely unbelievable watch to wear. Very different to that AP due to its heft and presence. Very robust, yet classy.

Really depends what you’re after. Both amazing, both very different to each other.

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rmlovett1 · 23 April 2024, 08:51 PM

hopefully the decision has been made after almost 4 yrs

lukey77 · 23 April 2024, 11:24 PM

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hopefully the decision has been made after almost 4 yrs

He’s still on “the list” for both…

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ragingcao · 3 August 2020, 08:01 PM

Royal Oak. Variety is the spice of life

fskywalker · 3 August 2020, 08:04 PM

Daydate

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teojjsg · 3 August 2020, 08:12 PM

If up to me, a DD without a doubt. Might even hunt down the discontinued DD2 if buying used is an option.

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mank1962 · 3 August 2020, 08:14 PM

daydate

rmlovett1 · 3 August 2020, 08:42 PM

I’d go DD

THC · 3 August 2020, 08:43 PM

DD 40 for the win

1William · 3 August 2020, 08:43 PM

I prefer the DD and specifically the WG version with the green dial and roman numerals. Understated luxury.

Hollie_Rollie · 3 August 2020, 08:45 PM

DD40 green dial

sgwatchguy · 3 August 2020, 08:47 PM

Or... Sell the GMT LN and Hublot, add some cash and buy both the President and the RO.

Dsmith1974 · 3 August 2020, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Or... Sell the GMT LN and Hublot, add some cash and buy both the President and the RO.

Yeah do this.

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AK797 · 3 August 2020, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

Yeah do this.

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Nice idea, or go for a RG RO, the bracelet is really different level in PM.

Mr. Drunmond · 3 August 2020, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Or... Sell the GMT LN and Hublot, add some cash and buy both the President and the RO.

This is the correct answer.

myporsche · 4 August 2020, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Or... Sell the GMT LN and Hublot, add some cash and buy both the President and the RO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Drunmond

This is the correct answer.

This is the way to go

Vipes · 4 August 2020, 03:50 AM

I like the RO better than the DD. Just remember the DD with the fluted bezel and President bracelet will hide scratches way better than the RO. DD also more robust.

Manu74 · 6 August 2020, 03:32 AM

Day-Date in RG or WG with the Olive dial is one of the best looking watches

lig · 4 August 2020, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Or... Sell the GMT LN and Hublot, add some cash and buy both the President and the RO.

That’s exactly what I would do too.

904VT · 6 August 2020, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by downtorock

Nah, I got my first DD at 26 in RG.

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Definitely not too young, especially for a nice WG Day Date that is more modern than YG feels.

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Originally Posted by lig

That’s exactly what I would do too.

That's not so bad of an idea assuming no sentimental value. Or perhaps even go to the RG Royal Oak chocolate sunburst....

3 August 2020, 07:43 PM	#1
nafkha "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: London Posts: 61	Day-Date or Royal Oak Hi guys, I’m currently facing a dilemma. I would like to expand my current watch collection and I’m not sure which piece I should go for. Just so you have an overview on my current collection, for now, I have: - GMT-Master II 116710LN - GMT-Master II 116710BLRO - Cosmograph Daytona 116520, Black dial - Hublot Big Bang Chronograph 301.SX.1170.RX Now, I’m considering two pieces and I can only go for one. First one is Rolex Day-Date 40mm Green dial. I only have steel in my collection and I always wanted a gold piece. Plus, I’m a big fan of president bracelet and I want to complete the list of the three major Rolex bracelets in my collection haha. Second one is Royal Oak 15500ST.OO.1220ST.01 or jumbo (whichever I can get). I find Royal Oak the one of the sexiest watch out there, I always wanted to own one. Also the bracelet is just madness. Plus, I would expand my collection with one additional brand. Here you go this is my dilemma. I want to read your thoughts (without taking into consideration price difference). PS: everything might change on September 1st when they release novelties

3 August 2020, 08:04 PM	#15
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3 August 2020, 08:47 PM	#22
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	Or... Sell the GMT LN and Hublot, add some cash and buy both the President and the RO. __________________

3 August 2020, 07:48 PM	#2
didikwahyu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Felix Location: bekasi, Indonesia Watch: GMT master II , Br Posts: 111	Daydate Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

3 August 2020, 07:52 PM	#3
Gwai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Marc Location: Germany Posts: 755	Royal Oak. Why? You sound more enthusiastic to me about that option. Cheers Marc

3 August 2020, 07:53 PM	#6
Kirsty87 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: UK Watch: Day Date 36mm Posts: 157	Hmm...such different pieces, but I think your collection could do with a splash of gold, and the president bracelet is a beauty/very comfortable. However, you seem excited by the AP, so that selection may satiate you more. Either way, they're both great watches, and you cannot go wrong with either. Go with your gut!

3 August 2020, 07:55 PM	#7
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Yellow gold, green dial with Roman numerals?

23 April 2024, 08:51 PM	#12
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,708	hopefully the decision has been made after almost 4 yrs

3 August 2020, 08:01 PM	#14
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	Royal Oak. Variety is the spice of life

3 August 2020, 08:12 PM	#16
teojjsg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 158	If up to me, a DD without a doubt. Might even hunt down the discontinued DD2 if buying used is an option. Sent from my SM-N975F using Tapatalk

3 August 2020, 08:14 PM	#17
mank1962 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Hannover Posts: 83	daydate

3 August 2020, 08:42 PM	#18
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,708	I’d go DD

3 August 2020, 08:43 PM	#19
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,521	DD 40 for the win

3 August 2020, 08:43 PM	#20
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,278	I prefer the DD and specifically the WG version with the green dial and roman numerals. Understated luxury.

3 August 2020, 08:45 PM	#21
Hollie_Rollie 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: U.S.A. Watch: SD43 Posts: 3,149	DD40 green dial

4 August 2020, 03:50 AM	#27
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,854	I like the RO better than the DD. Just remember the DD with the fluted bezel and President bracelet will hide scratches way better than the RO. DD also more robust.

6 August 2020, 03:32 AM	#28
Manu74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Mark Location: Europe Watch: SD43 \| LVc \| SkyD Posts: 1,382	Day-Date in RG or WG with the Olive dial is one of the best looking watches

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