John Holbrook's Day-Date Review

[tandrup]

Great review - I think the WG version looks really good. I have never been a big fan of the YG versions. YG doesn't look good on me (some would claim that SS doesn't look good on me either :-).

Thanks for sharing the review Frostie!

[crimscrem]

The platinum and wg versions of this watch are simply amazing. I tried one on a few weeks back and was just stunned at the weight of them; obviously because of the weight of gold and platinum as compared to SS.

It is the ultimate rolex in my opinion. I would really love to have one one of these days, but the price is so high. beautiful watch.

[marshallr47]

Thanks for the link. Good stuff.

[timackerman]

I always enjoy reading his reviews.

Good opinions and good pictures

[Scarface]

I have very wide wrist, way above 8", and always used to wear my Omega 42mm.
I have recently bought my Datejust 36mm and, while it took me time to get used to it, I find it ok. Actually, I love it.

Yes, by today's standards, it is small - but it is a classic watch and the size is completely a matter of getting used to, combination with your clothes and style, as well as judged by fashion and trends...

[oneillba]

I have small wrists under 7". My TT DJ fits and looks just right on my wrist. I remember before I got mine I worried that it would look too big. Not so thank goodness! With that in mind, my TT DJ wants to be a Gold Presidential when it grows up.

[TDH]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Holbrook writes well and his camera work is up there with some of the best!!

2nd that!!!

[clbcpa]

i HAD FORGOTTEN ABOUT ALL THIS DISCUSSION. WELCOME DDII !!! I TOO DONT HAVE THE PRESIDENT DUE TO 36MM CASE. JUST TO SMALL FOR SUCH AN ASTOUNDING PIECE. CANT WAIT TO SEE IT IN 41MM !!!! I TALKED TO MY AD THIS WEEK AND I AM CONVINCED THAT ROLEX WILL "TOUR" THE DDII AND DEEPSEA IN THE US BEFORE END OF SUMMER. I CERTAINLY HOPE SO

[unclesallie]

Originally Posted by frostie

Enjoy reading it guys/gals rolexreferencepage.com/Daydate/review.html

thanks! very informative.
best,
dan

[unclesallie]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Strange that I haven't seen that review before. I often visit John's site. Is it a fairly new review?

Anyway, very nice review! And thanks for sharing!

I looked in vain for the information that the current Day-Dates are the ONLY Rolex watches made with a slightly DOMED sapphire crystal, though. And IMHO he could also have mentioned that the bracelet got updated in year 2000, resulting in SOLID centre links (in fact, the centre links on the predecessor DD's did not have solid centre links. They were hollow inside, but looked solid from the outside).
As a sidenote, the new clasp did not come together with the other updates in 2000. It came with the K series (possibly late P-series).

See about the Basel 2000 news here.

Bo: thanks! that's an important point....
best,
dan

[SSD]

A very enjoyable, informative review. John Holbrook's photography IS indeed up there with the best as JJ said, and his writing is excellent too.

I like the white dial Roman DD's as well. Gives a good contrast with the case and bracelet. Truly a beautiful watch!