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jzzmn88 · 27 April 2023, 08:31 AM

Last year, I purchased my first DD and made a choice between the 18238 and 118238. I ended up going with the 118238 and have absolutely no regrets. In my opinion, the heft and feel of the 6 digit was worth the difference in price. Best of luck in your decision!

Gym5050 · 27 April 2023, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jzzmn88

Last year, I purchased my first DD and made a choice between the 18238 and 118238. I ended up going with the 118238 and have absolutely no regrets. In my opinion, the heft and feel of the 6 digit was worth the difference in price. Best of luck in your decision!

Lets see some pics!

piratfisk · 27 April 2023, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Gym5050

I hear that. 23k is definitely way more than I ever expected to pay for a watch. However, as I mentioned somewhere before, now that I’ve tried it on, I can’t imagine going back to a steel or TT watch.

Considering I literally just got my grail watch delivered today, gold feels better (inside the heart & outside on the wrist) than SS. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=901653

Gym5050 · 27 April 2023, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by piratfisk

Considering I literally just got my grail watch delivered today, gold feels better (inside the heart & outside on the wrist) than SS. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=901653

Your watch is beautiful! Congrats brother.

EvelynWaugh · 27 April 2023, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by piratfisk

Considering I literally just got my grail watch delivered today, gold feels better (inside the heart & outside on the wrist) than SS. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=901653

116619LB is a stunner. That blue dial is really special. Serious congrats

jzzmn88 · 27 April 2023, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gym5050

Lets see some pics!

Here you go! (Sorry for the crappy pics)

The original owner kept this in a safe and it was in unpolished condition, so that’s why there is patina. It’s turning to a nice semi rose gold finish. Love it.

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Phrank · 27 April 2023, 10:05 PM

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A vote for brushed lugs (and bark!)

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..and that beautiful Tapestry dial....sweet!

JohnnyBer · 29 April 2023, 01:10 PM

Thank you! R serial dating to 1988. Was my dad’s, and I always admired it. Now it’s mine, and it makes him happy to see me wearing it.

Edit: Fun fact - I believe the tapestry dial on the day-date from this era was the only dial without the minute track around the perimeter….only outside of the ‘special’ dials like lapis and onyx, that is.

joli160 · 29 April 2023, 07:27 PM

Happy owner of the 18238 but go for the newer 11…. one.

The clasp alone is worth it imho, the earlier 11 series still use the old clasp. Skip those

jonbeltran888 · 16 October 2023, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenny G

I personally prefer and would buy the 118238 over the 5 digit.

If you do go with the 18238, I would definitely recommend that you do not polish the lugs. Keep it original. You say you’ll keep it forever but forever often changes…

I had the opportunity to choose between the two. I chose the 18238 over the 118238 mainly because of the brushed lugs. The brushed lugs on the 18238 looked more premium and real gold than the polished one on the 118238. Similar to mall watches in gold. To each his own I guess. So happy with my choice.

Onequik135i · 16 October 2023, 09:26 PM

I would go w the earlier model too, brushed lugs look way better.

kwingy · 16 October 2023, 09:52 PM

Had the 18238 but let it go earlier this year. If I buy another one, I will get the 118238. Having tried one on, just feels beefier on wrist and solid links and upgraded clasp make a big difference.

Gerardus · 16 October 2023, 10:20 PM

Owned both but the 11 gets my vote, no brainer. This was mine, still regretting that I sold it…

miamiclay · 17 October 2023, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jonbeltran888

I had the opportunity to choose between the two. I chose the 18238 over the 118238 mainly because of the brushed lugs.

Welcome to TRF …

Now, let’s see some pics of your 18238!

zoro4now · 17 October 2023, 07:50 AM

I got the 118238 and I don't regret it.

referencetwenty8 · 17 October 2023, 11:42 AM

Went with 18238 & been my daily since June.

I think this one works for me because even though it’s still loud in nature (being an all gold watch) this ref has (the aforementioned) qualities that make it sort of …. understated. And I really like that for the current environment I’m in, where a little stealth is nice sometimes.

29 April 2023, 07:27 PM	#39
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,377	Happy owner of the 18238 but go for the newer 11…. one. The clasp alone is worth it imho, the earlier 11 series still use the old clasp. Skip those __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

16 October 2023, 09:26 PM	#41
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,428	I would go w the earlier model too, brushed lugs look way better. __________________ 126710BLRO-0001 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Silver Snoopy / PAM24 / PAM111

16 October 2023, 10:20 PM	#43
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,884	118238 vs 18238 Owned both but the 11 gets my vote, no brainer. This was mine, still regretting that I sold it… __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

27 April 2023, 08:31 AM	#31
jzzmn88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kevin Location: SoCal Watch: 118238 Posts: 35	Last year, I purchased my first DD and made a choice between the 18238 and 118238. I ended up going with the 118238 and have absolutely no regrets. In my opinion, the heft and feel of the 6 digit was worth the difference in price. Best of luck in your decision!

29 April 2023, 01:10 PM	#38
JohnnyBer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 193	Thank you! R serial dating to 1988. Was my dad’s, and I always admired it. Now it’s mine, and it makes him happy to see me wearing it. Edit: Fun fact - I believe the tapestry dial on the day-date from this era was the only dial without the minute track around the perimeter….only outside of the ‘special’ dials like lapis and onyx, that is.

16 October 2023, 09:52 PM	#42
kwingy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,276	Had the 18238 but let it go earlier this year. If I buy another one, I will get the 118238. Having tried one on, just feels beefier on wrist and solid links and upgraded clasp make a big difference.

17 October 2023, 07:50 AM	#45
zoro4now Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: US Posts: 106	I got the 118238 and I don't regret it.

17 October 2023, 11:42 AM	#46
referencetwenty8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Stanton, CA Watch: 18238 Posts: 33	Went with 18238 & been my daily since June. I think this one works for me because even though it’s still loud in nature (being an all gold watch) this ref has (the aforementioned) qualities that make it sort of …. understated. And I really like that for the current environment I’m in, where a little stealth is nice sometimes.

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