|
|
ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
27 June 2017, 07:44 AM
|
#1 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: bklyn
Posts: 1,471
|
incoming DD36
had been curious for a long time about a full bracelet gold version watch. was equally nervous that it'd be too much bling. started with rose gold JLC reverso grande ultra thin on a strap...which helped me ease into the precious metal. fell in love with it. and was one of the watches that started my move away from 'big watches'...recently purged my collection of them, now toward more traditionally sized pieces.
so which brand/model made the most sense...not too much bling, 'small' enough to not attract too much attention, AND one that is iconic enough to last? for me, it was clear that i had to go with the DD36. considered champagne dial...but felt the need to break up the all-gold look with a lighter dial...so the silver made the most sense. went back/forth with stick dial vs roman...and in the end, i liked the taller rigid dimension of sticks over the beveled edge of the romans. went further back/forth with older stick (dotted lume) vs newer stick (embedded lume)...and again, the rigid edges of the older sticks gave more depth to the dial overall. plus the embedded lume just seemed a bit more sporty...which i wanted to avoid. and lastly, the DD36 for me was the perfect size (vs 40 or 41)...and more aligned with the re-direction of my collection. had seen these from a far, few times upclose but not really indepth, and never tried on wrist...so there was still a sense of unknown in making the purchase (which was done via online/tele). once i opened the box, i knew instantly...WOW, i made the perfect choice. and once on the wrist....HOLY CRAP, this really is nice...and now i truly understand all the comments made by so many other owners. this truly is a piece. may not be mechanically as sophisticated as my other pieces...and i don't think that's where it's overall value really stands anyway...but it's heritage, style and visual presence just make it amazing. and damn, full gold really have a good weight on the wrist...absolutely substantial, u truly feel where the money was spent! but not in a way, say, a hulking 42-44mm full gold bracelet watch might...which i'd imagine might feel like "HEY I'M HERE!!" i'm thoroughly thrilled with the decision, and absolutely happy to be joining the DD club.  (shout out to jon @ sant blanc - a true gentleman and absolutely wonderful to have transacted with) 
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 07:47 AM
|
#2 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Real Name: Scott
Location: Florida
Watch: Datejust/YM
Posts: 435
|
Beauty! Wear in good health and congrats!
|
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 07:47 AM
|
#3 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Liverpool, UK
Watch: Datejust
Posts: 58
|
Nice watch. Congrats
|
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 07:47 AM
|
#4 |
|
Banned
Join Date: Oct 2005
Real Name: Gerardo
Location: Here
Watch: ALL of them
Posts: 32,098
|
BEAUTIFUL!!!! Congratulations and welcome to the club!!!!
|
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 07:49 AM
|
#5 |
|
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: NL
Watch: Yachtmaster
Posts: 14,355
|
Beautiful watch, congrats and enjoy
__________________
Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711. |
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 07:50 AM
|
#6 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Canada
Posts: 3,650
|
Absolutely beautiful and welcome to the club. Congrats.
__________________
Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2 |
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 07:51 AM
|
#7 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 34,479
|
Good looking watch...huge congrats!
|
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 08:06 AM
|
#8 |
|
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Larry
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: ROLEX
Posts: 25,206
|
Congratulations! Looks good on... The 36mm is a great size for me too. Enjoy!
__________________
 ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.  |
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 08:12 AM
|
#9 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Silicon Valley
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 4,182
|
Beautiful! Congrats
|
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 08:22 AM
|
#10 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: ATL
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 683
|
Congrats! That is a fine time piece. I will be adding one to my collection one day. My only dilemma is the silver dial like yours or champagne.
__________________
16570 Exp II White 16220 DJ silver stick 16233 DJ champagne stick |
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 08:38 AM
|
#11 |
|
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Real Name: Sam
Location: VRB/SUS
Watch: 16233, First Rolex
Posts: 1,646
|
Beautiful watch, congratulations!
|
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 08:45 AM
|
#12 | |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2016
Real Name: Alex
Location: Niagara Falls
Watch: Polar Explorer
Posts: 1,533
|
The best size.
__________________
16710 Pepsi | 16570 Polar | 214270 MK2 | PAM00176 | 145.022 Speedy Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 08:53 AM
|
#13 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Angelo
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Watch: Rolex Submariner
Posts: 42,164
|
That's really beautiful. Congratulations!
__________________
Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons * |
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 09:01 AM
|
#14 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Real Name: Andrew
Location: Canada
Watch: DATEJUST
Posts: 235
|
I love it!
|
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 10:00 AM
|
#15 |
|
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 73,692
|
Congratulations and welcome
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 10:16 AM
|
#16 |
|
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Indianapolis
Watch: Patek-Philippe
Posts: 16,832
|
Looks great, congratulations!
__________________
Rolex and Patek Philippe |
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 10:25 AM
|
#17 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Larry
Location: Maryland
Watch: Saxonia Moonphase
Posts: 3,428
|
Beautiful! Congrats
|
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 10:26 AM
|
#18 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: Jason
Location: NC
Watch: RG Olive DD40
Posts: 1,711
|
Wow great write up and picture! Congrats!
|
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 10:26 AM
|
#19 |
|
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: K.
Location: 780
Posts: 10,389
|
Now that looks truly fantastic on you, big congrats!
|
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 10:26 AM
|
#20 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: NJ
Watch: Day-Date
Posts: 4,056
|
My favorite looking watch in the whole world (IMO). I chose the 36mm as well; congratulations and welcome to the club!
|
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 10:27 AM
|
#21 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: USA
Watch: All
Posts: 4,939
|
Awesome! Enjoy in good health.
__________________
Rolex 228235 DD40 Olive, 126710BLRO, 116710BLNR, 116613LB, 116500LN White, 126610LN, 116500LN Black, 126610LV, 116610LV Breitling Navitimer 01, Cartier Santos Large |
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 11:15 AM
|
#22 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
|
Looks great.
__________________
TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007) |
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 11:16 AM
|
#23 |
|
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
Watch: YTBD
Posts: 22,506
|
Excellent choice! Congrats!!:)
|
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 11:19 AM
|
#24 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Real Name: Chris
Location: Boston, MA
Watch: 228239, PAM00684
Posts: 2,116
|
Huge congrats...looks great on you!
__________________
Rolex 228239 PAM00684 |
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 11:58 AM
|
#25 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Real Name: Galen
Location: SG / HK
Watch: Lange / Rolex
Posts: 2,810
|
Looks great. Huge congrats!
|
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 12:10 PM
|
#26 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: US
Posts: 241
|
Congrats!
|
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 12:51 PM
|
#27 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Steve
Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN
Watch: MP 18946
Posts: 7,292
|
Beautiful!! Congratulations the combination is really nice!!
|
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 12:56 PM
|
#28 | |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2016
Real Name: Alex
Location: Niagara Falls
Watch: Polar Explorer
Posts: 1,533
|
I just got myself a far lesser DD36.
  Honestly a great choice.
__________________
16710 Pepsi | 16570 Polar | 214270 MK2 | PAM00176 | 145.022 Speedy Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 01:36 PM
|
#29 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: Steve
Location: USA
Watch: A few
Posts: 8,852
|
Very nice, huge congrats!!!
|
|
|
|
|
27 June 2017, 01:46 PM
|
#30 |
|
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Chicago
Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270.
Posts: 2,717
|
36 still has the perfect proportions. DD40 is step in the right direction but still falls short of the 36 in person I've found.
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk |
|
|
|
 |
| Tags |
| day date , president |
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.
Linear Mode
