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Cru Jones · 18 March 2015, 09:52 PM

a 3rd version of the DD? this time at 40mm?

why not?

with new movement.

pretty nice. :-)

http://www.rolex.com/watches/baselwo...8206-0004.html

busytimmy · 18 March 2015, 09:52 PM

Yeah, I'm into it...

mtrunner · 18 March 2015, 09:53 PM

I think it is truly stunning. Love it.

Old Expat Beast · 18 March 2015, 09:53 PM

The Roman/Baton combo on the dial looks confusing to me.

capote · 18 March 2015, 09:54 PM

Rolex sure has focused on the DD the last Basels. It is the flagship after all. Interesting with the new movement, I hope it find its way to the other models eventually. Still the 36 mm DD looks best IMO. I'm happy they keep going with solid casebacks.

busytimmy · 18 March 2015, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The Roman/Baton combo on the dial looks confusing to me.

+1 Sticks or GTFO

The Joker · 18 March 2015, 09:54 PM

Can't believe they are not gonna give it a sapphire caseback with a brand new fancy movement.

kilyung · 18 March 2015, 09:55 PM

Movement is fascinating but not sure I'll be replacing my plat DD2.

busytimmy · 18 March 2015, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

Can't believe they are not gonna give it a sapphire caseback with a brand new fancy movement.

It's the Rolex way

Buttercup · 18 March 2015, 09:56 PM

I LOVE the blue dial!

jjnd08 · 18 March 2015, 10:11 PM

That new blue dial is stunning. Can't wait to see that in person.

40mm is what the DDII should have been. Glad to see Rolex correct that mistake.

Megatron · 18 March 2015, 10:12 PM

Really beautiful.

busytimmy · 18 March 2015, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjnd08

That new blue dial is stunning. Can't wait to see that in person.

40mm is what the DDII should have been. Glad to see Rolex correct that mistake.

+1. The 41 is just too big for my wrist. 39 would have been even better

henry333 · 18 March 2015, 10:14 PM

40mm dd2 looks a lot better then the current dd2. At least in the photos
Current dd2 looks a little chunky and not as classy as a dd 36mm

Dove37 · 18 March 2015, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjnd08

That new blue dial is stunning. Can't wait to see that in person.

40mm is what the DDII should have been. Glad to see Rolex correct that mistake.

Exactly.

Finally an aesthetically balanced alternative to the icon 36mm.

jjnd08 · 18 March 2015, 10:23 PM

Anyone else notice they changed the style of the Roman Numerals on these? They kind of have that retro DJ Roman Numeral look.

jjnd08 · 18 March 2015, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dove37

Exactly.

Finally an aesthetically balanced alternative to the icon 36mm.

Let's hope this trickles down the DJ next year...I better start saving now in case that happens.

subtona · 18 March 2015, 10:24 PM

That is something I have been waiting for.

36 was too small and 42 just too big, seems out of balance to me.

I guess the new 40mm can be called the goldilocks:)

fai9al · 18 March 2015, 10:26 PM

That first dial is "done the AP way"!!!!!!

martin_blank · 18 March 2015, 10:29 PM

Wow looks amazing. Crazy how big a difference a mm or 2 makes in the balance of the dial...

superdog · 18 March 2015, 10:30 PM

this is the only new release that i am excited about.

i am enjoying smaller sizes lately and i think this is a really good balance between the 36 and 41.

looking forward to seeing this in person.

Speed · 18 March 2015, 10:33 PM

Nice movement...but a bit of a one-trick pony. Unless...the movement gets used in other watches. Day Date Sub anyone?

superdog · 18 March 2015, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Nice movement...but a bit of a one-trick pony. Unless...the movement gets used in other watches. Day Date Sub anyone?

now that is a watch i could get excited about.

Oyster99 · 18 March 2015, 10:43 PM

Sweet they corrected the bezel. Looks better balanced this way. Other bezel was just to wide imo.

Minimalist · 18 March 2015, 10:43 PM

I really like the blue dial, shame I probably won't be able to afford it! YET! HAHA

Mr DateJust · 18 March 2015, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Nice movement...but a bit of a one-trick pony. Unless...the movement gets used in other watches. Day Date Sub anyone?

The "tech" from this movment will gradually trickle down into other models.

VICI · 18 March 2015, 10:47 PM

Now if they could come up with more dial options for the DDII...

Each wrist is different, I'm sticking with my 41mm.

00pumpkin · 18 March 2015, 10:48 PM

Wow! I'm loving it!

irish john · 18 March 2015, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dove37

Exactly.

Finally an aesthetically balanced alternative to the icon 36mm.

39mm would have been the sweet spot for me

smc23 · 18 March 2015, 10:55 PM

Was holding off from upgrading my 16234 but the DayDate 36mm looked small and the DayDate II was just too large. I think this 40mm strikes a perfect balance! Can't wait to see them in person later this year.

18 March 2015, 09:52 PM	#1
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,570	Basel 2015 - DD 40 a 3rd version of the DD? this time at 40mm? why not? with new movement. pretty nice. :-) http://www.rolex.com/watches/baselwo...8206-0004.html

18 March 2015, 10:24 PM	#18
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,037	That is something I have been waiting for. 36 was too small and 42 just too big, seems out of balance to me. I guess the new 40mm can be called the goldilocks:) __________________

18 March 2015, 10:30 PM	#21
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,708	this is the only new release that i am excited about. i am enjoying smaller sizes lately and i think this is a really good balance between the 36 and 41. looking forward to seeing this in person. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

18 March 2015, 10:43 PM	#24
Oyster99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Kris Location: Holland Watch: me go Posts: 730	Sweet they corrected the bezel. Looks better balanced this way. Other bezel was just to wide imo. __________________ Instagram watchpage: k99app, feel free to follow me ;) 17014 - oysterquartz Corniche Mistral40 Regards.

18 March 2015, 10:47 PM	#27
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Basel 2015 - DD 40 Now if they could come up with more dial options for the DDII... Each wrist is different, I'm sticking with my 41mm.

18 March 2015, 09:52 PM	#2
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	Yeah, I'm into it...

18 March 2015, 09:53 PM	#3
mtrunner 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,825	I think it is truly stunning. Love it.

18 March 2015, 09:53 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,429	The Roman/Baton combo on the dial looks confusing to me.

18 March 2015, 09:54 PM	#5
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Rolex sure has focused on the DD the last Basels. It is the flagship after all. Interesting with the new movement, I hope it find its way to the other models eventually. Still the 36 mm DD looks best IMO. I'm happy they keep going with solid casebacks.

18 March 2015, 09:54 PM	#7
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,634	Can't believe they are not gonna give it a sapphire caseback with a brand new fancy movement.

18 March 2015, 09:55 PM	#8
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Movement is fascinating but not sure I'll be replacing my plat DD2.

18 March 2015, 09:56 PM	#10
Buttercup "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Sherri Location: Northern VA Posts: 271	I LOVE the blue dial!

18 March 2015, 10:11 PM	#11
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,605	That new blue dial is stunning. Can't wait to see that in person. 40mm is what the DDII should have been. Glad to see Rolex correct that mistake.

18 March 2015, 10:12 PM	#12
Megatron "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 17	Really beautiful.

18 March 2015, 10:14 PM	#14
henry333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Hendricks Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 826	40mm dd2 looks a lot better then the current dd2. At least in the photos Current dd2 looks a little chunky and not as classy as a dd 36mm

18 March 2015, 10:23 PM	#16
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,605	Anyone else notice they changed the style of the Roman Numerals on these? They kind of have that retro DJ Roman Numeral look.

18 March 2015, 10:26 PM	#19
fai9al "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Jeddah, KSA Posts: 413	That first dial is "done the AP way"!!!!!!

18 March 2015, 10:29 PM	#20
martin_blank "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs Posts: 71	Wow looks amazing. Crazy how big a difference a mm or 2 makes in the balance of the dial...

18 March 2015, 10:33 PM	#22
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Nice movement...but a bit of a one-trick pony. Unless...the movement gets used in other watches. Day Date Sub anyone?

18 March 2015, 10:43 PM	#25
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,215	I really like the blue dial, shame I probably won't be able to afford it! YET! HAHA

18 March 2015, 10:48 PM	#28
00pumpkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dustin Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 1,976	Wow! I'm loving it! __________________ 16710, 116520, 216570, 116610LV

18 March 2015, 10:55 PM	#30
smc23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Canada Watch: SubC Posts: 400	Was holding off from upgrading my 16234 but the DayDate 36mm looked small and the DayDate II was just too large. I think this 40mm strikes a perfect balance! Can't wait to see them in person later this year.

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