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Eric Chan · 5 July 2014, 04:20 AM

Hello Forum Members,

The Rolex bug has indeed bitten me. Can't complain though as plans are being made for the next addition to my collection. In all seriousness, it will be a few years (for real this time) before I pick up another timepiece. My collection at this moment is as follows:

Datejust 16234
Submariner Date 16610 LN
Explorer II 16570 (white dial)
Datejust II 116333
Daytona 116520 (white dial)
Yacht-Master 16622
Datejust 116231
GMT Master II 116710 BLNR
Submariner Date 116610 LV

The watch that really got my attention in recent months was the Submariner Date 116613 LB with the sunburst dial. The other watch, which is my personal grail is the Day-Date 118238, but was not planning on that one until much later in my life, however, tried that one on while I was at the AD this week while my LV was getting sized and it seemed to work for me. In the past, I felt the 118238 was better reserved for a more mature person, but my opinion seems to have changed on this matter.

So, with that being said, if it were up to you, which one would you choose, assuming price is not an issue. I understand they are two totally different types of watches in terms of appearance and use, but would like to hear some feedback from forum members as I do value your opinions.

In the end, I guess I could get the Sub LB for my 40th (in 3 years time) and the Day-Date for my 50th.

Chute · 5 July 2014, 04:41 AM

Any thoughts on a day dateII? You'd get the size of the sub but the bigger DDII.

thomaspp · 5 July 2014, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Chute

Any thoughts on a day dateII? You'd get the size of the sub but the bigger DDII.

I like how you think!

AK797 · 5 July 2014, 05:04 AM

I would sell 1 or 2 of the DJs and get the Bluesy now. And get Thomas' gorgeous chocolate on your 40th.

Rolexpharm · 5 July 2014, 05:09 AM

My vote for the DDII. I agree with you that the DD seems like a mature persons watch or a "retirement" watch. But now I feel that the DD is an "accomplishment" watch. Accomplishment is not measured by age. I own one and still somewhat young but definitely younger than originally thought I was going to get one. It is the best watch I own and very thought out. The watch complication is perfect for me because it gives me the day and the date and I am always wondering those because I don't have a regular M-F 9-5 job. My schedule varies so I like to keep my bearings.

ExplorerChris · 5 July 2014, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Chan

Hello Forum Members,

The Rolex bug has indeed bitten me. Can't complain though as plans are being made for the next addition to my collection. In all seriousness, it will be a few years (for real this time) before I pick up another timepiece. My collection at this moment is as follows:

Datejust 16234
Submariner Date 16610 LN
Explorer II 16570 (white dial)
Datejust II 116333
Daytona 116520 (white dial)
Yacht-Master 16622
Datejust 116231
GMT Master II 116710 BLNR
Submariner Date 116610 LV

The watch that really got my attention in recent months was the Submariner Date 116613 LB with the sunburst dial. The other watch, which is my personal grail is the Day-Date 118238, but was not planning on that one until much later in my life, however, tried that one on while I was at the AD this week while my LV was getting sized and it seemed to work for me. In the past, I felt the 118238 was better reserved for a more mature person, but my opinion seems to have changed on this matter.

So, with that being said, if it were up to you, which one would you choose, assuming price is not an issue. I understand they are two totally different types of watches in terms of appearance and use, but would like to hear some feedback from forum members as I do value your opinions.

In the end, I guess I could get the Sub LB for my 40th (in 3 years time) and the Day-Date for my 50th.

Eric you took the words right out of my mouth.
The 16613 Sunburts dial us amazing

Eric Chan · 5 July 2014, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

I like how you think!

It's quite something that you post this picture as if I were to get a DD II, this is the combination I would choose. Thanks for sharing.

thomaspp · 5 July 2014, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

It's quite something that you post this picture as if I were to get a DD II, this is the combination I would choose. Thanks for sharing.

:) good luck!

Eric Chan · 5 July 2014, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolexpharm

My vote for the DDII. I agree with you that the DD seems like a mature persons watch or a "retirement" watch. But now I feel that the DD is an "accomplishment" watch. Accomplishment is not measured by age. I own one and still somewhat young but definitely younger than originally thought I was going to get one. It is the best watch I own and very thought out. The watch complication is perfect for me because it gives me the day and the date and I am always wondering those because I don't have a regular M-F 9-5 job. My schedule varies so I like to keep my bearings.

I like the word, accomplishment. Never really thought of it that way. Thank you.

It is safe to assume you own a DD II as opposed to a DD based on your recommendation. Is there a reason why you chose a DD II over a DD? I have experiences with both sizes (not DD's, but DJ's) and I find that the 36mm wears a little better on me than the 41mm, especially when I wear a suit. Don't get me wrong, I love my 41 mm DJ II, but there is something about the 36mm size that in my opinion will always be a classic.

With that being said, I am not opposed to the DD II, but would prefer the DD if I were to have only one Day-Date watch. I love the YG DD with the white dial and roman numerals (President bracelet of course) and for the DD II, the Everose Gold with the chocolate dial and roman numerals is absolutely stunning.

Thanks for your feedback.

Dr. Robert · 5 July 2014, 06:22 AM

New SD or an explorer....36 or 39mm????

soho · 5 July 2014, 07:07 AM

LB first, DD later.

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zama · 5 July 2014, 07:37 AM

Love my DD and I think you are close to an age that you can pull it off (I got my recently at 43), agree with some of the other posts, maybe look to trade some of your large collection for the pieces you really want. I do that and I never look back. Surely they don't all sing to you equally in the current set.

Eric Chan · 5 July 2014, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ExplorerChris

Eric you took the words right out of my mouth.
The 16613 Sunburts dial us amazing

Agreed. Perhaps that one will also be on your list for the next Rolex purchase.

Eric Chan · 5 July 2014, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I would sell 1 or 2 of the DJs and get the Bluesy now. And get Thomas' gorgeous chocolate on your 40th.

Got a hard time parting with my Datejusts as I have strong sentimental attachments to them. Gifts from loved ones, especially my 16234.

The chocolate dial on the Everose Gold DD II is a beauty. Of all of the dials available for Everose Gold on the DD II, that is the best looking one. Saw that one at the AD yesterday too. Those who have it should consider themselves very lucky.

Eric Chan · 5 July 2014, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by zama

Love my DD and I think you are close to an age that you can pull it off (I got my recently at 43), agree with some of the other posts, maybe look to trade some of your large collection for the pieces you really want. I do that and I never look back. Surely they don't all sing to you equally in the current set.

Thanks for the feedback. I too think that I can pull off a DD at this stage in my life without looking like individuals who are trying too hard. The thought has crossed my mind from time to time about trading in some of my watches, but all of them, especially the DJ's have mean a great deal to me, sentimentally. I commend you and others who have the ability to trade up and not look back. At this point in my life, I have started to wear some gold and the two TT watches I have (DJ II with yellow gold and DJ with Everose Gold) are truly amazing to me. Do not want to part with them at this time. I would rather save up some money and get the Sub LV and in time a DD.

My Rolex collection does not all sing to me equally, but they still sing quite loudly.

luvsub · 5 July 2014, 09:13 AM

DD, or DD2 is good.

AK797 · 5 July 2014, 09:25 AM

Don't worry about age for the DD. The 4 Kardashian siblings all wear one as does Scott, who has a great collection, and it even looks great on all of them and often they all look hideous/homeless/garish, and it was actually one of the ways I decided the DD2 was for me, as I too thought it was best as a later watch for me.

T01 · 5 July 2014, 10:16 AM

Sunburst is amazing!

sea-dweller · 5 July 2014, 10:57 AM

How about an Explorer 1?

locutus49 · 5 July 2014, 11:24 AM

Solid YG Bluesy sub

AndyK · 6 July 2014, 11:04 AM

Sub

wisguy · 6 July 2014, 12:50 PM

Something other than Rolex...

CWIN · 6 July 2014, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wisguy

Something other than Rolex...

My thoughts exactly.

HogwldFLTR · 6 July 2014, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

It's quite something that you post this picture as if I were to get a DD II, this is the combination I would choose. Thanks for sharing.

DD is what I'd be after. Love those.

slim4511 · 7 July 2014, 12:15 PM

A lot of beautiful Rolex's in your collection already. You may want to consider an Omega Speedmaster Pro. I feel it is a great addition to any collection.

Nycturbovr6 · 7 July 2014, 01:02 PM

Sell a datejust and get an lb

Thunderball57 · 7 July 2014, 03:58 PM

BLNR is calling my name.

Eric Chan · 8 July 2014, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunderball57

BLNR is calling my name.

It would be best to answer as soon as possible. It will continue to keep calling and will get louder and louder.

sco · 8 July 2014, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by wisguy

Something other than Rolex...

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWIN

My thoughts exactly.

Me too, I was waiting to see who else said this. There are so many brands even smaller independent brands that may scratch an itch. There is life in the watch world beyond Rolex!

brandrea · 8 July 2014, 01:44 AM

Maybe consider flipping a couple of your DJ in favour of the DD. You can get a very good deal on DD in platinum as well, if that interests you

5 July 2014, 04:20 AM	#1
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	What To Get Next? Hello Forum Members, The Rolex bug has indeed bitten me. Can't complain though as plans are being made for the next addition to my collection. In all seriousness, it will be a few years (for real this time) before I pick up another timepiece. My collection at this moment is as follows: Datejust 16234 Submariner Date 16610 LN Explorer II 16570 (white dial) Datejust II 116333 Daytona 116520 (white dial) Yacht-Master 16622 Datejust 116231 GMT Master II 116710 BLNR Submariner Date 116610 LV The watch that really got my attention in recent months was the Submariner Date 116613 LB with the sunburst dial. The other watch, which is my personal grail is the Day-Date 118238, but was not planning on that one until much later in my life, however, tried that one on while I was at the AD this week while my LV was getting sized and it seemed to work for me. In the past, I felt the 118238 was better reserved for a more mature person, but my opinion seems to have changed on this matter. So, with that being said, if it were up to you, which one would you choose, assuming price is not an issue. I understand they are two totally different types of watches in terms of appearance and use, but would like to hear some feedback from forum members as I do value your opinions. In the end, I guess I could get the Sub LB for my 40th (in 3 years time) and the Day-Date for my 50th.

5 July 2014, 06:22 AM	#10
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,289	New SD or an explorer....36 or 39mm???? __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 July 2014, 07:37 AM	#12
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,806	Love my DD and I think you are close to an age that you can pull it off (I got my recently at 43), agree with some of the other posts, maybe look to trade some of your large collection for the pieces you really want. I do that and I never look back. Surely they don't all sing to you equally in the current set. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

6 July 2014, 12:50 PM	#22
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	Something other than Rolex... __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

7 July 2014, 12:15 PM	#25
slim4511 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 484	A lot of beautiful Rolex's in your collection already. You may want to consider an Omega Speedmaster Pro. I feel it is a great addition to any collection. __________________ GMT IIc, Exp II, Speedy Pro If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

5 July 2014, 04:41 AM	#2
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,535	Any thoughts on a day dateII? You'd get the size of the sub but the bigger DDII.

5 July 2014, 05:04 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	I would sell 1 or 2 of the DJs and get the Bluesy now. And get Thomas' gorgeous chocolate on your 40th.

5 July 2014, 05:09 AM	#5
Rolexpharm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bensalem, Pa Posts: 638	My vote for the DDII. I agree with you that the DD seems like a mature persons watch or a "retirement" watch. But now I feel that the DD is an "accomplishment" watch. Accomplishment is not measured by age. I own one and still somewhat young but definitely younger than originally thought I was going to get one. It is the best watch I own and very thought out. The watch complication is perfect for me because it gives me the day and the date and I am always wondering those because I don't have a regular M-F 9-5 job. My schedule varies so I like to keep my bearings.

5 July 2014, 07:07 AM	#11
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,031	LB first, DD later. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 July 2014, 09:13 AM	#16
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,179	DD, or DD2 is good.

5 July 2014, 09:25 AM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	Don't worry about age for the DD. The 4 Kardashian siblings all wear one as does Scott, who has a great collection, and it even looks great on all of them and often they all look hideous/homeless/garish, and it was actually one of the ways I decided the DD2 was for me, as I too thought it was best as a later watch for me.

5 July 2014, 10:16 AM	#18
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	Sunburst is amazing!

5 July 2014, 10:57 AM	#19
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	How about an Explorer 1?

5 July 2014, 11:24 AM	#20
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Solid YG Bluesy sub

6 July 2014, 11:04 AM	#21
AndyK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 216570 Posts: 878	Sub

7 July 2014, 01:02 PM	#26
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Sell a datejust and get an lb

7 July 2014, 03:58 PM	#27
Thunderball57 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Greg Location: Seattle Watch: Dad's YG Longines Posts: 625	BLNR is calling my name.

8 July 2014, 01:44 AM	#30
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,697	Maybe consider flipping a couple of your DJ in favour of the DD. You can get a very good deal on DD in platinum as well, if that interests you

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