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Dsmith1974 · 19 May 2019, 12:21 AM

Hi guys,

Would appreciate a quick opinion on this one. I’ve been after a YG DD for a while now and just saw a ‘76 in a pawn shop for £10K box, papers and 12 months warranty.

Their prices on other models seem reasonable (exp 2 for 5 and a GMT for 6).

I assume DDs were plexiglass and maybe 36mm back then? Looks okay?

TIA.

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Calatrava r · 19 May 2019, 12:23 AM

I do not like where the satin finish has been polished off. Sorry, I would run from this one fast.

huncho · 19 May 2019, 12:23 AM

too much for a 76. you can get a mint 18238 from the 90s for that price. it also looks beat up in that pic

Dsmith1974 · 19 May 2019, 12:24 AM

Ok thanks guys. Much appreciated! What would be a fair price for this, I’ll see if he’ll come down.

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Dsmith1974 · 19 May 2019, 01:59 AM

They wouldn’t budge an inch. Chain sag was hopeless and it was just too small for me. Tried on a new YG DD at the AD though (and a Platona) PM is defiantly on the wish list!

Thanks.

Kliminator · 19 May 2019, 02:23 AM

Go DD40! Or keep your eye out for a 18238 118238 on watchrecon if you're looking for YG and 36mm

1665fan · 19 May 2019, 03:26 AM

No day date is a good buy....they all decrease in value

HogwldFLTR · 19 May 2019, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kliminator

Go DD40! Or keep your eye out for a 18238 118238 on watchrecon if you're looking for YG and 36mm

DD36 was all there was in the 70s. They are a pain to set. I agree; go more modern.

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too much for a 76. you can get a mint 18238 from the 90s for that price. it also looks beat up in that pic

Pricing isn’t as low as you say, fwiw. Happy to have you show me one that’s mint at $10K. Check out DSW’s pricing.

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

No day date is a good buy....they all decrease in value

From new maybe. Otherwise, no.

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huncho · 19 May 2019, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

DD36 was all there was in the 70s. They are a pain to set. I agree; go more modern.

Pricing isn’t as low as you say, fwiw. Happy to have you show me one that’s mint at $10K. Check out DSW’s pricing.

From new maybe. Otherwise, no.

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10k pounds is 12.7k usd

Dsmith1974 · 19 May 2019, 03:50 AM

I concur. Will hold out for a nice DD40. Thanks for all the input - it’s worth its weight in gold!

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fania123 · 19 May 2019, 03:53 AM

Get a nice 18038 and a winder and you're all set.

dc5leland · 19 May 2019, 04:48 AM

there are plenty 18038 and 18238 for around that price. and preowned DD dont drop in value

SearChart · 19 May 2019, 04:52 AM

Condition is everything.

enjoythemusic · 19 May 2019, 05:24 AM

Hard pass... bad condition plus too much money

marmite2005 · 19 May 2019, 06:30 AM

Make sure its not over polished

HogwldFLTR · 19 May 2019, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by huncho

10k pounds is 12.7k usd

I looked around quite a while to find the one I bought recently. There were plenty of beat ones in that price range but who wants one over polished with the bezel looking more smooth than scalloped. Crisp with a full set and no stretch is desirable. As Bas says below...(and yes I did read it as USD, sorry). Still even looking at that price I'm not seeing any with full set, etc.

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Condition is everything.

Kliminator · 19 May 2019, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

I concur. Will hold out for a nice DD40. Thanks for all the input - it’s worth its weight in gold!

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Post a pic when you get one! Cheers.

Dsmith1974 · 19 May 2019, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kliminator

Post a pic when you get one! Cheers.

Will do!

Looking around most 18238s seem to be 36mm. Was the 40mm a different ref?

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Jetski · 19 May 2019, 11:47 PM

Get the 36mm solid gold one like in my photo. Awesome value and its solid 18k

Dsmith1974 · 20 May 2019, 12:07 AM

Ah, so if I this right.. DDs were 36mm u TIL the DD2 came out.

And the only size DD I’m going to get for 10 to under 15 is a 36mm?

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Kliminator · 20 May 2019, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

Ah, so if I this right.. DDs were 36mm u TIL the DD2 came out.

And the only size DD I’m going to get for 10 to under 15 is a 36mm?

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Yes, DD2 was 41mm and the proportions weren't ideal. It was only in production for a short while. To me, the bezel was very thick and the watch looked a little awkward

Day Date 40 ref is 228238. Here is an example. Rolex got it right with this one. It has updated movement, ceramic sleeves in the bracelet and a few other improvements. Retail is 35 but can be had from trusted sellers for around 28-31.

As far as 36mm, 18238 will be cheaper than 118238. Reason being there is more gold in 118238. I'd recommend going for one of these references for quick set. If you can 118238 would be the best if you're trying to stay in 10-15 range.

Hope this helps!

pkincy · 20 May 2019, 12:50 AM

Check out Bob's Watches. He has a bit of a up and down reputation so this is not a recommendation to purchase there, but his website has both his buy and sell price on each watch and his inventory is absolutely huge so you can get a very good idea of pricing for each model and even each year of each model.

O M Z · 20 May 2019, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

No day date is a good buy....they all decrease in value

Is this a joke? If you’re not a reseller you shouldn’t care about that :) you buy a watch cause you love it.

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Jsol · 20 May 2019, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

No day date is a good buy....they all decrease in value

Not my 1803. Been offered more than I paid several times.

Kliminator · 20 May 2019, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by pkincy

Check out Bob's Watches. He has a bit of a up and down reputation so this is not a recommendation to purchase there, but his website has both his buy and sell price on each watch and his inventory is absolutely huge so you can get a very good idea of pricing for each model and even each year of each model.

What's up with the reputation? I thought they were okay?

1665fan · 20 May 2019, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by O M Z

Is this a joke? If you’re not a reseller you shouldn’t care about that :) you buy a watch cause you love it.

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If something is 30-35k new and your looking to buy one for 10-15 tell me how that’s going up in value lol....now yes if you get for 10k it might be worth 11k in the future but more than likely 8-9k... day dates all good from the early 80s are even cheaper...

O M Z · 20 May 2019, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

If something is 30-35k new and your looking to buy one for 10-15 tell me how that’s going up in value lol....now yes if you get for 10k it might be worth 11k in the future but more than likely 8-9k... day dates all good from the early 80s are even cheaper...

Read my sentence again :)

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Kliminator · 21 May 2019, 03:27 PM

Here's a 18238 from HQ Milton

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=676338

Condition looks relatively good. $13k

Monte Cristo · 21 May 2019, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by O M Z

Read my sentence again :)

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Didn’t you know that TRF is full of investors these days rather than watch enthusiasts?

HogwldFLTR · 21 May 2019, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kliminator

Here's a 18238 from HQ Milton

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=676338

Condition looks relatively good. $13k

Nice condition but I'd look for one with box and papers as well!

Here's my newly received with box, manuals, and papers from a trade of my 116600 plus some cash to the seller. Of course you can find everything but papers online if you want. You can get it serviced to provide a supplement for the missing papers as well if those are important to you.

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Didn’t you know that TRF is full of investors these days rather than watch enthusiasts?

Seriously, one doesn't need to be an investor to not want to throw away money.

19 May 2019, 12:21 AM	#1
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	DayDate good buy? Hi guys, Would appreciate a quick opinion on this one. I’ve been after a YG DD for a while now and just saw a ‘76 in a pawn shop for £10K box, papers and 12 months warranty. Their prices on other models seem reasonable (exp 2 for 5 and a GMT for 6). I assume DDs were plexiglass and maybe 36mm back then? Looks okay? TIA. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 May 2019, 05:24 AM	#14
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,446	Hard pass... bad condition plus too much money __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

19 May 2019, 12:23 AM	#2
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,596	I do not like where the satin finish has been polished off. Sorry, I would run from this one fast.

19 May 2019, 12:23 AM	#3
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,333	too much for a 76. you can get a mint 18238 from the 90s for that price. it also looks beat up in that pic

19 May 2019, 12:24 AM	#4
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	Ok thanks guys. Much appreciated! What would be a fair price for this, I’ll see if he’ll come down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 May 2019, 01:59 AM	#5
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	They wouldn’t budge an inch. Chain sag was hopeless and it was just too small for me. Tried on a new YG DD at the AD though (and a Platona) PM is defiantly on the wish list! Thanks.

19 May 2019, 02:23 AM	#6
Kliminator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,349	Go DD40! Or keep your eye out for a 18238 118238 on watchrecon if you're looking for YG and 36mm

19 May 2019, 03:26 AM	#7
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,591	No day date is a good buy....they all decrease in value

19 May 2019, 03:50 AM	#10
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	I concur. Will hold out for a nice DD40. Thanks for all the input - it’s worth its weight in gold! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 May 2019, 03:53 AM	#11
fania123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PHILA Posts: 1,719	Get a nice 18038 and a winder and you're all set.

19 May 2019, 04:48 AM	#12
dc5leland "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: 16610 Posts: 21	there are plenty 18038 and 18238 for around that price. and preowned DD dont drop in value

19 May 2019, 06:30 AM	#15
marmite2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: UK Watch: Slim wrist master Posts: 564	Make sure its not over polished

19 May 2019, 11:47 PM	#19
Jetski Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 113	Get the 36mm solid gold one like in my photo. Awesome value and its solid 18k

20 May 2019, 12:07 AM	#20
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	Ah, so if I this right.. DDs were 36mm u TIL the DD2 came out. And the only size DD I’m going to get for 10 to under 15 is a 36mm? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 May 2019, 12:50 AM	#22
pkincy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 525	Check out Bob's Watches. He has a bit of a up and down reputation so this is not a recommendation to purchase there, but his website has both his buy and sell price on each watch and his inventory is absolutely huge so you can get a very good idea of pricing for each model and even each year of each model.

21 May 2019, 03:27 PM	#28
Kliminator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,349	Here's a 18238 from HQ Milton https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=676338 Condition looks relatively good. $13k

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