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kk888 · 18 June 2018, 03:58 PM

Given the previous context in 4 years - djII (various), dj41 (various), explorer ii black red, explorer ii black orange, milgauss black, yacht master rhodium, yacht master bicolor blue dial, black sub date, black sub no date, sub bicolor blue, blnr, sky d wg black on bracelet, dd 40 blue romans, dd 40 rose diagonal motif, pp 5712, pp 5165, pp 5164, pp 5205 gray, daytona 116500 white, daytona bicolor black dial + bunch of various iwc's. Assuming just one iwc chrono stays -- what would you add to stop the twist for a long time:

day date 40 dark rhodium stripes + explorer ii black orange OR
chnr + sky d black steel + dj 41 romans rhodium smooth on jubilee

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kk888 · 19 June 2018, 08:15 PM

May be pictures would help to get some response -)

What combination would you choose:

1) This:

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OR

2) That:

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ppbskis · 19 June 2018, 08:52 PM

Wow, never saw a DD in that configuration. Reminds me of the Nautilus but with a vertical orientation. Very nice.

brandrea · 19 June 2018, 08:58 PM

I’d choose #1 as it covers all the bases for me in only two pieces. Dressy/casual sheik, to sporty casual.

I’m in the minority here, but I’m not really a fan of the TT CHNR and the DJ with romans doesn’t sing to me.

peterpl · 19 June 2018, 09:05 PM

Get the DD40 - its the ultimate Rolex.

RoRoRo · 19 June 2018, 09:15 PM

As above but explorer ii white dial is more neutral for casual situations. I think explorer ii is the most underrated Rolex. Cyclops, GMT and heft. That’s all one needs in casual.

travisb · 19 June 2018, 09:23 PM

Option 1 covers everything. Not much of a fan of that DJ. Do love the CHNR though.

kk888 · 19 June 2018, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’d choose #1 as it covers all the bases for me in only two pieces. Dressy/casual sheik, to sporty casual.

I’m in the minority here, but I’m not really a fan of the TT CHNR and the DJ with romans doesn’t sing to me.

And what if you change CHNR to BLNR and DJ romans to DJ sticks (blue or rhodium)?

Ballzzz · 19 June 2018, 11:52 PM

#2 imho

Houston77 · 19 June 2018, 11:53 PM

Personally, I'd go option 1, though with a blue or green dial DD and a polar Explorer II. That's purely personal preference though -- your combo is killer.

kk888 · 19 June 2018, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

Option 1 covers everything. Not much of a fan of that DJ. Do love the CHNR though.

dont you think that explorer II might be not dressy enough for certain foreign affairs then dual time is actually a meaningful function?

ap1 · 19 June 2018, 11:54 PM

Day date 40 and chnr, trust me

Camel · 19 June 2018, 11:56 PM

#1

travisb · 19 June 2018, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1

Day date 40 and chnr, trust me

This is what I would choose out of all of the watches listed.

kk888 · 19 June 2018, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoRoRo

As above but explorer ii white dial is more neutral for casual situations. I think explorer ii is the most underrated Rolex. Cyclops, GMT and heft. That’s all one needs in casual.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Houston77

Personally, I'd go option 1, though with a blue or green dial DD and a polar Explorer II. That's purely personal preference though -- your combo is killer.

Please seduce me to polar. I do not really get black hands on the white background - it seems like a toy, isn't it?

while with the black one hands being black in the middle somehow float over the matte dial which is quite unusual

Hard_Six · 20 June 2018, 12:00 AM

If just between those options, I'd go #2.

brandrea · 20 June 2018, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kk888

And what if you change CHNR to BLNR and DJ romans to DJ sticks (blue or rhodium)?

I suppose it may ... but honestly I don't see the need for two GMT type functions.

In this case, less is more for me

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kk888 · 20 June 2018, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1

Day date 40 and chnr, trust me

agree that it is the ultimate combo but ~25% above the allocated budget as of today. although it might have sense to get DD now first and add CHNR some time after when the greed is gone

kk888 · 20 June 2018, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

I suppose it may ... but honestly I don't see the need for two GMT type functions.

In this case, less is more for me

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agree that two gmt functions is probably too much

Snesmario · 20 June 2018, 12:09 AM

DD40 and then wait until more funds are available towards a CHNR

kk888 · 20 June 2018, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snesmario

DD40 and then wait until more funds are available towards a CHNR

thanks - so far it sounds like the best decision to be made

JayHantz · 20 June 2018, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snesmario

DD40 and then wait until more funds are available towards a CHNR

Agreed

Colin10101 · 20 June 2018, 12:44 AM

#1. DD40 > all of those other watches, and exp makes a nice rugged pairing.

opawlows · 20 June 2018, 12:56 AM

Option 1 gets my vote. DD and EXP2 is a great two watch combo that would cover all situations.

datejust24 · 20 June 2018, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’d choose #1 as it covers all the bases for me in only two pieces. Dressy/casual sheik, to sporty casual.

I’m in the minority here, but I’m not really a fan of the TT CHNR and the DJ with romans doesn’t sing to me.

This 100%

SearChart · 20 June 2018, 01:30 AM

DayDate for sure.

Rolex85 · 20 June 2018, 01:32 AM

That DD is a stunner!!!!!!

GED · 20 June 2018, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppbskis

Wow, never saw a DD in that configuration. Reminds me of the Nautilus but with a vertical orientation. Very nice.

Here:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=228239

And another vote for #1.

challer · 20 June 2018, 01:47 AM

SkyD

BzKneez · 20 June 2018, 01:56 AM

I'd pick dd40 + CHNR

however, if I had to choose, i'd go option 2

The dd40 and the dj41, although different, since they're white gold and steel, they serve the same purpose in terms of looks. IMO
The SkyD gives you the complications and a black dial which goes with every occasion
The CHNR is fun and has some flash to it.

I personally think option 2 covers all bases more so than option 1.

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20 June 2018, 12:44 AM	#23
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18 June 2018, 03:58 PM	#1
kk888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: K Location: Global Posts: 43	Community wisdom needed - DD40 VS CHNR+SteelSkyD+DJ41 Given the previous context in 4 years - djII (various), dj41 (various), explorer ii black red, explorer ii black orange, milgauss black, yacht master rhodium, yacht master bicolor blue dial, black sub date, black sub no date, sub bicolor blue, blnr, sky d wg black on bracelet, dd 40 blue romans, dd 40 rose diagonal motif, pp 5712, pp 5165, pp 5164, pp 5205 gray, daytona 116500 white, daytona bicolor black dial + bunch of various iwc's. Assuming just one iwc chrono stays -- what would you add to stop the twist for a long time: day date 40 dark rhodium stripes + explorer ii black orange OR chnr + sky d black steel + dj 41 romans rhodium smooth on jubilee ?

19 June 2018, 08:15 PM	#2
kk888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: K Location: Global Posts: 43	May be pictures would help to get some response -) What combination would you choose: 1) This: + OR 2) That: + +

19 June 2018, 08:52 PM	#3
ppbskis "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pt. Pl. Beach, NJ Posts: 300	Wow, never saw a DD in that configuration. Reminds me of the Nautilus but with a vertical orientation. Very nice.

19 June 2018, 08:58 PM	#4
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,692	I’d choose #1 as it covers all the bases for me in only two pieces. Dressy/casual sheik, to sporty casual. I’m in the minority here, but I’m not really a fan of the TT CHNR and the DJ with romans doesn’t sing to me.

19 June 2018, 09:05 PM	#5
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Get the DD40 - its the ultimate Rolex.

19 June 2018, 09:15 PM	#6
RoRoRo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: U.K. Watch: YM40 Posts: 786	As above but explorer ii white dial is more neutral for casual situations. I think explorer ii is the most underrated Rolex. Cyclops, GMT and heft. That’s all one needs in casual.

19 June 2018, 09:23 PM	#7
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,218	Option 1 covers everything. Not much of a fan of that DJ. Do love the CHNR though.

19 June 2018, 11:53 PM	#10
Houston77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 2,608	Personally, I'd go option 1, though with a blue or green dial DD and a polar Explorer II. That's purely personal preference though -- your combo is killer.

19 June 2018, 11:54 PM	#12
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,041	Day date 40 and chnr, trust me

20 June 2018, 12:00 AM	#16
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	If just between those options, I'd go #2.

20 June 2018, 12:09 AM	#20
Snesmario "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 24	DD40 and then wait until more funds are available towards a CHNR

20 June 2018, 12:56 AM	#24
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/Breit Posts: 1,155	Option 1 gets my vote. DD and EXP2 is a great two watch combo that would cover all situations.

20 June 2018, 01:32 AM	#27
Rolex85 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 602	That DD is a stunner!!!!!!

20 June 2018, 01:47 AM	#29
challer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: DC Posts: 679	SkyD

20 June 2018, 01:56 AM	#30
BzKneez "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: toronto Posts: 503	I'd pick dd40 + CHNR however, if I had to choose, i'd go option 2 The dd40 and the dj41, although different, since they're white gold and steel, they serve the same purpose in terms of looks. IMO The SkyD gives you the complications and a black dial which goes with every occasion The CHNR is fun and has some flash to it. I personally think option 2 covers all bases more so than option 1.

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