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cse123 · 26 February 2020, 08:31 AM

HI all - first time poster here. I am trying to decide on whether to buy a day-date II or day-date 40. I've only found one youtube video comparing them and wondering if anyone here has made the decision before and why you went with what you did. Thanks a million - can't wait to see the responses!

CashGap · 26 February 2020, 12:42 PM

This helped me.

https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...y-date-40.html

Edit: Wow, that's blurry.

wach16 · 27 February 2020, 06:36 AM

For me it was a no brainer. DD40 has better proportions (IMO) and I like the technical advancements of the 3255 movement and the ceramic pin inserts for my WG version.

GoingPlaces · 27 February 2020, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wach16

For me it was a no brainer. DD40 has better proportions (IMO) and I like the technical advancements of the 3255 movement and the ceramic pin inserts for my WG version.

This exactly.

samson66 · 27 February 2020, 07:01 AM

A lot of it comes down to size. How large is your wrist? Yes the proportions are different as others have pointed out, but the 40 is a smaller watch overall than the II.

jvb.nc · 27 February 2020, 07:04 AM

DD40.

the DDII is cool. but somehow awkward.

ap1 · 27 February 2020, 07:07 AM

40 is perfect in every way

henry333 · 27 February 2020, 09:33 AM

DD2 For me !

THC · 27 February 2020, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wach16

For me it was a no brainer. DD40 has better proportions (IMO) and I like the technical advancements of the 3255 movement and the ceramic pin inserts for my WG version.

Yup, me too

Neo_Anderson302 · 27 February 2020, 10:04 AM

Dd36!

Skydwella · 27 February 2020, 10:06 AM

DD40 gets my vote for overall design and finishing.

brandrea · 27 February 2020, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wach16

For me it was a no brainer. DD40 has better proportions (IMO) and I like the technical advancements of the 3255 movement and the ceramic pin inserts for my WG version.

Quote:

Originally Posted by samson66

A lot of it comes down to size. How large is your wrist? Yes the proportions are different as others have pointed out, but the 40 is a smaller watch overall than the II.

It’s a combination of these two things IMO. I think first, you decide on the size of the watch and what looks best on your wrist. Then all things being equal, you look at the details as above.

Welcome to the forum

Wck88 · 27 February 2020, 10:25 AM

DD40 all day every day.

enjoythemusic · 27 February 2020, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wach16

For me it was a no brainer. DD40 has better proportions (IMO) and I like the technical advancements of the 3255 movement and the ceramic pin inserts....

^^^

this. the ceramic inserts and new movement get the nod.

watchdisplay · 27 February 2020, 10:33 AM

DD40 all day everyday

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JParm · 27 February 2020, 10:39 AM

DD40 every time.

I tried both and actually thought the DD II was nice enough, just a bit chunky. This was before I saw the DD40...once i strapped that guy on, it was over.

watchwatcher · 27 February 2020, 10:51 AM

I've had both and the 40 is the one that's stuck around. To be fair, though, it was really more of a bracelet fitment issue, and not the proportions of the watch.

Having said all that, my grail, the one that got away, is the WG DDII w/blue wave dial. Sigh...

peterpl · 27 February 2020, 10:57 AM

No contest. DD40 1000%. The proportions are just perfect and its the most comfy watch I own.

Bagman · 27 February 2020, 11:31 AM

I had a 41mm. Regret selling it. I didn’t wear it enough. 1mm isn’t a lot.

dwjez14 · 27 February 2020, 12:09 PM

Dd41

BrazenC5 · 27 February 2020, 12:24 PM

The deconstructed Roman's is what does it for me, therefore DD40 by default.

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Rrpdc · 27 February 2020, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wach16

For me it was a no brainer. DD40 has better proportions (IMO) and I like the technical advancements of the 3255 movement and the ceramic pin inserts for my WG version.

subtona · 27 February 2020, 12:41 PM

Prefer the 40

Or the 36

Hotrod297 · 27 February 2020, 01:14 PM

I went thru something similar. Tried both on, the II is much larger/wears larger obviously. Basically, try on the DJII it wears the same.

The DD40 is more refine. Plus has the new ceramic pins to prevent stretching. The DD40 (to me) has better dial selection. I'm going with the DD40 once I have the coins saved up.

Ironically, I prefer the DJII over the current DJ41.

nyfida · 27 February 2020, 01:55 PM

No doubt the day date 2 in platinum and it has the ceramic pins and the day date 40 in yellow gold.

danwang0520 · 27 February 2020, 04:49 PM

i'd get DD40......

Setarip · 27 February 2020, 05:05 PM

DDII just looks awkward...misshapen.

Go with something like this...

Jamhot · 27 February 2020, 08:22 PM

Because I have small wrists, DD40

danny1305 · 27 February 2020, 10:11 PM

DD40 all the way

KingsTrumper · 27 February 2020, 10:16 PM

DD40 as the platinum with motif dial is my grail.

26 February 2020, 08:31 AM	#1
cse123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1	Day-date II vs. Day-date 40 HI all - first time poster here. I am trying to decide on whether to buy a day-date II or day-date 40. I've only found one youtube video comparing them and wondering if anyone here has made the decision before and why you went with what you did. Thanks a million - can't wait to see the responses!

27 February 2020, 06:36 AM	#3
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston, MA Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,116	For me it was a no brainer. DD40 has better proportions (IMO) and I like the technical advancements of the 3255 movement and the ceramic pin inserts for my WG version. __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

27 February 2020, 07:04 AM	#6
jvb.nc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: NC / CA Watch: 228206meteorite Posts: 1,333	DD40. the DDII is cool. but somehow awkward. __________________ 116710blnr / 116610lv / 216750 polar / 126600 mk1 / 116500ln / 126710blro / 228206 meteorite / 126719 meteorite / Pelagos 25600 // insta @jvbphotos

27 February 2020, 12:41 PM	#23
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,987	Prefer the 40 Or the 36 __________________

27 February 2020, 01:14 PM	#24
Hotrod297 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Rod Location: USA & UAE Watch: Rolex Posts: 766	I went thru something similar. Tried both on, the II is much larger/wears larger obviously. Basically, try on the DJII it wears the same. The DD40 is more refine. Plus has the new ceramic pins to prevent stretching. The DD40 (to me) has better dial selection. I'm going with the DD40 once I have the coins saved up. Ironically, I prefer the DJII over the current DJ41. __________________ "I collect Rolex because I love'um and dig'um"

27 February 2020, 07:01 AM	#5
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,897	A lot of it comes down to size. How large is your wrist? Yes the proportions are different as others have pointed out, but the 40 is a smaller watch overall than the II.

27 February 2020, 07:07 AM	#7
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,033	40 is perfect in every way

27 February 2020, 09:33 AM	#8
henry333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Hendricks Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 826	DD2 For me !

27 February 2020, 10:04 AM	#10
Neo_Anderson302 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 139	Dd36!

27 February 2020, 10:06 AM	#11
Skydwella Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Earthling Watch: Only Rolex Posts: 80	DD40 gets my vote for overall design and finishing.

27 February 2020, 10:25 AM	#13
Wck88 Banned Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: USA Posts: 122	DD40 all day every day.

27 February 2020, 10:33 AM	#15
watchdisplay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 210	DD40 all day everyday Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 February 2020, 10:51 AM	#17
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	I've had both and the 40 is the one that's stuck around. To be fair, though, it was really more of a bracelet fitment issue, and not the proportions of the watch. Having said all that, my grail, the one that got away, is the WG DDII w/blue wave dial. Sigh...

27 February 2020, 10:57 AM	#18
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	No contest. DD40 1000%. The proportions are just perfect and its the most comfy watch I own.

27 February 2020, 11:31 AM	#19
Bagman Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Pepsi Posts: 543	I had a 41mm. Regret selling it. I didn’t wear it enough. 1mm isn’t a lot.

27 February 2020, 12:09 PM	#20
dwjez14 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Danny Location: Mansfield , Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 2,380	Dd41

27 February 2020, 12:24 PM	#21
BrazenC5 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 1665,1675,1680,SD4 Posts: 1,837	The deconstructed Roman's is what does it for me, therefore DD40 by default. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

27 February 2020, 01:55 PM	#25
nyfida "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: new york Posts: 538	No doubt the day date 2 in platinum and it has the ceramic pins and the day date 40 in yellow gold.

27 February 2020, 04:49 PM	#26
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,669	i'd get DD40......

27 February 2020, 05:05 PM	#27
Setarip "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Margaritaville Watch: Rolex Posts: 625	DDII just looks awkward...misshapen. Go with something like this...

27 February 2020, 08:22 PM	#28
Jamhot "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: KunLun Posts: 243	Because I have small wrists, DD40

27 February 2020, 10:11 PM	#29
danny1305 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: US Posts: 117	DD40 all the way

27 February 2020, 10:16 PM	#30
KingsTrumper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: UK Watch: JC Deepsea Posts: 136	DD40 as the platinum with motif dial is my grail.

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