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raf823 · 8 January 2019, 03:33 AM

I am about to buy a DayDate 40 in white gold. There are purists that feel this is a show piece rather than a watchmakers watch. What are your feelings? Serious time piece or show piece?

I have PAM111, SubC, DateJust and AP Royal Oak Chrono in my collection.

Thoughts?

padi56 · 8 January 2019, 03:46 AM

All Rolex watches are serious timepieces,only main difference the price, type of metal, and W/R ,so buy what you like its that simple.

raf823 · 8 January 2019, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

All Rolex watches are serious timepieces,only main difference the price, type of metal, and W/R ,so buy what you like its that simple.

scottwmitch · 8 January 2019, 03:51 AM

I'm not sure Rolex makes a more serious watch than the DayDate. IMHO, it's the seminal Rolex and I hope to own one someday. Congrats if you end up pulling the trigger on an amazing watch!

raf823 · 8 January 2019, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

All Rolex watches are serious timepieces,only main difference the price, type of metal, and W/R ,so buy what you like its that simple.

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottwmitch

I'm not sure Rolex makes a more serious watch than the DayDate. IMHO, it's the seminal Rolex and I hope to own one someday. Congrats if you end up pulling the trigger on an amazing watch!

thank you

asiparks · 8 January 2019, 04:26 AM

"Watchmakers' watch" might be a stretch..
It's a solid, dependable movement wrapped in a very expensive, albeit nice, precious metal case. Some might argue that you'd want to look for a more elaborate complication for similar money...depend if you're buying new or pre owned too...

raf823 · 8 January 2019, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by asiparks

"Watchmakers' watch" might be a stretch..
It's a solid, dependable movement wrapped in a very expensive, albeit nice, precious metal case. Some might argue that you'd want to look for a more elaborate complication for similar money...depend if you're buying new or pre owned too...

thanks for your opinion. i have looked at the nautilus and other Pateks and they don't wow me for some reason. i've tried to get into them. I have the only AP want as well. not looking for a strap watch or i would have a plethora of choices. think that a strap may be the next one in a few years. like that this is comfy, dressy and sporty. but agree for the $ there are prob many better complications on the market.

rmlovett1 · 8 January 2019, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

All Rolex watches are serious timepieces,only main difference the price, type of metal, and W/R ,so buy what you like its that simple.

X2. Gotta agree with this!

ap1 · 8 January 2019, 04:42 AM

Show piece? It’s a wear piece for me

raf823 · 8 January 2019, 04:44 AM

i would prob wear this everyday as as daily watch.... does the Rolex white gold scratch less than others? wonder how this will wear as a daily? does anyone know how much platinum is in the amalgam?

Zuger · 8 January 2019, 04:52 AM

Day Date WG is a highly respected watch. Not a show piece to me unless you go YG or RG. Most people will think it's stainless which is perfect!

Chad M · 8 January 2019, 04:55 AM

I'd say the fact its WG makes it LESS of a "show piece" Most people will think its Stainless Steel.

SS Oyster · 8 January 2019, 04:57 AM

What in the heck is a watchmakers watch? And, who would care what a watch “maker” thinks? Rolex watches are for watch “wearers” and watch “lovers”.

Every Rolex is incredibly well designed, engineered and constructed. They only use the best materials. They are built to last. No, they are not hand decorated by artisans, but they are the best watch a machine can build, and IMO sold below their true value, as indicated by the secondary market.

So, buy the watch that “sings to you” and love it!

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raf823 · 8 January 2019, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

What in the heck is a watchmakers watch? And, who would care what a watch “maker” thinks? Rolex watches are for watch “wearers” and watch “lovers”.

Every Rolex is incredibly well designed, engineered and constructed. They only use the best materials. They are built to last. No, they are not hand decorated by artisans, but they are the best watch a machine can build, and IMO sold below their true value, as indicated by the secondary market.

So, buy the watch that “sings to you” and love it!

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so true

jeffnnj · 8 January 2019, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by raf823

i would prob wear this everyday as as daily watch.... does the Rolex white gold scratch less than others? wonder how this will wear as a daily? does anyone know how much platinum is in the amalgam?

The DD does a better job of hiding scratches than just about any other Rolex. The links are narrow and the lack of a polished clasp make it very difficult to see any blemishes.

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raf823 · 8 January 2019, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffnnj

The DD does a better job of hiding scratches than just about any other Rolex. The links are narrow and the lack of a polished clasp make it very difficult to see any blemishes.

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thanks... good point

challer · 8 January 2019, 05:56 AM

What does it offer over DJ? Just the bracelet. I don’t get why this one is held in such regard. You can buy one from Tudor, others.

Maiden · 8 January 2019, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

What in the heck is a watchmakers watch? And, who would care what a watch “maker” thinks? Rolex watches are for watch “wearers” and watch “lovers”.

Every Rolex is incredibly well designed, engineered and constructed. They only use the best materials. They are built to last. No, they are not hand decorated by artisans, but they are the best watch a machine can build, and IMO sold below their true value, as indicated by the secondary market.

So, buy the watch that “sings to you” and love it!

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Amen Brother!

yoniman · 8 January 2019, 06:46 AM

Yup, DD for me too. It's gonna be my next purchase as I have lost my patience in the waiting list for SS professional models.

The true "watchmaker's watch" as a WIS would define are the likes of Phillipe Dufour, Laurent Ferrier and Jaeger - LeCoultre.

It is not an exaggeration to say that JLC's technical prowess enabled many Iconic brands and models like Cartier Tank, Audemars and Patek to succeed.

JLC we're once supplying the parts of those high-end watches.

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peterpl · 8 January 2019, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by raf823

I am about to buy a DayDate 40 in white gold. There are purists that feel this is a show piece rather than a watchmakers watch. What are your feelings? Serious time piece or show piece?

I have PAM111, SubC, DateJust and AP Royal Oak Chrono in my collection.

Thoughts?

LOL - the DD40 is probably the most serious watch Rolex makes. Its the pinnacle.

AK797 · 8 January 2019, 08:14 AM

No show pony. I had a DD and a ROC and they went well together.

t65tampa · 8 January 2019, 08:58 AM

Seriously, who are these "purists" you speak of?

brandrea · 8 January 2019, 09:01 AM

The Day Date 40 in WG is less showy than in YG or RG, if that’s where your headed

ltmgeller · 8 January 2019, 09:19 AM

A beautiful time piece? Yes. A show piece? No. It's a great watch, wear it.

Tony-GB · 8 January 2019, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by raf823

I am about to buy a DayDate 40 in white gold. There are purists that feel this is a show piece rather than a watchmakers watch. What are your feelings? Serious time piece or show piece?

I have PAM111, SubC, DateJust and AP Royal Oak Chrono in my collection.

Thoughts?

Sorry, but if you know anything and I mean anything about watches- you wouldn't ask this question. In doing so, you actually come across as a troll.

I have never, ever heard this. Please quote or reference these "purists".

Pacc12 · 8 January 2019, 09:29 AM

It is a great piece for me.

Steerpike999 · 8 January 2019, 09:38 AM

DD WG w/ Blue face is my Grail Watch.

Muxi · 8 January 2019, 10:56 AM

The Day Date is still the most iconic symbol of Rolex as a brand.

Pauln · 8 January 2019, 11:26 AM

Sometimes I don’t even understand the questions. It’s a great watch. No one is going to point and laugh behind your back.

Hard_Six · 8 January 2019, 11:38 AM

The WG DD40 is one of the classiest watches Rolex makes. I certainly wouldn't consider it a showy piece. It's tough as nails but has a solid elegant appeal which dresses up and down very well. I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good Rolex.

8 January 2019, 03:33 AM	#1
raf823 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles Posts: 108	DayDate 40 - serious watch? I am about to buy a DayDate 40 in white gold. There are purists that feel this is a show piece rather than a watchmakers watch. What are your feelings? Serious time piece or show piece? I have PAM111, SubC, DateJust and AP Royal Oak Chrono in my collection. Thoughts?

8 January 2019, 03:46 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,264	All Rolex watches are serious timepieces,only main difference the price, type of metal, and W/R ,so buy what you like its that simple. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

8 January 2019, 04:26 AM	#6
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,885	"Watchmakers' watch" might be a stretch.. It's a solid, dependable movement wrapped in a very expensive, albeit nice, precious metal case. Some might argue that you'd want to look for a more elaborate complication for similar money...depend if you're buying new or pre owned too... __________________ Eagels may soar, but weasels are seldom sucked into jet engines...

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t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,031	Seriously, who are these "purists" you speak of? __________________ t65tampa

8 January 2019, 09:19 AM	#24
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,373	A beautiful time piece? Yes. A show piece? No. It's a great watch, wear it. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

8 January 2019, 03:51 AM	#4
scottwmitch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Posts: 631	I'm not sure Rolex makes a more serious watch than the DayDate. IMHO, it's the seminal Rolex and I hope to own one someday. Congrats if you end up pulling the trigger on an amazing watch!

8 January 2019, 04:42 AM	#9
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,041	Show piece? It’s a wear piece for me

8 January 2019, 04:44 AM	#10
raf823 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles Posts: 108	i would prob wear this everyday as as daily watch.... does the Rolex white gold scratch less than others? wonder how this will wear as a daily? does anyone know how much platinum is in the amalgam?

8 January 2019, 04:52 AM	#11
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,518	Day Date WG is a highly respected watch. Not a show piece to me unless you go YG or RG. Most people will think it's stainless which is perfect!

8 January 2019, 04:55 AM	#12
Chad M "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 230	I'd say the fact its WG makes it LESS of a "show piece" Most people will think its Stainless Steel.

8 January 2019, 04:57 AM	#13
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,800	What in the heck is a watchmakers watch? And, who would care what a watch “maker” thinks? Rolex watches are for watch “wearers” and watch “lovers”. Every Rolex is incredibly well designed, engineered and constructed. They only use the best materials. They are built to last. No, they are not hand decorated by artisans, but they are the best watch a machine can build, and IMO sold below their true value, as indicated by the secondary market. So, buy the watch that “sings to you” and love it! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

8 January 2019, 05:56 AM	#17
challer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: DC Posts: 679	What does it offer over DJ? Just the bracelet. I don’t get why this one is held in such regard. You can buy one from Tudor, others.

8 January 2019, 06:46 AM	#19
yoniman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesse Location: New Zealand Watch: 116234, 116613LB Posts: 1,855	Yup, DD for me too. It's gonna be my next purchase as I have lost my patience in the waiting list for SS professional models. The true "watchmaker's watch" as a WIS would define are the likes of Phillipe Dufour, Laurent Ferrier and Jaeger - LeCoultre. It is not an exaggeration to say that JLC's technical prowess enabled many Iconic brands and models like Cartier Tank, Audemars and Patek to succeed. JLC we're once supplying the parts of those high-end watches. Sent from my TRT-LX2 using Tapatalk

8 January 2019, 08:14 AM	#21
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,230	No show pony. I had a DD and a ROC and they went well together.

8 January 2019, 09:01 AM	#23
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,692	The Day Date 40 in WG is less showy than in YG or RG, if that’s where your headed

8 January 2019, 09:29 AM	#26
Pacc12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 160	It is a great piece for me.

8 January 2019, 09:38 AM	#27
Steerpike999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Melbourne Watch: A few..... Posts: 910	DD WG w/ Blue face is my Grail Watch.

8 January 2019, 10:56 AM	#28
Muxi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823	The Day Date is still the most iconic symbol of Rolex as a brand.

8 January 2019, 11:26 AM	#29
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	Sometimes I don’t even understand the questions. It’s a great watch. No one is going to point and laugh behind your back.

8 January 2019, 11:38 AM	#30
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	The WG DD40 is one of the classiest watches Rolex makes. I certainly wouldn't consider it a showy piece. It's tough as nails but has a solid elegant appeal which dresses up and down very well. I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good Rolex.

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