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Old 11 March 2015, 09:01 AM   #1
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I love my day date II so much. Ref 218235

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Please could any day date II owners please share pictures and wrist shots, discuss the technical details of the Day date II, and any interesting and educational trivia. I wish to learn more about my grail piece and share educational information about care and maintenance of these beautiful references.

I have owned it for almost 1 year now and it is amazing. At first I was really scared to wear it and it took a while to get used to it, but now I have got a serious addiction to the shear joy wearing this timepiece gives me. I wish to add my second Rolex to my collection soon and I’m thinking about a Hulk submariner as I can’t afford a Daytona yet. . any suggestions on what would be a good 2nd Rolex that’s easier to wear than my grail piece?

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Old 11 March 2015, 09:15 AM   #2
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When I made the purchase I also looked at these 2 models that they had in store.
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Old 11 March 2015, 09:24 AM   #3
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Well I'd say you started at the top congrats on a beautiful DD2
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Old 11 March 2015, 09:31 AM   #4
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Old 11 March 2015, 09:35 AM   #5
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Old 11 March 2015, 09:35 AM   #6
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Old 11 March 2015, 09:36 AM   #7
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Gorgeous!

The LVc would pair really nicely with it, but if what you really want is the Daytona, might as well save for the extra 20% over the 116610LV and get the Daytona.
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Old 11 March 2015, 10:27 AM   #8
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Old 11 March 2015, 10:30 AM   #9
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Old 11 March 2015, 10:30 AM   #10
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Old 11 March 2015, 10:52 AM   #11
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Very nice who would not love it
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Old 11 March 2015, 11:06 AM   #12
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I love your pics. It is indeed a very beautiful watch, with a silky and decadent feel. I went for the chocolate dial. And I think the Hulk is a great idea, the sunburst dials can become very addictive esp now that Spring and Summer are coming.

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Old 11 March 2015, 11:09 AM   #13
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Old 11 March 2015, 12:16 PM   #14
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Easy to see why...it's a great watch!
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Old 11 March 2015, 01:15 PM   #15
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Gorgeous!

The LVc would pair really nicely with it, but if what you really want is the Daytona, might as well save for the extra 20% over the 116610LV and get the Daytona.
I agree! I wouldn't swing at anything else.. but you really love.
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Old 11 March 2015, 02:50 PM   #16
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Old 14 March 2015, 08:47 AM   #17
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Too scared to wear one? Get a spare!

wow! crazy sexy cool..
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Old 14 March 2015, 08:48 AM   #18
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Anyone got any yellow or white gold DDII.. please post pics and discuss..
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Old 14 March 2015, 08:50 AM   #19
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I love your pics. It is indeed a very beautiful watch, with a silky and decadent feel. I went for the chocolate dial. And I think the Hulk is a great idea, the sunburst dials can become very addictive esp now that Spring and Summer are coming.

Beautiful1 great choice. The chocolate dial seems popular, what do you think the resale values are at the moment for our ref model with the choc dial..
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Old 14 March 2015, 08:58 AM   #20
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I love your pics. It is indeed a very beautiful watch, with a silky and decadent feel. I went for the chocolate dial. And I think the Hulk is a great idea, the sunburst dials can become very addictive esp now that Spring and Summer are coming.



This is the best dial combination for the Day-Date II. Well done my friend!
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Old 14 March 2015, 09:01 AM   #21
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Beautiful1 great choice. The chocolate dial seems popular, what do you think the resale values are at the moment for our ref model with the choc dial..
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This is the best dial combination for the Day-Date II. Well done my friend!
Thank you guys!

I think resale is in line with most gold Rolexes so always best to buy at a good price which I happily did.
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Old 14 March 2015, 09:28 AM   #22
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I love your pics. It is indeed a very beautiful watch, with a silky and decadent feel. I went for the chocolate dial. And I think the Hulk is a great idea, the sunburst dials can become very addictive esp now that Spring and Summer are coming.

Beautiful Neil!! Love the chocolate dial.
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Old 14 March 2015, 09:35 AM   #23
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It's a truly beautiful piece. Congrats!
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Old 14 March 2015, 09:40 AM   #24
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Beautiful Neil!! Love the chocolate dial.
Thanks Sherri, love yours too lovely piece.
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Old 16 March 2015, 10:51 PM   #26
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diamond dial, or romans?
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Old 16 March 2015, 11:57 PM   #27
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Old 17 March 2015, 11:05 AM   #29
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Old 17 March 2015, 11:42 AM   #30
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Beautiful president. Hulk is a great option as a daily.
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