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ddubb · 13 August 2019, 10:58 PM

Hello TRF,

I’m a relatively new poster, but I wanted to share that I just joined the Day-Date club!

I had my eye on the Day-Date since I started collecting, but it always seemed unobtainable; far more than I could ever see myself spending on a single piece. But as my collection grew I realized two things, and had an epiphany a couple weeks ago:

1) I had too many watches. I had to force myself to wear certain pieces out of guilt.

2) I had the funds I needed to buy a Day-Date tied up in unworn pieces.

So last week I pulled the trigger, and traded my black Submariner Date, two-tone Datejust 41, Navitimer, Panerai 510, and a little cash to buy this Day-Date 40. It was a difficult decision, even though I rarely wore these 4. I think my collecting strategy had been focused more on quantity rather than quality.

But now I’m stoked about this Day-Date, and shrinking the collection was cathartic in a way. So now my collection is down to a DD40, ceramic Daytona, SS BLRO, Bluesy, and a Speedmaster (and a couple dozen “entry” watches that started all this madness almost a decade ago).

Anyway, on to the pics!

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GoingPlaces · 13 August 2019, 11:01 PM

Beautiful! Love the DD40, will be hard to take off the wrist. Enjoy and congrats!

yessir69 · 13 August 2019, 11:02 PM

Congrats.

meteorite64 · 13 August 2019, 11:06 PM

Hip hop hooray!!

Gorgeous.

greentimgreen · 13 August 2019, 11:12 PM

Wow, stunning watch! Enjoy!

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glamorama · 13 August 2019, 11:22 PM

Big congratulations! You made the right choice and your collection as it stands after this transaction is perfect.

Urosfan · 13 August 2019, 11:25 PM

Congrats

ddubb · 13 August 2019, 11:31 PM

Thank you all! I’m really happy with my collection as it stands now. I think I have a good mix of watch family/type, case styles, bracelets, and metals now.

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crew · 13 August 2019, 11:35 PM

Beautiful watch!

schoolboy · 13 August 2019, 11:44 PM

Beautiful!

And your collection sounds good too

mml4 · 13 August 2019, 11:56 PM

Outstanding!! Congratulations!

abozz · 13 August 2019, 11:57 PM

Beautiful, Congrats

ozwatchguy · 13 August 2019, 11:59 PM

That’s a beauty

Rado63 · 14 August 2019, 12:11 AM

very nice.

miamiclay · 14 August 2019, 02:32 AM

Those motif dials are striking - Nice that Rolex dropped the Romans in the chapter ring.

Congrats!

123Blueface · 14 August 2019, 02:32 AM

Congrats!
Welcome to the club.

dba · 14 August 2019, 02:35 AM

Lovely piece.

Carry The Interest · 14 August 2019, 02:38 AM

Beautiful watch. Congrats on the DD.

FWIW, given what you gave up and what you still have in the collection, I think you made a great move!

ddubb · 14 August 2019, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miamiclay

Those motif dials are striking - Nice that Rolex dropped the Romans in the chapter ring.

Congrats!

Yeah, I am in love with this dial. I love the way the light plays off the sunburst on my Bluesy and my previous champagne DJ41, but this motif dial is just a whole ‘nother level. It’s got texture from the diagonals, it portrays a sunburst effect, and the color changes from silver to gold depending on the lighting. I debated this dial vs. the silver with deconstructed romans thinking I may want a more classic look, but man am I glad I went with this...

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AJM914 · 14 August 2019, 02:47 AM

Congrats looks great!

ddubb · 14 August 2019, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carry The Interest

Beautiful watch. Congrats on the DD.

FWIW, given what you gave up and what you still have in the collection, I think you made a great move!

Thanks! Out of the 4 that I gave up, I think I miss the Panerai the most. It was a 510 with sandwich dial, which I don’t think they make anymore (sausage dial now). It was the most fun with the strap changes, and it was really the most unique in my collection. It’s funny, I got more random questions and comments on that watch than anything else.

My least favorite was the Navitimer (sorry Navitimer fans); way too busy for me. The Datejust was effectively replaced by its big brother. And the Sub was great, but I usually wear the Bluesy more.

All in all, I’m very happy with the current SOTC. For now........

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JayHantz · 14 August 2019, 02:59 AM

Congratulations! She is stunning and I think you made a great move. Enjoy the DD and wear it in great health!!

Mr.Rolex1 · 14 August 2019, 03:02 AM

Congrats and welcome

bharat · 14 August 2019, 03:37 AM

Congratulations!

Rashid.bk · 14 August 2019, 04:38 AM

Beautiful watch, congratulations.

dan993 · 14 August 2019, 05:49 AM

Classic. Absolutely beautiful. Enjoi it

billfredericks · 14 August 2019, 05:54 AM

Congrats. Fine choice.

Mack640dGC · 14 August 2019, 06:11 AM

Congratulations, great watch!!

MichelleP · 14 August 2019, 06:33 AM

Beautiful watch. I love the motif dial. I think you made a great decision. I'd take the DD over the other watches in a heart beat.

brandrea · 14 August 2019, 06:36 AM

Congratulations, that’s a real beauty, enjoy it

13 August 2019, 10:58 PM	#1
ddubb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: SE USA Posts: 153	Joined the Day-Date Club! Hello TRF, I’m a relatively new poster, but I wanted to share that I just joined the Day-Date club! I had my eye on the Day-Date since I started collecting, but it always seemed unobtainable; far more than I could ever see myself spending on a single piece. But as my collection grew I realized two things, and had an epiphany a couple weeks ago: 1) I had too many watches. I had to force myself to wear certain pieces out of guilt. 2) I had the funds I needed to buy a Day-Date tied up in unworn pieces. So last week I pulled the trigger, and traded my black Submariner Date, two-tone Datejust 41, Navitimer, Panerai 510, and a little cash to buy this Day-Date 40. It was a difficult decision, even though I rarely wore these 4. I think my collecting strategy had been focused more on quantity rather than quality. But now I’m stoked about this Day-Date, and shrinking the collection was cathartic in a way. So now my collection is down to a DD40, ceramic Daytona, SS BLRO, Bluesy, and a Speedmaster (and a couple dozen “entry” watches that started all this madness almost a decade ago). Anyway, on to the pics! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 August 2019, 12:11 AM	#14
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	very nice. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

14 August 2019, 02:32 AM	#16
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 4,939	Congrats! Welcome to the club. __________________ Rolex 228235 DD40 Olive, 126710BLRO, 116710BLNR, 116613LB, 116500LN White, 126610LN, 116500LN Black, 126610LV, 116610LV Breitling Navitimer 01, Cartier Santos Large

14 August 2019, 02:35 AM	#17
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,591	Lovely piece. __________________ Current: 16710 Previous: 16760 Fat Lady, 16613 Bluesy, 16800, 14060, 16710 Pepsi, 216570 Polar, 116710LN, 16610, 216570 Polar (again), 16713, 216570 Polar (yet again), 16710 Black w/ Pepsi Insert Hope is not a strategy.

14 August 2019, 02:47 AM	#20
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats looks great! __________________

13 August 2019, 11:01 PM	#2
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	Beautiful! Love the DD40, will be hard to take off the wrist. Enjoy and congrats!

13 August 2019, 11:02 PM	#3
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,212	Congrats.

13 August 2019, 11:06 PM	#4
meteorite64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Lancaster, PA Watch: YG Rolex DD36 Posts: 26	Hip hop hooray!! Gorgeous.

13 August 2019, 11:12 PM	#5
greentimgreen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: London Posts: 266	Wow, stunning watch! Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 August 2019, 11:22 PM	#6
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,919	Big congratulations! You made the right choice and your collection as it stands after this transaction is perfect.

13 August 2019, 11:25 PM	#7
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats

13 August 2019, 11:31 PM	#8
ddubb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: SE USA Posts: 153	Thank you all! I’m really happy with my collection as it stands now. I think I have a good mix of watch family/type, case styles, bracelets, and metals now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 August 2019, 11:35 PM	#9
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,223	Beautiful watch!

13 August 2019, 11:44 PM	#10
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Beautiful! And your collection sounds good too

13 August 2019, 11:56 PM	#11
mml4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 451	Outstanding!! Congratulations!

13 August 2019, 11:57 PM	#12
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Beautiful, Congrats

13 August 2019, 11:59 PM	#13
ozwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Worldwide Posts: 672	That’s a beauty

14 August 2019, 02:32 AM	#15
miamiclay 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: 33139/95460 Posts: 1,289	Those motif dials are striking - Nice that Rolex dropped the Romans in the chapter ring. Congrats!

14 August 2019, 02:38 AM	#18
Carry The Interest "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: LA Watch: RLX, ALS Posts: 3,410	Beautiful watch. Congrats on the DD. FWIW, given what you gave up and what you still have in the collection, I think you made a great move!

14 August 2019, 02:59 AM	#22
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,842	Congratulations! She is stunning and I think you made a great move. Enjoy the DD and wear it in great health!!

14 August 2019, 03:02 AM	#23
Mr.Rolex1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Mike Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,197	Congrats and welcome

14 August 2019, 03:37 AM	#24
bharat "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Bharat Location: Falmouth, Maine Posts: 617	Congratulations!

14 August 2019, 04:38 AM	#25
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	Beautiful watch, congratulations.

14 August 2019, 05:49 AM	#26
dan993 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Kings Bromley Posts: 444	Classic. Absolutely beautiful. Enjoi it

14 August 2019, 05:54 AM	#27
billfredericks 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: George Location: Massachusetts Watch: Milgauss Posts: 685	Congrats. Fine choice.

14 August 2019, 06:11 AM	#28
Mack640dGC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Uk Posts: 81	Congratulations, great watch!!

14 August 2019, 06:33 AM	#29
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,093	Beautiful watch. I love the motif dial. I think you made a great decision. I'd take the DD over the other watches in a heart beat.

14 August 2019, 06:36 AM	#30
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,585	Congratulations, that’s a real beauty, enjoy it

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