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Old 23 November 2017, 02:10 AM   #1
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Favorite Day Date 40 - Several years in
Although like anything Rolex related, the DD40 was unveiled 2.5 years ago to mixed reviews, it has quickly become a modern classic IMO.

What does the forum think is the most popular/sought after version of the DD40.

Originally, i noticed Rolex marketing the YG - Champagne dial but lately it has been the RG - Olive dial that I've been noticing most (maybe because I own it :smoking:)
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Old 23 November 2017, 02:11 AM   #2
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fantastic collection you have there. i agree the olive and rose gold are excellent.
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Old 23 November 2017, 02:14 AM   #3
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fantastic collection you have there. i agree the olive and rose gold are excellent.
Thank you.

I think these are the most popular dd40s, in no order

1. RG - Olive
2. RG - Choco
3. WG - Blue
4. YG - Champagne
5. YG - Silver
6. PT - Motif
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Old 23 November 2017, 02:43 AM   #4
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Awesome lineup

I’m biased to my favorite, wg olive. I also wouldn’t mind the blue wg, rarely seen black dial wg

In other metals / rg Choco motif
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Old 23 November 2017, 02:46 AM   #5
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The olive and rose gold is a beauty. But once I saw the black dial WG that changed my mind. It's a stunner of a watch! Oh well one day, maybe....
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Old 23 November 2017, 02:50 AM   #6
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Awesome lineup

I’m biased to my favorite, wg olive. I also wouldn’t mind the blue wg, rarely seen black dial wg

In other metals / rg Choco motif
Thanks, seems the WG Olive is more popular on the forums than other places.

Never seen the WG black dial in person.
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Old 23 November 2017, 03:01 AM   #7
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Best selling is probably YG, maybe silver just over champagne in this day and age.
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Old 23 November 2017, 03:02 AM   #8
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Best selling is probably YG, maybe silver just over champagne in this day and age.
Doubt that the silver outsells the champagne dial in YG. The Asian markets buy up the YG - Champ like crazy according to my watch dealer friend.
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Old 23 November 2017, 03:04 AM   #9
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Old 23 November 2017, 03:15 AM   #10
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I love the RG with olive dial (hope to get one when funds allow) but the WG with blue dial is also nice
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Old 23 November 2017, 03:19 AM   #11
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Yellow gold with gold or white dial maybe? In western parts of the world white gold and platinum are thought as more discreet.
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My favourite is the white gold, green dial.
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Old 23 November 2017, 04:49 AM   #13
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My favourite is the white gold, green dial.
Thats a Rolex Forum favorite for sure
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Old 23 November 2017, 04:55 AM   #14
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Thats a Rolex Forum favorite for sure
For pretty darn good reason IMO. That olive green dial is just so catchy and sublime in different lighting. Rose or white gold are winners just depends on preference and skin tone contrast.
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Old 23 November 2017, 11:21 PM   #16
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WG with blue and RG with choc photos are gorgeous
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Old 23 November 2017, 11:52 PM   #17
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If I were to own a DD the DD41 is the one I would have. The DDII I always thought looked too chunky and the 36mm was always a bit small for my taste. This one hit the sweet spot, if I were to obtain one it would be the Ice/Plat version. I really like yours though and great collection as well.
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OP - that is an amazing collection you have!
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WG Olive, with WG Blue and WG Black being very close runners up.


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My favourite is the white gold, green dial.
Yes, sir!

Although, the YG ain't bad either.

OP: Fantastic collection...one my favorites on TRF!
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Both the WG and RG with anniversary green dial are knockouts. Slight edge to the RG for me.
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I miss my DD2 but might pick up a DD40 in YG... that RG Olive is gorgeous though...
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Rose Gold with the Olive dial. Amazing combo..
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Yes, sir!

Although, the YG ain't bad either.

OP: Fantastic collection...one my favorites on TRF!
Thank you Larry, I really appreciate that
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Yes, sir!

Although, the YG ain't bad either.

OP: Fantastic collection...one my favorites on TRF!
Btw, I still dwell on adding a YG dd40 to the stable.
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Fantastic collection. Love the anniversary dial day date!
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Not sure how popular YG with black dial is but I LOVE mine!! WG with blue dial is my next favorite I hope to acquire in a few years.
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My favourite is the white gold, green dial.
I adore it!!
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