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Vipes · 31 July 2018, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by G.D.BeanCounter

DD2 for me also! Though, I would love to own a Rose Gold DD40 with green dial.

That is one cool WG DD II.

arturob · 31 July 2018, 11:21 PM

DD40. I was looking for a DD2 and wanted one for the longest time. Finally found one and tried it. Boy did it look off on my wrist. I have a DJ2 and it does not look as big. I decided for a DD40 and could not be happier. The proportions are just right. A true masterpiece.

kirksingleton · 1 August 2018, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by huncho

personally prefer the proportions of the dd40 a lot more than the dd2

exactly!

Tmac478 · 1 August 2018, 06:57 AM

I would also love to see some comparison pics. I'm looking to purchase my first full PM watch later this year and the DD is on my want list. I have a 7.5"wrist and feel the DD40 may be a little too small.

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oysterflexer · 14 August 2018, 12:33 AM

Main beef with Day-date 40

Size: I want more gold and a larger case makes it more sporty for casual attire

Dials: Boring dials overall. The baguette diamond dials in particular are unimpressive

soran · 14 August 2018, 12:43 AM

I prefer the DD40 proportions but I appreciate that sector dial on the platinum DD II posted above

101031-28 · 14 August 2018, 12:48 AM

DDII for me.

fskywalker · 14 August 2018, 01:59 AM

I haven't ever tried a DDII or a DD40 on my 7 inch round wrist, would probably choose the DD40 from those 2. In the meantime am happy with my 36mm DD

Stalex · 14 August 2018, 02:46 AM

I prefer the DD2, maybe its because I’ve never owned it.

brandrea · 14 August 2018, 02:54 AM

I love the wave dial on the DD2. I wonder if they’ll bring back sone of those cool dials to the DD40?

GoingPlaces · 14 August 2018, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by oysterflexer

Main beef with Day-date 40

Size: I want more gold and a larger case makes it more sporty for casual attire

Dials: Boring dials overall. The baguette diamond dials in particular are unimpressive

The DD was never intended to become a 44 with tons of bling for "sporty" casual. It's an iconic watch with a rich history that in it's simplest of forms speaks volumes.

jezza17 · 14 August 2018, 03:05 AM

For me its the DD40. Its proportions are better.

Md001 · 14 August 2018, 03:25 AM

Though I haven’t owned any, i would prefer the DD40

LHH · 14 August 2018, 04:32 AM

I have found that on my platinum Daydate 2, which has a smooth bezel, is seems nicely proportioned.
However, on my SS Datejust 2, the fluted bezel definitely makes the watch seem larger.

oysterflexer · 14 August 2018, 04:44 AM

Day Date 2 was all of that and more. Sadly now it's kinda boring and conservative. I like the ceramic making the bracelet not stretch overtime tho!

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Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

The DD was never intended to become a 44 with tons of bling for "sporty" casual. It's an iconic watch with a rich history that in it's simplest of forms speaks volumes.

sonnysaprai · 9 March 2019, 10:49 PM

Hi which did you end up getting? Ive got a Day Date 2 218238 with a factory champagne dial which is the best imo.
But I'm really tempted to swap it for a 40.
The Day Date 2's are worth a lot and holding their value and I've been offered a straight swap for a 40 from a few jewellers down in London but I'm really not sure.
What do you guys think?

G M Francis · 9 March 2019, 10:56 PM

DD40 for me. The proportions are much closer to the 36m Original.

HogwldFLTR · 9 March 2019, 11:23 PM

Prefer the dials on the DD40; simple as that!!!

Johndong888 · 10 March 2019, 04:39 AM

Here’s mine. Sub date, DD40, DJII, and DJ 36

I bought the DJ41 first, sight unseen. I never liked it. Hated the proportions of the bezel. The smooth bezel for the DJ/DDII is a better choice.

The DD40 is perfect for me every way in a causal wear attire. Many here regard the DJ/DDII case as sportier, it just never felt that way to me.

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Shamorai · 10 March 2019, 05:14 AM

I saw an interview with a second hand dealer recently and he mentioned that there was a big demand for DD2 now.

2nastie · 10 March 2019, 05:18 AM

DD40 for me. I like the proportions and dial configurations. Reminds me of the classic 1803.

DD2 is just too busy (most dials) and feels looks like a bubble for its shape.

BzKneez · 10 March 2019, 05:19 AM

Day date 40 gets my vote.

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Otto · 11 March 2019, 07:20 AM

I owned a DD II with the white dial; the one in the photo. I now own a YG DD 40, though with a silver dial.

t65tampa · 11 March 2019, 09:18 AM

The Day-Date II is a cool watch. Very bold and had some neat dial options.

Started with the black dial, but couldn’t read it easily, so swapped to white Roman.

Now, I’d really love to land a DD40 in yellow gold with a silver or white Roman dial. The proportions of the new watch suit me better.

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101031-28 · 11 March 2019, 09:34 AM

Day-Date II

GSBC · 11 March 2019, 03:15 PM

I much prefer the proportions of the DD40 over the DDII.
DD40’s dial size to case ratio is perfect to my eyes, and the lugs are just spot on.
The way the president bracelet engages the lugs and case on the DD40 makes it a masterpiece. Visually the bracelet appears to flow right under the watch case highlighting it as a design element, whereas the same connections on the DDII appear oddly bulbous.

Adding the deconstructed Romans and a better movement with 70-hr power reserve make the DD40 a no-brainer for me.

14 August 2018, 12:48 AM	#37
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14 August 2018, 01:59 AM	#38
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,606	Day Date II vs. Day Date 40 I haven't ever tried a DDII or a DD40 on my 7 inch round wrist, would probably choose the DD40 from those 2. In the meantime am happy with my 36mm DD __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

9 March 2019, 11:23 PM	#48
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Prefer the dials on the DD40; simple as that!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

11 March 2019, 09:18 AM	#54
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,031	The Day-Date II is a cool watch. Very bold and had some neat dial options. Started with the black dial, but couldn’t read it easily, so swapped to white Roman. Now, I’d really love to land a DD40 in yellow gold with a silver or white Roman dial. The proportions of the new watch suit me better. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ t65tampa

11 March 2019, 09:34 AM	#55
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,741	Day-Date II __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

31 July 2018, 11:21 PM	#32
arturob "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SpaceX Watch: GMT2 BLNR Posts: 147	DD40. I was looking for a DD2 and wanted one for the longest time. Finally found one and tried it. Boy did it look off on my wrist. I have a DJ2 and it does not look as big. I decided for a DD40 and could not be happier. The proportions are just right. A true masterpiece.

1 August 2018, 06:57 AM	#34
Tmac478 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Tony Location: SF Bay Area Watch: RG Skydweller Posts: 1,469	I would also love to see some comparison pics. I'm looking to purchase my first full PM watch later this year and the DD is on my want list. I have a 7.5"wrist and feel the DD40 may be a little too small. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

14 August 2018, 12:33 AM	#35
oysterflexer Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Guelph, On Watch: SOON. Posts: 104	Main beef with Day-date 40 Size: I want more gold and a larger case makes it more sporty for casual attire Dials: Boring dials overall. The baguette diamond dials in particular are unimpressive

14 August 2018, 12:43 AM	#36
soran "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: wait list Watch: Daytona Posts: 551	I prefer the DD40 proportions but I appreciate that sector dial on the platinum DD II posted above

14 August 2018, 02:46 AM	#39
Stalex Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA, Netherland Watch: Rolex 116710 Posts: 104	I prefer the DD2, maybe its because I’ve never owned it.

14 August 2018, 02:54 AM	#40
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,719	I love the wave dial on the DD2. I wonder if they’ll bring back sone of those cool dials to the DD40?

14 August 2018, 03:05 AM	#42
jezza17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: DRSD Posts: 511	For me its the DD40. Its proportions are better.

14 August 2018, 03:25 AM	#43
Md001 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Posts: 113	Though I haven’t owned any, i would prefer the DD40

14 August 2018, 04:32 AM	#44
LHH "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: USA Watch: DD2PT/DJ41/SUB/SD Posts: 35	I have found that on my platinum Daydate 2, which has a smooth bezel, is seems nicely proportioned. However, on my SS Datejust 2, the fluted bezel definitely makes the watch seem larger.

9 March 2019, 10:49 PM	#46
sonnysaprai "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Chester Watch: Day Date 2 218238 Posts: 4	Hi which did you end up getting? Ive got a Day Date 2 218238 with a factory champagne dial which is the best imo. But I'm really tempted to swap it for a 40. The Day Date 2's are worth a lot and holding their value and I've been offered a straight swap for a 40 from a few jewellers down in London but I'm really not sure. What do you guys think?

9 March 2019, 10:56 PM	#47
G M Francis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: UK Posts: 173	DD40 for me. The proportions are much closer to the 36m Original.

10 March 2019, 04:39 AM	#49
Johndong888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: John Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Watch: PAM 372 Posts: 448	Here’s mine. Sub date, DD40, DJII, and DJ 36 I bought the DJ41 first, sight unseen. I never liked it. Hated the proportions of the bezel. The smooth bezel for the DJ/DDII is a better choice. The DD40 is perfect for me every way in a causal wear attire. Many here regard the DJ/DDII case as sportier, it just never felt that way to me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 March 2019, 05:14 AM	#50
Shamorai "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Sydney Watch: 16523, 116610LV Posts: 762	I saw an interview with a second hand dealer recently and he mentioned that there was a big demand for DD2 now.

10 March 2019, 05:18 AM	#51
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	DD40 for me. I like the proportions and dial configurations. Reminds me of the classic 1803. DD2 is just too busy (most dials) and feels looks like a bubble for its shape.

10 March 2019, 05:19 AM	#52
BzKneez "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: toronto Posts: 503	Day date 40 gets my vote. Sent from my SM-N960W using Tapatalk

11 March 2019, 07:20 AM	#53
Otto 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,020	I owned a DD II with the white dial; the one in the photo. I now own a YG DD 40, though with a silver dial.

11 March 2019, 03:15 PM	#56
GSBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Posts: 329	I much prefer the proportions of the DD40 over the DDII. DD40’s dial size to case ratio is perfect to my eyes, and the lugs are just spot on. The way the president bracelet engages the lugs and case on the DD40 makes it a masterpiece. Visually the bracelet appears to flow right under the watch case highlighting it as a design element, whereas the same connections on the DDII appear oddly bulbous. Adding the deconstructed Romans and a better movement with 70-hr power reserve make the DD40 a no-brainer for me.

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