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17 December 2017, 05:12 AM
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Thinking of Day Date as a Daily
So after watching talking watches with Jack Nickaulas I was inspired on how one watch, a 36mm day date can work as a one and only. I decided to "test drive" and have worn my 18238 for two weeks straight instead of going through my random rotations.
It has been a great two weeks. My DD is definitely my most comfortable watch, despite owning 2 subs with glidelock. Plus it is my favourite aesthetically. I'm starting to think the DD will become my everyday watch. I have no issues with wearing such an expensive watch all the time. There are gold plated Michael Kors everywhere I go, the DD hardly gets a glance. My Sub C will remain for huniting/fishing/beach vacations but I think the DD will become my daily drive. What do you think?
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17 December 2017, 05:14 AM
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Awesome choice!! The DD is it for me
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17 December 2017, 05:15 AM
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Looks good on you, do it. I really like the striped dial.
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17 December 2017, 05:28 AM
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I had the same thought after watching that episode of talking watches and I think there is no issue whatsoever. Let’s be honest, most daily activity can easily be handled even if gold is softer than steel.
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17 December 2017, 05:33 AM
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Not a bad idea at all; the DD is meant to take it as an everyday time piece for certain.
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17 December 2017, 05:36 AM
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No argument here.
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17 December 2017, 05:39 AM
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Looks great
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17 December 2017, 05:48 AM
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I'm with you on that. So much so I've been searching for an older DD in WG on a President bracelet for about two years now. Some close calls but no trigger pulled yet.
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17 December 2017, 06:00 AM
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I love my 18248 but I actually wanna save up for a WG DD40 which I would definitely daily
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17 December 2017, 06:20 AM
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Perfect daily watch, I do find that the clasp opens when straining my wrist on my 18238.
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17 December 2017, 06:25 AM
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Why not, whatever makes you comfortable and happy.
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17 December 2017, 06:29 AM
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If it works for you go for it!
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17 December 2017, 06:31 AM
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Day-Dates have always been "everyday" watches.
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17 December 2017, 06:35 AM
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They have the day of the week for a reason :)
Thinking I might have to try on that RG Olive and the WG Blue dials before I up and do something reeeally crazy.
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17 December 2017, 06:36 AM
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Great to see that. I have the same plan but no funds yet haha!
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17 December 2017, 06:38 AM
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17 December 2017, 07:15 AM
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My business partner wears his everyday!
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17 December 2017, 07:16 AM
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17 December 2017, 07:27 AM
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It looks great on you, beautiful piece.
If I grow up, I’d consider a Day Date as a Monday to Friday watch
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17 December 2017, 07:38 AM
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Looks very well proportioned on your wrist.
Therefore good decision - wear it in good health, and enjoy. A YG DD on the wrist is always special.
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17 December 2017, 07:59 AM
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My DD is in the rotation. I wear long sleeve shirts 95% of the time so it being flashy isn’t a problem. I get more comments about HULK than dd
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17 December 2017, 08:32 AM
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Heck Ya! If you want one and want to wear it daily, Go For It!
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17 December 2017, 08:35 AM
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Yep, they're meant to wear
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17 December 2017, 08:38 AM
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After watching that video I too want to daily wear one. Goal for 2018. Go for it!
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17 December 2017, 08:41 AM
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Wear it and enjoy it everyday, I'd sure feel good too that's an awesome piece!
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17 December 2017, 08:43 AM
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Why not, looks great!
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17 December 2017, 08:44 AM
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I think if I didn't lead an active lifestyle daydates would easily be a daily....then again it's not like I wear a watch doing all my fitness activities...so maybe you're on to something. Just beautiful all these daydates....all class.
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17 December 2017, 10:19 AM
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D-D epitomizes daily wear. Cannot possibly go wrong as a daily.
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17 December 2017, 10:32 AM
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Thinking of Day Date as a Daily
Great daily watch! Mine is WG (18239) and could wear it daily as it is less flashy than YG or RG, perhaps will do the same test myself!
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17 December 2017, 10:47 AM
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