relaxman Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Ive always had my eye on a yellow gold slate dial day-day but never have read much info let alone pictures. Are they that bad ? Any info? Wrist pics perhaps. Help a brother out before he wastes his moola. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leonado Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Yellow gold (plated) watches are always a prob because of color. It will be too light and could possibly rub off as well....better go with a white gold finish. I used to have a WG DD and was happy with it except for the small 36 mm size.... Still a cool watch and can be had reasonably cheap with eta etc...so go for it! L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005SUBMARINER Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Ive always had my eye on a yellow gold slate dial day-day but never have read much info let alone pictures. Are they that bad ? Any info? Wrist pics perhaps. Help a brother out before he wastes his moola. MG JOSH has a ton a day-dates .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Yellow gold is the problem, getting a color that looks right is tough. I recently got a Day-Date in gold and I ended up taking the bracelet off and putting on a leather strap w/ a gold Rolex buckle. The case color itself is OK, but not perfect. Other details of the watch are very good, dial, mag, yellow background on the day and date wheels, eta movt and good pricing. People just have to realize that gold plating may not be perfect color wise. But it wasn't $7000 either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Actually I find it quite surprising that so few members buy DateJusts and DayDates. Some of the reps are excellent (esp. the stainless steel versions). Maybe they're more considered as "old man watches" and generally too small. Everybody wants 40mm+ watches these days. Even Sub is considered small which definitely wasn't the issue 20 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 I bought a stainless steel datejust for my dad b/c it's an old man watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Actually I find it quite surprising that so few members buy DateJusts and DayDates. Some of the reps are excellent (esp. the stainless steel versions). Maybe they're more considered as "old man watches" and generally too small. Everybody wants 40mm+ watches these days. Even Sub is considered small which definitely wasn't the issue 20 years ago. How true... I personally feel that the Datejusts & dayDates have a really classic & evergreen feel to them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sashwatch Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 datejust and datydates served as wonderful dress watch.. and the rep price are appealing to keep in as a classic watch for special occassion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiberiousT Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 I have a Seiko Monster and I have just purchased an Ult Sub LV from PT. Those are the only watches I own that are under 44mm. I don't even consider buying 36mm watches, not even Rolex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk45ca Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 I have a Seiko Monster and I have just purchased an Ult Sub LV from PT. Those are the only watches I own that are under 44mm. I don't even consider buying 36mm watches, not even Rolex.i can't imagine that seiko looks very good with a armani suit. there is a time and place for everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk45ca Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 I have a Seiko Monster and I have just purchased an Ult Sub LV from PT. Those are the only watches I own that are under 44mm. I don't even consider buying 36mm watches, not even Rolex.i can't imagine that seiko looks very good with a armani suit. there is a time and place for everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 i would agree that it is seen as an old man's watch, and it is definitely too small. Feels strange with a 40mm nowadays after getting used to PAMs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CY0811 Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Every time I wear a suit I usually rock my WG president form Eddie Lee....I am 25 years old and love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympus Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Got this one from PT a while ago It's got little micro marks on the back that can only be seen with a loupe and check out the engraving on the rehaut.Fantastic or what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted August 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 @ Olympus That day-date looks very nice. The date and date window seem to align up well. Looking at some pics that usually isnt the case. The day appears to drop down to one side in may reps and that would drive me bonkers. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympus Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Well spotted on the day issue.Once you spot it it does bother a bit. Dunno what do do about it. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koopia Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Polex should make a bigger day-date. I tried on my old quartz rep and it looks like a ladies watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiberiousT Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 i can't imagine that seiko looks very good with a armani suit. there is a time and place for everything. Nope, I have an Oris XXL Day-Pointer for that. Looks great with my Armani suit. No Armani "suits" yet but working on it. Now that I am getting into reps I think I will get a RG Radiomir. NOT a Rolex Day-Date. Not in million years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted August 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 NOT a Rolex Day-Date. Not in million years. Oh you crazy kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk45ca Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Nope, I have an Oris XXL Day-Pointer for that. Looks great with my Armani suit. No Armani "suits" yet but working on it. Now that I am getting into reps I think I will get a RG Radiomir. NOT a Rolex Day-Date. Not in million years.ok, if you say so. just don't tell your taylor when they are fitting you for that suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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