ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

wesdaniel · 24 July 2022, 02:12 AM

I don't have any YG watches and would really like to add one back in to the collection.

I had a 18238 DD 36 for a few years and loved it, but it was a little small, so moved it out of the collection. I'd love to get a DD40 (green dial would be the ultimate, but that's not going to happen) perhaps the black diagonal motif, but, as we all know, we can't just walk into the store and buy one - and that frustrates the hell out of me.

Last night, at the Cartier boutique, I saw the 18K YG Santos and was blown away with it - how heavy it is, the look, feel, etc. I love that I can swap the bracelet for the strap, etc. and also the fact that it's not just another round dial watch.

The only thing that I really dislike is that the only dial option is white and I really am not crazy about a white dial against a YG watch.

For those of us who want a YG watch (including bracelet), are there any other good options to consider? What would you look at other than the DD?

danwang0520 · 24 July 2022, 02:28 AM

Rolex Datejust/Day-Date*
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak*
Patek Philipp Nautilus*
Vacheron Constantin Overseas*
Cartier Santos
Jaeger LeCoulture Reverso
A Lange & Sohne Odysseus
Bvlgari Octo Finissimo
GIRARD PERREGAUX LAUREATO
Piaget Polo
Chopard Alpine Eagle
Omega Aqua Terra

GB-man · 24 July 2022, 03:44 AM

Good DD substitutes are hard to find for similar money.

Ichiran · 24 July 2022, 04:12 AM

The recent releases 222, 16202BA and moonshine gold green dial are those YG that really interest me. They are stunners.

huncho · 24 July 2022, 04:43 AM

i don't think you would have too much trouble getting a non green dial from an AD this year

DJH1977 · 24 July 2022, 11:05 AM

Don’t think you will find a more comfortable gold substitute than the president bracelet. I’ve tried quite a few, but none of them are as comfortable (Certainly livable).

Brady2117 · 24 July 2022, 01:53 PM

Dude...I tried on a rose gold Santos and ALMOST pulled the trigger. Waiting for YG DD40 but because I'll be waiting a while I'm considering a YG or RG Santos...but will i regret it is the question.
By regret I mean regret I didn't wait even though i found the Santos PM was beautiful....

24 July 2022, 02:12 AM	#1
wesdaniel 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Wes Location: California Watch: Varies Posts: 1,328	YG DayDate 40 Alternatives? Santos? Others? I don't have any YG watches and would really like to add one back in to the collection. I had a 18238 DD 36 for a few years and loved it, but it was a little small, so moved it out of the collection. I'd love to get a DD40 (green dial would be the ultimate, but that's not going to happen) perhaps the black diagonal motif, but, as we all know, we can't just walk into the store and buy one - and that frustrates the hell out of me. Last night, at the Cartier boutique, I saw the 18K YG Santos and was blown away with it - how heavy it is, the look, feel, etc. I love that I can swap the bracelet for the strap, etc. and also the fact that it's not just another round dial watch. The only thing that I really dislike is that the only dial option is white and I really am not crazy about a white dial against a YG watch. For those of us who want a YG watch (including bracelet), are there any other good options to consider? What would you look at other than the DD?

24 July 2022, 03:44 AM	#3
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,978	Good DD substitutes are hard to find for similar money. __________________

24 July 2022, 02:28 AM	#2
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,670	Rolex Datejust/Day-Date* Audemars Piguet Royal Oak* Patek Philipp Nautilus* Vacheron Constantin Overseas* Cartier Santos Jaeger LeCoulture Reverso A Lange & Sohne Odysseus Bvlgari Octo Finissimo GIRARD PERREGAUX LAUREATO Piaget Polo Chopard Alpine Eagle Omega Aqua Terra

24 July 2022, 04:12 AM	#4
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,711	The recent releases 222, 16202BA and moonshine gold green dial are those YG that really interest me. They are stunners.

24 July 2022, 04:43 AM	#5
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,414	i don't think you would have too much trouble getting a non green dial from an AD this year

24 July 2022, 11:05 AM	#6
DJH1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 404	Don’t think you will find a more comfortable gold substitute than the president bracelet. I’ve tried quite a few, but none of them are as comfortable (Certainly livable).

24 July 2022, 01:53 PM	#7
Brady2117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Novato, Ca Watch: Bluesy Submariner Posts: 175	Dude...I tried on a rose gold Santos and ALMOST pulled the trigger. Waiting for YG DD40 but because I'll be waiting a while I'm considering a YG or RG Santos...but will i regret it is the question. By regret I mean regret I didn't wait even though i found the Santos PM was beautiful....

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)