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Old 31 December 2014, 07:23 AM   #1
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Which Rolex to get next in 2015???

So I'm already thinking about my next watch purchase in 2015. I am seriously veering towards a rose gold rolex, and I've narrowed it down to three choices:
1) RG Daytona with the chocolate dial,
2) RG Sky Dweller with the silver (?) dial, or
3) RG Day-Date II with the chocolate wave dial. All on bracelet, not strap.
I already have two Daytonas, and I have always thought of the DD as the classic, iconic, quintessential Rolex, and the 41 mm size is very attractive to me. The fact that it comes in rose gold is just icing on the cake.
The Daytona is AWESOME, and I really like the look of it. But as I mentioned above, I already have one in SS, and in YG on the strap.
The Sky Dweller is just an awesome piece, and I like the aesthetics as well as the functionality of it. That being said, I would look at other brands before Rolex for an AC. It is quite heftier than the other as well, and wears a bit "clunkier" (to me) than the other two.
It is a big decision for me, and I know I really can't go wrong with any of the above, but I would still like your inputs/opinions regarding the three. Thanks for reading and thanks in advance for responding!
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Old 31 December 2014, 07:27 AM   #2
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Old 31 December 2014, 07:28 AM   #3
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I would get the choco DD and source the bronze wave dial afterwards.

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Old 31 December 2014, 07:43 AM   #4
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RG SkD on bracelet with chocolate dial
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Old 31 December 2014, 07:46 AM   #5
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Unless I hit the Lotto I'm pretty much done for a while. 2014 beat me up pretty good with new watches. OOPS sorry didn't read the full post.
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Old 31 December 2014, 08:00 AM   #6
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I am on the lookout for a WG DD and saw a blue faced red hand TT Daytona this past weekend, but want a Jubilee band instead of the TT oyster. We'll see how the year shapes up if I am able to get those.
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Old 31 December 2014, 08:07 AM   #7
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I'll see what Basel has to offer. If nothing of interest then I might pursue a RG DD2 or make my first venture into vintage for a minty 1680.
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Old 31 December 2014, 08:08 AM   #8
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RG Day-Date II with the chocolate wave dial
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Old 31 December 2014, 08:21 AM   #9
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Based on what you've said, I think the DD2 would be the way to go.
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Old 31 December 2014, 08:22 AM   #10
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I would get the choco DD and source the bronze wave dial afterwards.

This. One of the most beautiful dial and watch combinations ever produced by Rolex.
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Old 31 December 2014, 08:31 AM   #11
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Here is the YG Sky-Dweller silver dial that I found on Chrono24. Very stunning IMO!
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Old 31 December 2014, 08:33 AM   #12
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Another DDII vote
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Old 31 December 2014, 08:40 AM   #13
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RG SD w/chocolate!
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Old 31 December 2014, 09:17 AM   #14
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I second the RG Sky Dweller with chocolate dial.
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Old 31 December 2014, 09:50 AM   #15
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I am satisfied unless a platinum Submariner pops up at Basel
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Old 31 December 2014, 09:51 AM   #16
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This. One of the most beautiful dial and watch combinations ever produced by Rolex.
I agree. REALLY leaning towards this one...that chocolate dial is stunning..I really like the wave dial tho...chocolate wave dial would be the one for me I think.
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Old 31 December 2014, 11:24 AM   #17
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RG DDII with chocolate dial a great call just got one for Christmas!

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Old 31 December 2014, 07:53 PM   #18
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SKY DWELLER is my fave , chocolate dial Daytona also seems difficult to read depending on the dial combo
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RG DDII with chocolate dial a great call just got one for Christmas!

Congrats Ken

Serious question how do you keep track of all your watches
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Old 31 December 2014, 08:15 PM   #20
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I'm not in the precious metal league yet but for me the hard decision would be between the RG Skydweller and DDII they both have something special about them and look best in RG
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Old 31 December 2014, 09:25 PM   #21
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Congrats Ken

Serious question how do you keep track of all your watches
Thanks Sam! Keep them all safe in the bank safe deposit box and one out and on the wrist at a time makes it very easy!
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Old 31 December 2014, 09:26 PM   #22
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Tough one...DD is a must, but owning a SS, YG AND a RG Daytona would make your collection unique!
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Old 31 December 2014, 09:30 PM   #23
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If your skin suits the RG daytonna its a very individual watch and I like the ones that look different.

Having said that the choc DD is simply stunning too

Good problem to have!
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Old 31 December 2014, 09:43 PM   #24
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Thanks Sam! Keep them all safe in the bank safe deposit box and one out and on the wrist at a time makes it very easy!
Box?! Shouldn't that be vault?

Don't suppose on one of these bank visits you have ever been pleasantly surprised by a watch you forgot you had purchased hahaha
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DD based on your current collection although I prefer the traditional 36mm size over the larger DDII unless you have large wrists. Just my preference.
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Old 31 December 2014, 09:52 PM   #26
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Day-Date is simply the most classic and time tested IMHO (outside of the Subs).

The DJ (in some form or another) is the highest on my list from my next purchase. Possibly the DJII 116300 with oyster bracelet, black stick dial with smooth bezel. I can't afford the really DJ I want, which is the D-D DJ in WG.

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Old 31 December 2014, 10:17 PM   #27
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Old 31 December 2014, 10:40 PM   #28
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Old 31 December 2014, 10:51 PM   #29
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Old 1 January 2015, 01:49 AM   #30
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If you go DDII, then agree with the above votes for the chocolate dial.

If you go SKD, then I would go YG with the silver dial.

Between those two, I have no idea...
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