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godx · 12 July 2023, 04:49 AM

Hi there, long time lurker first time poster.

I have a request at my AD for a Platinum DD40 (Ice Blue dial, fluted bezel) which I'm told could be a while, but I need to let them know exactly what I want, and I'm having trouble choosing between romans or baguettes. I've always felt diamonds on a dial made a watch feel more 'feminine', but the baguettes are pretty special on the DD. Unfortunately I haven't been able to see either watch in person.

Any advice from those who own or have seen either? Thanks!

Rolex1982 · 12 July 2023, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by godx

Hi there, long time lurker first time poster.

I have a request at my AD for a Platinum DD40 (Ice Blue dial, fluted bezel) which I'm told could be a while, but I need to let them know exactly what I want, and I'm having trouble choosing between romans or baguettes. I've always felt diamonds on a dial made a watch feel more 'feminine', but the baguettes are pretty special on the DD. Unfortunately I haven't been able to see either watch in person.

Any advice from those who own or have seen either? Thanks!

Baguettes on the ice blue are in my opinion not feminine. I would go for that option. I haven’t owned or seen either in the flesh, just my opinion based on pictures. Would love to see them in the flesh.

MoosicPa · 12 July 2023, 05:21 AM

I prefer the Romans.

bullies · 12 July 2023, 05:25 AM

How about meteorite?

godx · 12 July 2023, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bullies

How about meteorite?

That's an entirely different conversation...Ice Blue vs Meteorite! Both are stunning (from photos). I'd love to see the Meteorite in person.

MrMercedes · 12 July 2023, 05:50 AM

Romans for me!

Jack T · 12 July 2023, 05:54 AM

Much prefer the Romans, to the point that if baguettes arrived first, I’d wait

TheWatchmen · 12 July 2023, 06:11 AM

Baguettes, but I’m not fond of Roman’s on any watch…like not even a Patek or Breguet

WatchTimes · 12 July 2023, 06:14 AM

Baguettes without a second thought!
I have the YG DD 40 with Romans and LOVE IT
BUT
There is something special about the ice blue with baguettes.
On the ice blue with Baguettes are my first choice second is sticks.

huncho · 12 July 2023, 06:17 AM

normally prefer baguettes but prefer romans here

Ferdelious · 12 July 2023, 06:18 AM

Romans

puma1552 · 12 July 2023, 06:37 AM

Not a fan of either, TBH. Romans have never done it for me on any watch, and the bags are kind of ruined by Rolex's insistence on making the 6 and 9 bags bigger, which throws the balance out of wack. IMO if Rolex doesn't have at least three positions with which to make a difference like that (i.e. 3:00/6:00/9:00 or 6:00/9:00/12:00 positions), then they should show restraint and not do it. It's kind of like how the Wimbledon on other models has one rogue stick at the 9:00 position which is just strange.

But if I had to pick one of those options, I guess I'm going bags because I dislike Romans that much, lol. But I'd be alllll over a stick dial DD.

Vipes · 12 July 2023, 06:38 AM

baguettes for me.

4 Aussies · 12 July 2023, 06:46 AM

I chose baguettes, ice on ice!!

dlddrrr · 12 July 2023, 06:49 AM

I would choose baguettes, Romans can go on a Datejust

jtorrebl · 12 July 2023, 07:50 AM

Romans on the DD40 are nothing like the DJ Romans. I don’t like Romans anywhere but the DD40 are just special. On a YG Romans, on this platinum yeah baguettes!

ap1 · 12 July 2023, 07:57 AM

I recently saw this new piece for “Display” naturally. I felt the Roman’s kinda melted into the whitish platinum case. So I pick diamonds in this case. Now, on the older smooth models the deconstructeds are blued out for way better contrast. I’d like to see that mock up.

Calatrava r · 12 July 2023, 08:00 AM

On the 40 I would get the diamonds.

RF7 · 12 July 2023, 08:02 AM

I'd go with baguettes. Not feminine imo. Modern and timeless. That is a beautiful reference.

MikeyV · 12 July 2023, 08:04 AM

I'd go Romans, but I like those markers in general. Baguettes are nice too!

Callmepeshy · 12 July 2023, 08:07 AM

Personally I like the romans more!

brandrea · 12 July 2023, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 4 Aussies

I chose baguettes, ice on ice!!

Ny325 · 12 July 2023, 09:29 AM

I prefer Romans.

Tridor · 12 July 2023, 11:29 AM

Baguettes.

Puffy412 · 12 July 2023, 11:31 AM

Romans. Without hesitation.

CHRONOLEX · 12 July 2023, 11:36 AM

I hate to tell you this but in my experience - from having had the same conversation with AD - they like to play this game where you have to pick the exact dial/configuration you want, you stress about it, you imagine yourself with one and then the other, then finally you decide and tell them what you want, and then immediately thereafter you think you should have chosen the other - however when/if a DD comes in, it's first going to be yellow gold and they will try to make you take that, then they will try to make you take a WG, and if by some miracle you actually get offered a platinum DD, it very likely will not be the dial you chose and they will still try to make you take it. So my advice is (1) maybe go grey since you can possibly try it on first, (2) DD prices seem to have softened and (3) you can have the exact config you want right now. I have been through this myself. Best wishes to you.

Big Tex Rolex · 12 July 2023, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by puffy412

romans. Without hesitation.

+1

Deep18 · 12 July 2023, 12:18 PM

Romans. Easy choice for me.

WatchGuy1966 · 12 July 2023, 01:25 PM

Rolex does Baguettes so well.

itsinthebag · 12 July 2023, 05:29 PM

Baguettes on the smooth bezel. Romans on the new fluted bezel. I feel like the fluted bezel + baguettes is a little too flashy. I'm still deciding between which bezel version I want

12 July 2023, 04:49 AM	#1
godx "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 29	Platinum DD - Romans or Baguettes? Hi there, long time lurker first time poster. I have a request at my AD for a Platinum DD40 (Ice Blue dial, fluted bezel) which I'm told could be a while, but I need to let them know exactly what I want, and I'm having trouble choosing between romans or baguettes. I've always felt diamonds on a dial made a watch feel more 'feminine', but the baguettes are pretty special on the DD. Unfortunately I haven't been able to see either watch in person. Any advice from those who own or have seen either? Thanks!

12 July 2023, 05:21 AM	#3
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 1,158	I prefer the Romans. __________________ NAWCC Member "Nothing is to too beautiful, nothing is too expensive" Ettore Bugatti.

12 July 2023, 05:25 AM	#4
bullies "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 1,432	How about meteorite? __________________ ♛16610 ♛116655 ♛116619 AP 15400 ♛228238

12 July 2023, 05:54 AM	#7
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,637	Much prefer the Romans, to the point that if baguettes arrived first, I’d wait __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

12 July 2023, 06:14 AM	#9
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,487	Baguettes without a second thought! I have the YG DD 40 with Romans and LOVE IT BUT There is something special about the ice blue with baguettes. On the ice blue with Baguettes are my first choice second is sticks. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

12 July 2023, 05:50 AM	#6
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,503	Romans for me!

12 July 2023, 06:11 AM	#8
TheWatchmen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,360	Baguettes, but I’m not fond of Roman’s on any watch…like not even a Patek or Breguet

12 July 2023, 06:17 AM	#10
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,372	normally prefer baguettes but prefer romans here

12 July 2023, 06:18 AM	#11
Ferdelious 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,181	Romans __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

12 July 2023, 06:37 AM	#12
puma1552 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: USA Posts: 698	Not a fan of either, TBH. Romans have never done it for me on any watch, and the bags are kind of ruined by Rolex's insistence on making the 6 and 9 bags bigger, which throws the balance out of wack. IMO if Rolex doesn't have at least three positions with which to make a difference like that (i.e. 3:00/6:00/9:00 or 6:00/9:00/12:00 positions), then they should show restraint and not do it. It's kind of like how the Wimbledon on other models has one rogue stick at the 9:00 position which is just strange. But if I had to pick one of those options, I guess I'm going bags because I dislike Romans that much, lol. But I'd be alllll over a stick dial DD.

12 July 2023, 06:38 AM	#13
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,848	baguettes for me.

12 July 2023, 06:49 AM	#15
dlddrrr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: LV, DD, BLNR, ND Posts: 185	I would choose baguettes, Romans can go on a Datejust

12 July 2023, 07:50 AM	#16
jtorrebl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LA Watch: what’s next. Posts: 934	Romans on the DD40 are nothing like the DJ Romans. I don’t like Romans anywhere but the DD40 are just special. On a YG Romans, on this platinum yeah baguettes!

12 July 2023, 07:57 AM	#17
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,101	I recently saw this new piece for “Display” naturally. I felt the Roman’s kinda melted into the whitish platinum case. So I pick diamonds in this case. Now, on the older smooth models the deconstructeds are blued out for way better contrast. I’d like to see that mock up.

12 July 2023, 08:00 AM	#18
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,663	On the 40 I would get the diamonds.

12 July 2023, 08:02 AM	#19
RF7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 23	I'd go with baguettes. Not feminine imo. Modern and timeless. That is a beautiful reference.

12 July 2023, 08:04 AM	#20
MikeyV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: N. California Watch: DateJust 41 TT Posts: 545	I'd go Romans, but I like those markers in general. Baguettes are nice too!

12 July 2023, 08:07 AM	#21
Callmepeshy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: UK Posts: 232	Personally I like the romans more!

12 July 2023, 09:29 AM	#23
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,801	I prefer Romans.

12 July 2023, 11:29 AM	#24
Tridor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Ozone Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date Posts: 1,666	Baguettes. __________________ "Never complain about the air-conditioning on a private jet." - Michael Nesmith

12 July 2023, 11:31 AM	#25
Puffy412 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: 412 Posts: 31	Romans. Without hesitation.

12 July 2023, 11:36 AM	#26
CHRONOLEX 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,562	I hate to tell you this but in my experience - from having had the same conversation with AD - they like to play this game where you have to pick the exact dial/configuration you want, you stress about it, you imagine yourself with one and then the other, then finally you decide and tell them what you want, and then immediately thereafter you think you should have chosen the other - however when/if a DD comes in, it's first going to be yellow gold and they will try to make you take that, then they will try to make you take a WG, and if by some miracle you actually get offered a platinum DD, it very likely will not be the dial you chose and they will still try to make you take it. So my advice is (1) maybe go grey since you can possibly try it on first, (2) DD prices seem to have softened and (3) you can have the exact config you want right now. I have been through this myself. Best wishes to you.

12 July 2023, 12:18 PM	#28
Deep18 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: VA Watch: SD43 Posts: 529	Romans. Easy choice for me.

12 July 2023, 01:25 PM	#29
WatchGuy1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Location Location Posts: 1,753	Rolex does Baguettes so well.

12 July 2023, 05:29 PM	#30
itsinthebag "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: usa Posts: 90	Baguettes on the smooth bezel. Romans on the new fluted bezel. I feel like the fluted bezel + baguettes is a little too flashy. I'm still deciding between which bezel version I want

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