The truth about my Rolex Day Date - One year in

Its been over a year since I bought the Day Date. I share some of my thoughts from an owners perspective.

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0:00 - 2:59 Positives
2:59 - 5:11 Perception
5:11 - 8:05 Peroration

[Rommel]

good daily beater, perfect for gardening or cleaning out the roof gutters

[ryanneil]

he said "99 percent of people wouldnt notice it" lmao bro u rockin the literal most recognizable watch in full yellow gold

[waymoregooder]

It’s been my “goal watch” for decades.
I pick mine up in 2 days.
I have condensed my Breitlings, Omegas, Panerai…and Datjust2 for this
I am done with a rotation.
One and done
Very excited.
Love the simplicity and elegance of the champagne dial and really love the subtleties of the Roman markers.
It is the Gold standard.
Proud of my accomplishments

[thewealthwatchman]

Bruce, I’ll be honest I’ve always liked your content but one thing I’d shake my head about sometimes, is how you’d buy dozens of pieces that you said you loved and would keep forever, and then sell 6 months later.

The fact you’re not doing that anymore, and that you’ve truly altered your collecting philosophy is how I know this piece has powerfully moved you. It’s cool to see. Cheers!

[gerardanthony]

Wow. Yesterday I literally considered messaging you Bruce for an update on this beauty! You answered my questions. I love this watch and your perspective. It's my grail and I've looked at other brands closely as well. But the President speaks to me as few others. When I started my career in the 1980s, top executives treated themselves to the Day-Date. I honestly thought it was douchy but years and maturity have clearly altered my view. Luxury, if one is fortunate and so choses, is a delightful treat and regardless of reason, is a personal choice that I respect. For me, I rarely wear my Rolex DJs exposed. My two-tone is a personal satisfaction experience and I love to take a peek under the long sleeves. That's just me - so should I be fortunate to find the perfect 118238, (my price comfort range), I believe I would not expose it. I do laugh though at your qualifier one year later; "almost" a one-watch guy. Ha. You "were" a one-watch fella when your classy DD first appeared! Congrats and thanks for the great segment! And it's cool that you're indifferent to scratches.

[Ae]

I agree with the one negative point. The baggage that comes from wearing a gold Rolex. Living in California, I'm very, very careful when and where I wear it. It sucks because, like you, I would wear it much more often, but that's not the world we live in.

[gncrrr]

I was in Bermuda last year and we took a private tour of the island. Our guide, a man in his late 60’s, was wearing a yellow gold Daydate 36 black dial that his wife gifted him on his 45th birthday. She is a VP at one of the international insurance companies that make Bermuda home. I mentioned nice watch and he told me he’s worn it everyday and everywhere since receiving it including the UK which he travels to every few years. I told him to be careful next time he goes.

[Starstreak]

I wouldn't want my arm chainsawed off by someone stealing it.

[richmann]

IT'S A TIMELESS CLASSIC. I wear mine all the time and very few people notice it. It's really comfortable and just makes me feel good to know that I have a grail watch on my wrist. I have other rolex and omega and even solid gold patek.... This is my favorite. Enjoy. Thanks for the great review

[AJB]

It's a beauty. I'm not quite sure how it manages to pull off opulent yet understated but it does.
Great to see you're still smitten, Bruce!

[mljcab]

That is a stunning watch. Anyone would wear the day date with pride. The current climate around high end watches and mugging makes me nervous. I have several watches the I absolutely love. The fact that I have become too nervous to wear them in public has diminished the pleasure of ownership. Your day date is a true work of art. I’m glad you have given your watch the wrist time it deserves.

[ErikL]

Even here in FL, the Day-Date carries business implications. Had a client that wore a Day-Date for some 40 years. During Covid, I needed to raise my prices. He threw an absolute fit. Next time I saw him, he was wearing an 80s TAG. Why? It's hard to pretend you can't afford modest price increases while simultaneously showing everyone how wealthy you are. It also works in the reverse. Harder to justify your pricing to clients when you're flossing wealth in their face. It's a catch-22.

[davids]

It's so not my kind of watch, but I enjoyed your presentation very much. It's great to see an ultimate purchase like this being used as daily wear. What you said about wrist time is true - my Rolex was my main wear until it was knocked off my wrist by a Tudor 4 years ago. Currently my only gold wristwatch is a JLC dress watch, which is where I kinda believe gold best belongs.

[TommyRibs]

Day Date in EverRose Gold with a Brown Dial is so stunning.

[ukobs]

Great assessment. You’re right about the dd vs other brand’s full gold watches.
Over the years I’ve slimmed down my collection to almost only Rolex, and that was based on just wrist time. Not because they are Rolex, just because they are my favourites as pieces.
The Sub is my daily work wear. GMT Batman for weekends and travel. The Datejust for a suit and/or slimmer cuff.
The only other watch I want, despite no bracelet is a JLC Calendar.

[GrowingReality]

If I had to choose a day/date model, I would grab the white gold or platinum because it is slightly more stealthy than yellow gold imo.

[MoosePolo]

Just got my first watch from my local AD!! Two tone yellow gold DJ 41 with fluted bezel and champagne diamond dial. Couldn’t be happier with it. One day I’ll have the watch you have. That’s the pinnacle of class.

[MiddleAgedBrit]

It's timeless Bruce! Told you before, it's a keeper. Enjoy it, wish I could have one myself.

[thechancellor]

Love my 40mm day date. It took me 35 years to get but i love it very much and wear it daily

[gtman]

Great watch. I actually like the white dial version of this watch as it tends to make the watch a little more sporty if that's possible.