Official Day-Date Thread!

[Ian Limm]

answer is obvious, gold watch to go with his gold gun haha!

[Ian Limm]

Robber: "Hello Nick, your 18239 or your life! "

Nick :" I can give you my wallet, my suit but 18239 NO way!"



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[cruisedenning]

Corrections, it should read:" shouldnt be so much........"

i see... thanks bro...

[cruisedenning]

IMO paying 30K for a 118239 pre-owned is too high.

should be around 20 to 21K plus depending on condition.


For the benefit of all reading,here is the summary of the various day date models and movements:-
1956- 6511, 1st Day Date!!!
1957- 6611, 2nd Day Date, 1055 Movement.
1959- 1803, 1st 1803, 1555 movement.
1965- 1803, 1556 movement
1977- 18038, caliber 3055 (single quick-set), sold late 1978/1979.
1988- 18238, caliber 3155 (double quick-set).
1999- 118128 same as 18238

Caliber 3155 is the caliber still used today in all Day-Date models.

I'm looking for these to complete my collection:-
1) a 1956 model 6511. Very rare because it lasted only for a year.

2) a 1957 model 6611, 1055 movement.The first to be labeled " Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified" on the dial.
This new accuracy standard guaranteed the watch to remain within + 3.0 seconds per day.

3) a 2006, 50th anniversary Day Date model 118348.

wow... good piece of info... thanks bro...

[kenkelvin]

30k plus for a 118239 is way to high. Should be about 20 plus k. I think late Z onwards then got rolex engraving inside. That the only diff between earlier version 118239 and newer version 118239. There another model with round bezel instead of fluted bezel. Anyone know what the model?

[t28]

Ian..... whenever you write about DDs.... it always has a rub-on effect on me..... i guess the DD has made it's way into a corner of my heart during the short time i had it. The history & heritage of the DD still captivates me today.... thanks to you.....

[Ian Limm]

IMO paying 30K for a 118239 pre-owned is too high.

should be around 20 to 21K plus depending on condition.


For the benefit of all reading,here is the summary of the various day date models and movements:-
1956- 6511, 1st Day Date!!!
1957- 6611, 2nd Day Date, 1055 Movement.
1959- 1803, 1st 1803, 1555 movement.
1965- 1803, 1556 movement
1977- 18038, caliber 3055 (single quick-set), sold late 1978/1979.
1988- 18238, caliber 3155 (double quick-set).
1999- 118128 same as 18238

Caliber 3155 is the caliber still used today in all Day-Date models.

I'm looking for these to complete my collection:-
1) a 1956 model 6511. Very rare because it lasted only for a year.

2) a 1957 model 6611, 1055 movement.The first to be labeled " Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified" on the dial.
This new accuracy standard guaranteed the watch to remain within + 3.0 seconds per day.

3) a 2006, 50th anniversary Day Date model 118348.

[cruisedenning]

I dont think you can get full links for old watches usually becos the links, box and waranty can be sold for cash.
Even Rolex sticker can be sold!

Full links is 25 i think.

ok bro....

but may i know is it tt a 'y' series 118239 can be priced at ard 21k sgd while a 'z' series 118239 can be priced at 30+k?

wat r the differences between a 'y' series n 'z' series 118239?

[t28]

Since cant find 118239 then grab a 18239 first.
Then when the 118239 appears, grab again.

This is precisely why i tend to stay away from here.... too much poison!

[cruisedenning]

Cruisie, just for your info.
Your mailbox is full, must clear or you cannot send or receive PMs.

Go HJ and view personally lah.
Picture looks beautiful
But that one only 20links.
Bring money.
If satisfied with bracelet stretch, offer a price and conclude.
Easy peasy.

jus cleared bro...

looks beautiful hor?

full links hw many?

[cruisedenning]

Since cant find 118239 then grab a 18239 first.
Then when the 118239 appears, grab again.

pocket not deep enough la bro...

[cruisedenning]

I now have two 18238s and a 116718.
So no reason to get a 118238 in the near future.
But i can foresee myself buying the 118238

18239 vs 118239 is a simple choice.
If you like the weight and dont mind spending get the 118239
If you dont mind the weight and dont want to spend twice the price, get the 18239.

Or you could get a 18239 + a 18238 for the price of a 118239

ok... still undecided...

[cruisedenning]

Not quite dude, i like them for different reasons as mentioned.

so if a choice has to be made between the two, which would u go for n y?

[cruisedenning]

To me, it's not the gold value but the feel of the weight in hands or on wrist.

Thats why i like my gold gmt2c.

I love the 1823X series becos of the special case shape which can accomodate a croc strap beautifully.
So one can choose to wear bracelet or on strap

The 11823X series cannot be fitted with a croco strap without showing too much inner lugs so it must be worn with bracelet. It feels and looks solid with bracelet.
I will likely buy one in future.

throttle, so u would prefer a 18239 to the 118239 anytime?

[cruisedenning]

118239 bracelet can be removed so I dont think it is made as part of the watch case.

The 118239 bracelet is more solid + heavier than the 18239.
In terms of true melt gold value,I think gold value us more by only 1K plus.
To me its not worth the 7 to 8K price difference for pre-owned 118239 Vs 18239, now you know why I never
had any of the 118xxx in my collection

oh i see... thanks ian...

but it is difficult to get a full set 18239 nowadays...