Rolex DayDate 40mm BP - Opinions on best colour combination?

[truekumar 0]

Rolex DayDate 40mm BP Asia ETA 2836

 

 

Hi guys,

 

 

Ok, so I've decided on this fine timepiece. Im looking at possible purchasing it from Andrew at TrustyTime. But if anyone knows of anywhere I can find it cheaper than $348 then please let me know, I need shipping to the UK.

 

Ok, now to the questions. Is the Asia ETA 2836 decent on this piece? Any opinions?

 

Secondly, I would like the most genuine colour representation at that price point, which colour combination would you guys recommend? I quite like the olive green dial or the brown dial. Although not sure which bracelet to go with? I will either go with the RoseGold bracelet and Green Olive dial OR the normal Steel bracelet with Green Olive dial as per below:

 

http://www.trustytimezone.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_452&products_id=16022

 

http://www.trustytimezone.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_452&products_id=15474

 

Which of these two do you guys think looks the better option? I want something quite masculine yet quite dressy at the same time. I was thinking that maybe the rose gold could be a little feminine in terms of the shade of the gold? Does anyone know if the olive green dial is available with Yellow Gold at all? I cannot find one on TrustyTime.

 

Also in regards to gold bracelets, how well do they fair in regards to wear and tear over time? Does the gold fade with time, I've heard it could be a better option to just go with a steel bracelet.

 

 

Hmmmmm...decisions, decisions! Any help would be much appreciated guys! Cheers in advance!

[Realism 72]

[Cleebeauregard 2]

Well, the one I have is obviously the best combination, lol

 

 

 

[SamsonAusKognito 31]

Well, the one I have is obviously the best combination, lol

 

 

 

It is the best combi :thumbsup:

I have the same.

[jordanrides 0]

This is my personal favourite colour combo but would go with the green gold combo if i had to choose between the two but I'm very partial to most gold watches.

 

http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=123126&st=0

 

Have it under Xmas tree waiting for me now.

 

I chose asian movement because of what what I read in the movement section

http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=6930

 

Fading gold... A little debatable about how much the new gold watches fade but I'd buy it with confidence.

[NFleischer 4,355]

They are both nice watches, some people shy away from all gold but the truth is they don't fade or wear off much.

 

I doubt that there is any gold at all in these pieces- who really knows. The Gold version is listed as Swiss but as you've seen the chances of getting a new

 

Swiss ETA movement is almost zero. Happy Holidays.

[WatchaholicMallorca 2]

Well, the one I have is obviously the best combination, lol

 

 

 

It is the best combi :thumbsup:

I have the same.

 

 

I disagree hahahah

[SamsonAusKognito 31]

Well, the one I have is obviously the best combination, lol

 

 

 

It is the best combi :thumbsup:

I have the same.

 

 

I disagree hahahah

 

I should have both

[WatchaholicMallorca 2]

Agreed

 

I have this under the Christmas tree

 

[Member X 91]

I'm liking the green dial on stainless steel - I'm not sure I am worried about whether it's a gen combination or not lol

[Mr_B 2,401]

Well, the one I have is obviously the best combination, lol

 

 

This

[GhostInTheFog 0]

I'm liking the green dial on stainless steel - I'm not sure I am worried about whether it's a gen combination or not lol

 

 

It does exist.. but it's white gold, not stainless. I've been eyeing that one for a while now, I got the blue dial but there's just something about the green....

[Sneaky Pete 0]

Any feelings about how close the SS looks compared to WG? I would think the difference is pretty obvious, even from "on the wrist".

[WatchaholicMallorca 2]

I don't rate the SS versions, I had the platinum dial and whether it's platinum or white gold, they don't have the same shine, apart from the weight I'd say the gold versions are more accurate.

 

[Member X 91]

I'm liking the green dial on stainless steel - I'm not sure I am worried about whether it's a gen combination or not lol

 

 

It does exist.. but it's white gold, not stainless. I've been eyeing that one for a while now, I got the blue dial but there's just something about the green....

 

Cheers for the info I agree!

 

I've got the black dial 41mm DDII and think it's lovely.

[truekumar 0]

Thanks for your opinions guys! I am really stuck on my decision making skills now. I've decided to drop the brown dial but now after seeing yours 'watchaholicmallorca', im now having sleepless nights over these two options: the green dial rose gold OR the white dial yellow gold........arrrgggghh! I so wish I could afford both of them!

 

http://www.trustytimezone.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_452&products_id=15474

 

http://www.trustytimezone.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_452&products_id=15482

[WatchaholicMallorca 2]

IMO the yellow gold is more flashy, the rose slightly more understated, could say the RG is a touch of class, but still quite sophisticated. Only thing is the RG color is not the same as the 'everose' used by Rolex, where as the YG is pretty spot on (compared it to my Inlaws gen ladies DD)

 

My fave is the YG, but if I had to buy a third it would be the green dial. Something about green dial Rolex's just appeals to me.

 

But at the end of the day it is you laying out the money and you that will be wearing it so don't take much notice of us lot

[truekumar 0]

Are these still available and if so where? Any updated versions?

[watch.aholic 538]

Well, the one I have is obviously the best combination, lol

 

 

 

It is the best combi :thumbsup:

I have the same.

 

 

I disagree hahahah

 

And i agree with you

[The astromaster 0]

Get the arabic numerals