Rolex Grail Watch Collection
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Rolex Grail Watch Collection

By DDM · Apr 28, 2024 · 23 replies
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DDM's journey to acquiring a platinum Rolex Day-Date offers a compelling look into the decision-making process for a significant luxury watch purchase. His experience highlights how a more accessible reference, like a vintage Tudor Date+Day, can serve as an invaluable stepping stone to confirm design preferences and practical utility before committing to a 'grail' piece. This approach provides a relatable blueprint for collectors considering high-value acquisitions.

Hi folks. A year ago I got myself a Tudor Date+ Day from 1984. 36mm. I’d been thinking I really fancy a Day Date in platinum but wanted to see how I got on with the design etc in a more accessible way. As it happens I loved this and I actually found the day and date to be the most practical of complications. I vowed to get myself a plat DD in 2024 and now have.
This watch is a beast at well over 200g. I like that it’s quite under the radar. Full yellow gold can be a little too flashy for some occasions I think. This will be my new daily. It’s a do anything piece and I’m blown away by it and thought I’d share my excitement! Thanks for reading.





























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gary_g
Apr 28, 2024

But there’s nothing like a president. Enjoy and wear in good health. Rose cousin says hello 😜.

MD
mdg
Apr 28, 2024

...and it truly is a heavy beast, but I'm sure you get used to it.

DI
Dimardi
Apr 28, 2024

Sublime watch you got there! Wear it well!

MD
mdg
Apr 28, 2024

...over the course of about a half hour at lunch and you do get used to it...

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