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Rolex Day-Date II Rose Gold 218235 Diamond and Ruby
Just happy to share my latest dream purchase: the Rolex Day-Date II Rose Gold 218235 Diamond Ruby dial.
I know that Rolex has now discontinued this model so it was the right time to get one of the last available.
This particular dial was not as widely produced and very few boutiques had it available in stock. I suspect that it was due to the very bold spirit of combining diamonds with ruby. (but apparently not to bold for Roger Federer at Wimbledon rolexblog.blogspot.ch
)
What to say: I am absolutely in love with the watch. I understand that it might not be for everyone but I really enjoy
the diamond/ruby combinations and the black dial. The new Day-Date 40mm didn't seem as interesting - even the tone of the ever rose gold is more faded. Now to the photos:
I don't have a huge wrist size and the day-date II wears big but I still think that it fits reasonably well. Obviously you do have
a lot of presence on the wrist due to the case construction and this particular dial won't go unnoticed.
The new day-date 40mm in rose gold with baguette diamond is much more discrete.
It comes both in this light champagne dial but also in dark brown.
Gone is (for now) the black dial and the ruby option. Size-wise it might
be more appropriate to many and this is why Rolex changed. To be noted that the new movement offers a lot more: from power reserve to several patents. Yet to me it wasn't as convincing as the day-date II
Here is a comparison with my other day-date: 36mm. The platinum 36mm is certainly more discrete and a very different watch (in terms of look, the feel is similar as both weight the same)
both are very versatile -- the platinum a bit more as it is less likely to draw much attention.
The day-date II still fits well under the shirt cuff.
The everose gold of rolex really stands out and looks different (but always gorgeous) depending on the light.
Here at the sun:
This watch might not be a good choice for these that feel that "less is more" and value discretion
first yet it still an outstanding piece for these that want something very different -- yet reliable and versatile as every rolex.
I hope that you enjoyed this short review: given the new day-date 40mm I think that the day-date II still deserves some love as an iconic rolex with a very bold spirit.
