The Rolex Day-Date 118238 - Played Out Or Super Cool? + A 35k Tissot Chronograph Watch?! (WWT#77)
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- In today's WWT (Wrist Watch Talk) episode I take a look at an amazingly stunning Tissot from 1942 with a hefty price tag of a staggering 35k. Not only is it a pristine example of the heyday of Tissot but it answers a few interesting questions behind the inspiration of my own limited edition Tissot Janeiro Z199.
Then I go on discuss and help a loyal supporter of the channel who is considering a yellow gold Rolex Day-Date 118238 luxury watch to commemorate his up and coming 35th birthday. He is dead set on buying a new Day-Date but is concerned if it too much of a predictable loud choice in solid yellow gold. I offer my opinion and ask the audience if the iconic watch is played out or still uber cool?
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Man, if you can afford to rock a yellow gold Day Date as your daily beater, enjoy it and let those who cannot moan.
getting a platinum one for my daily beater :)
Someday, I would get a pre-owned 18k gold day-date on a president bracelet. Personally, I buy watches that I will keep for the rest of my life. Of course, I am the type to have five pieces and no more.
Yeah same here when I buy a watch I buy it to keep it and wear it and not to sell it 3 months later. The yellowgold daydate is my grailwatch too
Because the gold Rolex day date is my #1 grail watch, I was taken aback when I saw the title of the video. I think it is pleasantly gaudy being all gold, but incredibly tasteful in size and heritage (Presidents and Pope John Paul II, etc.). Add a green strap to the gold day date and it absolutely pops.
Haha TGV I didn't know people still got actual DVDs from Netflix!
Sadly, most of the films I like are on DVD.
The instant section is still rather lacking IMO
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
You're totally right. I remember the old days before instant even existed, and it the selection was so much better! Maybe I'll splurge for the physical subscription at some point...
Tristano, you've got to get on the Amazon Fire Box Wave. You can download an application called "Kodi" which gives all movies/tv-shows. Plenty of UA-cam guides, give it a look.
the real question is, why do you still get dvd's from netflix??
LOL, well, a better question could be, why do netflix only put a small selection of the good stuff on instant? ;-)
Thank you my friend, hope you are well.
Best regards,
TGV
They used to have a lot more. Ironically, as more people started using Netflix, the royalties that Netflix had to pay became too costly.
fuck netflix i have youtube
Hi TGV,
the Day Date President will ALWAYS be the ruler of all watches ;) It is obnoxious indeed but in a good way if that makes sense lol It really depends on the personality of the owner and the way one wears it.
Take care my friend!
Cheers!
Day date is super cool - if that is your personality. Buy it, love it and rock it.
This is exactly why I follow this show religiously (as of late). Passionate collectors sending their watches for review, amazing Facebook group and all in all fantastic gentry community :)👌🏻
TGV is absolutely right. The yellow gold is the right metal for the president. Maybe we can compare to a ferrari in red/scarlet.
Any other colour just doesn`t make the president, "The President". Possibly one of the most powerful watch out there.
132elephant Exactly. Either you have the balls to wear a solid gold watch and all the attention both positive and negative that it brings or you don't. Buying a PM DD is a waste if bought in white gold. Rose gold ok, platinum also nice especially the new DD40 with the glacier motif dial.
Laughed out loud at the DuckTales reference haha. I remember watching that show as a kid.
LOL loved that show as a kid too!
Thank Chris,
Best regards,
TGV
The Urban Gentry Ducktales woohoo!
The Urban Gentry 36mm or 40mm president?
Eisenhower wore a yellow gold datejust. the first president who has been documented wearing a day date is lyndon Johnson, this is where the term "the presidents watch" was coined.
Facts!
personally i would want a yellow gold daydate as to be blunt it is a **** off watch that gets doors opened but i'd consider getting a platinum or white gold daydate as well for wealthy events or when you want to blend in with the middle classes
Going back and watching your old videos... it’s funny how your taste in the gold has changed
Oh my gosh. Thank you for sharing Mathew's Tissot. True love.
that Tissot looks like a masterpiece. Stunning watch! great vid !
Buy watches that make you happy, that make you smile!! TGV does this with his Swatches!
would love to hear more about your time in the music industry!
I got a date date rose gold in mint condition 36 mm still had the green sticker on the back. Box and papers. Bracelet in phenomenal condition.. I chose it in rose gold with a smooth bezzle and an oyster rather than presidential bracelet. White face with 18 carat rose gold Roman numerals. Beautiful watch and I think A LITTLE BIT understated for gold A-day date.
glad you picked up on the loudness of the tick of swatches! I love them but cant get over that tick! If you're in a library trying to study its just so distracting! would you be able to do a section on good value quartz watches sometime? cant afford the usual stuff you review sadly but still love watches!
Hi TGV,
I'm looking forward to the review of the Tissot. It looks stunning.
My advice to Stefano would be: Buy one of the models with the coloured dial and matching leather strap! Pure class! ;)
Best regards,
Claus
Kotzwollop 😂... Also $35.000 for tissot? Hm... Nah....
I'd rather buy a rolex and a new car 😌💕
Vanessa Mercedes lovely Tissot but same here.
Vanessa Mercedes I do believe the correct spelling is 'codswallop' ;)
I would love to see Tissot focus more heavily on reviving watches from their archives, similar to what Longines does with their Heritage line. The market has clearly demonstrated a demand for vintage-inspired watches.
The Yellow Gold Day Date is my grail watch! That and the Platinum Daytona = )
"I hate to generalize, but the Day Date - in music industry - is probably the watch I saw the most of..." 17:20 and THAT CAME OUT on screen wallpaper in the background. "It really sums it up"
That Day Date makes every italian I know drool. So I say go for it!
LOL, great comment,
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
I'm not into bling, whether ice or gold, but the day-date is special. So, I agree that it's up to the buyer and it does work best for 40 somethings and beyond.
As much as I love the "Flighty", you don't need it. A concise collection is a better collection.
Thank you :D
Best regards,
TGV
The Urban Gentry perhaps u don't need it but hold up! Is the navy as durable as the flighty ? I doubt it...The flighty can be knocked about without worry and has better wr rating while still looking very cool..If it was me, I'd keep both..The navitimer is more delicate..
Trevor Bohnsack Though your point is valid, that is what the SKX is for. Having a beater version of every watch that you own seems like overkill to me.
AWEandthenSOME I don't know..I don't really view it that way..I mean for the cost of an skx and the flighty is it really going to aid u in your next purchase when they are barely worth a couple hundred..Also skx is an auto..It's nice to have a beater quartz grab and go in the collection ..
Trevor Bohnsack G-Shock
The 118238 is perfection. I would probably never buy a DD or a sports Rolex in a white precious metal except for a DD40 or Platona (I wish) but the 36mm needs to be YG/champagne dial. However, absolutely no diamonds and especially never aftermarket diamonds. I don't care if people think I'm being conspicuous or acting nouveau riche. If you're going to spend money on a PM DD or Sub, it has to be yellow otherwise just stick to SS and save the money. Rose also a nice option for a DD. I love the luster of yellow gold and I could care less what others think.
IMO, DDs are like S500s. If you don't have the latest gen, it's not the flagship luxury piece that it's supposed to be anymore. So many 18038s and 18238s going for around $12-14k with stretched bracelets. It's nearly impossible to find an 1803 with a good bracelet. They're all on leather and a DD on leather just isn't a DD. The President bracelet is what makes the watch really special. There are plenty of nice gold watches made to be worn on leather. This simply isn't one of them.
Hi tgv great vid that tissot loooooovvvvely, and the swatch what a bargain, keep up the good work ONWARDS AND UPWARDS, your friend Ryan.
Rolex Daydate is the BEST watch EVER.....💯
Good to hear there's a new Desk tour video coming soon, I was just rewatching your previous deskvideos the other day.
Dear TGV,
If you ever come to Costa Rica let me know I'll let you review for the channel the 1956 Rolex 18K Day-Date Ref: 6611 with red dates.
Best,
L. Lacayo
TGV-your advice on an all gold President is right on IMHO. It takes a certain personality to pull that one off and going with a leather strap and a matching color dial is the way to play it safe and not feel some significant buyer's remorse afterward.
Thank you Tim, alway value your input, what do you make of Sir Jackie's DD?
Best regards,
TGV
I love Mr. Stuarts DD. I saw exactly this color combination at Torneau last week and thought it was stunning. The way it was lit in a wall case it appeared to be of a more emerald green.
Swimming in money like ducktails.
Brilliant! Going to have to use that in future.
Nice jacket TGV.
The president in all gold is still very classy, love it. A solid gold sub, on the other hand, is a bit much.
Thanks for the video!
Thank you my friend.
I have to agree with you there. BTW, I was looking at an old video of mine as I needed to update something and I came across a very nice comment from you. I just want to say thank you for supporting me for so long, always appreciated.
Best regards,
TGV
Great video TGV, as always ! The Day Date 36 mm yellow gold is my grail Watch and I agree with you that you have to be a little bit older in order to wear this watch and look sophisticated. You are even still to young my friend; after 40 will be a better age :)
Hello my friend, always nice to hear from you and I hope this finds you well.
Great comment and a worthy grail!Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Good to here from you too :) You did great man, respecktos! I remember very well when you started your channel..... I was there too. it's not really very long ago but it does feel like 'the good old times' now.. Keep up the good work my friend, best wishes, H :)
Your 100% spot on about the finance guys and submariners. My father is a stock trader and has 2 gold sub Mariners one with a blue face and solid gold bracelet and one with a two tone silver and gold band and the same blue face with a silver case instead of a gold one. And my uncle who also works in finance for UBS, has 2 solid gold submariners and all his co worker’s wear submariners.
I can see and understand the reasons one would hesitate on a Day-Date, but in the classic 36mm yellow gold styling I just think you can't go wrong, even if it's a bit bling-y. The newer larger versions though, I'd definitely agree it's just too much.
Anyway, the nice part about a watch like this is that you'll never have issues getting your money back on the resale market if you grab a model in good condition.
Get it in white gold!
20:56 TGV's face was so timeless lol! i really hope one day i could wear a watch and do a wrist watch shot, and he could make that face to my shot! that would be pure class!
Nice video as always T. Thanks for the mention.....made me smile! GSTQ
Hey TGV, I am a viewer from Israel and I absolutely love your videos.
Thanks for the entertainment and the knowlage you are sharing with us! :)
An absolute pleasure.
Thank you :D
Best regards,
TGV
Another good one TGV. Whoa that platinum with ice blue dial is stunning!!
the tissot is lovely , very cool swatch , as for the rolex president i am also a child of the 80's so i have always loved it , its a 80's icon !!! its in so many movies , i think its so cool in gold if that guy can afford it new wow he should go for it , and im a lil envious because i will never be able to afford one hahaha !!!!!! maybe someday a tudor the "poor mans rolex " hahahaha
TGV - extract from the Book "TISSOT - 150 YRS OF HISTORY" - "The Janeiro chronograph was produced in a limited series by Tissot in 1996; its design embodied that of a chronometer made in 1938 on a Lemania 33.3 calibre, but it incorporated an ETA Valjoux 7765 13-3/4"' So it looks like the limited edition amount was based on Lemania calibre of the original model.
Saw that tissot the other day aswell! Such a stunning piece. Love seing you cover it!
The Day-Date 2 is much better than the old one, it's bigger and fits us guys that have bigger forearms (the old 36mm looks like lady Rolex on me!).
I personally like them both. I have an homage of that (the Bulova Super Seville Date & Day) and in 36mm it's quite nice to wear. I also had the original one on my wrist (but don't own one) and it was comfortable.
But yes, the new 41mm version is also nice and beautiful. I personally prefer the 41mm Datejust with jubilee over the 41mm date day. But that's just a matter of taste (and $$$).
Presidential will never be played out. Well at least in my opinion. I’m 32 years young. So I like it. Maybe when I get older my taste will change. I however am a fan of seiko watches. And Grand Seiko.
As a die hard sopranos fan the gold Rolex Day date presidential is forever going to be my grail watch without question
The DD in WG with the green dial, it’s how you carry yourself and how you wear it. All of the presidential DD’s are beautiful.
I like your comment: “Who cares what the people think!” Hell yeah!! Buy the watch that makes you happy! Nice video!! Thanks TGV for the awesome work!! Every video is highly appreciated...
Best video ever ,my two favs the navitimer and the Rolex day/date!!!jeez that's a lot of money for a watch.perfect
2 watch collection a Rolex deep sea and a Rolex day/date... what else would you need !!!!!
Miss Ernest , need an update!
I own a 118238. It's a fantastic watch ONCE your wrist isn't over 7.5 inches
Congratulations on 80k subs! you've gone a long way!
Thank you Allan :D
Truly appreciate that.
Best regards,
TGV
I will be taking my Dad's over I am a 1983 guy and I just feel I can start pulling it off now! Always loved it on my old man!
That is alway the best watches to own, a wonderful way to remember loved ones.
Best comment so far, enjoy the watch.
Thank you for sharing that.
Best regards,
TGV
Great video, I love watching and listening about Rolex watches definitely a dream watch of mine for sure!
The Day-Date is a beautiful watch that anyone should admire in its various iterations. Personally I would buy an Orient Day/Date and invest the rest of my money in real estate or stock. I can't see spending that amount on any watch, but I do enjoy seeing other people having fun with their money.
So technically one of your favorite keepers is an homage! Great vid, keep up the awesome work, and thanks!
For a second I didn't understand but I get it now. Can a homage be made by the same company who made the original?
Interesting point, thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Great question. The Tissot is beautiful either way. Thanks so much for being so committed to quality content. The time you put into this is greatly appreciated.
Thank you Stefano for the donation to the Royal British Legion. The gold Rolex day date on a green strap, pure class. Thank you for the video.
You should frame the flighty on the wall behind your desk with a nametag. UA-cam history. Or auction it at the FB page
LOL, I like it!!!!
I might just do that :D
Best regards,
TGV
I had a RubberB integrated rubber strap put on my GMT at a shop today. It utilizes the Rolex clasp. Was expensive but I am thrilled with it.
Sounds splendid, enjoy.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Great Video!!
Thank you so much :D
Best regards,
TGV
Thank you for another great video! I like the Tissot very much!
Best wishes from Germany
Ulrich
Here in Zurich Switzerland, most of the upper management type people working in finance and law firms almost always go for the IWC Portuguese. I had a client once who wore a Breitling Transocean and I told him "nice Breitling! Something you don't see every day!" and he said "When I go into the board room, I don't want to be one of many, and wear a Portuguese or a Submariner, I want to be that one guy people look at and say, hmm what's he wearing?"
Tissot what a beauty but in life some things like this comes with a price tag.
The Rolex, nothing to think solid classic, but in 35 yo go try a few and play in store with the dial options... Being young maybe not a gold dial I'd personally like the gold bracelet and use a leather strap some times to bring it more casual.
Big hug to all in the channel.
From Ricardo the guy crying over a Zenith El Primero 410 Blue dial, triple calendar and moonphase
Cool Tissot history Tristano!! Agree with the smaller 36 mm if Stephano is going all gold. Still too much bling for my taste. I would suggest he look at a few JLC's in precious metal if that is deemed critical, such as 1958 Geophysic, flies under radar with a great motor inside.
Great Episode TGV, I think maybe you could let the Flighty slip!! Dare I say it?! The Breitling just ticks all the boxes!! Lovely Tissot by the way! Keep up the great work Sir!! BMJ ENGLAND.
Loving the work TGV, was so glad we got the Calatrava a couple of episodes back. Definitely a grail watch and to me it feels like a an insider secret watch. Everyone knows Rolex, omega etc... But Patek is ours!
Thank you Andrew, I love how you look at it, absolutely!!!
Best regards,
TGV
0:24 -- Sub on Robert Redford. With a pulled-out crown for continuity in some shots.... So the watch does not tick.
The daydates in gold on a strap actually dont look bad at all. The racing green one is super cool.
Yep, get rid of the Flightmaster. It's like trying to decide to keep the toyota supra once you have a Ferrari in the garage. No contest. Wear the Navitimer.
Well dressed and 39 years old + for the president I think.
it's not played out quality never goes out of style
Indeed.
Thank you :D
Best regards,
TGV
Nice video as always and I agree the day date is the watch to have is the true meaning of Rolex at its essence, I think will be my 40th, I always nearly bought a Rolex but always ended up buying other makes but now, At 40yo the sub is for kids the day date is such a classic, vintage, stunning complete looking watch. Under a suit or in jeans it pulls it off like no other. Rolex ha un Nome pieno e una presenza importante.. Nessun modello ha questo come il day date. E come un Maserati... Ha Classe sportivo e non è ostentoso!! Prendiloooooooo !!!! Ciao.
The state of the collection grows by one. Lol . Great shows as always.
LOL Thank you Robert.
Best regards,
TGV
My wife saw me watching your videos and she said you're a very very handsome man. Just thought I would tell you that. LOL!
Our local dealer had a pre-owned Tissot Janeiro for sale last year. I kept thinking I should get that watch - TGV's looks so damn cool. Then I forgot all about it. Of course your videos reminded me but just too late. Ah well, another will come along and I still have sights set on a Tudor Black Bay red as my next watch. But wow, that Tissot of yours is such a classic watch. That vintage Tissot - wow, 35K? Amazing. A fun video. Ciao, John
Thank you John.
I really hope Tissot bring out more like the Janeiro.
BB red hey?!?! Very nice!!!
Best regards,
TGV
luv your intro. good work.
Thank you sir! :D
Best regards,
TGV
Yes, get rid of the flighty.
dam a time when Netflix sent out DVDs
it's a Submariner, which he wears on his right hand, with the Crown in the "hacking" position. He does this as to not ruin continuity within the scenes (this way minutes or hours wont pass by on the watch in scenes where only seconds should be passing)
Can you identify Dustin Hoffman's watch brand?
Very cool! Thank you.
Best regards,
TGV
Day-Date 118238 - The ultimate Rolex without question of a doubt.
Regarding the Day-Date, I think if it was gold with a white or silver face it wouldn't be AS over the top as an all-gold one. I haven't looked into the details of what they offer as far as dial colors, but that's a thought.
I do like the other ones you showed with the more subdued colors with leather strap.
The only other thing is that I personally have seen a lot of people who wear cheap knock off gold watches, and it strikes me as feeling too much of that in some ways, even though it isn't Rolex's fault of course.
Love the day date one of my favourite watches
The 40mm Rolex Day Date on the president bracelet, which has no vernier adjustment, is just plain Harry Enfield character. The 36mm on a leather strap is so much better and discreet.
Horological Pornography = Hornography
Excellent video and advice as always. I'm in the same boat as Stefano, the President in solid gold is my grail. To me it is the ultimate in over all status and personal accomplishment. It speaks power, class, respect and confidence in every language
LOL "Hornography" good one.
I love your choice for an ultimate watch, certainly difficult to beat.
Thank you Morris,
Best regards,
TGV
just started watching this video and it is very interesting. great work tgv
Thank you sir! That makes it all worth it.
Best regards,
TGV
That tissot! Gorgeous!
My cheaper watches like your "flighty" I have such trouble getting rid of, even if I don't wear it, simply because the emotional attachment is worth so much more than a couple hundred $$. I say keep it for a beater.
You hit the nail on the head! Exactly my issue with the Flighty,
Thank you RMK, great comment as always,
Best regards,
TGV
solid 18k gold watches are actually good buys right now considering the spot price of gold
The President is the President, super cool. Go for it I say!
How funny this video came out today...I wore my handed-down ref 18038 (1980) yellow gold DayDate today for the first time in many weeks. A few months ago I decided the yellow gold President bracelet was just too much and put it on a croc strap. I must say I am totally in love with the look. It just has this old world class and sophistication that it never had with the gold bracelet. Don't get me wrong, the gold is gorgeous but I agree with TGV...it's better suited on an older gentleman than on a 43 year old dude who rarely wears a suit. It dresses both up and down with ease, and never shouts "look at me". But that's just my way...I totally respect it with the bracelet too!
Thanks for the video, TGV. Riveting as always!
So glad to hear about your Day-Date, fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing that, enjoy it!
I feel rather inspired, I think I might get a few more straps for my Tudor DD ;-)
Best regards,
TGV
aha one of the greatest journalist films of all time! Have you seen 'Spotlight' yet? Another good one
Wear whatever you want, just be careful of when and where, especially on the streets of NY
Thanks T. My all time favorite watch!
Emerald....
I would really like to know, which beautiful strap you are wearing on your Navitimer🤔🙋🏻♂️ By the way: Many thanks for your great content and Cheers from Austria🇦🇹
Great Video TGV!
There should be others options in the video.. maybe be to balance why its s good choice..
Do you mean like in my "affordable" alternatives video?
Thanks for watching,
Best regards,
TGV
The Urban Gentry Yes, but using the day date as the benchmark and exploring why compared with similar watchs is the most obvious choice .. But giving another options so he can go and also check..
By the way he seems dead straight in his choice and just wanted your aproval..
(sorry english is my second language cant keep it simple)
Super cool!
A transparent Swatch as a dress watch? With a suit? No way! That really shocked me - and then I had to laugh about me slowly becoming an intolerant watch snob
I've been seeing that Tissot all over Instagram lately. I always wonder how people find these nos watches. That chromed Doxa on the dealers website is choice 👌
Very true, me too!
I thought I was the only one who noticed. The Doxa is indeed pukka too,
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV