Rolex Day-Date: 7 Affordable Alternatives $100+ & Upgrading To A 18238
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- In today’s Rolex Day-Date special, I share my recent upgrade from a reference 18038 to a newer 18238 and discuss my reasons behind it. Following my numerous reviews and history videos on the iconic Presidents’ watch, I’m also excited to explore 7 affordable alternatives, starting at just $100 and several cool luxury options too. These suggestions cover a wide variety of price ranges, so check them out if you are looking for a Day-Date style watch.
The watches featured in this video are: Tudor Prince Date Day 76200, Seiko 5 SNX79, SNK385K, SNXJ89, Breitling Transocean A4531012, Bulova Super Seville, 96c127, Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 231.13.42.22.01.001, Orient Day-Date President, Hamilton Jazzmaster H32505741, H32505511, and H32505731.
Special thanks to the uninhibited T. rex Hugo Mountbatten whose passion for the Day-Date prestige brings him back to Philadelphia with a favor to ask...and a challenge to accept involving fine vintage wines and a game of Street Fighter II.
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I just love his intros as well as his content
Haha playing SF with the Rex
I want to play street fighter with them.
The production of these videos often goes unnoticed, absolutely sublime, i thoroughly enjoy your work. Well done TGV, keep it up!
Thank you so much my friend, I deeply appreciate that.
Onwards an upwards!
Best regards,
TGV
@The Urban Gentry , I don’t know if anyone catches the police siren at the end of the intro. A nod to the police Dept that always interrupts during vids. Haha!
Maybe one day he could do a video on how he produces them.
Watches in order:
Number 1: 3:04 - Orient President Classic
Number 2: 4:59 - Hamilton Jazzmaster
Number 3: 6:54 - SEIKO 5 SNK885K/SNK355
Number 4: 9:11 - Bulova Super Seville / Bulova 96C127
Number 5: 10:40 - Omega Seamaster Aqua Tera
Number 6: 12:43 - Breittling TransOcean Day-Date
Number 7: 14:26 - Tudor Prince Day-Date
The Tudor or the Seiko seems like something I'd pick up as my next watch :) Enjoy gents.
Kiefer Kirk thanks. Enjoy your next pickup!
Tudor makes some mighty fine watches.
I just felt in love with the Bulova, might be my first purchase on Chrono24
Every single one is excrement.
@@clegsmegson2627 Let me guess, except the Rolex.
Hugo is back! Day date is so under appreciated, really beautiful piece.
Love the characterization of the Hamilton as Cadillac-like. Can almost see the 50' fins in that dial. Brilliant.
Kudos for including Seiko, Orient, Hamilton and Bulova. History + Quality + Value. Perfect formula for collectors on a budget. Hugo's tiny strap size - very hard to find...
Stone Island - Proper old school footy hooligan style.
@MM79 me and my friend still call it Penge mange to this day XD its about 5 miles away from us.
I own that exact shirt haha
Amazing intro, don't stop with this little sketches, its such a delight before the actual video!
Ding ding ding! We have a winner. You have won the award for biggest brown-noser on TH-cam!
@@clegsmegson2627 I apreciate your comment and I find it amusing that you have the energy for this type of comments. This channel share a unique passion that some of us have, I've been a long time viewer and I absolutely enjoy the content and the personality behind it, so when I make a remark like the one in my initial comment its because I want to give possitive feedback on the content that we get to enjoy for free, encouraging the person making it to continue posting! Next time instead of commenting something bad about someone or something try and think if you could say something nice to actually make them feel better!
@@Eduardinca Priest \m/
Everyone needs a Hamilton in their life.definately my favourite of the bunch.looks delightful.
Good work fella.
Why do we all need one?
@@StuntpilootStef just a saying.Hamilton are nice watches.a good addition to collections.i love my Khaki field.this one looks very nice.
@@rickewilde I don't get Hamilton. It doesn't seem to be anything special. But I'm not American, so I don't have the patriotic feeling you may have with the brand.
@@StuntpilootStef that's cool with me.we all like different things.
Agreed, they are amazing
"Hadouken" 😂
now there's a blast from the past!
'Arrkak-yukak 'Arrkak-yukak'
I thought that it was thd exquisite art of farting into one's hand and releasing it in someone else's face?
No doubt about it: I truly love the Bulova Super Seville. That was actually my grail watch. My budget regarding watches is not big. I could never buy a Rolex with good conscience and I am fine with it. I own some Seikos, Orients, Casios, etc. but I started really loving the Rolex Day Date look, when I got into watches. I looked for affordable alternatives, but none of them displayed that same look that I loved about the Rolex Day Date 18039 with the thin long indices, the fluted bezel, the magnifier and the president bracelet, until I discovered the Bulova Super Seville in stainless steel with the blue sunburst dial. It was love on first sight. I have literally been thinking about more than 1 year to get it, but prices were quite high on ebay and the blue one was quite rare. And then I finally got one in perfect condition on chrono24. It felt amazing to finally have a watch on your wrist that you were thinking about for so long.
The Hugo intro was fantastic. I might have to get myself one of those Orient. Looking forward to the next video. Keep up the good work.
The Aqua Terra was worn in Skyfall and Spectre. It’s back in some scenes in No Time to Die as well 👍🏻 Cracking video as always fratello
Hugo needs his own show!
I don't think youtube would allow such debauchery! LOL
Thank you Jay, I will suggest it to him, but I doubt it, he barely leaves Isla Nublar for less then 20k in cash.
Best regards,
TGV
Hugo playing Street Fighter really made me laugh. Well done.
I have the Orient "President" and I love it. It's a nice placeholder while I'm saving for the actual Rolex Day Date 18238. Saving it for my 41st Bday....so 4 years and some change more LOL. Hopefully the price isn't TOO ridiculous by then.
I wonder why all of those brands stopped producing watches with fluted bezels 🤔 I think its such a beautiful design element
Boudewijn just seems dated now days. (no pun intended)
I guess so but people often complement my watch when I wear one with a fluted bezel so it seems like there's still a lot of appreciation for the design🙈.
Didn't realize TGV's into streetwear too with that stone island sweater. Splendid.
That intro grabbed my attention better than the last 7 Hollywood blockbusters did
Nice episode TGV - I lusted after a 18238 for over 20 years before finally buying one made in 1995 last year. It looks brand new but doesn't get much wrist time. I still smile to myself everytime I see it. The centre of mine and any collection really. It gets noticed more than any other watch I wear. Enjoy yours !
Recently picked up a Bulova Super Seville in all stainless steel. Really love it and glad it got a mention on this ist, despite being a pretty obvious homage.
Mido Commander is the best. 37mm, 20mm lugs, WR with screw down crown, quickset day-date, automatic with manual wind. The watch is incredible
I agree with your decision, the 18238 is a more compelling choice, definitely one of my grails. Great job TGV!
Great compilation! I bought the Seiko SNXS79k with the dark grey sunburst dial for my dad and he almost entirely retired his Dugena quartz watch in favor of the Seiko. For under 100 Euros that is a cracking watch which is hard to spot as an entry-level piece without some background knowledge about the Seiko 5 line.
Just wanted to let you know that you have really gotten me into watches. I purchased a binger automatic watch and couldn’t be happier! Thank you for pushing these videos out!
Had surgery on my left (watch) hand yesterday. I've been binge watching The Urban Gentry all day! Thanks for the new upload.
Hell Matt, firstly, I wish you a swift and healthy recovery. Thank you for watching my videos, I truly appreciate.
As somebody how has been in hospital so many times, I know exactly how it is, hang in there my friend.
Sending you lots of positive vibes.
Onwards and upwards!
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry thanks for those vibes TGV. I feel better already.
Yeah he’s a funny dude. I like the juxtaposition of his “high brow “ yet friendly persona and his self deprecating humor...
❤️ Hugo
I love the fact you never changed your channel and what watches you look at, even after teaming with Watch Box. Keep up the great work! You and Hugo make a great team!
Hey, that seems like an invicta box, but green instead of yellow! (*waits for the heresy accusations to come*)
Orient Day Date President SEV0J001WY-B and SEV0J001BY is one of the best high quality and affordable Day Dates out there.
TGV you and Hugo should do a live Q&A. That would be hilarious.
Hugo rocks!
Nicely done, TGV, and congratulations on your beautiful new President.
9:10
that gives the term "oyster" a new meaning
Love vintage Mido Commanders with the 12 o'clock day. Also, vintage Rados, with day of the week at 6 are rather sharp.
The cinematography in the opening would make Welles proud .
This man has a proper knowledge about watches, this is my 6th video... I’ve seen multiple things now that he could’ve easily said incorrectly about watches things that are rare and little known and he’s been right all along I love fellow watch enthusiasts I’m glad I found this channel (however) the most expensive watch I own is sadly $7 grand. (I’m 24)
TGV! Congrats on the new day date and enjoy it in good health! Also, I know you tend to prefer smaller watches but I must say that Daytona looks absolutely amazing on your wrist. My pick for an alternative is the Casio MTP-1381D-7AV. That one has a silver dial but it also comes in a couple different dial colors.
Really happy about your choice, TGV. That linen dial is really special.
And we get Hugo for intro. What a great episode !
Thanks TGV, I always appreciate the affordable alternative videos! I’d like to see another road trip video, you do a great job on those travel videos.
“Chuffed to bits” Love it.
Lmfao you on r/watchescirclejerk ? 😭😭😂😂
TGV, you forgot one affordable alternative, a second hand Daytona from Chris over at Horology House!
That's a burn.
I actually just got myself my first "real" watch: the Bulova Surveyor 96C125 (the sunburst blue dial one that you show in the screen.) It's nothing too crazy, but I think a decent first venture into the watch world. Love the videos, and accent! (LOL)
Owning a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15200 I still switch back to my Seikos (SRP Turtle and SNK361) more than often because of the day function 😅
Working irregular shifts I always lose track of the current day of the week 😄
Thank you for your positive energy and your good movies, you are a guy who gives hope to the world.
nice review I years ago bought the 1803 day date later up graded to 18038 concealed clasp and sapphire then again up to the 118238. big heavy solid links no lume with roman numbs ! now eventually got the 218238 41 mm over 40 years with presidents
Though Sinn 104 is a tool watch in nature, and it’s just not on that dressy side as the pieces in this list. But somehow, speaking of day date complication, Sinn 104 is the first watch came to my mind next to the president. P.S. Congrats TGV, that’s a great update imo!
Hugo's voices is the best
The Snes street fighter intro. You are a true vintage lover. 😎
Just want to say thank you TGV I wanted to buy a watch for my 19th birthday and I didn’t know where to start. Thanks to your videos I got a SNKL41 and I’m loving it so far!
Hugo is the best!
SKYFALL!! 38.5 mm. Mate your channel has been a lighthouse in a fog of watch snobbery. Onwards and upwards mate, love seeing the channel grow.
Bro, an episode on Royale Oak Homages would be super cool!!
I suggest seriously considering the Tudor Prince Date Day if you are looking for an alternative, for the following reasons:
1. Basically the same as the Rolex, from materials to looks. The only difference being the movement;
2. The movement is an ETA. It makes the case thinner, which is more ideal for dress watches. It is also easier to service and source parts, especially with the crown's apparent intent to move servicing their movements fully in house by restricting the supply of parts to third parties; and
3. You have a gambit of dial colors, dials, and case materials to choose from. The mosaic dial is simply stunning.
For these reasons, I believe the Tudor Date Day can even be considered the better alternative.
The Breitling Transocean is part of my collection. I truly enjoy wearing it.
Proud Owner of the Hamilton Jazzmaster. Very Nice in Build and Price!
You classy chap,
Thank you Alan, keep being stylish my friend.
Best regards,
TGV
Just so happy because I managed to get my hands on a very nice two tone Bulova Super Seville with champagne dial from 1979. Not a single bit of gold has worn off on either the bracelet or bezel, by the bracelet it looks like it has been worn very little. I'm a bit of a box-ticker, even though that's not what I base my purchases on, but the fantasy of having that 36mm fluted bezel President experience has been haunting me for years (even before I got into watches, the Rolex Day-Date has always been like THE boss of watches to me, even back when I barley knew it was a Rolex). And as I only have new-money and not yet ready to spend Rolex money on a 36mm dress watch I will mainly wear to dinner parties, dates, and maybe some poker games, this bomb version of the Super Seville I will wear with pride. Btw, many of the players I play poker with are watch geeks, and there's often both Rolex, Omega and Breitlings on the wrists around the table, me being the underdog usually with the PRX p80, or a Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba (also day-date, but mainly my work beater). Watches are so damn fun. Also, happy new year TGV. Cheers.
I’m not a Breitling fan normally because they’re so busy, but that Transocean is phenomenal. Definitely something worth picking up.
Great choice on switching to the double quick set day-date by the way. Exceptional watch. Pure class, obviously 36mm version too.
What not many know is that Tudor made a reissue of the old Prince Date+Day available from Tudor in Hong Kong and Japan. Brand new, but the same old design of the vintage ones. Using a VPN you can find it on Tudors website. It also has both date and day quickset.
Rocking a bit a streetwear with that stone island sweater!
I like seeing the ‘Incabloc’ part of the Orient dial. This reminds me of the 1960s when as a teenage watch enthusiast l would gaze into jewellers windows, where at the time, every other watch would sport the Incabloc logo so that you were sure that your watch was shockproof.
The Orient President!. I thought it was a watch for old people back then. Now looks stunning to me 😸
The intros are absolutely splendid
I have the Seiko SNK355, white dial. Very tastefully designed watch, with lots of little "5" shields in the dial - but quite discreetly i think.
Excellent video TGV. Have the Hamilton Jazzmaster Blue face and the Hamilton Khaki King Champagne dial. Both excellent Day Date alternatives on a budget. The Jazzmaster especially a sleeper - goes great with a suit. Keep up the splendid work!
ORIENT watches are very under-rated, they look and feel awesome!
i own one and i must say i prefer them to the much overated rolexes
I just bought the orient president on eBay. It’s a crowd-pleaser.
Great video! As always, I feel like I'm at school again, except this time, I'm actually paying attention to the teacher!
The Transocean is indeed something of a forgotten classic, so underrated.
That was among the finest intros of all time
My oh my the dear old Super Nintendo. So much good memories. Thanks for those alternatives TGV. It's really helpful. Thanks to you we can all have the feeling and the emotions you get when you look at your wrist and I think at the end of the day it is the most important. Thank you.
got my 118238 with the 3d/computer dial preown and i love it
Congrats on your new acquisition, I think the linen dial suits you better. Keep up the good work!
Just ordered a Hamilton Jazzmaster for an upcoming wedding can’t wait for it to turn up
Your videos, even more than most, encourage me to get a nice watch that pleases me, a nice cable knit sweater and go out ,enjoy , and rock my world. The dinosaur following me around you can keep.
I do so enjoy TGV's videos - intelligent, witty, and informative. And I think that I've fallen completely in love with that Breitling Transocean ❤️
I’ll say this, I own a Tudor 76200 with a black dial. I love it so much that I’m going to buy another one, 76213, two tone!
The perfect watch. :)
Great content as usual I dream of the day I can afford my own Rolex and my appreciation for these timepieces only continues to grow, thank you keep it up!
Thank you Joseph, one day you will, I know it.
Your positivity and manners in your comment already proves it, the Rolex of your dreams will be on your wrist before you know it.
Onwards and upwards!
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry bro this reference day dare is my absolute dream watch. I'm 25 so still got long way to go. My preference is silver dial as it has the sunburst effect and stands out
I'm starting to really like these dino intros
Bond wore the 38.5mm AT8500 originally in Skyfall and then it continued into Spectre, though it was the upgraded model. He started off with a Planet Ocean 8500 at the beginning of Skyfall, then Moneypenny had to "take the bloody shot" that launched him over the bridge... now she has a desk job :)
Poor Hugo🤣. Excellent vidéo as always ! Great production value.
Hi - If you could recommend a President Homage out of the Orient Star and the Bulova, which lne wiuld it be, and why. Which has the better movement. Thanks
Got a super Seville from 1987 absolutely love it
I have a 3-star Orient automatic with day and date and I love it.
I just got the Seiko snxs73 and I love it, such a nice watch for the money. Highly recommend it!
I have a vintage 70s Bulova Super Seville Day-Date in 2-tone with the diamonds for the indices. I adore it so much. It feels amazing, has a great look and that sweep is so smooth. For me - it's always the Bulova. Exccellent reviews as always
Always enjoying your alternatives for people who can't or may not want to spend a great amount of money.
I also notice the superb video quality and editing skills!
(The second camera setting though does not tickle my fancy and takes away your usual style of video)
EPIC intro, so fun and unique, not only in the watch world!
Lived the intro with the retro games!
literally just watched a video of yours about rolex day date alternatives 😅 cheers
Haha, thank you!
Hopefully this list is a little more concise and in-depth.
Best regards,
TGV
You should replace Hugo, with the Everton FC & England goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford in a game of streetfighter. A closer contest but with Pickfords short arms you'll still get the plonk 😜
I have the orient president day date, but all silver. It's absolutely fantastic and gets comments every time I wear it
All marvelous editions. I always thought the Day-Date looked the best on a Rolex strap. Well done !
Hey TGV quick question do you know a good place online where I can buy a Real Phoenix NATO straps from?
Splendid show. Love the Snes mini also. Pure nostalgia.
Aqua terra, it is a great looking watch. Good to see it on the list. I was so tempted to buy one but was sold by the Railmaster!
The black dial presidential platinum is my favorite. Add an Explorer 1, black Submariner date and that's my perfect 3 piece Rolex collection.
Great intro 👌🏽😅😂
1. Ω Omega Aqua Terra
2. Orient (even though it’s a copy)
3. Tudor - Date Day
Cheers
A vintage 1973 Seiko DX 6106-7047. Stainless case, gold fluted bezel, silver dial, gold hanfs, applied markers and framed day / date window.
VERY nice! I just googled it.
Great suggestion, thank you for sharing that.
Best regards,
TGV
Great work Sir!
I am actually in love with the Jazz master with the white face, Rose hands and dark brown leather strap..... On my radar for an elegant formal watch
Awesome intro TGV! That was hilarious!
In my collection, I have as a DayDate alternative the following: An Orient day date 2 tones, I have an early version with batton markers and president bracelet; I also have a Bulova Super Seville also 2 tones with Jubilee bracelet and ETA movement. Finally, I have a watch from a brand that is called Oniss, they have a homage day date with an ETA movement and mine has an oyster bracelet, not the president style bracelet. It is 2 tones as well with a mother of pearl dial and roman markers. I'm glad I got these years ago, as time change and models either are gone or if they are still been made, they will be changed or cheaply made.
Anyway, great vid and keep bringing Hugo to the mix, he is freaking funny!