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View Poll Results: BLACK or WHITE Dial??? Explorer II 42mm 216570
Black Dial 441 35.45%
White Dial 803 64.55%
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Old 20 September 2012, 08:20 AM   #61
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Black for me.
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Old 20 September 2012, 03:12 PM   #62
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176 votes so far, and a 60/40 split with white having the upper hand. This is consistent with comments I have seen on other threads as well, with white being the more discussed color on the 216570. The reality is, there are no bad choices here!
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Old 21 September 2012, 12:58 PM   #63
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Funny, I tried both today ... my wife was with me, the white was "mehh" but she actually said the black "talked" (she did use that word ... and she never read anything about watches singing and similar nonsense we do).

I agree with her (of course). I prefer the black, by a long shot.
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Old 21 September 2012, 01:08 PM   #64
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white just sooo complimentary to the other
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Old 21 September 2012, 03:05 PM   #65
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If I had a SUB or GMT, I would definitely do white, but I don't, so I am... perplexed.
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Old 21 September 2012, 04:32 PM   #66
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I'd go for black because its so much more classic and elegant.
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Old 21 September 2012, 10:25 PM   #67
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Old 21 September 2012, 10:31 PM   #68
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i like the white looks sharp!
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Old 21 September 2012, 10:32 PM   #69
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Black!
Makes the orange letters and hand stands out
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Old 21 September 2012, 11:22 PM   #70
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Black!
Makes the orange letters and hand stands out
white makes me think of creamsicles... mmmmm
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Old 21 September 2012, 11:37 PM   #71
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Old 22 September 2012, 12:16 AM   #72
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White as well.
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Old 22 September 2012, 12:22 AM   #73
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I chose white! Just stands out as different from all the black faces. A good change up if you already have a black face in your rotation. If it's your one and only, then maybe black. Really can't go wrong.
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Old 22 September 2012, 01:24 AM   #74
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I like white.
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Old 22 September 2012, 02:14 AM   #75
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Black.
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Old 22 September 2012, 02:14 AM   #76
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Old 22 September 2012, 02:15 AM   #77
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Old 22 September 2012, 02:35 AM   #78
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Black.
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Damn.
LMAO!

Looks like the stormtrooper is winning by a landslide! Congrats to those who own the "popular" color ;-)

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Old 22 September 2012, 03:49 AM   #79
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nough said
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Old 22 September 2012, 10:41 AM   #80
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...but which would be considered more appropriate for shorts, t-shirt and sandals? I need casual, which is why I am selling a President.
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Old 22 September 2012, 11:52 AM   #81
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...but which would be considered more appropriate for shorts, t-shirt and sandals? I need casual, which is why I am selling a President.
Either one will do. I do not consider one more casual than the other. You just need to decide which you like the best and jump, you will not be disappointed.
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Old 22 September 2012, 12:04 PM   #82
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I am shopping for one as we speak and this is not helping me. I was sold on black now I'm all jammed up. Ugh beautiful watch either way.

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Old 22 September 2012, 04:38 PM   #83
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Either one will do. I do not consider one more casual than the other. You just need to decide which you like the best and jump, you will not be disappointed.

X2. I prefer the white and think it is perfect for a casual look, but both fit the bill. Get the one that sings to you most.
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Old 22 September 2012, 04:40 PM   #84
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Old 22 September 2012, 04:50 PM   #85
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Old 22 September 2012, 04:54 PM   #86
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Old 22 September 2012, 04:55 PM   #87
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Old 22 September 2012, 10:54 PM   #88
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Old 22 September 2012, 11:38 PM   #89
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I would have gave my right arm for a matte dial on a modern day Rolex sport watch years ago, finally Rolex gave us one and people chose white.

Way to many white pics, we need to balance it out a bit.


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Old 22 September 2012, 11:39 PM   #90
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