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ebudiono · 30 July 2010, 01:01 AM

Does anyone have an idea what dial of Rolex Daytona this is? I know it is arabic style dial that comes with WG Daytona only but I'm not sure exactly what type of dial it is. Is it a specialized dial like the mateorite?
I really like this type of Daytona, what do you think?
Please let me know if you have any idea of this.
Thanks in advance.

Idle Swede · 30 July 2010, 01:20 AM

Sorry dude, I'm not clicking.

ebudiono · 30 July 2010, 05:01 PM

Completely understandable...
Here's the pictures:

What kind of dial is it? Is it WG Daytona with Slate dial? If it is, what year is that model from or what series? Is it still available now, brand new from AD?
Does it come in white gold only? I think I've seen it on a TT Daytona as well...
Any other details of that model will be highly appreciated.

I really love the look of that Daytona and would like to get more information before deciding to get one, if any available...

What do you folks think?

Thank you.
-erric

train-time · 30 July 2010, 10:12 PM

All stainless steel Daytonas currently only come with white or black dials. The watch you have pictured would be 18K WG

drtooth73 · 30 July 2010, 10:14 PM

yes, slate dial.

ebudiono · 31 July 2010, 03:54 AM

Thanks for information. Yeah I noticed it comes only in gold, white gold or two-tone.
Any idea on the production year of that slate dial, or the series (someone told me it was F series from year 2004/2005)?

Is it a popular dial at all among other Daytona's dials? It seems to be a rare breed of Daytona since I couldn't find many of them on the Internet. Unfortunately I fell for it, and it would be the one I'm going to purchase if it's still available brand new on AD...

JJG · 31 July 2010, 04:43 AM

That beautiful slate dial has been out for only a year or two. It is a standard dial, not extra cost. It has white gold markers, so it won't come on a two-tone YG & SS watch. It is only available on WG Daytonas. The similar dials (ie bold arabics markers with luminous centers) have 18K yellow gold arabics - those are the ones you see on TT's. I don't recall any slate Daytona dials with YG bold arabics.

ebudiono · 31 July 2010, 02:34 PM

Wow thanks for the info. So it was only available for 2 years, no wonder the rarity. Is it true that they're of F series which came out in year 2003-2005 (not sure which exactly)?

I guess you're right, I saw a different slate dial on those TT or YG. I wonder if it'll be a sought-after model in the years to come...

JJG · 31 July 2010, 10:29 PM

Here is a current slate dial with YG stick markers, not arabics, on a TT (should also be available on all-YG):
http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...-m116523-0025/
If memory serves, the above dial was available from 2000-present. In fact the Zenith movement Daytona (1988-2000) had a very similar slate dial with YG stick markers (available on TT and all-YG Daytonas) from around 1996-2000.

IMHO, Daytonas will always be desireable.

The dial you started the thread with came out about two years ago and most likely should still be available to be ordered on a new WG Daytona.

ebudiono · 13 August 2010, 03:18 AM

Which dial do you think is better? The slate gray above or this silver dial? Just need some opinions...

JUSTROLEXES · 13 August 2010, 03:22 AM

It's called Grey Arabic dial and come on the white gold daytona model# 116509

JUSTROLEXES · 13 August 2010, 03:23 AM

ebudiono
It's called Grey Arabic dial and come on the white gold daytona model# 116509

ebudiono · 13 August 2010, 03:37 AM

yup...so which one do you think is better? Not sure which one smiles back at me better, both definitely give me the sweetest smiles, so kinda need some opinions here...

The slate gray dial:

or the silver dial:

sturgeon123456 · 13 August 2010, 04:14 AM

The darker dial because the numbers look like they have some lume and the silver is kind of weird looking.

Joey_V · 13 August 2010, 05:58 AM

The darker dial is so very nice IMO.

Rolesor · 13 August 2010, 06:01 AM

I love the darker dial with White Arabics - That's why I chose the dial I did for my DJ. It really makes them pop out!

Go with the dark for sure :)

jchampton · 13 August 2010, 06:37 PM

That's the Daytona I've got, except it's on a strap (116519). I've seen quite a few at ADs in London but none in the wild. I don't think it would be difficult to find one.

Runnin' Rebel · 12 July 2011, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchampton

That's the Daytona I've got, except it's on a strap (116519). I've seen quite a few at ADs in London but none in the wild. I don't think it would be difficult to find one.

Man is that sweet !!!!

That's next for me !!

Love that slate..

Bobble · 12 July 2011, 10:41 PM

Slate gets my vote

Sunshine · 13 August 2010, 09:22 PM

Silver!! no questions!

chas13 · 13 August 2010, 11:10 PM

Slate without a doubt. Never seen it before.( Ive seen loads of the silver dials) Why do only the WG Daytona's have the best dials.

bardigones · 12 July 2011, 02:35 PM

slate works for me

HACKNSACK44 · 12 July 2011, 02:58 PM

Slate..

Joey_V · 12 July 2011, 03:12 PM

Put a slate dial Daytona WG over the weekend... dude it is phenomenal.

Lissage · 12 July 2011, 09:39 PM

The silver dial is gorgeous!

The Joker · 12 July 2011, 10:26 PM

If your looking at a WG daytona, you gotta consider the black arabic with red accents. Simply incredible.

Think Dalip has one.

hennabav · 12 July 2011, 10:37 PM

If I had to pick between the two, definitely slate!

mjclark32 · 12 July 2011, 11:02 PM

the slate looks great imo

sig-x · 13 July 2011, 12:01 AM

Does the gray slate dial have lume on the markers? Doesn't look like the white state does.

Gray looks better either way.

Randy · 13 July 2011, 12:19 AM

Slate for me, you don't see many.

30 July 2010, 01:01 AM	#1
ebudiono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 6	What Daytona dial is this? Does anyone have an idea what dial of Rolex Daytona this is? I know it is arabic style dial that comes with WG Daytona only but I'm not sure exactly what type of dial it is. Is it a specialized dial like the mateorite? I really like this type of Daytona, what do you think? Please let me know if you have any idea of this. Thanks in advance. Last edited by Lol-x; 30 July 2010 at 10:25 PM.. Reason: Commercial link removed.

30 July 2010, 05:01 PM	#3
ebudiono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 6	Pics shown Completely understandable... Here's the pictures: What kind of dial is it? Is it WG Daytona with Slate dial? If it is, what year is that model from or what series? Is it still available now, brand new from AD? Does it come in white gold only? I think I've seen it on a TT Daytona as well... Any other details of that model will be highly appreciated. I really love the look of that Daytona and would like to get more information before deciding to get one, if any available... What do you folks think? Thank you. -erric

13 August 2010, 03:22 AM	#11
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,012	It's called Grey Arabic dial and come on the white gold daytona model# 116509 __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

13 August 2010, 03:23 AM	#12
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,012	ebudiono It's called Grey Arabic dial and come on the white gold daytona model# 116509 __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

13 August 2010, 03:37 AM	#13
ebudiono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 6	yup...so which one do you think is better? Not sure which one smiles back at me better, both definitely give me the sweetest smiles, so kinda need some opinions here... The slate gray dial: or the silver dial: Last edited by ebudiono; 13 August 2010 at 03:38 AM.. Reason: typo

30 July 2010, 01:20 AM	#2
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Sorry dude, I'm not clicking.

30 July 2010, 10:12 PM	#4
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,153	All stainless steel Daytonas currently only come with white or black dials. The watch you have pictured would be 18K WG

30 July 2010, 10:14 PM	#5
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	yes, slate dial.

31 July 2010, 03:54 AM	#6
ebudiono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 6	Thanks for information. Yeah I noticed it comes only in gold, white gold or two-tone. Any idea on the production year of that slate dial, or the series (someone told me it was F series from year 2004/2005)? Is it a popular dial at all among other Daytona's dials? It seems to be a rare breed of Daytona since I couldn't find many of them on the Internet. Unfortunately I fell for it, and it would be the one I'm going to purchase if it's still available brand new on AD...

31 July 2010, 04:43 AM	#7
JJG "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 163	That beautiful slate dial has been out for only a year or two. It is a standard dial, not extra cost. It has white gold markers, so it won't come on a two-tone YG & SS watch. It is only available on WG Daytonas. The similar dials (ie bold arabics markers with luminous centers) have 18K yellow gold arabics - those are the ones you see on TT's. I don't recall any slate Daytona dials with YG bold arabics.

31 July 2010, 02:34 PM	#8
ebudiono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 6	Wow thanks for the info. So it was only available for 2 years, no wonder the rarity. Is it true that they're of F series which came out in year 2003-2005 (not sure which exactly)? I guess you're right, I saw a different slate dial on those TT or YG. I wonder if it'll be a sought-after model in the years to come...

31 July 2010, 10:29 PM	#9
JJG "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 163	Here is a current slate dial with YG stick markers, not arabics, on a TT (should also be available on all-YG): http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...-m116523-0025/ If memory serves, the above dial was available from 2000-present. In fact the Zenith movement Daytona (1988-2000) had a very similar slate dial with YG stick markers (available on TT and all-YG Daytonas) from around 1996-2000. IMHO, Daytonas will always be desireable. The dial you started the thread with came out about two years ago and most likely should still be available to be ordered on a new WG Daytona.

13 August 2010, 03:18 AM	#10
ebudiono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 6	Which dial do you think is better? The slate gray above or this silver dial? Just need some opinions...

13 August 2010, 04:14 AM	#14
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	The darker dial because the numbers look like they have some lume and the silver is kind of weird looking.

13 August 2010, 05:58 AM	#15
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	The darker dial is so very nice IMO. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

13 August 2010, 06:01 AM	#16
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	I love the darker dial with White Arabics - That's why I chose the dial I did for my DJ. It really makes them pop out! Go with the dark for sure :) __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

12 July 2011, 10:41 PM	#19
Bobble Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Midlands UK Watch: GMT IIc, Daytona Posts: 423	Slate gets my vote

13 August 2010, 09:22 PM	#20
Sunshine "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: James Location: Republic of Domin Watch: 116400GV Posts: 733	Silver!! no questions!

13 August 2010, 11:10 PM	#21
chas13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: uk Watch: 116500 bk Posts: 94	Slate without a doubt. Never seen it before.( Ive seen loads of the silver dials) Why do only the WG Daytona's have the best dials.

12 July 2011, 02:35 PM	#22
bardigones "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Posts: 3	slate works for me

12 July 2011, 02:58 PM	#23
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Slate.. __________________ 114060

12 July 2011, 03:12 PM	#24
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Put a slate dial Daytona WG over the weekend... dude it is phenomenal. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

12 July 2011, 09:39 PM	#25
Lissage "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 63	The silver dial is gorgeous!

12 July 2011, 10:26 PM	#26
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	If your looking at a WG daytona, you gotta consider the black arabic with red accents. Simply incredible. Think Dalip has one.

12 July 2011, 10:37 PM	#27
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	If I had to pick between the two, definitely slate!

12 July 2011, 11:02 PM	#28
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	the slate looks great imo __________________

13 July 2011, 12:01 AM	#29
sig-x "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 344	Does the gray slate dial have lume on the markers? Doesn't look like the white state does. Gray looks better either way.

13 July 2011, 12:19 AM	#30
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Slate for me, you don't see many.

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