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topcat30093 · 7 March 2008, 02:57 AM

I guess that this subject may have been discussed many times, so my apologise, but I haven't seen a poll that refers to it this specific topic.
I have recently managed to get on to the waiting list

, but I can't decide which coloured dial I like the most.
If I am honest with myself I'm edging towards a black dial.
I would be most grateful if you would please vote for your favourite and any comments would be greatly received.
Cheers

cbrenthus · 7 March 2008, 03:00 AM

The white is probably a little more preferred than the black, but I wouldn't turn down either one!

JJ Irani · 7 March 2008, 03:03 AM

WHITE - more sporty!!

BLACK - more dressy!!

JJ

submariner16610 · 19 January 2010, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

WHITE - more sporty!!

BLACK - more dressy!!

JJ

agree.. But i'll go for black...

casadecamporolex · 7 March 2008, 03:07 AM

As of this minute, I have this wonderful dilemma in real life.....I haven't received a new watch in awhile and have just had the opportunity to have each of these exceptional watches on my wrist for a complete analysis.
My wife, who is the provider, thinks I have too many black dial watches...
ExpII Black, New TOG Black, GMTII Coke.
I am somewhat partial in the black dial...maybe time for white.

Tools · 7 March 2008, 03:10 AM

I think both colors are killer..

Since I have so many other black dial Rolex, I lelan towards the white dial on the Daytona...

SPACE-DWELLER · 7 March 2008, 03:21 AM

I am still biased as to get the white or black Daytona. Cannot decide between the "Zenith" and in-house movement, either.

So I will take this one:

Gurmot · 7 March 2008, 03:38 AM

.....I already have a beautiful white dialled 16520 with the Zenith movement but am also normally a black dial man.

After buying the white dial, I was notified by RUK that I am now on a 3year waiting list for a new one. So in my case, I will probably get a black face and see how I get on.

The question for is, can I justify having 2 ????

Cheers - Simon

ps - To answer Bo's question, if it's white, it's gotta be Zenith. IMHO the black subdials are much nicer than the silver.

mdx77 · 7 March 2008, 03:07 AM

<------Can Rolex make one like my Avatar?????

Gaijin · 7 March 2008, 05:55 AM

White! Nice change from all the black dial Rolex!

wish · 7 March 2008, 05:57 AM

A vote for white, But I had a black .. beggers cant be chosers

topcat30093 · 7 March 2008, 08:33 AM

Wow! I'm so surprised that there is such a gap between the dials.
Is there any particular reason why the white dial is so much more popular, is it the clarity or something else.

Thanks to everybody who has ticked a box and made a comment so far.

tazzy1 · 7 March 2008, 08:47 AM

I had a choice and got black.
I like dark dials but it's a matter of taste JMO

Gaijin · 7 March 2008, 08:52 AM

White is so hot!

OYSTERMANN · 7 March 2008, 09:06 AM

I think the white dial looks best - goes well with the polished bezel and contrasts with the 3 black dial surrounds within the main face of the watch.

Either way, it's a great looking watch and clearly sought after, with some of you being on a THREE year waiting list - extraordinary. Still, at least you've got plenty of time to save up for one!

Andad · 7 March 2008, 01:47 PM

White dial for the first black dial for the second.

DS/B MINI S · 7 March 2008, 01:55 PM

Gotta go with the White dial

bewithabob · 7 March 2008, 02:07 PM

meteorite, thank you.

topcat30093 · 7 March 2008, 05:26 PM

Thanks for all the replies so far

Art 1 · 8 March 2008, 04:57 AM

scottschoe · 7 March 2008, 07:16 PM

Hell I'd take either one, but I do like the white dial look right now.

walds11 · 7 March 2008, 07:22 PM

Slight edge to black for the more sporty look. I have white :)

MAC4130 · 8 March 2008, 02:32 AM

Meteorite Dial!!!!!!

veilstylez · 8 March 2008, 03:50 AM

Black for me

rob · 8 March 2008, 04:32 AM

If I were to ever get one I'd like white.

marke · 8 March 2008, 05:56 AM

Personally i think the stainless steel daytona looks fab in white.

On my own daytona Rolex Uk changed the face for me and replaced it with the red and black face and hands from the WG Daytona.

I have got to say it looks the dogs danglies as one would say. The only way you can tell that it is not a WG Daytona is by the tachymeter/bezel. As promised will post some pics of my watch with its brothers and sisters.....

rgds
mark

dbanaga · 8 March 2008, 06:00 AM

Really like the white dial.

Gaijin · 8 March 2008, 07:04 AM

Saw the black dial in the wild last night at a restaurant that a friend of mine owns. The guy is a huge WIS. He has a black and a white one. He had the black one on.

Did not sing to me at all. I no longer want one thankfully.

I had my SS GMT II C on and it blew the SS Daytona away in hotness. He agreed and now wants the SS GMT II C. I let him try it on and I worried whether I would ever get it back!

In fairness to the Black dial, I think the SS GMT II C is hotter than the White Dial SS Daytona too.

topcat30093 · 8 March 2008, 04:59 PM

Thank you to everybody for replying.
Marke PM sent I was very interested in your post.

Jay Tee · 4 March 2013, 08:04 AM

I went with the black dial since it was my first Rolex. As others have mentioned, Rolex has many nice black dial timepieces; and if you already have, or plan to get a Sub/GMT/Explorer I or II with a black dial it might be a nice change to get a white dial Daytona. Having said that I am seriously looking at getting a white dial Exp II to complement my black Daytona!

View Poll Results: S/S Daytona Black or White dial?
White Dial	745	52.58%
Black Dial	588	41.50%
Unsure	84	5.93%
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7 March 2008, 02:57 AM	#1
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,448	Black or White Dial S/S Daytona I guess that this subject may have been discussed many times, so my apologise, but I haven't seen a poll that refers to it this specific topic. I have recently managed to get on to the waiting list , but I can't decide which coloured dial I like the most. If I am honest with myself I'm edging towards a black dial. I would be most grateful if you would please vote for your favourite and any comments would be greatly received. Cheers __________________

7 March 2008, 03:00 AM	#2
cbrenthus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: FL Watch: ing my second hand Posts: 869	The white is probably a little more preferred than the black, but I wouldn't turn down either one! __________________ www.bknicholas.com www.myspace.com/bknicholas

7 March 2008, 03:03 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	WHITE - more sporty!! BLACK - more dressy!! JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

7 March 2008, 03:10 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	I think both colors are killer.. Since I have so many other black dial Rolex, I lelan towards the white dial on the Daytona... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 March 2008, 03:07 AM	#5
casadecamporolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Louie Location: CDC/FCGC Watch: 116619LB Posts: 1,314	As of this minute, I have this wonderful dilemma in real life.....I haven't received a new watch in awhile and have just had the opportunity to have each of these exceptional watches on my wrist for a complete analysis. My wife, who is the provider, thinks I have too many black dial watches... ExpII Black, New TOG Black, GMTII Coke. I am somewhat partial in the black dial...maybe time for white.

7 March 2008, 03:21 AM	#7
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I am still biased as to get the white or black Daytona. Cannot decide between the "Zenith" and in-house movement, either. So I will take this one: __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

7 March 2008, 03:07 AM	#9
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7 March 2008, 05:55 AM	#10
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	White! Nice change from all the black dial Rolex!

7 March 2008, 05:57 AM	#11
wish "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 54	A vote for white, But I had a black .. beggers cant be chosers

7 March 2008, 08:33 AM	#12
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,448	Wow! I'm so surprised that there is such a gap between the dials. Is there any particular reason why the white dial is so much more popular, is it the clarity or something else. Thanks to everybody who has ticked a box and made a comment so far. __________________

7 March 2008, 08:47 AM	#13
tazzy1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Tom F Location: NYC Watch: 116520 "M Series" Posts: 294	I had a choice and got black. I like dark dials but it's a matter of taste JMO

7 March 2008, 08:52 AM	#14
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	White is so hot!

7 March 2008, 09:06 AM	#15
OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	I think the white dial looks best - goes well with the polished bezel and contrasts with the 3 black dial surrounds within the main face of the watch. Either way, it's a great looking watch and clearly sought after, with some of you being on a THREE year waiting list - extraordinary. Still, at least you've got plenty of time to save up for one!

7 March 2008, 01:47 PM	#16
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,474	White dial for the first black dial for the second. __________________ E

7 March 2008, 01:55 PM	#17
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	Gotta go with the White dial __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

7 March 2008, 02:07 PM	#18
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	meteorite, thank you. __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

7 March 2008, 05:26 PM	#19
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,448	Thanks for all the replies so far __________________

8 March 2008, 04:57 AM	#20
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244

7 March 2008, 07:16 PM	#21
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Hell I'd take either one, but I do like the white dial look right now. __________________ __________________

7 March 2008, 07:22 PM	#22
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,658	Slight edge to black for the more sporty look. I have white :) __________________ Adam

8 March 2008, 02:32 AM	#23
MAC4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Miguel Cornejo Location: El Paso Tx Watch: 116500LN Posts: 488	Meteorite Dial!!!!!! __________________ Rolex Daytona 116500LN Black, Rolex Daytona 116500LN White, Rolex TT GMTIIC, Panerai 88, Cartier Santos TT Auto, Omega Seamaster GMT Bond Co-axial, Omega Constellation SS Auto, Tag Heuer Carrera Chrono Tachy Auto

8 March 2008, 03:50 AM	#24
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	Black for me

8 March 2008, 04:32 AM	#25
rob 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Ca. Watch: SS only Posts: 862	If I were to ever get one I'd like white.

8 March 2008, 05:56 AM	#26
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	Personally i think the stainless steel daytona looks fab in white. On my own daytona Rolex Uk changed the face for me and replaced it with the red and black face and hands from the WG Daytona. I have got to say it looks the dogs danglies as one would say. The only way you can tell that it is not a WG Daytona is by the tachymeter/bezel. As promised will post some pics of my watch with its brothers and sisters..... rgds mark

8 March 2008, 06:00 AM	#27
dbanaga Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Domingo Location: Dublin, CA Watch: TT GMT-Master IIc Posts: 40	Really like the white dial.

8 March 2008, 07:04 AM	#28
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Saw the black dial in the wild last night at a restaurant that a friend of mine owns. The guy is a huge WIS. He has a black and a white one. He had the black one on. Did not sing to me at all. I no longer want one thankfully. I had my SS GMT II C on and it blew the SS Daytona away in hotness. He agreed and now wants the SS GMT II C. I let him try it on and I worried whether I would ever get it back! In fairness to the Black dial, I think the SS GMT II C is hotter than the White Dial SS Daytona too.

8 March 2008, 04:59 PM	#29
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,448	Thank you to everybody for replying. Marke PM sent I was very interested in your post. __________________

4 March 2013, 08:04 AM	#30
Jay Tee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jay Location: Canada Watch: 116520/PAM/PO2500 Posts: 293	I went with the black dial since it was my first Rolex. As others have mentioned, Rolex has many nice black dial timepieces; and if you already have, or plan to get a Sub/GMT/Explorer I or II with a black dial it might be a nice change to get a white dial Daytona. Having said that I am seriously looking at getting a white dial Exp II to complement my black Daytona!

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