Daytona ceramic white vs black dial

[WatchNutcase]

Hey guys, any idea which ceramic Daytona will look smaller on the wrist? White or black dial?

[brandrea]

White gives the appearance of a larger watch face to my eye. Same as in the Explorer 2, Milgauss and other references

[Brian Page]

Originally Posted by brandrea

White gives the appearance of a larger watch face to my eye. Same as in the Explorer 2, Milgauss and other references

This for sure

[AK797]

Originally Posted by brandrea

White gives the appearance of a larger watch face to my eye. Same as in the Explorer 2, Milgauss and other references

Yes, black is slimming.

[tbk]

I feel like the white dial looks smaller because it doesn't flow into the black bezel. It's all just a perception issue though, and as such, pretty subjective.

[Dlong]

I like black.

[WatchNutcase]

Originally Posted by tbk

I feel like the white dial looks smaller because it doesn't flow into the black bezel. It's all just a perception issue though, and as such, pretty subjective.

I was thinking the same thing, but it’s weird because it goes against the general rule of black dial looks smaller.

[tbk]

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

I was thinking the same thing, but it’s weird because it goes against the general rule of black dial looks smaller.

I don't really know if that applies when it's surrounded by a big black bezel. At least to me it looks smaller. On a thinner steel bezel it is a different story.

[GeoffS]

Had both in my hand recently and white definitely wears smaller.

[cts]

Go with black.

[rtmelloy]

Will it look ridiculous On my 7.75” wrist?? My gmt is right on the edge of being too small, even the bracelet is at its biggest notch. I heard the Daytona’s wear smaller than gmt?


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[tbk]

Originally Posted by rtmelloy

Will it look ridiculous On my 7.75” wrist?? My gmt is right on the edge of being too small, even the bracelet is at its biggest notch. I heard the Daytona’s wear smaller than gmt?

I have an 8" wrist and yes, the Daytona wears very small. Much smaller than the GMT and Sub. It's also very slim.

[Walts]

Originally Posted by rtmelloy

Will it look ridiculous On my 7.75” wrist?? My gmt is right on the edge of being too small, even the bracelet is at its biggest notch. I heard the Daytona’s wear smaller than gmt?


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My wrist is smaller than yours and the black dial looks fine on my wrist .

[rtmelloy]

Does it still look good on your wrist ? Or are you out on it ?


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[tbk]

Originally Posted by rtmelloy

Does it still look good on your wrist ? Or are you out on it ?

It looks OK, but definitely on the smaller side, so it takes some getting used to whenever I wear it. On the plus side it's a nice dress watch that fits under a shirt cuff easily, so it fills that purpose in my collection.

[AJMarcus]

They’re the same size. An illusion won’t make it so. The Daytona is the smallest Rolex sports model given its dimensions.

[TMEwatch11]

I will go for Black.

[Chewbacca]

Black is slimming.

[WatchNutcase]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Black is slimming.

But even with the black bezel and dial combo? Would the dial and bezel not fade into each other making it look bigger? I have small wrists so I’m looking for the smallest appearance.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

But even with the black bezel and dial combo? Would the dial and bezel not fade into each other making it look bigger? I have small wrists so I’m looking for the smallest appearance.

Would’ve made an interesting poll

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

But even with the black bezel and dial combo? Would the dial and bezel not fade into each other making it look bigger? I have small wrists so I’m looking for the smallest appearance.

Can’t say.

I’ve only owned the white one and from my experience it wears smaller than 40mm.

If you buff off the pcl it’ll get less attention. Might help if you want it to appear smaller.

[037]

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

But even with the black bezel and dial combo? Would the dial and bezel not fade into each other making it look bigger? I have small wrists so I’m looking for the smallest appearance.

The ceramic bezel on the Daytona is 38.5mm so either one will wear small compared to a 40mm Sub or GMT since the size is indeed smaller. If your AD gives you a choice, buy whichever color you prefer.

I've owned both and the white dial looks smaller to me than the black but not by a large margin. I'd still buy based on color preference rather than apparent size.

Good luck!

[Roli4life]

I went for the White dial. I like how the white pops yet is contained by the ceramic bezel. It is also much more legible.

As far as optical illusion based on color? I do not notice a real perceivable difference, as I have compared both. For reference, This is mine on my 7.25’’ wrist.

[WatchNutcase]

Originally Posted by Roli4life

I went for the White dial. I like how the white pops yet is contained by the ceramic bezel. It is also much more legible.

As far as optical illusion based on color? I do not notice a real perceivable difference, as I have compared both. For reference, This is mine on my 7.25’’ wrist.

Beautiful shot. It actually looks quite large on your 7.25 wrist

[Roli4life]

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

Beautiful shot. It actually looks quite large on your 7.25 wrist

Thanks.

[Calatrava r]

White wears smaller as your focus is drawn to the smaller white dial. With the black you see the whole diameter to include the bezel, so it appears larger.

[10klakes]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

White wears smaller as your focus is drawn to the smaller white dial. With the black you see the whole diameter to include the bezel, so it appears larger.

+1

I own both, white appears smaller imo.

[WatchNutcase]

Originally Posted by 10klakes

+1

I own both, white appears smaller imo.

Cool! Thanks for the input

[-Ally-]

Black looks better.

[lamnyc]

After seeing both in person recently, I’m glad I took the black when I was offered two years ago. It wears very stealthy and goes with everything. but I’m still waiting for my AD to call when a white dial comes in.