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RobertW777 · 24 January 2025, 11:57 AM

Which white dial do you prefer Batons or Romans for model 128238. I'm having a hard time deciding. Any opinions appreciated.

0nly5iv3Digits · 24 January 2025, 12:38 PM

Personal preference. I prefer stick markers.

horseco · 24 January 2025, 01:39 PM

Romans

aczaja10 · 24 January 2025, 01:53 PM

On this one, sticks. On the 40mm I prefer Romans

Bxtek · 24 January 2025, 02:04 PM

I love the Romans on this ref!

RobertW777 · 24 January 2025, 02:37 PM

Typo in my first sentence this is for reference 118238 model. Other references the styles are changed.

lord91 · 24 January 2025, 04:54 PM

Batons

njlam · 24 January 2025, 11:15 PM

Always batons and never romans for me.

S.Explorer · 24 January 2025, 11:23 PM

Romans for this reference. Gives more contrast to the white dial.

HogwldFLTR · 25 January 2025, 12:11 AM

Since it's got the deconstructed Romans, I'd go for that. I like those more than the batons.

mml4 · 25 January 2025, 12:54 AM

Romans

WatchGuy1966 · 25 January 2025, 02:26 AM

Romans (or diamonds)

My personal opinion a PM watch should not have lume.

HogwldFLTR · 25 January 2025, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertW777

Which white dial do you prefer Batons or Romans for model 128238. I'm having a hard time deciding. Any opinions appreciated.

I must ask, which it is, 118238 or 128238? You've mentioned both. I believe the Romans are different between the two.

RobertW777 · 25 January 2025, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I must ask, which it is, 118238 or 128238? You've mentioned both. I believe the Romans are different between the two.

It was a typo in my first sentence but the reference im curious for is 118238. I really like the looks of the Non-Lume minute and hour hands on the Roman dial better. In my opinion it looks more premium.

I was researching that in any lighting other than pitch black, they actually show up better. The light reflects off of the canted angles of the hands and you can tell time. From my research no one really mentions this aspect of the Romans functionality.

The batons the dial looks more opened up but its the same pattern all around. Some say batons are boring and the Romans are more exciting the way the light hits. So its a tough choice.

JoseR · 25 January 2025, 03:25 AM

Never cared for Romans. It makes the dial look too busy. Sticks.

kwingy · 25 January 2025, 04:02 AM

For me the batons just look more clean even though romans are more traditional on a DD.

RobertW777 · 25 January 2025, 04:14 AM

Anyone had Batons and switched to Romans or vice versa and why?

EvelynWaugh · 25 January 2025, 04:30 AM

I went with the batons because indices look cleaner and more casual.
The OG Romans look a bit busy on 36mm Day-Date dials.

118238

RobertW777 · 1 February 2025, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by EvelynWaugh

I went with the batons because indices look cleaner and more casual.
The OG Romans look a bit busy on 36mm Day-Date dials.

118238

That's a nice looking Rolex. I went to my local jewelry store and tried 36mm and 40mm. Seems the 36mm is more comfortable.

RobertW777 · 1 February 2025, 04:44 AM

The first of the two pictures are 36mm size. The third picture is 40mm size. On my wrist they all seem to me similar. Any opinions on the fit which one fits me better is appreciated.

lord91 · 1 February 2025, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RobertW777

The first of the two pictures are 36mm size. The third picture is 40mm size. On my wrist they all seem to me similar. Any opinions on the fit which one fits me better is appreciated.

Your wrist could handle both, up to you which fit you prefer most. Personally, i love the original size of 36, for both fit and watch proportions.

RobertW777 · Yesterday, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by lord91

Your wrist could handle both, up to you which fit you prefer most. Personally, i love the original size of 36, for both fit and watch proportions.

Thank you. My impressions it seems the 36 is more comfortable on the wrist. Feels like you are wearing the watch. With 40mm feels like the watch is wearing you. Also noticed you don't see the bracelet as much is mostly all dial when you look at it. That's a really special part of the watch is the president bracelet.

In terms of value 36mm can be bought for around 1/2 the price of 40mm.

Calatrava r · Yesterday, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by EvelynWaugh

I went with the batons because indices look cleaner and more casual.
The OG Romans look a bit busy on 36mm Day-Date dials.

118238

Too bad that dial is no longer available on a current DD. Looks really good.

EvelynWaugh · Yesterday, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Too bad that dial is no longer available on a current DD. Looks really good.

yea.. For some reason Rolex only discontinued the batons on the 36 and not the 40

worldofoyster · 25 January 2025, 05:30 AM

sticks look cleaner

thesharkfactor · 25 January 2025, 05:33 AM

Romans on a DD, sticks for a DJ.

brandrea · 1 February 2025, 05:04 AM

Batons

KY.. · 1 February 2025, 05:13 AM

Romans, I like busy dials and don’t like simple dials unless they are stone dials…

joli160 · 1 February 2025, 05:22 AM

Romans look stylish

Andad · 1 February 2025, 05:27 AM

Romans.

24 January 2025, 11:57 AM	#1
RobertW777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: USA Posts: 27	Rolex 118238 white dial batons vs Romans Which white dial do you prefer Batons or Romans for model 128238. I'm having a hard time deciding. Any opinions appreciated.

24 January 2025, 12:38 PM	#2
0nly5iv3Digits "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: EARTH Watch: What is "watch"? Posts: 1,588	Personal preference. I prefer stick markers. __________________ “UNpolished or I’m not interested” 😎 2FA Enabled

24 January 2025, 04:54 PM	#7
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24 January 2025, 11:15 PM	#8
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25 January 2025, 12:11 AM	#10
HogwldFLTR 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,789	Since it's got the deconstructed Romans, I'd go for that. I like those more than the batons. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

24 January 2025, 01:39 PM	#3
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,432	Romans

24 January 2025, 01:53 PM	#4
aczaja10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: In my car Posts: 968	On this one, sticks. On the 40mm I prefer Romans

24 January 2025, 02:04 PM	#5
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,867	I love the Romans on this ref!

24 January 2025, 02:37 PM	#6
RobertW777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: USA Posts: 27	Typo in my first sentence this is for reference 118238 model. Other references the styles are changed.

24 January 2025, 11:23 PM	#9
S.Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rollie Posts: 825	Romans for this reference. Gives more contrast to the white dial.

25 January 2025, 12:54 AM	#11
mml4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 453	Romans

25 January 2025, 02:26 AM	#12
WatchGuy1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Location Location Posts: 1,821	Romans (or diamonds) My personal opinion a PM watch should not have lume.

25 January 2025, 03:25 AM	#15
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,333	Never cared for Romans. It makes the dial look too busy. Sticks. __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

25 January 2025, 04:02 AM	#16
kwingy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,386	For me the batons just look more clean even though romans are more traditional on a DD.

25 January 2025, 04:14 AM	#17
RobertW777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: USA Posts: 27	Anyone had Batons and switched to Romans or vice versa and why?

25 January 2025, 04:30 AM	#18
EvelynWaugh "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: USA Posts: 431	I went with the batons because indices look cleaner and more casual. The OG Romans look a bit busy on 36mm Day-Date dials. 118238 Attached Images

1 February 2025, 04:44 AM	#20
RobertW777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: USA Posts: 27	The first of the two pictures are 36mm size. The third picture is 40mm size. On my wrist they all seem to me similar. Any opinions on the fit which one fits me better is appreciated. Attached Images

25 January 2025, 05:30 AM	#25
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,473	sticks look cleaner

25 January 2025, 05:33 AM	#26
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,695	Romans on a DD, sticks for a DJ.

1 February 2025, 05:04 AM	#27
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,278	Batons

1 February 2025, 05:13 AM	#28
KY.. "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Real Name: Keith Location: California Watch: 60s to 90s Posts: 1,404	Romans, I like busy dials and don’t like simple dials unless they are stone dials… __________________ Just an admirer/enthusiast of vintage Rolex/Heuer/Zenith/Breitling/Hamilton watches since the 80’s… Ex—https://imgur.com/FnO9FRy—https://imgur.com/INllK4U— ”I Do Love The Details, But I Can Choose If I Accept The Flaws…”

1 February 2025, 05:22 AM	#29
joli160 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,912	Romans look stylish __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

1 February 2025, 05:27 AM	#30
Andad 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,704	Romans. Attached Images __________________ E

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