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Old 6 January 2021, 08:37 AM   #181
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Old 6 January 2021, 08:44 AM   #182
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16520 - White
116520 - White
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16520 - White
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Old 6 January 2021, 08:49 AM   #183
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I own both. Black gets 90% of the wrist time. White is gorgeous as well though!

I just think the black is a lot more versatile and has a very clean, chic look.

White more casual.
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Old 6 January 2021, 09:02 AM   #184
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With a steel bezel i like both, with a ceramic bezel it would have to be black only for me.

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Old 6 January 2021, 09:03 AM   #185
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Yeah I’d vote (which we know how that turns out 50/50) but to my eye white is a clear winner
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Old 7 January 2021, 11:30 AM   #186
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Sorry, still prefer the white dial variations.
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Old 7 January 2021, 12:37 PM   #187
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Steel white.

Ceramic black.
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Old 7 January 2021, 01:43 PM   #188
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Steel white.

Ceramic black.
I agree
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Old 7 January 2021, 01:45 PM   #189
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never go wrong with black
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Old 7 January 2021, 02:36 PM   #190
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I am generally a black dial guy but for the Daytona, the white dial pops more than black. Especially against my tanned skin tone.
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Old 7 January 2021, 03:07 PM   #191
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I saw saw a photo of an aging Paul Newman on IG the other day. He was wearing a Daytona with a black dial. If Paul Newman could wear a black dial Daytona, anybody can


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Old 7 January 2021, 03:11 PM   #192
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I am generally a black dial guy but for the Daytona, the white dial pops more than black. Especially against my tanned skin tone.

I was the opposite. I had the opportunity to purchase either one but the white dial didn’t look right against my dark skin. The black dial hit just right though....
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Old 7 January 2021, 10:26 PM   #193
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Thousands of black dial owners likely agree with you!
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Old 8 January 2021, 11:49 PM   #194
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Dominic for the black, and the win!
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Old 9 January 2021, 02:38 AM   #195
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After trying the white on, decided it wasn’t for me. I first got the 116519 WG silver dial which to me is a much nicer dial than the stark white. I followed this up with the black SS and now have my perfect Daytona duo.
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Old 9 January 2021, 06:22 PM   #196
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I’m with you, I liked the panda at first but now I think the black on black looks better


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Old 9 January 2021, 07:59 PM   #197
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16520 - White
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116500 - White

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This.
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Old 22 June 2022, 09:38 AM   #198
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Agreed, I went in wanting the white, held both in hand and chose the black in person. Same price same condition.

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Old 22 June 2022, 09:45 AM   #199
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Black 16520/116520, white 116500
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Old 22 June 2022, 10:11 AM   #200
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On certain days, I love the white dial. On other days, the black dial just sings to me. I guess, what I’m saying is Both. Lol.
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Old 22 June 2022, 12:10 PM   #201
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My AD allowed me to take a look at both before choosing one for my waitlist. Both were already promised to customers. Though I initially thought I wanted the white dial, the black dial just looked better to me in person. Made my decision based of of that and should be receiving mine this year.
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Old 22 June 2022, 12:13 PM   #202
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White dial for me
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Old 22 June 2022, 12:15 PM   #203
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Black dial for me.
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Old 22 June 2022, 12:20 PM   #204
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I’ve never met a SS Daytona I didn’t like ��. I have and prefer 116520 in white and long for a 116500 in black or a PM WG on OF. My $.02
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Old 23 June 2022, 03:23 AM   #205
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Need both. Sadly. Lol


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Old 23 June 2022, 03:29 AM   #206
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I got a white 116520 but originally wanted a black one back in the day.

Answer is whichever one calls out to you.
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Old 23 June 2022, 03:31 AM   #207
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I prefer white but if you have other watches with black dials then get Daytona in white or vice versa.
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Old 23 June 2022, 03:42 PM   #208
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This discussion is really meaningless as far as I am concerned. Black... white... they are both candy in my eyes
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Old 23 June 2022, 06:01 PM   #209
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At first I bought the one with the black dial and then I bought the white one too because in the meantime I liked that too.
I don't miss anything now.
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Old 23 June 2022, 06:07 PM   #210
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no mate! for me is black dial no 1 choice!
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