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Nomateus · 30 January 2023, 11:42 PM

Hey! My first post here, glad I joined!

Need some help from you I guess.. I spent last few weeks considering different options from Rolex portfolio because I decided to finally add a Rolex watch to my collection, something like a gift to myself for several achievements. I tried numerous GMTs, OPs, Submariners, Explorers and Datejusts, mostly by meeting helpful people from internet forums/facebook groups, can't try them at ADs in Poland of course... Eventually I made my decision: 126234 (new ref.) Datejust in 36mm fluted bezel + jubilee bracelet. The only thing that I didn't decide yet is the color of the dial.. I narrowed the choice to three: black, blue, silver. I tried wimbledon, green, blue motif, palm motif - didn't like them for few reasons. The thing I care about the most is that I want this Rolex to be the most "classic" look I can achieve. Do you have any "experience" with any of these colors? Maybe you regret choosing one of them after some time?

Current collection: Omega Speedmaster 3861, Tudor BB58 black, vintage Omega Seamaster, Herbelin Classique, Seiko Sports 5

What would you choose in this case: black, blue or silver?

Thanks!

DG123 · 31 January 2023, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Nomateus

Hey! My first post here, glad I joined!

The thing I care about the most is that I want this Rolex to be the most "classic" look I can achieve. Do you have any "experience" with any of these colors? Maybe you regret choosing one of them after some time?

Current collection: Omega Speedmaster 3861, Tudor BB58 black, vintage Omega Seamaster, Herbelin Classique, Seiko Sports 5

What would you choose in this case: black, blue or silver?

Thanks!

#1 the bracelet and bezel you've chosen is "the most classic".
#2 the colors you've chosen are each a "classic".
#3 listen to what your heart tells you is your favorite color.

tifosi · 31 January 2023, 01:48 AM

Welcome to the forum.

I would be very surprised if there wasn't one of these that YOU preferred the most. There has to be a favorite here. I can't see how you'd like all these dials equally.

But since you are asking us....Blue. All day.

jamesbondOO7 · 31 January 2023, 03:07 AM

Probably silver.

DJ2020 · 31 January 2023, 03:18 AM

For me, my pick would be blue (because it's my favorite color) Black always works as well. But ultimately I went with silver recently when I purchased my DJ41 126334. It has grown on me quite a bit since I acquired the piece.

If I had 2 DJ's, One would be blue. But the Silver looks really good and classic. It's a beautiful watch and glad I have it. The appearance of the bezel sparkle and jubilee bracelet blends well with silver giving the whole watch a bright elegant look.

Rags · 31 January 2023, 03:20 AM

Blue every day, then black. The silver dial is nice but extremely hard to read in the sunlight like the champagne dial.

Newt · 31 January 2023, 03:20 AM

I have the blue(although with smooth bezel). It REALLY stands out beautifully.

Number3 · 31 January 2023, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DG123

#1 the bracelet and bezel you've chosen is "the most classic".
#2 the colors you've chosen are each a "classic".
#3 listen to what your heart tells you is your favorite color.

This. But blue!

Agamemnon · 31 January 2023, 03:24 AM

Black expresses more personality.

Barada7 · 31 January 2023, 04:16 AM

The new Mint dial is also really nice.

But because that’s out: blue.

jatco · 31 January 2023, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rags

Blue every day, then black. The silver dial is nice but extremely hard to read in the sunlight like the champagne dial.

I'm inclined to agree..
Ii have a hard time reading my champagne.. ugh!
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Welcome to the forums op

EEpro · 31 January 2023, 04:28 AM

Silver is actually the best. I've owned them all.

Breizh · 31 January 2023, 04:32 AM

Went through the same choice when buying my wife hers.
And after seeing them all in the flesh went with the blue.

Every time she wears it now, I can’t stop starring at it. It’s a beautiful dial that changes tone depending on lighting.
Simply beautiful and classy.

Blansky · 31 January 2023, 04:33 AM

One thing I find is that any color dial other than black or white/silver are fine but not as an only watch daily wearer.

The blue is gorgeous and I have blue watches but I find I tire of them somewhat after a few days. That goes for yellow, green and other dial colors as well.

Where as black or a white/silver dial I can wear indefinitely.

If you just plan on adding it for a part of a collection and not worn all the time, I might chose the blue in this instance.

MichelleP · 31 January 2023, 04:35 AM

Blue for sure. You already have black dialed watches. Silver is nice but blue is stunning.

serenerabbit · 31 January 2023, 04:36 AM

White batons. Since that’s unavailable, silver.

TimeAZ · 31 January 2023, 04:37 AM

I love the silver. Looks great. And I find this to be the most classic of the options you listed, especially in the 36mm.

Starlord · 31 January 2023, 04:55 AM

I have the blue dial and it is really beautiful and gives a nice sporty look. However, I think silver is the most timeless and classic. I have two datejusts, a 126234 and a 1601 on a strap.

Nomateus · 31 January 2023, 09:08 AM

Wow, I'm amazed by so many replies! Thank all of you! Seems like the most common answer is blue but I will wait a little bit - maybe there will be more answers. I've only seen black dial in previous reference of DJ (the one with "super jubilee" bracelet) and it seemed like a smaller watch but I know it might be different view in new reference.

MJZRolex · 31 January 2023, 09:15 AM

Blue first, then silver - you have other watches with black dials. Good luck with your search.

jatco · 31 January 2023, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jatco

I'm inclined to agree..
Ii have a hard time reading my champagne.. ugh!
.
Welcome to the forums op

Thinking about changing my dial to silver...or white,,but keeping the original hands..? ?

JRell · 31 January 2023, 11:00 AM

Had the blue and black, between the two I say blue. Never had silver, looks solid though.

Trailboss516 · 31 January 2023, 11:11 AM

36mm DJ with fluted bezel and a jubilee bracelet is extremely classic, especially with those dial choices. My vote and purchase would be silver...the most "boring" choice, but also the most timeless and will always be in style.

Ny325 · 31 January 2023, 11:20 AM

In my opinion, the most classic look in my order.

1- Black dial
2- Silver dial
3- Blue dial

All three are beautiful. Saw the mint green 36mm DateJust, and its a beauty.

rmagoo57 · 31 January 2023, 12:24 PM

Blue.

Kenny G · 31 January 2023, 12:54 PM

Can’t go wrong with any of these.

The fluted/jube combo is the best combination imo..just go with your dial colour preference.

There are simply no bad choices here..

Ndesantos · 31 January 2023, 01:01 PM

If it’s an everyday watch, then blue (or black if that is your style). If mainly as a dress piece, then silver imo

TimeAfterTime · 31 January 2023, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TimeAZ

I love the silver. Looks great. And I find this to be the most classic of the options you listed, especially in the 36mm.

Beautiful watch - my exact choice. Did you get it from an AD? If so, how long was the wait?

Phahrenheit · 31 January 2023, 05:19 PM

blue, followed by black for me.

Rori · 31 January 2023, 05:30 PM

I love blue but when I tried the rhodium I was mesmerized. So unique and c classy but at the same time sporty. LOVED IT.

31 January 2023, 03:07 AM	#4
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,090	Probably silver. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

31 January 2023, 03:18 AM	#5
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	For me, my pick would be blue (because it's my favorite color) Black always works as well. But ultimately I went with silver recently when I purchased my DJ41 126334. It has grown on me quite a bit since I acquired the piece. If I had 2 DJ's, One would be blue. But the Silver looks really good and classic. It's a beautiful watch and glad I have it. The appearance of the bezel sparkle and jubilee bracelet blends well with silver giving the whole watch a bright elegant look. __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

31 January 2023, 03:20 AM	#6
Rags 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,200	Blue every day, then black. The silver dial is nice but extremely hard to read in the sunlight like the champagne dial. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

31 January 2023, 04:28 AM	#12
EEpro 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,244	Silver is actually the best. I've owned them all. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

31 January 2023, 04:33 AM	#14
Blansky 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,879	One thing I find is that any color dial other than black or white/silver are fine but not as an only watch daily wearer. The blue is gorgeous and I have blue watches but I find I tire of them somewhat after a few days. That goes for yellow, green and other dial colors as well. Where as black or a white/silver dial I can wear indefinitely. If you just plan on adding it for a part of a collection and not worn all the time, I might chose the blue in this instance. __________________ OlllllllO

30 January 2023, 11:42 PM	#1
Nomateus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Warsaw, Poland Watch: 126234 Posts: 14	Which DJ36 dial color is the best in your opinion? Hey! My first post here, glad I joined! Need some help from you I guess.. I spent last few weeks considering different options from Rolex portfolio because I decided to finally add a Rolex watch to my collection, something like a gift to myself for several achievements. I tried numerous GMTs, OPs, Submariners, Explorers and Datejusts, mostly by meeting helpful people from internet forums/facebook groups, can't try them at ADs in Poland of course... Eventually I made my decision: 126234 (new ref.) Datejust in 36mm fluted bezel + jubilee bracelet. The only thing that I didn't decide yet is the color of the dial.. I narrowed the choice to three: black, blue, silver. I tried wimbledon, green, blue motif, palm motif - didn't like them for few reasons. The thing I care about the most is that I want this Rolex to be the most "classic" look I can achieve. Do you have any "experience" with any of these colors? Maybe you regret choosing one of them after some time? Current collection: Omega Speedmaster 3861, Tudor BB58 black, vintage Omega Seamaster, Herbelin Classique, Seiko Sports 5 What would you choose in this case: black, blue or silver? Thanks! Attached Images

31 January 2023, 01:48 AM	#3
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Welcome to the forum. I would be very surprised if there wasn't one of these that YOU preferred the most. There has to be a favorite here. I can't see how you'd like all these dials equally. But since you are asking us....Blue. All day. __________________ Russ

31 January 2023, 03:20 AM	#7
Newt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Bumpkin, USA Watch: 1971 GMT Pepsi Posts: 172	I have the blue(although with smooth bezel). It REALLY stands out beautifully.

31 January 2023, 03:24 AM	#9
Agamemnon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Real Name: Giuliano Location: Italy Watch: Rolex - Panerai Posts: 1,979	Black expresses more personality.

31 January 2023, 04:16 AM	#10
Barada7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Rhode Island Watch: Explorer Posts: 442	The new Mint dial is also really nice. But because that’s out: blue.

31 January 2023, 04:32 AM	#13
Breizh "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: California/France Posts: 331	Went through the same choice when buying my wife hers. And after seeing them all in the flesh went with the blue. Every time she wears it now, I can’t stop starring at it. It’s a beautiful dial that changes tone depending on lighting. Simply beautiful and classy.

31 January 2023, 04:35 AM	#15
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,670	Blue for sure. You already have black dialed watches. Silver is nice but blue is stunning.

31 January 2023, 04:36 AM	#16
serenerabbit Banned Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: burrow Watch: VTNR Posts: 233	White batons. Since that’s unavailable, silver.

31 January 2023, 04:37 AM	#17
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,250	I love the silver. Looks great. And I find this to be the most classic of the options you listed, especially in the 36mm. Attached Images __________________ The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.

31 January 2023, 04:55 AM	#18
Starlord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Irvine Posts: 74	I have the blue dial and it is really beautiful and gives a nice sporty look. However, I think silver is the most timeless and classic. I have two datejusts, a 126234 and a 1601 on a strap.

31 January 2023, 09:08 AM	#19
Nomateus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Warsaw, Poland Watch: 126234 Posts: 14	Wow, I'm amazed by so many replies! Thank all of you! Seems like the most common answer is blue but I will wait a little bit - maybe there will be more answers. I've only seen black dial in previous reference of DJ (the one with "super jubilee" bracelet) and it seemed like a smaller watch but I know it might be different view in new reference.

31 January 2023, 09:15 AM	#20
MJZRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ohio Watch: Submariner 14060M Posts: 699	Blue first, then silver - you have other watches with black dials. Good luck with your search.

31 January 2023, 11:00 AM	#22
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,233	Had the blue and black, between the two I say blue. Never had silver, looks solid though. __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

31 January 2023, 11:11 AM	#23
Trailboss516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Tokyo Watch: 36mm Posts: 1,637	36mm DJ with fluted bezel and a jubilee bracelet is extremely classic, especially with those dial choices. My vote and purchase would be silver...the most "boring" choice, but also the most timeless and will always be in style.

31 January 2023, 11:20 AM	#24
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,904	In my opinion, the most classic look in my order. 1- Black dial 2- Silver dial 3- Blue dial All three are beautiful. Saw the mint green 36mm DateJust, and its a beauty.

31 January 2023, 12:24 PM	#25
rmagoo57 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Ron Location: Detroitish Watch: GMT II/Sub/Exp II Posts: 2,611	Blue.

31 January 2023, 12:54 PM	#26
Kenny G "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 1,113	Can’t go wrong with any of these. The fluted/jube combo is the best combination imo..just go with your dial colour preference. There are simply no bad choices here..

31 January 2023, 01:01 PM	#27
Ndesantos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5	If it’s an everyday watch, then blue (or black if that is your style). If mainly as a dress piece, then silver imo

31 January 2023, 05:19 PM	#29
Phahrenheit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Asia Posts: 53	blue, followed by black for me.

31 January 2023, 05:30 PM	#30
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,594	I love blue but when I tried the rhodium I was mesmerized. So unique and c classy but at the same time sporty. LOVED IT. __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

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