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Kobayashi · 9 December 2013, 02:56 AM

This will probably be my next Rolex but can't decide on the dial. These are both a 116233 - fluted bezel, two tone jubilee, 36mm DJ with sticks. I currently have my dad's 1601, black dial stick version. I'm looking to get the modern version but can't decide between the black dial or champagne dial. Any input is appreciated!

The sales rep wasn't any help when she said to get these two for a Xmas gift for myself :).

SLS · 9 December 2013, 02:59 AM

I prefer the black stick, much easier to read IMO. Both are very nice though.

zion_rasta · 9 December 2013, 03:07 AM

I would go for the black dial 116233.

FTX I · 9 December 2013, 03:08 AM

Black

subtona · 9 December 2013, 03:13 AM

Hard to tell from pics, which looked better on your wrist?
Ill bet if you put them on, 1 will stand out more.

Gmt is nice too:)

GRabens · 9 December 2013, 03:14 AM

I am liking the black better due to the contrast.

doubleroll · 9 December 2013, 03:20 AM

Black for sure!

HL65 · 9 December 2013, 03:27 AM

Like the black as well.

Psmith · 9 December 2013, 03:41 AM

Black dial gets the Psmith

bayerische · 9 December 2013, 03:42 AM

Black, but rather the GMT!

Jack T · 9 December 2013, 03:51 AM

As someone said, how do they look on your wrist? I agree the black appears more legible in the photo, but I like a lighter dial for a more dressy watch.

And I have to agree with the sales rep - that is one heck of a duo.

brettpaul · 9 December 2013, 03:54 AM

Black dial or, even better, BLNR!

Racerdj · 9 December 2013, 03:55 AM

Blnr!

lipjin · 9 December 2013, 03:57 AM

I'm going to buck the trend here- champagne is unique!

AK797 · 9 December 2013, 03:59 AM

Black is more modern looking, champagne is more classical.

stevedssd · 9 December 2013, 04:03 AM

Black, that Red date wheel is awesome with it

hehedavid · 9 December 2013, 04:04 AM

Why not go for the GMT II?

srf52 · 9 December 2013, 04:07 AM

...I'd get that black DJ, and it has the red/black date disk as well!

Cc1966 · 9 December 2013, 04:15 AM

That black looks bad! (in a good way...)

Browner · 9 December 2013, 07:13 AM

Black for me for sure.

Lucky777 · 9 December 2013, 07:28 AM

Black in my opinion

luvsub · 9 December 2013, 07:38 AM

Black looks better.

jphj012 · 9 December 2013, 07:57 AM

Definitely black dial

TAKUYA · 9 December 2013, 07:57 AM

Blk!

anothernewphone · 9 December 2013, 08:07 AM

Those hands belong to a woman? Are you sure a lumberjack wasn't pretending to be a salesperson?

eeh100773 · 9 December 2013, 08:09 AM

Black with red date wheel. Very nice!!

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rockinray · 9 December 2013, 08:53 AM

Black.

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Dr. Robert · 9 December 2013, 08:57 AM

The bubbly dial for me.

Floorguy · 9 December 2013, 09:01 AM

I like the black

Roselló · 9 December 2013, 09:04 AM

Champagne dial since you have a black dial already.

9 December 2013, 02:56 AM	#1
Kobayashi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Any Rolex! Posts: 1,060	Need help deciding between these two This will probably be my next Rolex but can't decide on the dial. These are both a 116233 - fluted bezel, two tone jubilee, 36mm DJ with sticks. I currently have my dad's 1601, black dial stick version. I'm looking to get the modern version but can't decide between the black dial or champagne dial. Any input is appreciated! The sales rep wasn't any help when she said to get these two for a Xmas gift for myself :).

9 December 2013, 02:59 AM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I prefer the black stick, much easier to read IMO. Both are very nice though. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

9 December 2013, 03:07 AM	#3
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	I would go for the black dial 116233. __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

9 December 2013, 03:13 AM	#5
subtona 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,765	Hard to tell from pics, which looked better on your wrist? Ill bet if you put them on, 1 will stand out more. Gmt is nice too:) __________________

9 December 2013, 03:20 AM	#7
doubleroll "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Victor Location: NY Watch: 116520 Posts: 773	Black for sure! __________________ TRF made me do it...

9 December 2013, 03:08 AM	#4
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Black

9 December 2013, 03:14 AM	#6
GRabens "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: FL Watch: Too Many Rolex! Posts: 594	I am liking the black better due to the contrast.

9 December 2013, 03:27 AM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,272	Like the black as well. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

9 December 2013, 03:41 AM	#9
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Black dial gets the Psmith __________________

9 December 2013, 03:42 AM	#10
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Black, but rather the GMT! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

9 December 2013, 03:51 AM	#11
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,738	As someone said, how do they look on your wrist? I agree the black appears more legible in the photo, but I like a lighter dial for a more dressy watch. And I have to agree with the sales rep - that is one heck of a duo. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

9 December 2013, 03:54 AM	#12
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Black dial or, even better, BLNR!

9 December 2013, 03:55 AM	#13
Racerdj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Blnr! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

9 December 2013, 03:57 AM	#14
lipjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: HK Watch: AP ROC, Nautilus Posts: 1,657	Need help deciding between these two I'm going to buck the trend here- champagne is unique! __________________ "We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right" -Nelson Mandela "It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices" -Dumbledore Instagram: horolj_

9 December 2013, 03:59 AM	#15
AK797 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Black is more modern looking, champagne is more classical.

9 December 2013, 04:03 AM	#16
stevedssd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,205	Black, that Red date wheel is awesome with it

9 December 2013, 04:04 AM	#17
hehedavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Watch: One of each Posts: 148	Why not go for the GMT II?

9 December 2013, 04:07 AM	#18
srf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: SoCal/Philippines Watch: 126334 Posts: 253	...I'd get that black DJ, and it has the red/black date disk as well!

9 December 2013, 04:15 AM	#19
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	That black looks bad! (in a good way...) __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

9 December 2013, 07:13 AM	#20
Browner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Rolex Sub Mariner Posts: 86	Black for me for sure.

9 December 2013, 07:28 AM	#21
Lucky777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 2,160	Black in my opinion

9 December 2013, 07:38 AM	#22
luvsub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,229	Black looks better.

9 December 2013, 07:57 AM	#23
jphj012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Jersey Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 240	Definitely black dial

9 December 2013, 07:57 AM	#24
TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 54,033	Blk! __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Security Active Instagram @takuyawatches

9 December 2013, 08:07 AM	#25
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	Those hands belong to a woman? Are you sure a lumberjack wasn't pretending to be a salesperson?

9 December 2013, 08:09 AM	#26
eeh100773 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: "Fast" Eddie Location: Asbury Park NJ Watch: 14060 T Series '96 Posts: 1,482	Black with red date wheel. Very nice!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @clocksontherocks

9 December 2013, 08:53 AM	#27
rockinray "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ray Location: USA Watch: TT Datejust Posts: 246	Black. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Best regards, Ray

9 December 2013, 08:57 AM	#28
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,651	The bubbly dial for me. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 December 2013, 09:01 AM	#29
Floorguy 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,953	I like the black __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

9 December 2013, 09:04 AM	#30
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	Champagne dial since you have a black dial already. __________________ ......... All In.

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