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Deldog · 5 January 2011, 03:18 PM

Quick question about the dial on the 36mm versions.

How's the readability? Do those hands get lost in the dial at all?

Would love to see some wrist shots, too. Many thanks.

Rambam · 5 January 2011, 06:21 PM

I love mine, but I got the "cluttered" 3 6 9 dial, still the readability is ok. Not anywhere near a Sinn, but decent enough.
I would love to have one with a set of Datejust hands though.

Rolex 116000 Dial by Dime a dozen, on Flickr

Rolex 116000 by Dime a dozen, on Flickr

Rolex 116000 by Dime a dozen, on Flickr

And some wristshots on my scrawny wrist

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Wristshot by Dime a dozen, on Flickr

Rolex 116000 by Dime a dozen, on Flickr

116000 Wristshot by Dime a dozen, on Flickr

The GMT Master · 5 January 2011, 08:10 PM

Readability won't be an issue in my opinion. My favourite dial is either the one Rambam posted, or the Blue 3-6-9 dial

Deldog · 6 January 2011, 07:06 AM

Thanks, guys. Really appreciate the input.

Rambam, you'll get a kick out of this: I've had one of your photos on my desktop for the past couple of days. That watch is amazing and what steered me in this direction.

Thanks again. ... Deldog

DG123 · 8 January 2011, 01:26 AM

If you want good readability then choose a dial with contrasting colors.
My 116000 silver dial is not especially readable. But, when the dial color matches the bracelet then the overall "look" of the watch emphasizes the bracelet. I think this makes for an easy to wear every day watch.

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Originally Posted by Deldog

Quick question about the dial on the 36mm versions.

How's the readability? Do those hands get lost in the dial at all?

Would love to see some wrist shots, too. Many thanks.

Rolesor · 8 January 2011, 03:03 AM

I love the OP.. I'm pretty confident I'll have one, one day to compliment my DJ :)

Feras · 6 August 2012, 05:33 PM

I had to bring this dead thread to life since i am in the OP phase these days. Especially the one with blue dial or the silver one. Nothing is more timely than the OP ND

SL1229 · 6 August 2012, 06:04 PM

Well I recently purchased this and modded it a little. Please refer to the link below:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=245583

joe100 · 7 August 2012, 11:57 AM

All of the modern OP dials are amazing. The orange and black is my favorite.

Feras · 7 August 2012, 04:18 PM

IMO it's a classic and if your collection doesn't have one of those watches then your collection is not complete

Elementa · 7 August 2012, 08:47 PM

That's a stunning watch. Is it 34mm or 36mm?

Feras · 7 August 2012, 10:21 PM

36mm

N_Architect · 7 August 2012, 10:34 PM

It is a truly fantastic watch, very understated yet highly versatile, simple and elegant.

Feras · 7 August 2012, 10:51 PM

Reliable just like that Infiniti ;)

5 January 2011, 03:18 PM	#1
Deldog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Judd Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 36 and under Posts: 323	Oyster Perpetual 116000 Quick question about the dial on the 36mm versions. How's the readability? Do those hands get lost in the dial at all? Would love to see some wrist shots, too. Many thanks.

8 January 2011, 03:03 AM	#6
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	I love the OP.. I'm pretty confident I'll have one, one day to compliment my DJ :) __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

6 August 2012, 06:04 PM	#8
SL1229 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Sam Location: Washington Watch: the jewels Posts: 190	Well I recently purchased this and modded it a little. Please refer to the link below: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=245583 __________________ DJ 116234 (random), TT Sub 16803 (9 mil), SS Sub 16610 (F serial), Oyster Perpetual 116034 (V serial), SS Sub 16610LV (M serial)

7 August 2012, 11:57 AM	#9
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	All of the modern OP dials are amazing. The orange and black is my favorite. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

7 August 2012, 10:34 PM	#13
N_Architect "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Kons Location: ATH Watch: DD40 Posts: 473	It is a truly fantastic watch, very understated yet highly versatile, simple and elegant. __________________ Travel, See, Feel, Explore.

5 January 2011, 06:21 PM	#2
Rambam Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 408	I love mine, but I got the "cluttered" 3 6 9 dial, still the readability is ok. Not anywhere near a Sinn, but decent enough. I would love to have one with a set of Datejust hands though. Rolex 116000 Dial by Dime a dozen, on Flickr Rolex 116000 by Dime a dozen, on Flickr Rolex 116000 by Dime a dozen, on Flickr And some wristshots on my scrawny wrist Rolex Oyster Perpetual Wristshot by Dime a dozen, on Flickr Rolex 116000 by Dime a dozen, on Flickr 116000 Wristshot by Dime a dozen, on Flickr

5 January 2011, 08:10 PM	#3
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Readability won't be an issue in my opinion. My favourite dial is either the one Rambam posted, or the Blue 3-6-9 dial

6 January 2011, 07:06 AM	#4
Deldog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Judd Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 36 and under Posts: 323	Thanks, guys. Really appreciate the input. Rambam, you'll get a kick out of this: I've had one of your photos on my desktop for the past couple of days. That watch is amazing and what steered me in this direction. Thanks again. ... Deldog

6 August 2012, 05:33 PM	#7
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	I had to bring this dead thread to life since i am in the OP phase these days. Especially the one with blue dial or the silver one. Nothing is more timely than the OP ND

7 August 2012, 04:18 PM	#10
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	IMO it's a classic and if your collection doesn't have one of those watches then your collection is not complete

7 August 2012, 08:47 PM	#11
Elementa "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Here and there Watch: Panerai, Rolex Posts: 289	That's a stunning watch. Is it 34mm or 36mm?

7 August 2012, 10:21 PM	#12
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	36mm

7 August 2012, 10:51 PM	#14
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	Reliable just like that Infiniti ;)

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