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psv · 18 August 2011, 06:56 AM

Objectively speaking, regardless of what you own, do you prefer old dial?

Or the new dial?

(Or are you smart enough to say it really doesn't matter?)

Tango17 · 18 August 2011, 07:37 AM

New for me!!!!

EchoBlueUK · 18 August 2011, 07:40 AM

New...the font is a lot more contemporary and cleaner looking.

Johny · 18 August 2011, 07:42 AM

hi my choice would be the old. what is the difference in age between the two?

dddrees · 18 August 2011, 07:43 AM

I must be blind and I am getting old. Sorry I haven't noticed any difference.

Gagebuilder · 18 August 2011, 07:48 AM

Yeah, new font may be slightly nicer, but I've never grabbed a MkII and studied it in person. Not a big enough of a difference to me.

Besides, I prefer owning a first year produced watch.

masterserg · 18 August 2011, 07:51 AM

I like the old version. The long F in ft reminds me of my calculus classes back then and I don't like the spaces left and right of the = sign ... Of course we are talking minute stuff, but since the question is asked ... There are some versions (on the Sub at least) where the = is either closer to the ft or to the m ... I like symmetry, therefore old for me. Maybe I am just mad

ucsdsig · 18 August 2011, 07:51 AM

I have a late number V serial DSSD with the newer dial. In all honesty, I would never have noticed the difference if it weren't for this forum. I like both versions

gwalker · 18 August 2011, 07:57 AM

I can't really tell a difference. I guess new since its newer. I think my watch is a M-serial so I'm sure it has the "old dial." I purchased it right after the DSSD was available.

MB7000 · 18 August 2011, 07:57 AM

I think the old dial matches the over all watch better. the new dial print is similar to the older sea dwellers.

bayerische · 18 August 2011, 08:00 AM

Old one.

Gagebuilder · 18 August 2011, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MB7000

I think the old dial matches the over all watch better. the new dial print is similar to the older sea dwellers.

Hey, I like that. All that tested water pressure "squished" the Esses.

Gharddog03 · 18 August 2011, 08:18 AM

Both are awesome

MB7000 · 18 August 2011, 08:18 AM

Don't forget the flat S on the old dial.

I really believe that the first release of any Rolex watch is best, Because Rolex put a lot of time and research to design that watch, they must have felt that the dial on the MK1 dial was best.

masterserg · 18 August 2011, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MB7000

Don't forget the flat S on the old dial.

I really believe that the first release of any Rolex watch is best, Because Rolex put a lot of time and research to design that watch, they must have felt that the dial on the MK1 dial was best.

If it ain't broken ...

psv · 18 August 2011, 08:28 AM

I'm inclined to say that I prefer older/original dial because the "beefy" font seem to fit better overall with the beefiness of the watch, but then again, it is certainly not a deal-killer.

The new font with more space is similar to the ones being used on the SubC, so that is the design going forward.

Maxseven · 18 August 2011, 09:21 AM

Mine has the older dial - and I enjoy the longer 'f' and the tighter kerning with the '='

It is strange though, because mine appears to have the newer style typeface for the bottom two lines: "SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER..."

It is hard to tell

sleddog · 18 August 2011, 09:27 AM

Well, as I have the older MKI, I'm going with that! The difference is negligent however, IMO!!
Personal preference is and always will be suggestive.

To throw a spanner in the works, I think the old dial with the newer dials coronet would be a great combo!!

SALTY · 18 August 2011, 09:27 AM

I'd like to get mine already so i can at least have a dial to prefer or not prefer. I should have mine in about a week or so.

Not much f a difference but the new dial speaks to me though i do se the benefit of owning an initial iteration of anything.

DCgator · 18 August 2011, 12:25 PM

I like the dial that is on my watch.

aquanaut · 18 August 2011, 02:32 PM

MKII Dial for me!

STP · 18 August 2011, 03:36 PM

I prefer the boldness of the mkI dial but the mkII dial is good too.
Not really an issue i think. Either will do & even though i have a mkI, if i were in the market for one, getting a mkII would not be an issue. Just enjoy the damn thing - its a great watch!

nGage7962 · 18 August 2011, 03:54 PM

My preference is for the one on my wrist. V-Serial, cannot tell u which dial. Dont care. Both look good.

jay_kay · 18 August 2011, 04:35 PM

I have a mk1 and do actually prefer it. Along with the spacing, the f and the squashed S I also prefer the look of the word DEEPSEA and SEA-DWELLER. The E's are different, the longer centre baton. Like others have said the changes are negligible. Love the watch with either tbh!!

david.m · 18 August 2011, 05:00 PM

New dial, mainly because it is the one I have (& I prefer the rounded 'S'). I think most would be battling to see the difference with a casual look of the naked eye.

padi56 · 18 August 2011, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

I must be blind and I am getting old. Sorry I haven't noticed any difference.

Have to agree over the years there have been many many very slight dial variations on many Rolex watches. But over the last 10 years with todays Rolex loupe mania these very tiny details that have always been in Rolex watches for the past 40 odd years, are now by the aid of high magnification are more pronounced.

Puffy · 18 August 2011, 06:00 PM

I couldn't give two craps - if i had to choose though, i'd go old school

ipadvirus · 18 August 2011, 09:50 PM

both are good for me^^
i got the new one

tifosi · 18 August 2011, 09:52 PM

Newer dial for me. I once had a 14060M with that weird looking coronet and I sold it pretty much because of that. It really bugged me. I thought it made my watch look fake.

toolr · 18 August 2011, 09:56 PM

Old one.

18 August 2011, 06:56 AM	#1
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	What is your DSSD pref - old or new dial? Objectively speaking, regardless of what you own, do you prefer old dial? Or the new dial? (Or are you smart enough to say it really doesn't matter?)

18 August 2011, 07:42 AM	#4
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	hi my choice would be the old. what is the difference in age between the two? __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

18 August 2011, 07:43 AM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I must be blind and I am getting old. Sorry I haven't noticed any difference. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

18 August 2011, 08:00 AM	#11
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Old one. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

18 August 2011, 09:21 AM	#17
Maxseven "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Bloomfield, MI Watch: Submariner Posts: 467	Mine has the older dial - and I enjoy the longer 'f' and the tighter kerning with the '=' It is strange though, because mine appears to have the newer style typeface for the bottom two lines: "SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER..." It is hard to tell __________________ Hooper: Watch it! Damn it, Martin! This is compressed air! Martin: Well what the hell kind of a knot was that! Hooper: You pulled the wrong one! You screw around with these tanks and they're going to blow up!

18 August 2011, 07:37 AM	#2
Tango17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Montreal Posts: 10	New for me!!!!

18 August 2011, 07:40 AM	#3
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	New...the font is a lot more contemporary and cleaner looking.

18 August 2011, 07:48 AM	#6
Gagebuilder "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Doug Location: Detroit Area Watch: out for yelow snow Posts: 1,067	Yeah, new font may be slightly nicer, but I've never grabbed a MkII and studied it in person. Not a big enough of a difference to me. Besides, I prefer owning a first year produced watch.

18 August 2011, 07:51 AM	#8
ucsdsig "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 26	I have a late number V serial DSSD with the newer dial. In all honesty, I would never have noticed the difference if it weren't for this forum. I like both versions

18 August 2011, 07:57 AM	#9
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I can't really tell a difference. I guess new since its newer. I think my watch is a M-serial so I'm sure it has the "old dial." I purchased it right after the DSSD was available.

18 August 2011, 07:57 AM	#10
MB7000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Marcus Location: Chicago Watch: Day-Date,Deepsea Posts: 266	I think the old dial matches the over all watch better. the new dial print is similar to the older sea dwellers.

18 August 2011, 08:18 AM	#13
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Both are awesome

18 August 2011, 08:28 AM	#16
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I'm inclined to say that I prefer older/original dial because the "beefy" font seem to fit better overall with the beefiness of the watch, but then again, it is certainly not a deal-killer. The new font with more space is similar to the ones being used on the SubC, so that is the design going forward.

18 August 2011, 09:27 AM	#18
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	Well, as I have the older MKI, I'm going with that! The difference is negligent however, IMO!! Personal preference is and always will be suggestive. To throw a spanner in the works, I think the old dial with the newer dials coronet would be a great combo!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

18 August 2011, 09:27 AM	#19
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	I'd like to get mine already so i can at least have a dial to prefer or not prefer. I should have mine in about a week or so. Not much f a difference but the new dial speaks to me though i do se the benefit of owning an initial iteration of anything.

18 August 2011, 12:25 PM	#20
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I like the dial that is on my watch.

18 August 2011, 02:32 PM	#21
aquanaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 353	MKII Dial for me! __________________ 1995 Rolex Sea-Dweller 2010 Rolex DSSD 2014 Rolex SD4000 Sea-Dweller 2020 Rolex SD43 Sea-Dweller 2022 Rolex Datejust 41 - Blue Dial, Fluted, Oyster

18 August 2011, 03:36 PM	#22
STP Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 108	I prefer the boldness of the mkI dial but the mkII dial is good too. Not really an issue i think. Either will do & even though i have a mkI, if i were in the market for one, getting a mkII would not be an issue. Just enjoy the damn thing - its a great watch!

18 August 2011, 03:54 PM	#23
nGage7962 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Sydney Watch: DJ41 TT Champagne Posts: 517	My preference is for the one on my wrist. V-Serial, cannot tell u which dial. Dont care. Both look good.

18 August 2011, 04:35 PM	#24
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	I have a mk1 and do actually prefer it. Along with the spacing, the f and the squashed S I also prefer the look of the word DEEPSEA and SEA-DWELLER. The E's are different, the longer centre baton. Like others have said the changes are negligible. Love the watch with either tbh!! __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

18 August 2011, 05:00 PM	#25
david.m "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex DSSD, GMTIIc Posts: 43	New dial, mainly because it is the one I have (& I prefer the rounded 'S'). I think most would be battling to see the difference with a casual look of the naked eye.

18 August 2011, 06:00 PM	#27
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	I couldn't give two craps - if i had to choose though, i'd go old school __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

18 August 2011, 09:50 PM	#28
ipadvirus Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 20	both are good for me^^ i got the new one

18 August 2011, 09:52 PM	#29
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Newer dial for me. I once had a 14060M with that weird looking coronet and I sold it pretty much because of that. It really bugged me. I thought it made my watch look fake. __________________ Russ

18 August 2011, 09:56 PM	#30
toolr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest Posts: 1,367	Old one.

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