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SPACE-DWELLER · 10 October 2012, 04:33 AM

I've been eyeing the OP 116000 for a while but can't decide which dial I like better.... blue or silver?

Which dial do you like best of the two?

Here's a pic that I took at the AD today:

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 October 2012, 07:44 AM

Seems it's a tie so far!

rocco1109 · 10 October 2012, 07:49 AM

Get the one that has the two-tone, silver/blue dial.

joe100 · 10 October 2012, 07:59 AM

Silver will be easier to live with daily

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 October 2012, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

Silver will be easier to live with daily

Those are my thoughts too... still, the blue is nice, too. But you're right. Maybe the silver dial is more subdued and classic... suitable for every occasion.

What I think about the BLUE dial:

1) It tends to make the watch look "bigger"?

2) It gives a more "sporty" look to the OP 116000

3) It's more difficult to read the time from than from the silver dial.

RRGHOST1 · 10 October 2012, 08:27 AM

The Silver looks classier and more expensive IMO,that would be my choice.

watch watcher · 10 October 2012, 08:36 AM

Silver. The blue is too jarring.

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 October 2012, 08:39 AM

Jarring as in "too busy"?

j.alex · 10 October 2012, 08:40 AM

Silver

This was my first Rolex, it is a nice watch.

If it were fluted bezel, my choice would be the blue.

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Manofsteelpt · 10 October 2012, 08:41 AM

The blue looks great and is sportier, can you deal with it on a daily basis though? The silver dial is a lil more low key and will no doubt go with everything.
My AP perpetual calendar had a blue dial and it looked awesome! TONS of comps on the watch.

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 October 2012, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j.alex

If it were fluted bezel, my choice would be the blue.

That's another interesting thought!

karmatp · 10 October 2012, 08:53 AM

I like them both Bo, but I think I prefer the silver. Good luck deciding buddy, nice to see you here on TRF.

Time2time · 10 October 2012, 08:54 AM

Silver!

A classier look and easier on the eye.
The blue's a little "loud".

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 October 2012, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

I like them both Bo, but I think I prefer the silver. Good luck deciding buddy, nice to see you here on TRF.

Thanks, bro! Hope you're doin' well!

chill · 10 October 2012, 10:12 AM

get them both, silver & blue! love this dial

SkyKing31 · 10 October 2012, 10:15 AM

Silver

Mat Allston · 10 October 2012, 10:18 AM

What other dials do you have? Get the dial color which you don't currently have. Silver is more versatile. I have the same blue OP in 26mm and I love the fact that it is different. My DJ has a silver dial.

Lisa · 10 October 2012, 01:02 PM

I love blue dials. Miss my old Date - it had a blue dial and it was quite versatile. The contrast aided in readability, too.

InTime · 10 October 2012, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chill

get them both, silver & blue! love this dial

x2

Grissom · 10 October 2012, 01:21 PM

I'd go for the silver, myself.....but both are good looking!! Nice dilemma, eh!!

Pete17 · 10 October 2012, 01:37 PM

Silver dial for me Bo.
Looks classy and suits the watch to a tee.

HRV · 10 October 2012, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chill

get them both, silver & blue! Love this dial

x2

capote · 10 October 2012, 04:23 PM

I prefer the silver, instead of the blue dial I would go for the Exp I.

boss · 10 October 2012, 04:24 PM

Kære Bo
Har netop købt uret med blå skive, og sidder i netop dette dilemma, at klarlund skifter den til silver indenfor 3 måneder, hvis jeg ønsker dette, hvad skal jeg vælge, nogen gode råd fra en ur devise??
MVH Bo

Gerardus · 10 October 2012, 04:53 PM

Difficult choice, voted blue but I like the silver also.

acce1999 · 10 October 2012, 04:54 PM

Blue is cool, but silver is (for me, at least) more versatile.

And would be a great complement to my Explorer I. But you do not have one, perhaps...

Best,

A

Watchmutt · 10 October 2012, 04:55 PM

Silver

J.jun · 10 October 2012, 05:22 PM

Blue!!!

Andad · 10 October 2012, 05:44 PM

Looks too small for you Big Boy.

You would soon flip it.

Go for the Big Yin.

I can't tell you the exact model because I'm buying one when the dial is available.

travisb · 10 October 2012, 06:15 PM

I've always liked the blue on the 116000.

The silver is nice but I like a little contrast.

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10 October 2012, 04:33 AM	#1
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Rolex Oyster Perpetual 116000 I've been eyeing the OP 116000 for a while but can't decide which dial I like better.... blue or silver? Which dial do you like best of the two? Here's a pic that I took at the AD today: __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

10 October 2012, 07:44 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Seems it's a tie so far! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

10 October 2012, 07:49 AM	#3
rocco1109 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Will Location: Colorado USA Posts: 556	I know... Get the one that has the two-tone, silver/blue dial.

10 October 2012, 07:59 AM	#4
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Silver will be easier to live with daily __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

10 October 2012, 08:27 AM	#6
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,991	The Silver looks classier and more expensive IMO,that would be my choice. __________________ RRGHOST1

10 October 2012, 08:36 AM	#7
watch watcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ME Watch: Vintages Posts: 565	Silver. The blue is too jarring.

10 October 2012, 08:39 AM	#8
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Jarring as in "too busy"? __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

10 October 2012, 08:40 AM	#9
j.alex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brazil Posts: 554	Silver This was my first Rolex, it is a nice watch. If it were fluted bezel, my choice would be the blue. Sent from  iPad using Tapatalk

10 October 2012, 08:41 AM	#10
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	The blue looks great and is sportier, can you deal with it on a daily basis though? The silver dial is a lil more low key and will no doubt go with everything. My AP perpetual calendar had a blue dial and it looked awesome! TONS of comps on the watch.

10 October 2012, 08:53 AM	#12
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I like them both Bo, but I think I prefer the silver. Good luck deciding buddy, nice to see you here on TRF. __________________ My grails:

10 October 2012, 08:54 AM	#13
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	Silver! A classier look and easier on the eye. The blue's a little "loud".

10 October 2012, 10:15 AM	#16
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	Silver __________________ It's been said that money can never buy happiness which is true, but I'd rather cry while seated in the back of a Rolls Royce limousine instead crying while seated on a bicycle.

10 October 2012, 10:18 AM	#17
Mat Allston Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wearing DJ or OP Posts: 133	What other dials do you have? Get the dial color which you don't currently have. Silver is more versatile. I have the same blue OP in 26mm and I love the fact that it is different. My DJ has a silver dial.

10 October 2012, 01:02 PM	#18
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	I love blue dials. Miss my old Date - it had a blue dial and it was quite versatile. The contrast aided in readability, too.

10 October 2012, 01:21 PM	#20
Grissom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: US, Latin America Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS Posts: 3,349	I'd go for the silver, myself.....but both are good looking!! Nice dilemma, eh!! __________________ *(Member NAWCC since 1976)* 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend

10 October 2012, 01:37 PM	#21
Pete17 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Pete Location: Base Camp Posts: 626	Silver dial for me Bo. Looks classy and suits the watch to a tee. __________________ Take care Pete

10 October 2012, 04:23 PM	#23
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I prefer the silver, instead of the blue dial I would go for the Exp I.

10 October 2012, 04:24 PM	#24
boss "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: denmark Posts: 1	Op 116000 Kære Bo Har netop købt uret med blå skive, og sidder i netop dette dilemma, at klarlund skifter den til silver indenfor 3 måneder, hvis jeg ønsker dette, hvad skal jeg vælge, nogen gode råd fra en ur devise?? MVH Bo

10 October 2012, 04:53 PM	#25
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,129	Difficult choice, voted blue but I like the silver also. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

10 October 2012, 04:54 PM	#26
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Blue is cool, but silver is (for me, at least) more versatile. And would be a great complement to my Explorer I. But you do not have one, perhaps... Best, A

10 October 2012, 04:55 PM	#27
Watchmutt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116600 Posts: 724	Silver

10 October 2012, 05:22 PM	#28
J.jun "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: JJ Location: Singapore Watch: Datejust II Posts: 273	Blue!!!

10 October 2012, 05:44 PM	#29
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,474	Looks too small for you Big Boy. You would soon flip it. Go for the Big Yin. I can't tell you the exact model because I'm buying one when the dial is available. __________________ E

10 October 2012, 06:15 PM	#30
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,402	I've always liked the blue on the 116000. The silver is nice but I like a little contrast.

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