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Old 19 January 2013, 11:54 PM   #1
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Daytona - Black or White dial ???

Which one do you prefer and why - all opinions gratefully received.
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Old 19 January 2013, 11:54 PM   #2
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White... slightly more legible.
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Old 19 January 2013, 11:55 PM   #3
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Old 19 January 2013, 11:57 PM   #4
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White! Looks cleaner.
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Old 20 January 2013, 12:05 AM   #5
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White.. cleaner and classier (imo)
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Old 20 January 2013, 12:10 AM   #6
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Love the black, have the white, both are difficult to read, white better though. I had not thought it was a big deal prior to getting it, but it is kind of a nuisance.
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Old 20 January 2013, 12:10 AM   #7
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White as not only does it look better but also subs and gmts are black so this is a great chance to have a nice white dial sports Rolex.
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Old 20 January 2013, 12:21 AM   #8
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Is the white a bit too unisex?
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Old 20 January 2013, 12:24 AM   #9
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Is the white a bit too unisex?
Why would you think that? Did you see this thread?

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=275327
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Old 20 January 2013, 12:29 AM   #10
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Rather depends on personal preferences


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Old 20 January 2013, 12:36 AM   #11
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I prefer black dial these days.
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Old 20 January 2013, 12:40 AM   #12
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Easily White - no question!!!
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Old 20 January 2013, 12:42 AM   #13
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White. Except explorer most sport watches are black. That is why I choose white. However the sub dials stand out more on black.
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Old 20 January 2013, 12:45 AM   #14
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I always preferred the white.
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Old 20 January 2013, 12:46 AM   #15
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Old 20 January 2013, 12:46 AM   #16
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I would deff go for the black and that's what I did go for.
And I have Never had a problem with the legibility of the dial.
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Old 20 January 2013, 12:59 AM   #17
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Old 20 January 2013, 01:09 AM   #18
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Ahh a riff on the Pepsi / Coke, Sub, Sub Date idea.

What are you trying to accomplish? A buying decision?

Which do you like better and why?
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Old 20 January 2013, 01:11 AM   #19
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Both!
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Old 20 January 2013, 01:12 AM   #20
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Black all the way, I personally don't find it difficult to read at all.
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Old 20 January 2013, 01:50 AM   #21
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Black definatly. Has a much sportier and masculine appeal to it in my opinion.
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Old 20 January 2013, 01:58 AM   #22
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I would go black. But there is no wrong choice.
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Old 20 January 2013, 01:58 AM   #23
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I have both but I prefer black.
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Old 20 January 2013, 01:59 AM   #24
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Another vote for black.
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Old 20 January 2013, 02:01 AM   #25
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I always prefer a black dial over a white dial there's no rhyme or reason just my preference.
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Old 20 January 2013, 02:08 AM   #26
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Black Love the contrast with Stainless Steel.
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Old 20 January 2013, 02:27 AM   #27
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Black! More masculine to me but just my humble opinion.
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Old 20 January 2013, 02:28 AM   #28
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Old 20 January 2013, 02:38 AM   #29
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Old 20 January 2013, 02:45 AM   #30
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white fsho!
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