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malnik · 4 September 2013, 09:19 AM

I'm in a process in buying a pre-owned president online for a great price. It's late 1990's model and everything seems sound. However, I just can't get over the Champagne Dial because it looks so dated to me. I've only seen pictures so far and it's holding me back from pulling the trigger.

Is the champagne dial really looks that dated in real life?

SWISSAHOLICS · 4 September 2013, 09:22 AM

Don't really know what you mean by dated but if you are looking at a President, that is a classic look with champagne dial. Good luck.

jpl20 · 4 September 2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

Don't really know what you mean by dated but if you are looking at a President, that is a classic look with champagne dial. Good luck.

+1

kilyung · 4 September 2013, 10:02 AM

Classy!

sugiharto · 4 September 2013, 10:07 AM

Champagne dial looks elegant. You might have to look at the watch IRL to decide if you like it

Chewbacca · 4 September 2013, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malnik

I'm in a process in buying a pre-owned president online for a great price. It's late 1990's model and everything seems sound. However, I just can't get over the Champagne Dial because it looks so dated to me. I've only seen pictures so far and it's holding me back from pulling the trigger.

Is the champagne dial really looks that dated in real life?

i prefer retro classic to dated... lol

azguy · 4 September 2013, 10:32 AM

It's the one to have IMHO

kieselguhr · 4 September 2013, 11:57 AM

Ohhh I don't know...
I love mine

BNA/LION · 4 September 2013, 12:24 PM

Go for it!

Tools · 4 September 2013, 12:35 PM

The Yellow gold DD with champagne dial is a classic.. if you like that sort of thing.

However, I have never liked the champagne dial and would not have a watch so fitted..

If it's a great deal, you can have another dial fitted for a few hundred bucks (up to a few thousand of course). You just have to decide if it's worth the extra cost or better to get what you want to start with........

Dr. Robert · 4 September 2013, 12:45 PM

Champagne is never out of style.

ecsub44 · 4 September 2013, 12:51 PM

It's not a particularly "popular" dial color currently with most watch makers.

However, I agree, it's a pretty "classic" look...and never really looks dated.

Keaofosu · 4 September 2013, 01:09 PM

Classic....

robotkiller · 4 September 2013, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malnik

I'm in a process in buying a pre-owned president online for a great price. It's late 1990's model and everything seems sound. However, I just can't get over the Champagne Dial because it looks so dated to me. I've only seen pictures so far and it's holding me back from pulling the trigger.

Is the champagne dial really looks that dated in real life?

The 36mm YG President is already a bit of a throwback, though it's become fashionable lately. The champagne dial fits the character of that watch. Personally, if I was getting a gold President, that's the dial I would get (with standard baton indices).

threemonkeys · 4 September 2013, 02:14 PM

I can understand why you're asking the question - classic vs. dated. I do recognize it as a true Rolex icon. But I prefer a different (more contemporary for me) dial.

JohnFM · 4 September 2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by threemonkeys

I can understand why you're asking the question - classic vs. dated. I do recognize it as a true Rolex icon. But I prefer a different (more contemporary for me) dial.

Exactly. The other thing to consider is that Champagne is not the easiest to read with the gold hands on a gold background.

John

malnik · 4 September 2013, 02:42 PM

Thanks for the feedback TRF! After looking at dozens of pictures from different angles and lighting, I decided to pass on the piece. The champagne on YG doesn't give any contrast in color on the watch at all. I'll wait for a white roman YG.

patrike · 4 September 2013, 03:38 PM

The "dated" look is amazing. Wish they had those for the DDII.

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Cru Jones · 4 September 2013, 07:25 PM

dated? hard to read? hmmmm.....

HL65 · 4 September 2013, 07:29 PM

Classic Rolex IMHO.

Racerdj · 4 September 2013, 09:06 PM

Never dated but very elegant!

gpfps · 4 September 2013, 09:37 PM

It's a classic but it is a little old school. I have one but I'm 55yoa and it seems right for me.I would think a white dial roman for a younger person might be better. But there are no rules wear what you like.

Casey VP-26 · 4 September 2013, 10:02 PM

I don't think so.

samsmart · 4 September 2013, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnFM

Exactly. The other thing to consider is that Champagne is not the easiest to read with the gold hands on a gold background.

John

Yoir exactly right. My family Dr. (a fellow Rolex nut like my self) recently changed out the Champagne Dial in his President for the white dial. Much easier to read, and better looking in my opinion.

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Rags · 4 September 2013, 11:31 PM

Champagne dial is never ever out of style. It's what says classic Rolex.

fisherman79 · 5 September 2013, 01:21 AM

I like the sunburst champagne dials on DJ or DD, but the Golddust champagne dials are much and much nicer. They make a watch very unique.

Survivor · 5 September 2013, 01:48 AM

You mean the classic, iconic look of the Day Date.......Champagne/Stick dial looks dated to you

??? You should probably be looking for a different watch then......

Rags · 5 September 2013, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fisherman79

I like the sunburst champagne dials on DJ or DD, but the Golddust champagne dials are much and much nicer. They make a watch very unique.

Very nice. not crazy about the numbers, I would prefer stick or diamond markers.

rmfnla · 5 September 2013, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tools

the yellow gold dd with champagne dial is a classic.. If you like that sort of thing.

However, i have never liked the champagne dial and would not have a watch so fitted..

If it's a great deal, you can have another dial fitted for a few hundred bucks (up to a few thousand of course). You just have to decide if it's worth the extra cost or better to get what you want to start with........

+1

rmfnla · 5 September 2013, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

dated? hard to read? hmmmm.....

But so much nicer in white:

4 September 2013, 09:19 AM	#1
malnik "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Sub-Date-C Posts: 240	Champagne Dial Looks Dated? I'm in a process in buying a pre-owned president online for a great price. It's late 1990's model and everything seems sound. However, I just can't get over the Champagne Dial because it looks so dated to me. I've only seen pictures so far and it's holding me back from pulling the trigger. Is the champagne dial really looks that dated in real life?

4 September 2013, 09:22 AM	#2
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Don't really know what you mean by dated but if you are looking at a President, that is a classic look with champagne dial. Good luck. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

4 September 2013, 12:35 PM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	The Yellow gold DD with champagne dial is a classic.. if you like that sort of thing. However, I have never liked the champagne dial and would not have a watch so fitted.. If it's a great deal, you can have another dial fitted for a few hundred bucks (up to a few thousand of course). You just have to decide if it's worth the extra cost or better to get what you want to start with........ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

4 September 2013, 12:45 PM	#11
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,017	Champagne is never out of style. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

4 September 2013, 12:51 PM	#12
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	It's not a particularly "popular" dial color currently with most watch makers. However, I agree, it's a pretty "classic" look...and never really looks dated. __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

4 September 2013, 10:02 AM	#4
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Classy!

4 September 2013, 10:07 AM	#5
sugiharto "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: jimmy Location: id Watch: baby Posts: 335	Champagne dial looks elegant. You might have to look at the watch IRL to decide if you like it

4 September 2013, 10:32 AM	#7
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	It's the one to have IMHO

4 September 2013, 11:57 AM	#8
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,615	Ohhh I don't know... I love mine

4 September 2013, 01:09 PM	#13
Keaofosu Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Watch: YG DD Posts: 54	Classic....

4 September 2013, 02:14 PM	#15
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I can understand why you're asking the question - classic vs. dated. I do recognize it as a true Rolex icon. But I prefer a different (more contemporary for me) dial.

4 September 2013, 02:42 PM	#17
malnik "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Sub-Date-C Posts: 240	Thanks for the feedback TRF! After looking at dozens of pictures from different angles and lighting, I decided to pass on the piece. The champagne on YG doesn't give any contrast in color on the watch at all. I'll wait for a white roman YG.

4 September 2013, 03:38 PM	#18
patrike "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Patrik Location: WISland Watch: The sun go down. Posts: 895	The "dated" look is amazing. Wish they had those for the DDII. Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk __________________

4 September 2013, 07:25 PM	#19
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,254	dated? hard to read? hmmmm.....

4 September 2013, 07:29 PM	#20
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,989	Classic Rolex IMHO. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

4 September 2013, 09:06 PM	#21
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Never dated but very elegant! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

4 September 2013, 09:37 PM	#22
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	It's a classic but it is a little old school. I have one but I'm 55yoa and it seems right for me.I would think a white dial roman for a younger person might be better. But there are no rules wear what you like.

4 September 2013, 10:02 PM	#23
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,718	I don't think so.

5 September 2013, 01:21 AM	#26
fisherman79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: The Netherlands Watch: Rolex Posts: 209	I like the sunburst champagne dials on DJ or DD, but the Golddust champagne dials are much and much nicer. They make a watch very unique.

5 September 2013, 01:48 AM	#27
Survivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Thousand Oaks Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,017	You mean the classic, iconic look of the Day Date.......Champagne/Stick dial looks dated to you ??? You should probably be looking for a different watch then......

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