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SupraSaiyan · 22 July 2015, 12:38 AM

Hi Gentlemen,

New to the forums. Long time lurker. Finally earned my first Rolex and will be going to my local AD to purchase it.

I've decided to get the two tone YG Datejust with diamonds. Initially I had decided to go with the white face after looking through the catalogue and only seen the silver and champagne in person. I went and saw the white face at another AD and I didn't 'love' it, as I'm sure many of you may have experienced the same feeling when your mind and real life didn't turn out to how you pictured it. Needless to say, I held off on my purchase so I can give it some more thoughts.

After some sleepless nights, I still have not come up with a decision so now I'm here to ask for some opinions, I know the final decision will still be mine.

Which color face would you choose assuming this is your very first Rolex and the only watch you have? Silver, white or champagne?

Cheers

1AP · 22 July 2015, 01:29 AM

Assuming we're talking about datejust 2.

White dial is missing a punch. I would go black dial Arabic or slate dial green roman. No diamonds for me

Good luck

Lpugliese · 22 July 2015, 01:33 AM

slate & green roman is nice

Ruud Van Driver · 22 July 2015, 01:37 AM

I'm a SS sports watch fan; DJs, PMs or dress watches (Cellini et al) just don't blow my skirt up. Some are gorgeous but they're just not my bag.

However, I was almost tempted recently by a TT DJII, fluted bezel, slate dial with green Roman numerals. Wow. Just wow. Plain and simple wow.

Jack T · 22 July 2015, 01:41 AM

Can't help you, I've got to see them in person, the dial, numerals, bezel and bracelet all work together for me. But lighter over darker is my preference.

SupraSaiyan · 22 July 2015, 01:45 AM

Thanks for all your inputs. I should have correctly stated I'll be going for the 36mm Datejust not Datejust II.

Two tone, diamond dial, jubilee bracelet, fluted bezel are all required, just debating on the color of the face.

Tools · 22 July 2015, 01:46 AM

I probably wouldn't get any of those but, of the three, I would choose white.

Champagne is from the 70's, silver is difficult to read..

SCsailor · 22 July 2015, 01:53 AM

I like the white face DJ. Mine has gold Roman numerals.

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SupraSaiyan · 22 July 2015, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCsailor

I like the white face DJ. Mine has gold Roman numerals.

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I love that set up! But I really prefer the watch with diamonds.

SupraSaiyan · 22 July 2015, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I probably wouldn't get any of those but, of the three, I would choose white.

Champagne is from the 70's, silver is difficult to read..

Out of curiosity, which would you choose? I think the only other options that are available with diamonds are the ones with some design to them.

Appreciate your input!

padi56 · 22 July 2015, 02:10 AM

Myself would choose roman white dial and no diamonds.

The Sub-lime One · 22 July 2015, 03:26 AM

This thread needs pics!

watchwatcher · 22 July 2015, 03:38 AM

OK...you don't love the white dial...and I take it from your indecision you're not crazy about the champagne and/or silver dials? So maybe we should take a step back and think this may not be the watch for you.

Perhaps you might want to look at the diamond models in steel and see if anything rings your bell...or even look at the DJ2 offerings.

SupraSaiyan · 22 July 2015, 03:40 AM

White

Champagne

Silver

Sorry guys, I don't know how to resize the images.

123Blueface · 22 July 2015, 03:43 AM

Personally, since diamonds are a must for you, while I love a white dial on a DateJust, with diamonds just doesn't not pop at you.
I find the darker dial shades will make them pop more.
Of the current ones available, the silver calls more to me.

My dad's is on the way back from Rolex with the blue vignette diamond dial, that is two tone black around diamonds, blue towards center. Beautiful dial. I just don't think that is part of current watch lineup.

123Blueface · 22 July 2015, 03:44 AM

You can mess with options directly on their site.
http://www.rolex.com/watches/datejus...ml#cfgvar=dial

SupraSaiyan · 22 July 2015, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

Personally, since diamonds are a must for you, while I love a white dial on a DateJust, with diamonds just doesn't not pop at you.
I find the darker dial shades will make them pop more.
Of the current ones available, the silver calls more to me.

My dad's is on the way back from Rolex with the blue vignette diamond dial, that is two tone black around diamonds, blue towards center. Beautiful dial. I just don't think that is part of current watch lineup.

That is exactly how I felt when I finally saw it in person, it just didn't pop!

I don't know if anybody noticed, but the diamond dials don't have the black rim graphics around it like the non diamond versions:

Without the 'black ring', I feel the diamond dials look plain regardless of the shade.

Maybe its my conscious thats talking me out of the diamonds...

SemperFi · 22 July 2015, 04:28 AM

I love Rolex white dials...so crisp and clean looking.

dysondiver · 22 July 2015, 04:35 AM

white ,,,, golds nice but not enough contrast ,,,, simple white is my fave

123Blueface · 22 July 2015, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SupraSaiyan

That is exactly how I felt when I finally saw it in person, it just didn't pop!

I don't know if anybody noticed, but the diamond dials don't have the black rim graphics around it like the non diamond versions:

Without the 'black ring', I feel the diamond dials look plain regardless of the shade.

Maybe its my conscious thats talking me out of the diamonds...

If you change your mind about diamonds, this is the one I would get.
Looks so nice with that white dial and Roman numerals.

tkerrmd · 22 July 2015, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

I'm a SS sports watch fan; DJs, PMs or dress watches (Cellini et al) just don't blow my skirt up. Some are gorgeous but they're just not my bag.

However, I was almost tempted recently by a TT DJII, fluted bezel, slate dial with green Roman numerals. Wow. Just wow. Plain and simple wow.

Im in this boat

carreramay · 22 July 2015, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Im in this boat

Make room for me please.

AkshayArgade · 22 July 2015, 05:02 AM

champagne- class apart, cut above

123Blueface · 22 July 2015, 05:07 AM

I crack up when I read these threads where folks start offering all sorts of suggestions to cover the planet.

Folks, OP is set on diamond dial. boils down to white, gold, silver or grey, period.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SupraSaiyan

36mm Datejust not Datejust II.
Two tone, diamond dial, jubilee bracelet, fluted bezel are all required, just debating on the color of the face.

Mr. O.L. Field · 22 July 2015, 05:08 AM

Date Just II.jpg

SS & 18K Blue Stick Dial

namussuz bilo · 22 July 2015, 05:14 AM

I really like the gold dial with that combo. I also think the gold jubilee dial would look nice.

Santiago79 · 22 July 2015, 05:15 AM

I love white dials as well!

SupraSaiyan · 22 July 2015, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

If you change your mind about diamonds, this is the one I would get.
Looks so nice with that white dial and Roman numerals.

I can't agree more. I absolutely love that set up. Just perfect.

However, I'm making my purchase based on how I foresee my collection going forward. I know I want to have one solid color pieced (YG president), at least two sport (Hulk and BLNR), and one perfect leather band (IWC Porteguese). Now to fill the 2 tone, I feel the Datejust is perfect for this. I love the jubilee bracelet so much I gave up my initial pick of the DJII.

To sum things up, I really appreciate all the input but I'm set on dailing in the dial color with some help from you guys! THANKS

eltonbalch · 22 July 2015, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. O.L. Field

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SS & 18K Blue Stick Dial

I owned the blue face two tone jubilee a few years back. If it had Been closer to 40 mm rather than 36 mm I'd still have it. It's just very attractive in person.

datejusting · 22 July 2015, 07:35 AM

White with gold roman numerals is my favorite dial.

22 July 2015, 12:38 AM	#1
SupraSaiyan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Vancouver Posts: 11	Final suggestions on new Datejust face color Hi Gentlemen, New to the forums. Long time lurker. Finally earned my first Rolex and will be going to my local AD to purchase it. I've decided to get the two tone YG Datejust with diamonds. Initially I had decided to go with the white face after looking through the catalogue and only seen the silver and champagne in person. I went and saw the white face at another AD and I didn't 'love' it, as I'm sure many of you may have experienced the same feeling when your mind and real life didn't turn out to how you pictured it. Needless to say, I held off on my purchase so I can give it some more thoughts. After some sleepless nights, I still have not come up with a decision so now I'm here to ask for some opinions, I know the final decision will still be mine. Which color face would you choose assuming this is your very first Rolex and the only watch you have? Silver, white or champagne? Cheers

22 July 2015, 01:37 AM	#4
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	I'm a SS sports watch fan; DJs, PMs or dress watches (Cellini et al) just don't blow my skirt up. Some are gorgeous but they're just not my bag. However, I was almost tempted recently by a TT DJII, fluted bezel, slate dial with green Roman numerals. Wow. Just wow. Plain and simple wow. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 July 2015, 01:41 AM	#5
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Can't help you, I've got to see them in person, the dial, numerals, bezel and bracelet all work together for me. But lighter over darker is my preference. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

22 July 2015, 01:46 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	I probably wouldn't get any of those but, of the three, I would choose white. Champagne is from the 70's, silver is difficult to read.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

22 July 2015, 02:10 AM	#11
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,022	Myself would choose roman white dial and no diamonds. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

22 July 2015, 01:29 AM	#2
1AP "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: The North Posts: 264	Assuming we're talking about datejust 2. White dial is missing a punch. I would go black dial Arabic or slate dial green roman. No diamonds for me Good luck

22 July 2015, 01:33 AM	#3
Lpugliese "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Lance Location: Nashville, TN Watch: rolex Posts: 1,076	slate & green roman is nice

22 July 2015, 01:45 AM	#6
SupraSaiyan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Vancouver Posts: 11	Thanks for all your inputs. I should have correctly stated I'll be going for the 36mm Datejust not Datejust II. Two tone, diamond dial, jubilee bracelet, fluted bezel are all required, just debating on the color of the face.

22 July 2015, 01:53 AM	#8
SCsailor "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 334	I like the white face DJ. Mine has gold Roman numerals. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 July 2015, 03:26 AM	#12
The Sub-lime One "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Dee Location: London Posts: 925	This thread needs pics!

22 July 2015, 03:38 AM	#13
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,996	OK...you don't love the white dial...and I take it from your indecision you're not crazy about the champagne and/or silver dials? So maybe we should take a step back and think this may not be the watch for you. Perhaps you might want to look at the diamond models in steel and see if anything rings your bell...or even look at the DJ2 offerings.

22 July 2015, 03:40 AM	#14
SupraSaiyan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Vancouver Posts: 11	White Champagne Silver Sorry guys, I don't know how to resize the images.

22 July 2015, 03:43 AM	#15
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,301	Personally, since diamonds are a must for you, while I love a white dial on a DateJust, with diamonds just doesn't not pop at you. I find the darker dial shades will make them pop more. Of the current ones available, the silver calls more to me. My dad's is on the way back from Rolex with the blue vignette diamond dial, that is two tone black around diamonds, blue towards center. Beautiful dial. I just don't think that is part of current watch lineup.

22 July 2015, 03:44 AM	#16
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,301	You can mess with options directly on their site. http://www.rolex.com/watches/datejus...ml#cfgvar=dial

22 July 2015, 04:28 AM	#18
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I love Rolex white dials...so crisp and clean looking.

22 July 2015, 04:35 AM	#19
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	white ,,,, golds nice but not enough contrast ,,,, simple white is my fave

22 July 2015, 05:02 AM	#23
AkshayArgade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: akshay argade Location: earth Posts: 497	champagne- class apart, cut above

22 July 2015, 05:08 AM	#25
Mr. O.L. Field "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: Wyoming Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 68	Date Just II.jpg SS & 18K Blue Stick Dial __________________ • The Best Is Yet To Come • • Sub C "Hulk" Ref. 116610LV \| DateJust II "41MM" Ref. 116334 \| GMT Master II "DarkKnight" Ref. 116710BLNR \| Cosmograph "Daytona" Ref. 116520 \| Sub C "Black" Ref. 116610LN •

22 July 2015, 05:14 AM	#26
namussuz bilo Banned Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: earth Posts: 794	I really like the gold dial with that combo. I also think the gold jubilee dial would look nice.

22 July 2015, 05:15 AM	#27
Santiago79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Submariner a Posts: 467	I love white dials as well!

22 July 2015, 07:35 AM	#30
datejusting "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Al Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,153	White with gold roman numerals is my favorite dial.

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