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nikesupremedunk · 14 May 2019, 01:03 PM

We know that there is more demand for the white 116500 over the black version but what about for the 116520? I currently own the white one and love it but the black is a very close second. The white is so clean and wears perfectly dressed up or down.

What do you guys think?

101031-28 · 14 May 2019, 01:06 PM

Can't go wrong with either, slight preference for the black dial.

Gotgolf52 · 14 May 2019, 01:06 PM

I am usually conservative with dial color which usually deep dark color. But Daytona must be white for me.

cts · 14 May 2019, 01:08 PM

100% White. Was always harder to come by and always in highest demand. I know 20+ people who passed on the black in hopes to acquire the white. Some got it and some didn’t.

Mick8moses · 14 May 2019, 01:09 PM

I vote white for daytona and explorer...
Subs and GMTs get the black vote.

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Chadridv · 14 May 2019, 01:13 PM

my preferences are...
16520 White
116520 Black
116500 White

vicsdca · 14 May 2019, 01:16 PM

White for me, but only because I have many watches with black dials.

subtona · 14 May 2019, 01:25 PM

White. Got rid of black in just hours.

XZACM102 · 14 May 2019, 01:32 PM

When I was buying a new 116520 Daytona back in 2013 I was presented with both black and white versions. In the end I went with the white dial as I just liked it better.
After ceramic 116500 was released knowing I'll add it to my collection eventually I wish now my 116520 was black as for me 116500 white is the only way to go.

tyngshen · 14 May 2019, 01:32 PM

Black is more sought after for 116520, and this is reflected in market prices.

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inadeje · 14 May 2019, 01:38 PM

In this variant I prefer black, whereas the later ceramic I prefer white contrast with the black bezel.

subprimero · 14 May 2019, 01:43 PM

I tried on both and picked white.

ROLEXster · 14 May 2019, 01:51 PM

I like white.

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1665fan · 14 May 2019, 01:56 PM

Cream first...

sparky · 14 May 2019, 01:56 PM

I asked for a white, was told I was getting a black, ended up being a white, then had to get a black

Marcus09 · 14 May 2019, 02:07 PM

I hsvey white version and I love it! If I had to do it again, I'll buy white again.

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TheRolexKingofLV · 14 May 2019, 02:12 PM

Both dials are equally stunning for different reasons. No wrong answers here.

But if either or...white dial for the win!

BNA/LION · 14 May 2019, 03:42 PM

Black dial

sensui · 14 May 2019, 03:54 PM

Love both... Reluctantly sold the white. Was a hard decision.

faimag · 14 May 2019, 05:05 PM

Having owned both, you can't go wrong with either. I ended keeping the black because I prefer the white in the 116500 (to pair)

Swaye · 14 May 2019, 09:33 PM

I'm an oddball. Prefer white for the 520 and black for the 500.

HL65 · 14 May 2019, 10:02 PM

Black dial for me.

ppalasthira · 14 May 2019, 10:33 PM

520 - I prefer the black.

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illiguy · 15 May 2019, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLEXster

I like white.

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Is that Seoul?

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jonny deacon · 15 May 2019, 12:38 AM

prefer the white dial for this model

t65tampa · 15 May 2019, 01:00 AM

Had both, liked the white dial more

I like the black dial more with the new ceramic bezel versions in stainless steel.

Toutoune · 15 May 2019, 02:15 AM

Black 16520 but white 116520

darwin95 · 15 May 2019, 11:53 AM

White in steel for me.

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ltmgeller · 15 May 2019, 12:16 PM

For this model I prefer the black dial. Usually I prefer a white dial on a Daytona. The white against the same colored bezel and case makes it too bland for me.

Z-Sub · 15 May 2019, 02:12 PM

Black dial for better contrast.

My wife likes the white and it does look better on her wrist

View Poll Results: Which dial do you prefer?
White dial	71	44.38%
Black dial	89	55.63%
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14 May 2019, 01:03 PM	#1
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	Which 116520 do you prefer? We know that there is more demand for the white 116500 over the black version but what about for the 116520? I currently own the white one and love it but the black is a very close second. The white is so clean and wears perfectly dressed up or down. What do you guys think? __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

14 May 2019, 01:06 PM	#2
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Can't go wrong with either, slight preference for the black dial. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

14 May 2019, 01:13 PM	#6
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	my preferences are... 16520 White 116520 Black 116500 White __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

14 May 2019, 01:25 PM	#8
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,540	White. Got rid of black in just hours. __________________

14 May 2019, 01:06 PM	#3
Gotgolf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Paradise Island Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 998	I am usually conservative with dial color which usually deep dark color. But Daytona must be white for me.

14 May 2019, 01:08 PM	#4
cts "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 888	100% White. Was always harder to come by and always in highest demand. I know 20+ people who passed on the black in hopes to acquire the white. Some got it and some didn’t.

14 May 2019, 01:09 PM	#5
Mick8moses Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,524	I vote white for daytona and explorer... Subs and GMTs get the black vote. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

14 May 2019, 01:16 PM	#7
vicsdca Banned Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USofA Posts: 582	White for me, but only because I have many watches with black dials.

14 May 2019, 01:32 PM	#9
XZACM102 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: CA Posts: 380	When I was buying a new 116520 Daytona back in 2013 I was presented with both black and white versions. In the end I went with the white dial as I just liked it better. After ceramic 116500 was released knowing I'll add it to my collection eventually I wish now my 116520 was black as for me 116500 white is the only way to go.

14 May 2019, 01:32 PM	#10
tyngshen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: united kingdom Posts: 126	Black is more sought after for 116520, and this is reflected in market prices. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 May 2019, 01:38 PM	#11
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,883	In this variant I prefer black, whereas the later ceramic I prefer white contrast with the black bezel. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

14 May 2019, 01:43 PM	#12
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,434	I tried on both and picked white.

14 May 2019, 01:51 PM	#13
ROLEXster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: is on BS wait list Posts: 990	I like white. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 May 2019, 01:56 PM	#14
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,659	Cream first...

14 May 2019, 02:07 PM	#16
Marcus09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Batman Location: Gotham City Posts: 1,184	I hsvey white version and I love it! If I had to do it again, I'll buy white again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

14 May 2019, 02:12 PM	#17
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Both dials are equally stunning for different reasons. No wrong answers here. But if either or...white dial for the win! __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

14 May 2019, 03:42 PM	#18
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,601	Black dial __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

14 May 2019, 03:54 PM	#19
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	Love both... Reluctantly sold the white. Was a hard decision.

14 May 2019, 05:05 PM	#20
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	Having owned both, you can't go wrong with either. I ended keeping the black because I prefer the white in the 116500 (to pair)

14 May 2019, 09:33 PM	#21
Swaye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Watch: What I am wearing. Posts: 1,879	I'm an oddball. Prefer white for the 520 and black for the 500. __________________ Rolex │ H. Moser │ F.P. Journe │ Audemars Piquet │ Patek Philippe _______________________________ "I'm not playing hard to get, I'm playing hard to want."

14 May 2019, 10:02 PM	#22
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,986	Black dial for me. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

14 May 2019, 10:33 PM	#23
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	520 - I prefer the black. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 May 2019, 12:38 AM	#25
jonny deacon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lexington KY Posts: 595	prefer the white dial for this model

15 May 2019, 01:00 AM	#26
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,241	Had both, liked the white dial more I like the black dial more with the new ceramic bezel versions in stainless steel. __________________ t65tampa

15 May 2019, 02:15 AM	#27
Toutoune "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: France Posts: 65	Black 16520 but white 116520

15 May 2019, 11:53 AM	#28
darwin95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northeast Watch: Yourself Posts: 1,020	White in steel for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 May 2019, 12:16 PM	#29
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,477	For this model I prefer the black dial. Usually I prefer a white dial on a Daytona. The white against the same colored bezel and case makes it too bland for me. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

15 May 2019, 02:12 PM	#30
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Black dial for better contrast. My wife likes the white and it does look better on her wrist __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

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