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sapper17 · 16 April 2021, 12:07 AM

I was curious what current silver dial Oysterflex owners thought about the new meteorite dial. Do you think it will replace your current watch? Do you think it will be legible?

ROLEX* · 16 April 2021, 12:13 AM

Daytona is already busy with 3 sub-dials and known for low legibility - it’s getting busier with meteorite - no thanks unless you like a busy body or desire to challenge your eyesight

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=799117

Hendrikus · 16 April 2021, 12:16 AM

I have the 116519LN with silver dial and will not be looking to move it for a meterorite version. That is not a case of bias, for I will definitely look to add a meterorite dial to my collection in the future: but I would go for it on the GMT or Day-Date. I find it does not work well on the Daytona as the dial, which is not the easiest to read anyway, becomes (at least for my eyesight) far too cluttered.

I contrast this to the far cleaner, legible dials of the GMT and Day-Date, where I think the meterorite works much better. IMHO of course!

Dr H A · 16 April 2021, 01:26 AM

Yes I have white gold oysterflex Daytona
I think the dial is very nice and clean plus it’s more striking than even my white ceramic 116500 due to sunburst effect

I will not want to change to meteorite dial as it will not as clean and certainly will loose sunburst effect too

fskywalker · 16 April 2021, 01:38 AM

For some people watches are more fashion than function and don’t actually care if telling time is easy or not, probably that’s the main audience of it

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garyk · 16 April 2021, 02:24 AM

Since I got screwed out of my JM Daytona by my now former Rolex AD, I would really love the new YG Daytona Meteorite dial! I am actively seeking one from my new Rolex AD...

MattyL147 · 16 April 2021, 02:58 AM

I have the 519LN and doubt I'll be looking to switch. I love the new meteorite, but I don't think I love it enough to deal with the headache and $ to get it. I love my existing 519LN as is!

yOyOYoo · 16 April 2021, 04:13 AM

I have the WG Daytona on OF and would LOVE to make the switch. Not sure how feasible that’s going to be in this new Rolex environment.

RichM · 16 April 2021, 04:19 AM

No, I’m keeping mine.

TswaneNguni · 16 April 2021, 04:22 AM

Black diamond dial or Meteorite dial

gt0279a · 16 April 2021, 04:26 AM

Current WG silver dial Daytona is hot.

As interesting as the meteorite is, seems too close to what Omega does with the Speedmaster. Perhaps Omega will try their hand at Palm Fronds now.

sapper17 · 16 April 2021, 08:41 AM

I have the 519 and white 6500. Initially thought I would want to switch, but the 519 is too nice as is

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Bladeshot · 16 April 2021, 02:03 PM

Nope. My 519LN will stay. Had that conversation with my AD after release. The meteorite got his attention. But the dial is so busy, I don’t want any more distraction on the dial.

Now, the 126719 meteorite, yep! That’s a hot one imo. But I won’t be chasing one. My passion for that WG reference has subsided.

17noir · 16 April 2021, 03:10 PM

I wouldn't trade my 519LN, the sunburst grey is one of the cleanest and best looking color option for the modern Daytona. Maybe I would pick up a full gold one with the Meteorite dial.

Jesseingram423 · 17 April 2021, 04:01 AM

I currently have the white gold Daytona with the meteorite dial which I've had for about 5 years now which I purchased from David SW. I saw a picture of the new meteorite Daytona and was thinking of trading my white gold for a yellow gold version. The only problem is that every dial is unique and some have more Widmanstatten patterns than others. My current watch dial has lots of these patterns and looks very distinctive. Just afraid to get watch with a dial that won't compare.

rmlovett1 · 17 April 2021, 04:27 AM

When I’m contacted about it....it’ll be a game time decision for me. :)

16 April 2021, 12:07 AM	#1
sapper17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Joe Location: NYC Watch: Rolex - Omega Posts: 441	Thoughts of 116519LN owners on Meteroite dial I was curious what current silver dial Oysterflex owners thought about the new meteorite dial. Do you think it will replace your current watch? Do you think it will be legible? __________________ 16710BLRO - 14060M - Omega 321 - 126710BLRO - Omega 3861

16 April 2021, 12:13 AM	#2
ROLEX* "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: ROLEXROLEXRO Location: ROLEXROLEXROLE Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 761	Daytona is already busy with 3 sub-dials and known for low legibility - it’s getting busier with meteorite - no thanks unless you like a busy body or desire to challenge your eyesight https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=799117 __________________ To each their own and your mileage may vary. "In the time of our life, live—so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite delight and mystery of it." — William Saroyan

16 April 2021, 12:16 AM	#3
Hendrikus 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Norfolk, UK Watch: All of them... Posts: 815	I have the 116519LN with silver dial and will not be looking to move it for a meterorite version. That is not a case of bias, for I will definitely look to add a meterorite dial to my collection in the future: but I would go for it on the GMT or Day-Date. I find it does not work well on the Daytona as the dial, which is not the easiest to read anyway, becomes (at least for my eyesight) far too cluttered. I contrast this to the far cleaner, legible dials of the GMT and Day-Date, where I think the meterorite works much better. IMHO of course! __________________ A collector of Rolex, Patek, Vacheron, JLC and Cartier

16 April 2021, 01:38 AM	#5
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,151	For some people watches are more fashion than function and don’t actually care if telling time is easy or not, probably that’s the main audience of it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

16 April 2021, 02:24 AM	#6
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,692	Since I got screwed out of my JM Daytona by my now former Rolex AD, I would really love the new YG Daytona Meteorite dial! I am actively seeking one from my new Rolex AD... __________________

16 April 2021, 01:26 AM	#4
Dr H A "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 490	Yes I have white gold oysterflex Daytona I think the dial is very nice and clean plus it’s more striking than even my white ceramic 116500 due to sunburst effect I will not want to change to meteorite dial as it will not as clean and certainly will loose sunburst effect too

16 April 2021, 02:58 AM	#7
MattyL147 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,206	I have the 519LN and doubt I'll be looking to switch. I love the new meteorite, but I don't think I love it enough to deal with the headache and $ to get it. I love my existing 519LN as is! __________________ Rolex 116334 / 116610LV / 126710BLRO / 126500 Tudor BB58 Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch White H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Centre Seconds Girard Perregaux Laureato Skeleton

16 April 2021, 04:13 AM	#8
yOyOYoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CA Watch: 116519LN Posts: 618	I have the WG Daytona on OF and would LOVE to make the switch. Not sure how feasible that’s going to be in this new Rolex environment.

16 April 2021, 04:19 AM	#9
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,570	No, I’m keeping mine. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

16 April 2021, 04:22 AM	#10
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Black diamond dial or Meteorite dial

16 April 2021, 04:26 AM	#11
gt0279a "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Georgia Watch: All of them Posts: 579	Current WG silver dial Daytona is hot. As interesting as the meteorite is, seems too close to what Omega does with the Speedmaster. Perhaps Omega will try their hand at Palm Fronds now. __________________ Current: Rolex Daytona 116500 \| Rolex Submariner 116610 \| Zenith El Primero 03.2150.400/69 Past: Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 \| Rolex Submariner 16610 \| Rolex Submariner 1680

16 April 2021, 08:41 AM	#12
sapper17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Joe Location: NYC Watch: Rolex - Omega Posts: 441	I have the 519 and white 6500. Initially thought I would want to switch, but the 519 is too nice as is Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 16710BLRO - 14060M - Omega 321 - 126710BLRO - Omega 3861

16 April 2021, 02:03 PM	#13
Bladeshot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,849	Nope. My 519LN will stay. Had that conversation with my AD after release. The meteorite got his attention. But the dial is so busy, I don’t want any more distraction on the dial. Now, the 126719 meteorite, yep! That’s a hot one imo. But I won’t be chasing one. My passion for that WG reference has subsided. __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

16 April 2021, 03:10 PM	#14
17noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: HK Watch: Daytona Posts: 152	I wouldn't trade my 519LN, the sunburst grey is one of the cleanest and best looking color option for the modern Daytona. Maybe I would pick up a full gold one with the Meteorite dial.

17 April 2021, 04:01 AM	#15
Jesseingram423 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 18	I currently have the white gold Daytona with the meteorite dial which I've had for about 5 years now which I purchased from David SW. I saw a picture of the new meteorite Daytona and was thinking of trading my white gold for a yellow gold version. The only problem is that every dial is unique and some have more Widmanstatten patterns than others. My current watch dial has lots of these patterns and looks very distinctive. Just afraid to get watch with a dial that won't compare.

17 April 2021, 04:27 AM	#16
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,447	When I’m contacted about it....it’ll be a game time decision for me. :)

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