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Porsche · 18 June 2009, 09:15 AM

Well, I couldn't decide between a black or a white dial, but luckily Rolex have just released this limited edition DJ with a Photochromatic dial!

Ambient light changes the dial from light to dark, just like those fancy sunglasses!

During the day, the dial is WHITE, but at night, when there is no sunlight, the dial fades to BLACK!

Now I get the best of both worlds!!!

I have speeded it up a bit so you can see the effect below...

PS. I have heard a rumor that they are working on an Electrochromatic version, so you can "flip" colours at any time. They just haven't figured out how to dio it without a battery....

B. Doggy · 18 June 2009, 10:46 AM

What the....???? Interesting. This is the first time I've heard of such a thing. It sounds like when they integrated a watch with a calculator....

meloncap78 · 18 June 2009, 10:48 AM

mcjp6 · 18 June 2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Porsche

They just haven't figured out how to dio it without a battery....

Thank God for that.....not keen on a Rolex with a battery..

migboy · 18 June 2009, 10:57 AM

love it!!! 2 in 1!!!

KKB · 18 June 2009, 11:06 AM

What an incredible technical achievement!

It must have been even more difficult to make it so when the dial turns black, the writing and minute markers turn white!

McGary911 · 18 June 2009, 11:09 AM

I want one that changes from white gold to yellow gold.....

or a sub with a bezel that automatically matches my shirt.....

lots of uses for this technology.

2th Dr · 18 June 2009, 11:38 AM

Now wouldn't THAT be cool! Or better yet, make it a mood watch!

Raam · 18 June 2009, 11:41 AM

wow a Rolex with Transition crystal LOL!

nice

Porsche · 18 June 2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KKB

What an incredible technical achievement!

It must have been even more difficult to make it so when the dial turns black, the writing and minute markers turn white!

Sharp eyes! Yeah, I thought that was pretty clever too... amazing what they can come up with

Colnago · 18 June 2009, 12:17 PM

Any chance they'll introduce one that turns from Stainless Steel to gold and then stays that way?.....of course for the price of a Stainless Steel model.....

bodybump · 18 June 2009, 01:17 PM

Wow!!! Can you do it on ss daytonas???

Porsche · 18 June 2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Colnago

Any chance they'll introduce one that turns from Stainless Steel to gold and then stays that way?.....of course for the price of a Stainless Steel model.....

Yes they have. Rolex mastered the art of Alchemy many yaers ago. That is why they have been working hard to bring everything "in-house", even their own foundry, so that they don't let the secret out!

Porsche · 18 June 2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

Wow!!! Can you do it on ss daytonas???

Yes. Not just WHITE dial, but WHITE gold for good measure

sushisummo · 18 June 2009, 03:58 PM

That is awesome.......lol

Andad · 18 June 2009, 04:06 PM

The Daytona isn't quite as good - I can see your lips moving.

Z-Sub · 18 June 2009, 04:10 PM

JJ Irani · 18 June 2009, 04:10 PM

Hey Mods.....

Porsche · 18 June 2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

The Daytona isn't quite as good - I can see your lips moving.

oops

and

d'oh

Singslinger · 18 June 2009, 05:23 PM

swatty · 18 June 2009, 06:43 PM

Nice one John

Xenophon · 18 June 2009, 06:46 PM

They're very similar to my ex. She could change from bright and sunny to dark and moody in a fraction of second with no discernible cause.

oneillba · 18 June 2009, 06:52 PM

, interesting idea.

swatty · 18 June 2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Xenophon

They're very similar to my ex. She could change from bright and sunny to dark and moody in a fraction of second with no discernible cause.

peppermannen · 18 June 2009, 08:09 PM

What's new, all my white dials are black too, when I turn off the lights

Petter

SDDS · 18 June 2009, 10:55 PM

nice

incabloc · 19 June 2009, 12:59 AM

TheDude · 19 June 2009, 01:20 AM

It could be e-ink. That only needs power to switch the configuration of the display elements.

It also reminds me of the liquid crystal glass that uses power to switch from clear to frosted opaque.

Rolex116520 · 19 June 2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

Now wouldn't THAT be cool! Or better yet, make it a mood watch!

Yes , they call it the Tamagothci Rolex

cocopeep · 19 June 2009, 12:42 PM

thats great if you cant make up your mind on which one to buy in a store

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18 June 2009, 10:46 AM	#2
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Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Any chance they'll introduce one that turns from Stainless Steel to gold and then stays that way?.....of course for the price of a Stainless Steel model..... __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

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2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Now wouldn't THAT be cool! Or better yet, make it a mood watch!

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oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	, interesting idea. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

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