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Sixshooter · 2 April 2012, 02:38 PM

I have been eyeing the TT Daytona as of late. I have yet to try one on and see which one jumps out at me. I'm just curious what everyone here thinks? I think both look great, what would you go for? As always please post pics if you have any!

Six

horseco · 2 April 2012, 02:43 PM

White is nicer than both, IMO...

kcmo · 3 April 2012, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by horseco

White is nicer than both, IMO...

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LightOnAHill · 5 April 2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by horseco

White is nicer than both, IMO...

so im back home daytonaless and the AD has the TT white and from a far and close i'm stunned. Amen.

TSW · 2 April 2012, 02:44 PM

Of the given options..id say Slate.

FeelingTheBlues · 2 April 2012, 03:08 PM

I prefer the slate dial as well.

toph · 2 April 2012, 03:14 PM

yes of the options i would go slate too

Tools · 2 April 2012, 03:17 PM

I don't care for the champagne dials.. anything else but......

Z-Sub · 2 April 2012, 03:20 PM

Slate dial for sure

theken · 5 April 2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

I don't care for the champagne dials.. anything else but......

2X
I like the way the slate dial "matches" the stainless steel components of the tutone Daytona.

Dr. Robert · 2 April 2012, 03:29 PM

I like champagne.

johnny80s · 2 April 2012, 03:52 PM

Slate is my vote

ManUtd · 2 April 2012, 03:53 PM

I'd go with slate too.

Singslinger · 2 April 2012, 06:29 PM

Another vote for slate here.

Yoda · 2 April 2012, 06:45 PM

Slate here.

mikkolopez · 2 April 2012, 06:54 PM

I would go with slate as it is a more uncommon dial color (hence rarer in the wild) than champagne plus I like how the contrasting slate dial color vs the TT case/bezel/bracelet. It would be my choice given those are your choices given.

If you were to expand the dial color, i'd go for white dial with stick markers, more classy IMO. And most of my weekday wear to the office is white shirts (plain and striped) so the match is there. If I were to think of contrast with my shirts, i'd pick a black dial.

but whatever color dial you choose, it'd be quite a looker coz it's a Daytona. You can never go wrong.

Sixshooter · 3 April 2012, 01:13 AM

Thanks so much for the input everyone. It seems Slate is the winner for the options given. I see white is popular, I have not considered it for a TT Daytona but I may have to check it out as well. It always seemed very "busy" to me with the TT case and bracelet and then the white face. But the more I look at it the more I like it, I'll just have to try and find some different combos to try on. Although, it doesn't seem the TT Daytonas are a huge seller, so finding all 3 combos in my area might be tricky. But as mentioned above, it's a Rolex Daytona so I can't really go wrong! (sans leopard of course!)

Thanks again Gentlemen

Six

imono · 3 April 2012, 01:16 AM

I like this combo.

Rollie2011 · 3 April 2012, 01:17 AM

Never been a fan of champagne dials.

I'd go with the slate

LightOnAHill · 3 April 2012, 01:18 AM

Champagne here for the TT looks great!

Dr. Robert · 3 April 2012, 01:26 AM

I still vote for champagne.....or white....those dial colors will, IMHO age better, stay in fashion.

And you never know, the meteorite dial is made from a real one....who knows what's in it...aliens, ????, you wanna take a chance????

dpkong · 3 April 2012, 01:47 AM

between your two choices, i'd go with slate. better contrast against the hands.

but for me, i'm still going between blue Arabic and the panda.

A.J.R. · 3 April 2012, 02:01 AM

Neither. Go with one of the dials with Arabic numbers.

rokosh · 3 April 2012, 03:10 AM

I had a TT slate Daytona, got the dial changed within a week to white as I just couldn't check the time while driving- the Daytona has a pretty crowded face and (to me, at least) the slate only helped in reducing contrast further.
All my problems vanished with the white dial

j ingram · 5 April 2012, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by rokosh

I had a TT slate Daytona, got the dial changed within a week to white as I just couldn't check the time while driving- the Daytona has a pretty crowded face and (to me, at least) the slate only helped in reducing contrast further.
All my problems vanished with the white dial

Ditto here! My first Daytona had the slate face which looked awesome in pictures and under the bright lights of my AD. But I quickly found that I could practically never read the time or the subdials in any regular, ambient or outdoor light and forget trying to read it on a bright sunny day. I returned it and now have a TT white faced Arabic Panda dial and can read all the dials easily in any light!

Solo118 · 3 April 2012, 07:45 AM

Slate! It just blends so nicely. I also saw the navy dial with arabics, that is stunning.

nick c · 3 April 2012, 08:14 AM

how about this

Sixshooter · 3 April 2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nick c

how about this

Thats a beautiful piece Nick C, thank you for posting. I think I am leaning towards Slate as well. I'm still a ways away from having the funds together to purchase, but I'm starting to look closer at them. As I've learned, the research and day-dreaming is just as fun as the day you actually take possession. So I might as well enjoy it!

LightOnAHill · 5 April 2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nick c

how about this

But this is the kind of stuff that could convert me, given that I've not yet seen the tt slate! The take-it-to-shoot-the-elk more steel than gold/bling look with the slate really shines and helps the tt bracelet to act subtly yet beautifuly accenting the subrings! love!!!

nick c · 5 April 2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by LightOnAHill

But this is the kind of stuff that could convert me, given that I've not yet seen the tt slate! The take-it-to-shoot-the-elk more steel than gold/bling look with the slate really shines and helps the tt bracelet to act subtly yet beautifuly accenting the subrings! love!!!

thanks

2 April 2012, 02:38 PM	#1
Sixshooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Caleb Location: Lubbock TX. USA Watch: Crude Prices Posts: 1,103	TT Daytona, Slate vs. Champagne... I have been eyeing the TT Daytona as of late. I have yet to try one on and see which one jumps out at me. I'm just curious what everyone here thinks? I think both look great, what would you go for? As always please post pics if you have any! Six __________________ - VC - AP - Rolex - Omega

2 April 2012, 02:44 PM	#5
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Of the given options..id say Slate. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

2 April 2012, 03:08 PM	#6
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I prefer the slate dial as well. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

2 April 2012, 03:14 PM	#7
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	yes of the options i would go slate too __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

2 April 2012, 03:17 PM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	I don't care for the champagne dials.. anything else but...... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

2 April 2012, 02:43 PM	#2
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	White is nicer than both, IMO...

2 April 2012, 03:20 PM	#9
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Slate dial for sure __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

2 April 2012, 03:29 PM	#11
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	I like champagne. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 April 2012, 03:52 PM	#12
johnny80s "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: John Location: Chicago Posts: 499	Slate is my vote

2 April 2012, 03:53 PM	#13
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	I'd go with slate too.

2 April 2012, 06:29 PM	#14
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Another vote for slate here.

2 April 2012, 06:45 PM	#15
Yoda Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Watch: PP AP RM Posts: 794	Slate here.

2 April 2012, 06:54 PM	#16
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	I would go with slate as it is a more uncommon dial color (hence rarer in the wild) than champagne plus I like how the contrasting slate dial color vs the TT case/bezel/bracelet. It would be my choice given those are your choices given. If you were to expand the dial color, i'd go for white dial with stick markers, more classy IMO. And most of my weekday wear to the office is white shirts (plain and striped) so the match is there. If I were to think of contrast with my shirts, i'd pick a black dial. but whatever color dial you choose, it'd be quite a looker coz it's a Daytona. You can never go wrong.

3 April 2012, 01:13 AM	#17
Sixshooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Caleb Location: Lubbock TX. USA Watch: Crude Prices Posts: 1,103	Thanks so much for the input everyone. It seems Slate is the winner for the options given. I see white is popular, I have not considered it for a TT Daytona but I may have to check it out as well. It always seemed very "busy" to me with the TT case and bracelet and then the white face. But the more I look at it the more I like it, I'll just have to try and find some different combos to try on. Although, it doesn't seem the TT Daytonas are a huge seller, so finding all 3 combos in my area might be tricky. But as mentioned above, it's a Rolex Daytona so I can't really go wrong! (sans leopard of course!) Thanks again Gentlemen Six __________________ - VC - AP - Rolex - Omega

3 April 2012, 01:16 AM	#18
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	I like this combo. Attached Images

3 April 2012, 01:17 AM	#19
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	Never been a fan of champagne dials. I'd go with the slate __________________ John Submariner C LN Explorer 42 Polar

3 April 2012, 01:18 AM	#20
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	Champagne here for the TT looks great!

3 April 2012, 01:26 AM	#21
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	I still vote for champagne.....or white....those dial colors will, IMHO age better, stay in fashion. And you never know, the meteorite dial is made from a real one....who knows what's in it...aliens, ????, you wanna take a chance???? __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 April 2012, 01:47 AM	#22
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 864	between your two choices, i'd go with slate. better contrast against the hands. but for me, i'm still going between blue Arabic and the panda.

3 April 2012, 02:01 AM	#23
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	Neither. Go with one of the dials with Arabic numbers. __________________

3 April 2012, 03:10 AM	#24
rokosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: India Watch: TT Daytona Posts: 253	I had a TT slate Daytona, got the dial changed within a week to white as I just couldn't check the time while driving- the Daytona has a pretty crowded face and (to me, at least) the slate only helped in reducing contrast further. All my problems vanished with the white dial

3 April 2012, 07:45 AM	#26
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	Slate! It just blends so nicely. I also saw the navy dial with arabics, that is stunning.

3 April 2012, 08:14 AM	#27
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	how about this Attached Images

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