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Ricochet · 31 December 2009, 04:23 AM

In the next few days, I plan to buy a TT SS/YG DateJust II. Up to this time, I'm still torn apart between these two variants. If it were you, between the two, which you find as the most striking dial design.

Green Roman Dial

Black Arabic Dial

jameshe · 31 December 2009, 04:26 AM

black arabic all the way... the green roman is very nice from the pics i have seen here on TRF, but that black arabic combo has always looked great - since the original DJ. the black arabic they do with the RG TT is amazing.

Please post pics when you get it! I would LOVE to see the first black arabic on here

Playdrv4me · 31 December 2009, 04:26 AM

The one on top was the centerpiece of Rolex' advertising campaign for this model, and frankly the one that looks the best to me, ESPECIALLY with that VERY cool green treatment on the numerals. I'm not all that wild about arabic numerals on my Rolexes except in some very limited circumstances (3,6,9 dials etc.).

gold4u2 · 31 December 2009, 04:33 AM

Black Arabic Dial!

Please post pics of whatever makes the cut!

esm · 31 December 2009, 04:34 AM

IMO the TT black Arabic dial would be the more classical one to get and the green roman dial is more funky.... Not many people can appreciate the green edging roman numerals and the 9 oclock baton.

I went for the green roman dial DJII because I like green-ish Rollies..... :-)

petesjag · 31 December 2009, 04:37 AM

You really have to try them on in person.. One may look better on you but less good on me....
I like the looks of the first but am sure that the second is equally striking..
good luck,
pete

Thomas · 31 December 2009, 04:38 AM

I personally prefer the black Arabic. Are the green Romans painted on, or applied?

Rolesor · 31 December 2009, 04:40 AM

Black Arabic Dial for sure! I love the contrast of that dial.

The green romans are very nice but I find that depending on the angle and lighting they don't *pop* as much as I wish they would!

You really can't go wrong either way my friend! My vote is for the arabics.

esm · 31 December 2009, 04:40 AM

painted on. No lume

anipit · 31 December 2009, 04:52 AM

Black arabic, for me.

1000ftSub · 31 December 2009, 04:53 AM

I would pick the Green Roman Dial

tnt · 31 December 2009, 04:58 AM

Green because I just recently sold my black one

bardm · 31 December 2009, 04:55 AM

Green Roman Dial, absolutely

1000ftSub · 31 December 2009, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bardm

Green Roman Dial, absolutely

snow_rocks · 31 December 2009, 04:58 AM

Roman, as in holiday!

Don't like the fluted bezel though!

Sonny Crockett · 31 December 2009, 05:01 AM

Black dial arabic has lume looks great and is classic beauty, I like the green but the no lume and the baton at the 9 o'clock throws it off for me

ingoodtime · 31 December 2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonny Crockett

Black dial arabic has lume looks great and is classic beauty, I like the green but the no lume and the baton at the 9 o'clock throws it off for me

Think I might say Ditto. But, I actually think both are very nice and either look is great. The black is slightly more of a classic look but then, the green romans may be less common in the long run. You have a tough choice to make. But, you can't go wrong because both are gorgeous.

Shelby-villian · 31 December 2009, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by snow_rocks

Roman, as in holiday!

Don't like the fluted bezel though!

I think the fluted bezel is neccessary on these models as the green roman and the arabic both are "out there" for a Rolex. The traditional bezel balance out these features and keep the Rolex identity. All IMO, of course.

crazycarlitos · 31 December 2009, 04:59 AM

that's easy !

get the green !

u will appreciate the green subtle accents more and more as time goes by..

and, imo, it will become a nice collection item in 20 years !

BASSETHOUNDS · 31 December 2009, 05:03 AM

If it had to be black ; I'd have the Arabic . Much prefer the white roman myself .

esm · 31 December 2009, 05:22 AM

the green roman numeral dial is quite amazing when sun or light hits.... for me anyway :-£

lmarello · 31 December 2009, 08:35 AM

I tell ya, I have been itching for the top one since I first saw the picture. I have yet to see one in person but all of the AD's that "just sold it yesterday" say it is beautiful in person... I think, for me, it will be a toss up between the top one and a SS Black and stick dial... Good luck and if you get the top one, let me know what it looks like in person!

esm · 31 December 2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by lmarello

I tell ya, I have been itching for the top one since I first saw the picture. I have yet to see one in person but all of the AD's that "just sold it yesterday" say it is beautiful in person... I think, for me, it will be a toss up between the top one and a SS Black and stick dial... Good luck and if you get the top one, let me know what it looks like in person!

let me tell ya, it looks fantastic in person. The pix did not do justice.

Click on the wrist shot thread link in my signature to see some real life pix :-)

Damavand · 31 December 2009, 09:24 AM

GREEN ROMAN... It is an instant classic...

carlhaluss · 31 December 2009, 02:27 PM

In this case, black arabic dial. I would definitely go for the green, though, if there was not that single white marker at 9 o'clock.

I realize the reason is to balance out the dial, with the date window at 3 o'clock, but it just looks wrong to me. The black arabic, with the number at 9 o'clock just looks a lot sharper to me. Why, oh why, did they decide on the white marker on the other one instead of a roman numeral!

I know...."Relax, it's only a white marker!"
Cheers,
Carl

Z-Sub · 31 December 2009, 02:32 PM

I have not seen either in person. Both look great in the picture and I can see why it's hard for you.

I vote for arabic in this case.

spuds · 31 December 2009, 05:32 AM

Black arabic for me but only 'cos I find that white baton at 9 kinda "lop-sided?"

Edward-K · 31 December 2009, 06:13 AM

I prefer the black dial, i have seen both in person and just find the black just more striking. Good luck, nice decision to have:) Ed

1HotBoss70 · 31 December 2009, 06:49 AM

I recently had the good fortune to need to make the similar decision, and I had narrowed it down to the green DJII and the black dial with roman ....I looked at both in different lighting situations, and different angles, and I must say the black dial with the roman numerals was just more striking to me...the black complimented the gold TT so nicely...

IMHO the green is just a fad colour that will not last and be a classic like the black dial on TT...again IMHO...

Any which way you go, you really can't loose...

Regards

Shelby-villian · 31 December 2009, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 1HotBoss70

IMHO the green is just a fad colour that will not last and be a classic like the black dial on TT...again IMHO...

Regards

Fad color? If there is one color to characterize Rolex, it would be green, no?

31 December 2009, 04:23 AM	#1
Ricochet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 165	Help Me Choose Between Two Beautiful DJ2 In the next few days, I plan to buy a TT SS/YG DateJust II. Up to this time, I'm still torn apart between these two variants. If it were you, between the two, which you find as the most striking dial design. Green Roman Dial Black Arabic Dial __________________ Do The Harder Right And Not The Easier Wrong

31 December 2009, 04:33 AM	#4
gold4u2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Virginia Watch: 126660 Posts: 177	Black Arabic Dial! Please post pics of whatever makes the cut! __________________ Don't Drink and Draw. -Michael Godard

31 December 2009, 04:52 AM	#10
anipit "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Laura Location: Italy Watch: 16610 + 16220 Posts: 385	Black arabic, for me. __________________ Laura from Italy. 16610 + 16220.

31 December 2009, 04:55 AM	#13
bardm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bård Location: Oslo - Norway Watch: None Posts: 1,014	Green Roman Dial, absolutely __________________ Bård

31 December 2009, 04:59 AM	#19
crazycarlitos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,909	that's easy ! get the green ! u will appreciate the green subtle accents more and more as time goes by.. and, imo, it will become a nice collection item in 20 years ! __________________

31 December 2009, 04:26 AM	#2
jameshe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: AP ROC, SkyDweller Posts: 812	black arabic all the way... the green roman is very nice from the pics i have seen here on TRF, but that black arabic combo has always looked great - since the original DJ. the black arabic they do with the RG TT is amazing. Please post pics when you get it! I would LOVE to see the first black arabic on here

31 December 2009, 04:26 AM	#3
Playdrv4me "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: STL Watch: the 4Sale section! Posts: 201	The one on top was the centerpiece of Rolex' advertising campaign for this model, and frankly the one that looks the best to me, ESPECIALLY with that VERY cool green treatment on the numerals. I'm not all that wild about arabic numerals on my Rolexes except in some very limited circumstances (3,6,9 dials etc.).

31 December 2009, 04:34 AM	#5
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	IMO the TT black Arabic dial would be the more classical one to get and the green roman dial is more funky.... Not many people can appreciate the green edging roman numerals and the 9 oclock baton. I went for the green roman dial DJII because I like green-ish Rollies..... :-)

31 December 2009, 04:37 AM	#6
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	You really have to try them on in person.. One may look better on you but less good on me.... I like the looks of the first but am sure that the second is equally striking.. good luck, pete

31 December 2009, 04:38 AM	#7
Thomas Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 625	I personally prefer the black Arabic. Are the green Romans painted on, or applied?

31 December 2009, 04:40 AM	#8
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	Black Arabic Dial for sure! I love the contrast of that dial. The green romans are very nice but I find that depending on the angle and lighting they don't pop as much as I wish they would! You really can't go wrong either way my friend! My vote is for the arabics.

31 December 2009, 04:53 AM	#11
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	I would pick the Green Roman Dial

31 December 2009, 04:58 AM	#12
tnt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 868	Green because I just recently sold my black one

31 December 2009, 04:58 AM	#15
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	Roman, as in holiday! Don't like the fluted bezel though!

31 December 2009, 05:01 AM	#16
Sonny Crockett Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fla Watch: TT Yacht Master Posts: 309	Black dial arabic has lume looks great and is classic beauty, I like the green but the no lume and the baton at the 9 o'clock throws it off for me

31 December 2009, 05:03 AM	#20
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	If it had to be black ; I'd have the Arabic . Much prefer the white roman myself .

31 December 2009, 05:22 AM	#21
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	the green roman numeral dial is quite amazing when sun or light hits.... for me anyway :-£

31 December 2009, 08:35 AM	#22
lmarello "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 10	Dj2 I tell ya, I have been itching for the top one since I first saw the picture. I have yet to see one in person but all of the AD's that "just sold it yesterday" say it is beautiful in person... I think, for me, it will be a toss up between the top one and a SS Black and stick dial... Good luck and if you get the top one, let me know what it looks like in person!

31 December 2009, 09:24 AM	#24
Damavand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona, USA. Watch: Your Six...!!!.... Posts: 207	GREEN ROMAN... It is an instant classic...

31 December 2009, 02:27 PM	#25
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	In this case, black arabic dial. I would definitely go for the green, though, if there was not that single white marker at 9 o'clock. I realize the reason is to balance out the dial, with the date window at 3 o'clock, but it just looks wrong to me. The black arabic, with the number at 9 o'clock just looks a lot sharper to me. Why, oh why, did they decide on the white marker on the other one instead of a roman numeral! I know...."Relax, it's only a white marker!" Cheers, Carl __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

31 December 2009, 02:32 PM	#26
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	I have not seen either in person. Both look great in the picture and I can see why it's hard for you. I vote for arabic in this case. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

31 December 2009, 05:32 AM	#27
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Black arabic for me but only 'cos I find that white baton at 9 kinda "lop-sided?" __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

31 December 2009, 06:13 AM	#28
Edward-K 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio/USA Posts: 96	I prefer the black dial, i have seen both in person and just find the black just more striking. Good luck, nice decision to have:) Ed

31 December 2009, 06:49 AM	#29
1HotBoss70 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Ontario Canada Watch: "V" GMT IIc Posts: 185	black Roman I recently had the good fortune to need to make the similar decision, and I had narrowed it down to the green DJII and the black dial with roman ....I looked at both in different lighting situations, and different angles, and I must say the black dial with the roman numerals was just more striking to me...the black complimented the gold TT so nicely... IMHO the green is just a fad colour that will not last and be a classic like the black dial on TT...again IMHO... Any which way you go, you really can't loose... Regards

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