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Roxas · 25 February 2011, 03:31 AM

I plan to buy a Daytona SS next year but cannot decide between black or white dial. White dial is about 10% cheaper, it is easier to read and to me it looks better from a distance. Black dial has more contrast and looks terrific when getting closer. How do you choose between black and white?

I don't think I will use chronograph function. Is it okay to buy a chronograph watch but don't use it?

MonBK · 25 February 2011, 03:34 AM

Flip a coin.

MURRAY · 25 February 2011, 04:07 AM

Ebony is king!

Boadicea · 25 February 2011, 04:18 AM

I didnt have a choice at the AD, but I got the one I wanted anyway! Black all the way!

Power Play · 25 February 2011, 04:47 AM

I like the "coin flip" idea. I got SS with black dial but sometimes wish it was white; I'm sure I'd be second guessing myself if I'd got the white dial as well. So it probably doesn't matter that much; either way you're getting one of the most awesome, smooth-wearing, coolest watches of all time IMHO.

BTW, I rarely use the chrono function as my middle-age eyes have just a little bit of trouble making out all of the tiny little numbers. Still like to look at all those beautiful subdials tho......

Dr.B · 25 February 2011, 04:52 AM

White.... I did....

p_mcgee · 25 February 2011, 04:53 AM

1 vote for white-- to me its a better look. Whether you use all the functionality is up to you. I'd be willing to make an unscientific estimate that less than 10% of daytona owners know how to use a tachymeter anyway.

Dr.B · 25 February 2011, 05:47 AM

Hmmmm....lets see:

The tachymeter scale enables the speed of a moving body to be read off in km/h (or in some other unit of measurement). Measure the time taken to travel one kilometer (or a different unit) and read the result on the tachymeter scale. For example, the time taken is 40 seconds, equivalent to a speed of 90 km/h. You use your tachymeter to measure rates of speed. Although it is marked “kmh” for kilometers per hour your tachymeter can also be used to measure “mph” or other units per hour. It can calculate how many cars per hour pass a given point on the highway, or how many units roll off a production line per hour. Here’s how it works:

To Measure Speed of Travel:
1. Assume you wish to measure a car’s average speed over a one mile course. Start the stopwatch when the car passes the starting point. Stop it when the car passes the one-mile or one-kilometer mark.

2. Read the corresponding number on the outer tachymeter ring. Let’s say the car covered one mile or one kilometer in 45 seconds. The tachymeter number next to the 45 second mark is 80 – so the car averaged 80 miles per hour, or 80 kilometer per hour, over that measured course.

To Determine Units per Hour:
1. Start the stopwatch, count a convenient number of units and then stop the watch. Say, for example, that you are counting units of production and you stop the count at 10 units, and the sweep seconds hand reads 45 seconds.

2. The tachymeter number next to the 45 second mark is 80. Multiply 10 times 80 to get the number of units produced per hours: 800

I hope this made sense.....

It I can do this:

Then.... I can do this.....

:thumb sup:

Chpdesign · 25 February 2011, 07:45 AM

I like white 2x I guess...

JUSTROLEXES · 25 February 2011, 07:52 AM

White for me

PeteNYC13 · 25 February 2011, 11:56 AM

My vote is for Black!

-Pete

Art 1 · 25 February 2011, 12:00 PM

Black.

JNRSM3 · 25 February 2011, 12:02 PM

White!

bemik · 25 February 2011, 12:07 PM

Black!!

PHDX2 · 25 February 2011, 12:15 PM

White!!!

threemonkeys · 25 February 2011, 12:34 PM

It would seem that we have reached an impasse, gentlemen.

PeteNYC13 · 25 February 2011, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

It would seem that we have reached an impasse, gentlemen.

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Get both! lol

-Pete

gqllc · 25 February 2011, 12:39 PM

White!!

Rolex Freak · 25 February 2011, 12:44 PM

White.

johnny80s · 25 February 2011, 12:49 PM

I think the white is easier to read and my other rolex has a black face.

Dan2010 · 25 February 2011, 01:04 PM

I vote get the Sub.....

DCgator · 25 February 2011, 01:11 PM

I vote for White hands down because it always makes even a sports model watch look very elegant.

Rolex Freak · 25 February 2011, 01:05 PM

White.

dddrees · 25 February 2011, 01:16 PM

I wanted White and was lucky the AD had the one I wanted. The deciding factor for me was that it was a white dial watch when allI had at the time was black dial watches. However if Black was all they had at the time I would have taken that one as well as I really wanted a SS Daytona.

PJS · 25 February 2011, 01:26 PM

I have had both and white is far easier to read in low light conditions

Tools · 25 February 2011, 01:37 PM

Based on Forum comments, it seems that in the West, White is king. In the East the Black is more popular - perhaps that is why they charge an extra premium for it where you live.

I think that you should get the one that you want to put on your wrist and wear around and be identified with every day...

As for Chronographs.......... I have several of them and don't seem to have much use for that function much any more considering all of the latest, more accurate, technology.... But they still make for a great looking time-piece....

GMTJOHNNY · 25 February 2011, 01:39 PM

Either one is in DIRE need of a CERAMIC bezel! These get so scratched up from day one that, while they look good and used, they look banged up and abused! The black ceramic with Platinum inlay may look awesome. IMHO.... PS- I like the WHITE dial!!!

Roxas · 26 February 2011, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMTJOHNNY

Either one is in DIRE need of a CERAMIC bezel! These get so scratched up from day one that, while they look good and used, they look banged up and abused! The black ceramic with Platinum inlay may look awesome. IMHO.... PS- I like the WHITE dial!!!

Yes. I want that too. But I think it will take a long time for Rolex to update Daytona to have ceramic bezel.

dalip · 25 February 2011, 01:48 PM

I believe you will always lust after the one you don't have....own the white (and love it!)..you'll want the black and vice-versa.

I have the white...it is a stunning watch to wear...When i see the black out in the wild...I want that ..BUT also!

If I were to choose the first SS Daytona..I'd go for the white---only because I have ever regretted that decision...

sea-dweller · 25 February 2011, 02:29 PM

A vote for black...

25 February 2011, 03:31 AM	#1
Roxas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Earth Watch: 14060M Posts: 516	Daytona SS black or white dial I plan to buy a Daytona SS next year but cannot decide between black or white dial. White dial is about 10% cheaper, it is easier to read and to me it looks better from a distance. Black dial has more contrast and looks terrific when getting closer. How do you choose between black and white? I don't think I will use chronograph function. Is it okay to buy a chronograph watch but don't use it?

25 February 2011, 04:07 AM	#3
MURRAY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Michigan Watch: for that TRF bug!! Posts: 275	Ebony is king! __________________

25 February 2011, 04:52 AM	#6
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	White.... I did.... __________________ The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes. —Marcel Proust

25 February 2011, 05:47 AM	#8
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Hmmmm....lets see: The tachymeter scale enables the speed of a moving body to be read off in km/h (or in some other unit of measurement). Measure the time taken to travel one kilometer (or a different unit) and read the result on the tachymeter scale. For example, the time taken is 40 seconds, equivalent to a speed of 90 km/h. You use your tachymeter to measure rates of speed. Although it is marked “kmh” for kilometers per hour your tachymeter can also be used to measure “mph” or other units per hour. It can calculate how many cars per hour pass a given point on the highway, or how many units roll off a production line per hour. Here’s how it works: To Measure Speed of Travel: 1. Assume you wish to measure a car’s average speed over a one mile course. Start the stopwatch when the car passes the starting point. Stop it when the car passes the one-mile or one-kilometer mark. 2. Read the corresponding number on the outer tachymeter ring. Let’s say the car covered one mile or one kilometer in 45 seconds. The tachymeter number next to the 45 second mark is 80 – so the car averaged 80 miles per hour, or 80 kilometer per hour, over that measured course. To Determine Units per Hour: 1. Start the stopwatch, count a convenient number of units and then stop the watch. Say, for example, that you are counting units of production and you stop the count at 10 units, and the sweep seconds hand reads 45 seconds. 2. The tachymeter number next to the 45 second mark is 80. Multiply 10 times 80 to get the number of units produced per hours: 800 I hope this made sense..... It I can do this: Then.... I can do this..... :thumb sup: __________________ The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes. —Marcel Proust

25 February 2011, 07:45 AM	#9
Chpdesign Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 47	I like white 2x I guess... Attached Images

25 February 2011, 03:34 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Flip a coin.

25 February 2011, 04:18 AM	#4
Boadicea Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Daniel Location: UK Posts: 520	I didnt have a choice at the AD, but I got the one I wanted anyway! Black all the way!

25 February 2011, 04:47 AM	#5
Power Play "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 473	I like the "coin flip" idea. I got SS with black dial but sometimes wish it was white; I'm sure I'd be second guessing myself if I'd got the white dial as well. So it probably doesn't matter that much; either way you're getting one of the most awesome, smooth-wearing, coolest watches of all time IMHO. BTW, I rarely use the chrono function as my middle-age eyes have just a little bit of trouble making out all of the tiny little numbers. Still like to look at all those beautiful subdials tho......

25 February 2011, 04:53 AM	#7
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	1 vote for white-- to me its a better look. Whether you use all the functionality is up to you. I'd be willing to make an unscientific estimate that less than 10% of daytona owners know how to use a tachymeter anyway.

25 February 2011, 07:52 AM	#10
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,110	White for me __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

25 February 2011, 11:56 AM	#11
PeteNYC13 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,607	My vote is for Black! -Pete Attached Images __________________ SS Submariner K16610 SS Submariner F16610LV SS/P Yachtmaster M16622 SS Black Dial Daytona M116520 SS Explorer II D16570

25 February 2011, 12:00 PM	#12
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Black.

25 February 2011, 12:02 PM	#13
JNRSM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cerritos Posts: 18	White!

25 February 2011, 12:07 PM	#14
bemik "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Tommy Location: Seoul, Korea Watch: 116520 Black Posts: 337	Black!! __________________ Everything happens for a reason. But some things just happen.

25 February 2011, 12:15 PM	#15
PHDX2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: MS & LA Watch: Rolex Day-Date II Posts: 1,084	White!!! __________________ - John >>> Rolex & Porsche Owner/Enthusiast <<<

25 February 2011, 12:34 PM	#16
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	It would seem that we have reached an impasse, gentlemen.

25 February 2011, 12:39 PM	#18
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	White!! __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

25 February 2011, 12:44 PM	#19
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	White.

25 February 2011, 12:49 PM	#20
johnny80s "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: John Location: Chicago Posts: 499	I think the white is easier to read and my other rolex has a black face.

25 February 2011, 01:04 PM	#21
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	I vote get the Sub.....

25 February 2011, 01:11 PM	#22
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I vote for White hands down because it always makes even a sports model watch look very elegant.

25 February 2011, 01:05 PM	#23
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	White.

25 February 2011, 01:16 PM	#24
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I wanted White and was lucky the AD had the one I wanted. The deciding factor for me was that it was a white dial watch when allI had at the time was black dial watches. However if Black was all they had at the time I would have taken that one as well as I really wanted a SS Daytona. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 February 2011, 01:26 PM	#25
PJS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA Posts: 28	I have had both and white is far easier to read in low light conditions

25 February 2011, 01:37 PM	#26
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Based on Forum comments, it seems that in the West, White is king. In the East the Black is more popular - perhaps that is why they charge an extra premium for it where you live. I think that you should get the one that you want to put on your wrist and wear around and be identified with every day... As for Chronographs.......... I have several of them and don't seem to have much use for that function much any more considering all of the latest, more accurate, technology.... But they still make for a great looking time-piece.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 February 2011, 01:39 PM	#27
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	Either one is in DIRE need of a CERAMIC bezel! These get so scratched up from day one that, while they look good and used, they look banged up and abused! The black ceramic with Platinum inlay may look awesome. IMHO.... PS- I like the WHITE dial!!! __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

25 February 2011, 01:48 PM	#29
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	I believe you will always lust after the one you don't have....own the white (and love it!)..you'll want the black and vice-versa. I have the white...it is a stunning watch to wear...When i see the black out in the wild...I want that ..BUT also! If I were to choose the first SS Daytona..I'd go for the white---only because I have ever regretted that decision... __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

25 February 2011, 02:29 PM	#30
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	A vote for black... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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