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zacharyrtyler · 8 December 2013, 02:16 PM

I love my RG daytona on strap- to me it's perfect. BUT the dial is impossible to see in low light, and the 10 and 11 arabic numerals make the 50 and 55 minute markers hard to precisely nail down. Initially a bit disconcerting, but fortunately there's a few others I can wear if a perfectly legible dial is what I'm after.

Taking this one of safari with me when I head to Africa next week…expect some good wildlife + Rolex shots.

See you all on the flip side!

77T · 8 December 2013, 02:22 PM

True about all the chocolate dialed Rolexes - for night safari work you really need a Ball Engineer that has tritium gas tube technology...

iazrollie · 8 December 2013, 02:24 PM

Precision is always a problem with non-stick markers - eg Arabic and roman.

As for the lume, what is illuminated? Jst the hands? Let's see a lume shot.

Trouble15 · 8 December 2013, 02:29 PM

Personally I would be leaving my jewelry, Rolex(es) included, at home for a trip to Africa. However sounds like it'll be an amazing time, enjoy your trip! Don't forget to take lots of pictures and share.

SixPak · 8 December 2013, 02:49 PM

Um, thanks for the warning.

Laszlo · 8 December 2013, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trouble15

Personally I would be leaving my jewelry, Rolex(es) included, at home for a trip to Africa.

I was kind of thinking the same thing. That watch would feed a lot of starving children.

cali kid · 9 December 2013, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trouble15

Personally I would be leaving my jewelry, Rolex(es) included, at home for a trip to Africa. However sounds like it'll be an amazing time, enjoy your trip! Don't forget to take lots of pictures and share.

Congrats on the trip to Africa and the beautiful Rolex but think I would take a G-Shock on the trip....

GradyPhilpott · 8 December 2013, 03:57 PM

Great looking watch.

Thanks to Apple for turning the internet world upside down and sometimes sideways.

Nidal · 8 December 2013, 04:00 PM

its a dazzling piece, more jewelry than watch. The only "but" is the sundials that are indifferent from the dial which makes the chocolate color even harder to read

tfly212 · 9 December 2013, 12:26 AM

I did a safari in south Africa last summer....one of the best experiences of my life. Life changing. Take a ton of pictures, but dont forget to set the camera aside sometimes and just take it all in

That said, I would leave the expensive jewelry behind as well...

A. If you are in a jeep, you will be bouncing around for 3-4 hours twice a day...lots of chances to bang it up unnecessarily.

B. As stated earlier a piece like this a bit flashy in places where the average annual income may be 1/5 to 1/10th of the value of a watch.

I picked up a multi function Casio with temp, elevation and compass just for fun and it worked out well.

Enjoy the trip!

From my Note 2 running Beans 21

brettpaul · 9 December 2013, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfly212

I did a safari in south Africa last summer....one of the best experiences of my life. Life changing. Take a ton of pictures, but dont forget to set the camera aside sometimes and just take it all in

That said, I would leave the expensive jewelry behind as well...

A. If you are in a jeep, you will be bouncing around for 3-4 hours twice a day...lots of chances to bang it up unnecessarily.

B. As stated earlier a piece like this a bit flashy in places where the average annual income may be 1/5 to 1/10th of the value of a watch.

I picked up a multi function Casio with temp, elevation and compass just for fun and it worked out well.

Enjoy the trip!

From my Note 2 running Beans 21

X2 on this one mate...I would leave the expensive jewelry at home....what you propose to wear on your wrist is MANY times the average annual income....if you're doing a safari you're likely in northern SA or above.....was in Joberg last year and left my goodies at home...why tempt fate?

AK797 · 9 December 2013, 05:01 AM

Thanks for confirming that Zachary. I can see in many pics the dial looks dark and almost greyish and yet in the ADs it sparkles obviously, so I do have concerns as that watch is on my list. I really like the polished black ceramic and gold combo and Im looking at this or an AP RG Novelty in the future, maybe leaning more towards the AP now.

superdog · 9 December 2013, 05:44 AM

I say bring a sports watch if you have one.

The leather is probably not the best bet for that activity.

I would not fear a good watch to go with you, but I'd make a different selection.

408cissss · 9 December 2013, 06:09 AM

Looks great on you! Have a safe trip!!

8 December 2013, 02:16 PM	#1
zacharyrtyler "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Zachary Tyler Location: San Francisco Watch: Explorer II Posts: 77	Warning on choc dial RG daytona I love my RG daytona on strap- to me it's perfect. BUT the dial is impossible to see in low light, and the 10 and 11 arabic numerals make the 50 and 55 minute markers hard to precisely nail down. Initially a bit disconcerting, but fortunately there's a few others I can wear if a perfectly legible dial is what I'm after. Taking this one of safari with me when I head to Africa next week…expect some good wildlife + Rolex shots. See you all on the flip side! Attached Images

8 December 2013, 02:22 PM	#2
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,020	True about all the chocolate dialed Rolexes - for night safari work you really need a Ball Engineer that has tritium gas tube technology... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

8 December 2013, 02:24 PM	#3
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	Precision is always a problem with non-stick markers - eg Arabic and roman. As for the lume, what is illuminated? Jst the hands? Let's see a lume shot. __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

8 December 2013, 03:57 PM	#8
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Great looking watch. Thanks to Apple for turning the internet world upside down and sometimes sideways. Attached Images __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

9 December 2013, 05:44 AM	#13
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	I say bring a sports watch if you have one. The leather is probably not the best bet for that activity. I would not fear a good watch to go with you, but I'd make a different selection. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

8 December 2013, 02:29 PM	#4
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	Personally I would be leaving my jewelry, Rolex(es) included, at home for a trip to Africa. However sounds like it'll be an amazing time, enjoy your trip! Don't forget to take lots of pictures and share.

8 December 2013, 02:49 PM	#5
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718	Um, thanks for the warning.

8 December 2013, 04:00 PM	#9
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	its a dazzling piece, more jewelry than watch. The only "but" is the sundials that are indifferent from the dial which makes the chocolate color even harder to read

9 December 2013, 12:26 AM	#10
tfly212 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Terry Location: New York City Watch: Daytona or BLNR Posts: 491	I did a safari in south Africa last summer....one of the best experiences of my life. Life changing. Take a ton of pictures, but dont forget to set the camera aside sometimes and just take it all in That said, I would leave the expensive jewelry behind as well... A. If you are in a jeep, you will be bouncing around for 3-4 hours twice a day...lots of chances to bang it up unnecessarily. B. As stated earlier a piece like this a bit flashy in places where the average annual income may be 1/5 to 1/10th of the value of a watch. I picked up a multi function Casio with temp, elevation and compass just for fun and it worked out well. Enjoy the trip! From my Note 2 running Beans 21

9 December 2013, 05:01 AM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Thanks for confirming that Zachary. I can see in many pics the dial looks dark and almost greyish and yet in the ADs it sparkles obviously, so I do have concerns as that watch is on my list. I really like the polished black ceramic and gold combo and Im looking at this or an AP RG Novelty in the future, maybe leaning more towards the AP now.

9 December 2013, 06:09 AM	#14
408cissss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Young Location: Woodstock Watch: Rolex AP PP Posts: 1,271	Looks great on you! Have a safe trip!!

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