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Mr DateJust · 11 July 2014, 08:30 PM

Going to the AD tomorrow afternoon to pick out a new DateJust 116200, smooth bezel on a jubilee. This one is being bought as a gift so it can't get flipped and I am struggling with the dial choice. I have it down to 2 dials. White sticks or the black concentric arabic. I hadn't even considered anything but the white as I have always had and been drawn to white dial watches, DateJust, Daytona, ExpII all white. Only black dial I have ever owned was a Sub. However I saw some pictures of the black concentric dial and loved the look, I spoke to my AD and they had one in stock but with the oyster/fluted bezel which I took a look at last month just to get an idea of the dial in the metal and it really does look nice in person. I have also seen the white in person many times and it is also very nice and clean. One thing I should point out is I don't have a Rolex at the moment as one usually has to be flipped to buy the next but as this one is going to be a gift it will be a keeper and will also be my daily wear. I notice a lot on the forum that for a first/only Rolex most advice is to get a black dial.

The black concentric is much more unusual than the white stick and also has a bit more lume on it which gives a slightly more sporty look it also doesn't wear as small as the solid black dial but does wear slightly smaller than the white (not an issue really as I have a small 6.5 inch wrist which is why I prefer 36mm DateJusts). My real concern is legibility, I don't think you can beat white sticks for legibility on the datejust. Any black/dark dial 116200 owners out there who have any issues with legibility on their watches.

Thanks.

lipjin · 11 July 2014, 08:35 PM

Pictures would be great - I would go with the black dial since it's more versatile from a day to day perspective. If it's a smooth bezel/white dial and a fluted/black Arabic choice, I would also prefer the fluted bezel since it's more of a classic Rolex look

Good luck with the decision and do post pics when it arrives!

Mr DateJust · 11 July 2014, 08:45 PM

Thanks for the input. Not it would be smooth bezel and jubuile which ever I choose, AD will order from Rolex. Just showed me the fluted to get an idea of black dial. I am not a fan of the fluted bezel personally. Here are some pics I took from google:

tkerrmd · 12 July 2014, 02:15 AM

Black

ltmgeller · 11 July 2014, 09:16 PM

Black dial.

ADB85 · 11 July 2014, 09:17 PM

That black dial looks great especially with the red date wheel.

WWC · 11 July 2014, 09:22 PM

Hands down for the black!!

Urosfan · 11 July 2014, 09:27 PM

Black

soho · 11 July 2014, 09:28 PM

Both are great. The white is simpler and more classic. The black is more modern and stunning.

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kudosguy · 11 July 2014, 09:31 PM

Black concentric

Rolexpharm · 12 July 2014, 12:12 AM

I like the black because I like the difference in color and it makes the markers stand out which gives it an accent

AK797 · 12 July 2014, 01:37 AM

I think white is best for you. Your next Rolex, and there will be a next, can be black.

Snow-Dweller · 14 July 2014, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I think white is best for you. Your next Rolex, and there will be a next, can be black.

x2

Dave in Wales · 12 July 2014, 01:42 AM

My 2p's worth.

I favour silver

DSC_0736-1-RS by Dave in Wales, on Flickr.

The Joker · 12 July 2014, 01:51 AM

White but romans

Alfredo. · 12 July 2014, 01:52 AM

100% Black for me!

Eric Chan · 12 July 2014, 02:06 AM

White dial. Not a fan of the concentric dials. If you want diversity, then go with a black dial with sticks or to really mix it up, get the blue roman dial.

Johny · 12 July 2014, 02:11 AM

blue stick dial.

DVR · 12 July 2014, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr DateJust

My real concern is legibility, I don't think you can beat white sticks for legibility on the datejust.

If this is a concern go for white ! The concentric black (in my case blue) is hard to read in low light conditions. Nothing will beat a white dial in legibility !

mechanicaltime · 13 July 2014, 10:41 AM

Black looks the best. Nice contrast. Most impact.

louis redfoot · 13 July 2014, 10:46 AM

the white one is much more neutral/classic, which would make a better gift. styling on the black dial is hit or miss, too risky as a gift. though if you really liked her just buy both!

nick c · 13 July 2014, 10:51 AM

black

Shelby-villian · 13 July 2014, 10:56 AM

If it can't be flipped then don't get concentric circles... It will probably be out of style, maybe 20 years, who knows. Go classic.

louis redfoot · 13 July 2014, 11:16 AM

omg... noooooooooo

CCI24 · 13 July 2014, 01:48 PM

WHITE.

You can read it easily on a night out in town or a dimly lit restaurant. It flows with the bezel and bracelet smooth or fluted so it will appear to wear bigger. And will go with any type of outfit regardless of color and will stand the test of time. Batons are classic create a nice even flow within the dial

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jack81 · 13 July 2014, 02:09 PM

I was going to say white but after seeing the pic i gotta say that black concentric look very classy. Go black.

Keith1 · 14 July 2014, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack81

i was going to say white but after seeing the pic i gotta say that black concentric look very classy. Go black.

+1.

sea-dweller · 14 July 2014, 12:47 AM

I like the white dial myself.

Jake B · 14 July 2014, 01:03 AM

That black concentric looks SUPER! Especially if it has that roulette datewheel.

rg9390 · 14 July 2014, 01:09 AM

Black on a DD looks different. Black!

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11 July 2014, 08:30 PM	#1
Mr DateJust "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glasgow, UK Watch: 16570 Posts: 909	116200 decision needed. Black vs White Going to the AD tomorrow afternoon to pick out a new DateJust 116200, smooth bezel on a jubilee. This one is being bought as a gift so it can't get flipped and I am struggling with the dial choice. I have it down to 2 dials. White sticks or the black concentric arabic. I hadn't even considered anything but the white as I have always had and been drawn to white dial watches, DateJust, Daytona, ExpII all white. Only black dial I have ever owned was a Sub. However I saw some pictures of the black concentric dial and loved the look, I spoke to my AD and they had one in stock but with the oyster/fluted bezel which I took a look at last month just to get an idea of the dial in the metal and it really does look nice in person. I have also seen the white in person many times and it is also very nice and clean. One thing I should point out is I don't have a Rolex at the moment as one usually has to be flipped to buy the next but as this one is going to be a gift it will be a keeper and will also be my daily wear. I notice a lot on the forum that for a first/only Rolex most advice is to get a black dial. The black concentric is much more unusual than the white stick and also has a bit more lume on it which gives a slightly more sporty look it also doesn't wear as small as the solid black dial but does wear slightly smaller than the white (not an issue really as I have a small 6.5 inch wrist which is why I prefer 36mm DateJusts). My real concern is legibility, I don't think you can beat white sticks for legibility on the datejust. Any black/dark dial 116200 owners out there who have any issues with legibility on their watches. Thanks.

11 July 2014, 08:35 PM	#2
lipjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: HK Watch: AP ROC, Nautilus Posts: 1,657	Pictures would be great - I would go with the black dial since it's more versatile from a day to day perspective. If it's a smooth bezel/white dial and a fluted/black Arabic choice, I would also prefer the fluted bezel since it's more of a classic Rolex look Good luck with the decision and do post pics when it arrives! __________________ "We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right" -Nelson Mandela "It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices" -Dumbledore Instagram: horolj_

11 July 2014, 08:45 PM	#3
Mr DateJust "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glasgow, UK Watch: 16570 Posts: 909	Thanks for the input. Not it would be smooth bezel and jubuile which ever I choose, AD will order from Rolex. Just showed me the fluted to get an idea of black dial. I am not a fan of the fluted bezel personally. Here are some pics I took from google: Attached Images

12 July 2014, 01:52 AM	#16
Alfredo. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 3,639	100% Black for me! __________________ After reading all posts, I agree with Adam!

12 July 2014, 02:11 AM	#18
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	blue stick dial. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

12 July 2014, 02:15 AM	#4
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Black

11 July 2014, 09:16 PM	#5
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	Black dial.

11 July 2014, 09:17 PM	#6
ADB85 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 334	That black dial looks great especially with the red date wheel.

11 July 2014, 09:22 PM	#7
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,438	Hands down for the black!!

11 July 2014, 09:27 PM	#8
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Black

11 July 2014, 09:28 PM	#9
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,057	Both are great. The white is simpler and more classic. The black is more modern and stunning. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 July 2014, 09:31 PM	#10
kudosguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: London Watch: DeepSea Posts: 323	Black concentric

12 July 2014, 12:12 AM	#11
Rolexpharm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bensalem, Pa Posts: 638	I like the black because I like the difference in color and it makes the markers stand out which gives it an accent

12 July 2014, 01:37 AM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I think white is best for you. Your next Rolex, and there will be a next, can be black.

12 July 2014, 01:42 AM	#14
Dave in Wales Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: David Location: Wales Watch: 1 or 2 Posts: 75	My 2p's worth. I favour silver DSC_0736-1-RS by Dave in Wales, on Flickr.

12 July 2014, 01:51 AM	#15
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	White but romans

12 July 2014, 02:06 AM	#17
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	White dial. Not a fan of the concentric dials. If you want diversity, then go with a black dial with sticks or to really mix it up, get the blue roman dial.

13 July 2014, 10:41 AM	#20
mechanicaltime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: GMT -6 Watch: 114060 Posts: 212	Black looks the best. Nice contrast. Most impact.

13 July 2014, 10:46 AM	#21
louis redfoot Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: jc Location: southern cal Watch: datejust sodalite Posts: 249	the white one is much more neutral/classic, which would make a better gift. styling on the black dial is hit or miss, too risky as a gift. though if you really liked her just buy both!

13 July 2014, 10:51 AM	#22
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	black Attached Images

13 July 2014, 10:56 AM	#23
Shelby-villian "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: S *, C Watch: 18** Posts: 255	If it can't be flipped then don't get concentric circles... It will probably be out of style, maybe 20 years, who knows. Go classic.

13 July 2014, 11:16 AM	#24
louis redfoot Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: jc Location: southern cal Watch: datejust sodalite Posts: 249	omg... noooooooooo

13 July 2014, 01:48 PM	#25
CCI24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: colin Location: Maryland Watch: 14060m Posts: 287	WHITE. You can read it easily on a night out in town or a dimly lit restaurant. It flows with the bezel and bracelet smooth or fluted so it will appear to wear bigger. And will go with any type of outfit regardless of color and will stand the test of time. Batons are classic create a nice even flow within the dial Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 July 2014, 02:09 PM	#26
jack81 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: planet rolex Posts: 1,728	I was going to say white but after seeing the pic i gotta say that black concentric look very classy. Go black.

14 July 2014, 12:47 AM	#28
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I like the white dial myself.

14 July 2014, 01:03 AM	#29
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	That black concentric looks SUPER! Especially if it has that roulette datewheel. __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

14 July 2014, 01:09 AM	#30
rg9390 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sydney, HK Watch: BB58 Blue Posts: 471	Black on a DD looks different. Black! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe \| Audemars Piguet \| Vacheron Constantin \| Rolex \| Tudor \| Grand Seiko \| Baume & Mercier \| Bamford London \| Studio Underd0g \| Swatch x Omega \| Swatch x Blancpain \| Casio

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