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Islatate · 7 March 2016, 08:49 AM

I have decided to acquire a bnib PT DD40. Got a favourable deal worked out with a local AD. Now I have to choose which dial to go with. Which one would you suggest? The diagonal motif dial with full index markers or the quadrant motif with combination Roman/index markers?

Your advice/input is much appreciated. I currently do not own a Rolex. This PT DD40 would be a permanent addition to my collection which includes a WG Langematik PC, a SS AP 15305 Openworked, a PP 5164 Travel Time, and a FC ROO Jarno Trulli).

jschmidtdmd · 7 March 2016, 08:52 AM

I don't think you can go wrong with either. I think personally I would take the quadrant piece. That being said, I have a rose gold diagonal.

joli160 · 7 March 2016, 09:00 AM

Diagonal for me

TK-710 · 7 March 2016, 08:59 AM

Diagonal 100%. It might be close if they both had index markers but the Romans don't do it for me because I prefer lume. Good luck and congratulations. Either way you're going to have an amazing watch.

Iarnold12 · 7 March 2016, 09:05 AM

Diagonal for me personally but don't think you can go wrong with either.

japenney · 7 March 2016, 09:11 AM

The stick dial by a large margin. Romans are ew to me.

Islatate · 7 March 2016, 09:20 AM

Thank you to everyone who've given their suggestions so far. Interesting to note that local watch enthusiast friends have recommended the Quadrant dial, but the Diagonal dial seems to be the more popular choice with fellow TRF-ers. Thanks again for your input.

Alexwwjd · 7 March 2016, 09:21 AM

If Romans fit any watch, it is a Day Date. You can't go wrong with Romans. For sticks/batons/markers, etc. any other Rolex will do it. IMHO.

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dmitrii_ · 7 March 2016, 09:38 AM

Sticks, but I would say Platona if that was at all in consideration.

Islatate · 7 March 2016, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dmitrii_

Sticks, but I would say Platona if that was at all in consideration.

Great suggestion. I have always wanted to love the Platona but the brown ceramic bezel throws it off for me. Strictly my own opinion though. It is still a gorgeous watch.

Snow-Dweller · 7 March 2016, 09:41 AM

Diagonal. It has more depth.

Rameez-Q · 7 March 2016, 09:49 AM

Diagonal!!! Their a lot nicer in person

AK797 · 7 March 2016, 10:07 AM

Diagonal on the 40. On the DD2 I prefer the Blue Romans. The deconstructeds 3D effect works best in gold, like bricks of bullion.

schwantz1 · 7 March 2016, 10:18 AM

Like be my quadrant dial.

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Islatate · 7 March 2016, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by schwantz1

Like be my quadrant dial.

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Classy. Beautiful. Wow.

red1108nyc · 7 March 2016, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Islatate

I have decided to acquire a bnib PT DD40. Got a favourable deal worked out with a local AD. Now I have to choose which dial to go with. Which one would you suggest? The diagonal motif dial with full index markers or the quadrant motif with combination Roman/index markers?

Your advice/input is much appreciated. I currently do not own a Rolex. This PT DD40 would be a permanent addition to my collection which includes a WG Langematik PC, a SS AP 15305 Openworked, a PP 5164 Travel Time, and a FC ROO Jarno Trulli).

I think the diagonal motif would have a longer lasting look for me.

nyc2la · 7 March 2016, 11:42 AM

Congrats in advance! I'm partial to the diagonal motif dial, but it's a win either way. One consideration is the lack of lume on the Roman dial. Looking forward to the incoming pics!

brandrea · 7 March 2016, 11:48 AM

I mich prefer the motif dial on the platinum model. I do like the modern Romans on the quadrant dial as well, but prefer them on WG.

watchwatcher · 7 March 2016, 12:06 PM

I'm normally a stick dial guy...but dang, those Romans look hot.

WAK4 · 7 March 2016, 12:16 PM

Romans for me

Nidal · 7 March 2016, 12:35 PM

roman for me as well

Touring · 7 March 2016, 12:44 PM

Batons.

P.S. Where's the poll?

Islatate · 7 March 2016, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Touring

Batons.

P.S. Where's the poll?

Sorry bro, I have never seeked input from fellow TRF-ers before so I wasn't sure how to "set up" a poll.

uniztaz888 · 7 March 2016, 01:03 PM

Roman for me also. Although I have to say, I was really looking at the dia. motif at first. But having seen the roman in person, it looks GREAT!

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busytimmy · 7 March 2016, 01:04 PM

A

05carbondrz · 7 March 2016, 01:07 PM

Diagonal,No question.

ap1 · 7 March 2016, 01:58 PM

Stix

RMC12 · 7 March 2016, 07:58 PM

Personally I love the new Romans on the DD40. I would go quadrant dial!!

Auerr · 7 March 2016, 08:50 PM

Stick, the lume does it.

1William · 7 March 2016, 09:22 PM

Diagonal

7 March 2016, 08:49 AM	#1
Islatate "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: North of 49th Watch: 5980/1R-001 Posts: 1,083	Your advice on PT DD40 Dial I have decided to acquire a bnib PT DD40. Got a favourable deal worked out with a local AD. Now I have to choose which dial to go with. Which one would you suggest? The diagonal motif dial with full index markers or the quadrant motif with combination Roman/index markers? Your advice/input is much appreciated. I currently do not own a Rolex. This PT DD40 would be a permanent addition to my collection which includes a WG Langematik PC, a SS AP 15305 Openworked, a PP 5164 Travel Time, and a FC ROO Jarno Trulli). Attached Images

7 March 2016, 08:52 AM	#2
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	I don't think you can go wrong with either. I think personally I would take the quadrant piece. That being said, I have a rose gold diagonal. __________________ Watches!

7 March 2016, 09:00 AM	#3
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	Diagonal for me __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

7 March 2016, 09:38 AM	#9
dmitrii_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: dmitrii Location: NYC Posts: 1,725	Sticks, but I would say Platona if that was at all in consideration. __________________ ig: therolexgram

7 March 2016, 09:41 AM	#11
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	Diagonal. It has more depth. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

7 March 2016, 08:59 AM	#4
TK-710 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Upstate Watch: 116600 Posts: 2,156	Diagonal 100%. It might be close if they both had index markers but the Romans don't do it for me because I prefer lume. Good luck and congratulations. Either way you're going to have an amazing watch.

7 March 2016, 09:05 AM	#5
Iarnold12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 40	Diagonal for me personally but don't think you can go wrong with either.

7 March 2016, 09:11 AM	#6
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	The stick dial by a large margin. Romans are ew to me.

7 March 2016, 09:20 AM	#7
Islatate "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: North of 49th Watch: 5980/1R-001 Posts: 1,083	Thank you to everyone who've given their suggestions so far. Interesting to note that local watch enthusiast friends have recommended the Quadrant dial, but the Diagonal dial seems to be the more popular choice with fellow TRF-ers. Thanks again for your input.

7 March 2016, 09:21 AM	#8
Alexwwjd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Texas Watch: Out!!! Posts: 2,352	If Romans fit any watch, it is a Day Date. You can't go wrong with Romans. For sticks/batons/markers, etc. any other Rolex will do it. IMHO. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 March 2016, 09:49 AM	#12
Rameez-Q "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK Watch: Rolex Day Date, Posts: 666	Diagonal!!! Their a lot nicer in person __________________ Vintage, Vintage & more vintage!

7 March 2016, 10:07 AM	#13
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Diagonal on the 40. On the DD2 I prefer the Blue Romans. The deconstructeds 3D effect works best in gold, like bricks of bullion.

7 March 2016, 10:18 AM	#14
schwantz1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Greensburg, Pa Watch: 228206 116719 Posts: 171	Like be my quadrant dial. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

7 March 2016, 11:42 AM	#17
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,424	Congrats in advance! I'm partial to the diagonal motif dial, but it's a win either way. One consideration is the lack of lume on the Roman dial. Looking forward to the incoming pics! __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

7 March 2016, 11:48 AM	#18
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,075	I mich prefer the motif dial on the platinum model. I do like the modern Romans on the quadrant dial as well, but prefer them on WG.

7 March 2016, 12:06 PM	#19
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	I'm normally a stick dial guy...but dang, those Romans look hot.

7 March 2016, 12:16 PM	#20
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	Romans for me

7 March 2016, 12:35 PM	#21
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	roman for me as well

7 March 2016, 12:44 PM	#22
Touring 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Hoth Posts: 1,243	Batons. P.S. Where's the poll?

7 March 2016, 01:03 PM	#24
uniztaz888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: new york Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 6	Roman for me also. Although I have to say, I was really looking at the dia. motif at first. But having seen the roman in person, it looks GREAT! SS Daytona Seadweller Datjust II Brietling Navi 01

7 March 2016, 01:04 PM	#25
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	A

7 March 2016, 01:07 PM	#26
05carbondrz Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	Diagonal,No question.

7 March 2016, 01:58 PM	#27
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	Stix

7 March 2016, 07:58 PM	#28
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	Personally I love the new Romans on the DD40. I would go quadrant dial!!

7 March 2016, 08:50 PM	#29
Auerr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Belgium Watch: BLNR & 116234 Posts: 310	Stick, the lume does it. __________________ --

7 March 2016, 09:22 PM	#30
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Diagonal

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