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davi9595 · 12 November 2019, 08:58 AM

Dear all, can you please help shed some light on why the DD2 (218238) has two different types of Roman numerals, on the one I have (mat black dial) the Roman numerals are slightly larger than those I saw on the white or gold dials? Is it just me or they are little different?

thanks so much in advance!

Rado63 · 12 November 2019, 09:10 AM

I wasn't aware of different font sizes for the Romans on 218238. If you can get a closer picture of another 218238 with a different dial color, then you can compare. I can't tell too much from the attached photo.

Kostas · 12 November 2019, 10:31 AM

Looks the same to me

peterpl · 12 November 2019, 10:32 AM

They are the same

Kostas · 12 November 2019, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by peterpl

They are the same

How would you know ;)

davi9595 · 13 November 2019, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by peterpl

They are the same

Here is a better pic

davi9595 · 13 November 2019, 03:05 AM

Better pic of what im talking about

trebor · 13 November 2019, 05:18 AM

optical illusion

MattyL147 · 13 November 2019, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by trebor

optical illusion

I don't think so. I've always wondered why the white dial has smaller romans.

davi9595 · 13 November 2019, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by trebor

optical illusion

Dont think so, I've had both in my hand side by side, I just wish I took a pic.

Nikrnic · 13 November 2019, 08:33 AM

The black dial sure looks bolder. I love Roman's and have a Wimbledon and they look bolder to me more so than the White or Azzurro dial. Maybe illusion as well.

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othertbone · 13 November 2019, 09:02 AM

Size DOES matter

davi9595 · 14 November 2019, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by othertbone

Size DOES matter

in which context

AK797 · 13 November 2019, 09:06 AM

I think they are different, bit like the arabics on the PM Daytonas.

Nikrnic · 3 December 2019, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I think they are different, bit like the arabics on the PM Daytonas.

I agree here. I love Roman's but they seem a bit out of place or weird on a 'racing dial'.

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davi9595 · 14 November 2019, 07:35 AM

Bump

miamiclay · 14 November 2019, 08:42 AM

Hmmmm ...

I was convinced this was just an instance of a known optical illusion, and the white background simply made the Romans look smaller. (A light object against a dark background will look larger than vice versa - Cf. Galileo!)

But ... now I’m not so sure — Comparing the Romans’ size to the chapter rings on these two 218238s, they do seem to actually be larger on the black dial. Color me surprised!
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davi9595 · 14 November 2019, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by miamiclay

Hmmmm ...

I was convinced this was just an instance of a known optical illusion, and the white background simply made the Romans look smaller. (A light object against a dark background will look larger than vice versa - Cf. Galileo!)

But ... now I’m not so sure — Comparing the Romans’ size to the chapter rings on these two 218238s, they do seem to actually be larger on the black dial. Color me surprised!
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Thanks so much!!

miamiclay · 15 November 2019, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by davi9595

Thanks so much!!

No sweat. It does seem odd that they would make the black face markers larger, considering that the black background would make them look larger already. If they wanted both to appear to have the same proportions, I would have expected them to make the white face markers larger.

davi9595 · 15 November 2019, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by miamiclay

No sweat. It does seem odd that they would make the black face markers larger, considering that the black background would make them look larger already. If they wanted both to appear to have the same proportions, I would have expected them to make the white face markers larger.

Thank you, that is why i chose this watch with that particular dial, the proportions and configurations of this DD2 appealed to me, it did not look so chunky like how so many ppl say about other DD2. The roman numerals fill the dial just right imho.

davi9595 · 15 November 2019, 02:13 AM

bump

davi9595 · 16 November 2019, 02:34 AM

Bump

SD43Mk1 · 16 November 2019, 12:20 PM

I've been looking at Champagne Dial DD2's and in some pictures the background of the Day and Date windows look white and in other pictures the background looks more Champagne. ]

Is this difference just in the composition of the photos or was there an actual change?

davi9595 · 19 November 2019, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SD43Mk1

I've been looking at Champagne Dial DD2's and in some pictures the background of the Day and Date windows look white and in other pictures the background looks more Champagne. ]

Is this difference just in the composition of the photos or was there an actual change?

From what I know or seen, backgrounds of those should be white.

Boney3147 · 21 November 2019, 04:27 AM

You would assume the same size from a strictly tooling and cost point of view but you’re right, they do appear larger, optical illusion or not

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davi9595 · 3 December 2019, 02:57 AM

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CashGap · 3 December 2019, 11:47 AM

I could not find the black dial quickly on Rolex website, so I did this.

I still think it's optical illusion.

By the way... I would buy this dial!!! j/k

davi9595 · 4 December 2019, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CashGap

I could not find the black dial quickly on Rolex website, so I did this.

I still think it's optical illusion.

By the way... I would buy this dial!!! j/k

Thank you, very creative :) but this pic is of the 40mm, Im referencing the DDII 41mm. Here is a cool pic done by miamiclay, hope i attached it right :)

davi9595 · 6 December 2019, 02:43 AM

bump

davi9595 · 23 January 2020, 08:09 AM

bump

12 November 2019, 08:58 AM	#1
davi9595 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Simon Location: San Jose, CA Watch: DD2 YG blk roman Posts: 77	2 different types of Roman numerals on DD2 Dear all, can you please help shed some light on why the DD2 (218238) has two different types of Roman numerals, on the one I have (mat black dial) the Roman numerals are slightly larger than those I saw on the white or gold dials? Is it just me or they are little different? thanks so much in advance! Attached Images

12 November 2019, 09:10 AM	#2
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	I wasn't aware of different font sizes for the Romans on 218238. If you can get a closer picture of another 218238 with a different dial color, then you can compare. I can't tell too much from the attached photo. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

13 November 2019, 03:05 AM	#7
davi9595 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Simon Location: San Jose, CA Watch: DD2 YG blk roman Posts: 77	Better pic of what im talking about Attached Images

14 November 2019, 08:42 AM	#17
miamiclay 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: 33139/95460 Posts: 1,413	Hmmmm ... I was convinced this was just an instance of a known optical illusion, and the white background simply made the Romans look smaller. (A light object against a dark background will look larger than vice versa - Cf. Galileo!) But ... now I’m not so sure — Comparing the Romans’ size to the chapter rings on these two 218238s, they do seem to actually be larger on the black dial. Color me surprised! . . Attached Images

3 December 2019, 11:47 AM	#27
CashGap "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Blank Location: Romo Posts: 1,465	I could not find the black dial quickly on Rolex website, so I did this. I still think it's optical illusion. By the way... I would buy this dial!!! j/k Attached Images

12 November 2019, 10:31 AM	#3
Kostas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,275	Looks the same to me

12 November 2019, 10:32 AM	#4
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	They are the same

13 November 2019, 05:18 AM	#8
trebor "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 110	optical illusion

13 November 2019, 08:33 AM	#11
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	The black dial sure looks bolder. I love Roman's and have a Wimbledon and they look bolder to me more so than the White or Azzurro dial. Maybe illusion as well. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

13 November 2019, 09:02 AM	#12
othertbone Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Florida, USA Watch: Rolex/AP/Vin Omega Posts: 1,972	Size DOES matter

13 November 2019, 09:06 AM	#14
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I think they are different, bit like the arabics on the PM Daytonas.

14 November 2019, 07:35 AM	#16
davi9595 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Simon Location: San Jose, CA Watch: DD2 YG blk roman Posts: 77	Bump

15 November 2019, 02:13 AM	#21
davi9595 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Simon Location: San Jose, CA Watch: DD2 YG blk roman Posts: 77	bump

16 November 2019, 02:34 AM	#22
davi9595 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Simon Location: San Jose, CA Watch: DD2 YG blk roman Posts: 77	Bump

16 November 2019, 12:20 PM	#23
SD43Mk1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Jet Set Posts: 11	I've been looking at Champagne Dial DD2's and in some pictures the background of the Day and Date windows look white and in other pictures the background looks more Champagne. ] Is this difference just in the composition of the photos or was there an actual change?

21 November 2019, 04:27 AM	#25
Boney3147 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Chicago Posts: 33	You would assume the same size from a strictly tooling and cost point of view but you’re right, they do appear larger, optical illusion or not Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 December 2019, 02:57 AM	#26
davi9595 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Simon Location: San Jose, CA Watch: DD2 YG blk roman Posts: 77	Bump

6 December 2019, 02:43 AM	#29
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23 January 2020, 08:09 AM	#30
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