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enjoythemusic · 14 February 2022, 09:45 AM

**ONLY** ACTUAL OWNERS / ORDER SHOULD VOTE

For owners and those who have ordered, did you go with 12 or DI at the top?

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Bug04 · 14 February 2022, 09:59 AM

12 for me, which brings not only the number but also the red triangle at noon (❤️) and the shorter hour markers and the absence of the “cut” marker at the bottom of the date.

Racecar001 · 14 February 2022, 10:35 AM

I went DI

Pict · 14 February 2022, 10:39 AM

DI for me.

jcarm981 · 14 February 2022, 01:12 PM

12 for me

rag5178 · 14 February 2022, 01:33 PM

DI for me. I like the longer indices and less busy minute track.

Sjmoore11 · 14 February 2022, 01:56 PM

I got the 12 as it was all that was offered at the time.
It’s funny, in pictures I thought the original DI of the Terre Adelie looked a lot better…but now in the metal I’ve come to really love the 12!

PBJ1925 · 14 February 2022, 02:52 PM

Just ordered. DI, but I would've been fine with the 12 if there weren't an option between the two.

Justindo · 14 February 2022, 03:21 PM

I don't own one but I like the DI version better.

enjoythemusic · 14 February 2022, 03:57 PM

Wow, nearly a steady 50/50 between the two.

12 for me.

londonpilgrim · 14 February 2022, 07:21 PM

DI and all-steel seconds hand

watcholic9 · 14 February 2022, 08:37 PM

12 for me on the 40,5mm version. The dial opening on the Antarctique is on the large side.
Config with DI tends to visually increase the dial size.

My preference would probably be different on the 38.5 version.

TightLines612 · 8 March 2022, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by watcholic9

12 for me on the 40,5mm version. The dial opening on the Antarctique is on the large side.
Config with DI tends to visually increase the dial size.

My preference would probably be different on the 38.5 version.

This guy gets it and was my thinking at order.

Schweinwerfer · 14 February 2022, 08:50 PM

The marker placement with 12 is better but I still went DI beacuse imo prefer symmetry over everything.

GeraldGentaFan · 14 February 2022, 09:53 PM

I ordered DI, but will probably order a second watch with the 12, black dial and red tip. Both are nice…

sgrossma · 14 February 2022, 10:58 PM

Shocked to see the results so far; I think the 12 is so much better!

Bug04 · 15 February 2022, 01:34 AM

Since the poll targets only active owners/orders, it may depend also on the Antarctiques “stock” already sold, that at the time with Terre Adelie did not have the 12 option available

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Originally Posted by sgrossma

Shocked to see the results so far; I think the 12 is so much better!

enjoythemusic · 15 February 2022, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bug04

Since the poll targets only active owners/orders, it may depend also on the Antarctiques “stock” already sold, that at the time with Terre Adelie did not have the 12 option available

Ahhh, great point!

It is interesting to see how close the two are. i totally get the balanced visual DI desire, yet for me the 12 just 'works' better for my old eyes, especially at night when i depend on the lume. Neither choice is 'right' or 'wrong', it's simply a preference.

uniqueMR · 15 February 2022, 12:51 AM

12

mongrelnomoad · 15 February 2022, 01:24 AM

Di

uscmatt99 · 15 February 2022, 02:18 AM

I would have chosen the DI if it were an orderable option when I got my Passage de Drake. But now that I've had the 12 and become accustomed to it, I wouldn't change out for a DI even if it could be done free of charge. The 12 font is part of the brand identity. Additionally, I like the red triangle at 12 to match the red tip on my seconds hand, as well as the complete distinction of the minute track from the main dial and larger indexes. When it comes down to it, I just love that when ordering, one can specify these little details to one's tastes.

enjoythemusic · 17 February 2022, 12:25 AM

Hmm, DI is taking the lead now.

_speedmaster_ · 17 February 2022, 12:42 AM

I can’t vote, but I appreciate that I can now see the maniacs who choose 12….including OP.

Jk, I still love you Steve.

enjoythemusic · 17 February 2022, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

I can’t vote, but I appreciate that I can now see the maniacs who choose 12….including OP.

Jk, I still love you Steve.

LOL love you too

And I love the 12.

PS: You need to vote, only if... am surprised you of all people are not getting one! I'd thought you'd get two actually.

_speedmaster_ · 17 February 2022, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

LOL love you too

And I love the 12.

PS: You need to vote, only if... am surprised you of all people are not getting one! I'd thought you'd get two actually.

Haha. It's on my radar, might be my favorite sport watch out there right now. But I have too many things in the queue for the next two years that I can't walk away from because I'd never get another chance.

enjoythemusic · 17 February 2022, 05:01 AM

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But I have too many things in the queue for the next two years...

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_speedmaster_ · 17 February 2022, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

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This is the state we are in now as watch enthusiasts. I have to plan my moves out 2-3 years in advance.

ndrs63 · 17 February 2022, 02:07 AM

I ordered and went with the 12

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aseksr · 17 February 2022, 02:35 AM

Went with the 12 also.

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tropicwatches · 17 February 2022, 05:48 AM

DI for me - nice classic look

View Poll Results: 12 or DI at top of dial?
12	39	38.61%
DI	62	61.39%
Voters: 101. You may not vote on this poll

14 February 2022, 09:45 AM	#1
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,163	Czapek: 12 or DI dial ONLY ACTUAL OWNERS / ORDER SHOULD VOTE For owners and those who have ordered, did you go with 12 or DI at the top? __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

14 February 2022, 03:57 PM	#10
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,163	Wow, nearly a steady 50/50 between the two. 12 for me. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

15 February 2022, 12:51 AM	#19
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,706	12 __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

17 February 2022, 12:25 AM	#22
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,163	Hmm, DI is taking the lead now. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

14 February 2022, 09:59 AM	#2
Bug04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Rome Posts: 253	12 for me, which brings not only the number but also the red triangle at noon (❤️) and the shorter hour markers and the absence of the “cut” marker at the bottom of the date.

14 February 2022, 10:35 AM	#3
Racecar001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: USA Posts: 79	I went DI

14 February 2022, 10:39 AM	#4
Pict "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: G Location: Scotland Watch: 16570 Posts: 384	DI for me.

14 February 2022, 01:12 PM	#5
jcarm981 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Watch: Patek 5167 Posts: 757	12 for me

14 February 2022, 01:33 PM	#6
rag5178 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: United States Posts: 235	DI for me. I like the longer indices and less busy minute track.

14 February 2022, 01:56 PM	#7
Sjmoore11 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Watch: Exp II - old & new Posts: 694	I got the 12 as it was all that was offered at the time. It’s funny, in pictures I thought the original DI of the Terre Adelie looked a lot better…but now in the metal I’ve come to really love the 12!

14 February 2022, 02:52 PM	#8
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,319	Just ordered. DI, but I would've been fine with the 12 if there weren't an option between the two.

14 February 2022, 03:21 PM	#9
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	I don't own one but I like the DI version better.

14 February 2022, 07:21 PM	#11
londonpilgrim "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: london Posts: 369	DI and all-steel seconds hand

14 February 2022, 08:37 PM	#12
watcholic9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Belgium Posts: 1	12 for me on the 40,5mm version. The dial opening on the Antarctique is on the large side. Config with DI tends to visually increase the dial size. My preference would probably be different on the 38.5 version.

14 February 2022, 08:50 PM	#14
Schweinwerfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Germany Posts: 190	The marker placement with 12 is better but I still went DI beacuse imo prefer symmetry over everything.

14 February 2022, 09:53 PM	#15
GeraldGentaFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Mark Location: Europe Posts: 644	I ordered DI, but will probably order a second watch with the 12, black dial and red tip. Both are nice…

14 February 2022, 10:58 PM	#16
sgrossma 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Scott Location: NYC Posts: 4,367	Shocked to see the results so far; I think the 12 is so much better!

15 February 2022, 01:24 AM	#20
mongrelnomoad 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,902	Di

15 February 2022, 02:18 AM	#21
uscmatt99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,036	I would have chosen the DI if it were an orderable option when I got my Passage de Drake. But now that I've had the 12 and become accustomed to it, I wouldn't change out for a DI even if it could be done free of charge. The 12 font is part of the brand identity. Additionally, I like the red triangle at 12 to match the red tip on my seconds hand, as well as the complete distinction of the minute track from the main dial and larger indexes. When it comes down to it, I just love that when ordering, one can specify these little details to one's tastes.

17 February 2022, 12:42 AM	#23
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	I can’t vote, but I appreciate that I can now see the maniacs who choose 12….including OP. Jk, I still love you Steve. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

17 February 2022, 02:07 AM	#28
ndrs63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 1,102	I ordered and went with the 12 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 February 2022, 02:35 AM	#29
aseksr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Somewhere Posts: 44	Went with the 12 also. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 February 2022, 05:48 AM	#30
tropicwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Real Name: Tom Levis Location: CA Watch: Rolex Yachtmaster Posts: 57	DI for me - nice classic look

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