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sinatra30 · 4 August 2013, 01:19 PM

Hi folks. I'm starting to move forward on my 2nd DateJust purchase. I'm looking at a steel DateJust, but I'm tossed between a black dial or white dial. I was originally looking at a black dial with Roman numerals, but since I wear my Rolex with everything... Suit Monday-Friday and jeans or shorts on the weekends, I'm up in the air. Thoughts?

fforte393 · 4 August 2013, 01:28 PM

The white gives you more versatility I think... I have a black face black strap dress montblanc in steel and I sometimes wish the face was white because I feel like it would match better with more things

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bde · 4 August 2013, 02:44 PM

...if this is your second DJ purchase, what is your current DJ?

Billywiz · 4 August 2013, 06:09 PM

Black...white IMO only works on explorers really well or YG.

nickng · 4 August 2013, 06:11 PM

Easy. If your current DJ is White, then get the next one in Black.

Bangel · 4 August 2013, 06:14 PM

If you want variety, go for the one most different to the one you already have.

Rags · 4 August 2013, 08:16 PM

I've never liked white dials at all. All my watches except for my DJ are black dials & IMO look great.

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Jack T · 4 August 2013, 08:19 PM

As some others have said, knowing the particulars of your current DJ will enable more informed opinions on this new one.
And who doesn't love a Datejust ?

RolexPete · 4 August 2013, 10:25 PM

I would go for white. Legibility is much better, especially with the black hands of the Buckley dial. Here is an OQ DJ.

Jack T · 4 August 2013, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexPete

I would go for white. Legibility is much better, especially with the black hands of the Buckley dial. Here is an OQ DJ.

That is a very distinctive dial, hands and numerals very sharp. Who says 36mm isn't large enough?
Btw, what does OQ mean?

nick c · 4 August 2013, 10:52 PM

Black

zion_rasta · 4 August 2013, 10:56 PM

Side by side pictures please...

rolex75216 · 4 August 2013, 10:57 PM

Both are great. I tend to look at the black dials as more dressy or formal and the white dials as more casual and easier to read. Can't go wrong with either choice. Congrats in advance!

rolio · 5 August 2013, 01:36 AM

In this case, the white is stealth at a distance.

sea-dweller · 5 August 2013, 01:40 AM

White dials are awesome on the DJ's!

glocati · 5 August 2013, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack T

That is a very distinctive dial, hands and numerals very sharp. Who says 36mm isn't large enough?
Btw, what does OQ mean?

OQ = Oyster Quartz

z32turbo · 5 August 2013, 02:33 PM

I'd go with something that is strikingly different than your first DJ so you have some variety in your collection.

DovyL · 5 August 2013, 02:59 PM

A point I always make to my customers is that the black dial has a contrast to the white date-wheel, whereas the white dial blends relatively smooth with the white date-wheel..
(contrast is great for legibility, but white on white may work better for avoiding breaks in design..)
I'm sure youve tried em both on to see if any sing to you - risky, as you may end up with a blue dial :p

My personal opinion is the white. Its a crisp, clean, deep white you dont come by often.

Then again, if you already have one, perhaps you should get the next one in a different dial for the same reason some others have already pointed out.

bridgs · 5 August 2013, 08:10 PM

I vote black because IMO, black goes with everything.

Roller07 · 5 August 2013, 10:43 PM

My vote is for the white dial. Black is so boring.

AH0RSEY · 6 August 2013, 12:08 AM

Black concentric. To be a tad different

Cc1966 · 6 August 2013, 12:16 AM

That white face looks nice to me.

Reu · 6 August 2013, 12:22 AM

If you are torn between those two colours, have you thought about a silver dial? (if you haven't already got one).

If strictly between those colours only, I'd say white.

iazrollie · 6 August 2013, 12:37 AM

Get the opposite color of the one you own. Otherwise, they will look like the same watch to you. That happened to me, even though one was a chronograph and one wasn't.

horseco · 6 August 2013, 12:44 AM

White

nick c · 6 August 2013, 12:58 AM

Black

azguy · 6 August 2013, 04:23 AM

White is a nice change of pace from your typical black dial sport watch, go white !!

T. Ferguson · 6 August 2013, 04:38 AM

I've always thought for dressy white is more appropriate. If you look at the Lange & Sohne watches (which I consider dressy) they are mostly white dial.

Having said that, the hottest DJ I've seen recently is, smooth bezel, and black stick dial.

TSW · 6 August 2013, 04:52 AM

Can't go wrong with either one

Alexth1 · 6 August 2013, 05:03 AM

Since you're in suits most of the time I would say black, but I would most certainly chose based on the DJ you have now.

4 August 2013, 01:19 PM	#1
sinatra30 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 9	Black or White Dial Hi folks. I'm starting to move forward on my 2nd DateJust purchase. I'm looking at a steel DateJust, but I'm tossed between a black dial or white dial. I was originally looking at a black dial with Roman numerals, but since I wear my Rolex with everything... Suit Monday-Friday and jeans or shorts on the weekends, I'm up in the air. Thoughts?

4 August 2013, 06:11 PM	#5
nickng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: NickN Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 524	Easy. If your current DJ is White, then get the next one in Black. __________________ NickN

4 August 2013, 08:16 PM	#7
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I've never liked white dials at all. All my watches except for my DJ are black dials & IMO look great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Rags __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

4 August 2013, 08:19 PM	#8
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	As some others have said, knowing the particulars of your current DJ will enable more informed opinions on this new one. And who doesn't love a Datejust ? __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

4 August 2013, 10:25 PM	#9
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	I would go for white. Legibility is much better, especially with the black hands of the Buckley dial. Here is an OQ DJ. __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

4 August 2013, 01:28 PM	#2
fforte393 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New York Watch: 6424 Big Oyster Posts: 49	The white gives you more versatility I think... I have a black face black strap dress montblanc in steel and I sometimes wish the face was white because I feel like it would match better with more things Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 4 Beta

4 August 2013, 02:44 PM	#3
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	...if this is your second DJ purchase, what is your current DJ?

4 August 2013, 06:09 PM	#4
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Black...white IMO only works on explorers really well or YG.

4 August 2013, 06:14 PM	#6
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	If you want variety, go for the one most different to the one you already have.

4 August 2013, 10:52 PM	#11
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Black

4 August 2013, 10:56 PM	#12
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	Side by side pictures please... __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

4 August 2013, 10:57 PM	#13
rolex75216 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 2,008	Both are great. I tend to look at the black dials as more dressy or formal and the white dials as more casual and easier to read. Can't go wrong with either choice. Congrats in advance!

5 August 2013, 01:36 AM	#14
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	In this case, the white is stealth at a distance. __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

5 August 2013, 01:40 AM	#15
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	White dials are awesome on the DJ's!

5 August 2013, 02:33 PM	#17
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I'd go with something that is strikingly different than your first DJ so you have some variety in your collection. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

5 August 2013, 02:59 PM	#18
DovyL "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NY Posts: 7	A point I always make to my customers is that the black dial has a contrast to the white date-wheel, whereas the white dial blends relatively smooth with the white date-wheel.. (contrast is great for legibility, but white on white may work better for avoiding breaks in design..) I'm sure youve tried em both on to see if any sing to you - risky, as you may end up with a blue dial :p My personal opinion is the white. Its a crisp, clean, deep white you dont come by often. Then again, if you already have one, perhaps you should get the next one in a different dial for the same reason some others have already pointed out.

5 August 2013, 08:10 PM	#19
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,125	I vote black because IMO, black goes with everything.

5 August 2013, 10:43 PM	#20
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	My vote is for the white dial. Black is so boring.

6 August 2013, 12:08 AM	#21
AH0RSEY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Harrogate Watch: OUT !!!! Posts: 829	Black concentric. To be a tad different __________________ Current rotation; AP15500ST grey, White Daytona 116500, WG Black/Red Daytona 116509, White and Black EXP 42, GMT2C.... too many previous it makes my head hurt thinking about them.

6 August 2013, 12:16 AM	#22
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	That white face looks nice to me.

6 August 2013, 12:22 AM	#23
Reu Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,152	If you are torn between those two colours, have you thought about a silver dial? (if you haven't already got one). If strictly between those colours only, I'd say white.

6 August 2013, 12:37 AM	#24
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	Get the opposite color of the one you own. Otherwise, they will look like the same watch to you. That happened to me, even though one was a chronograph and one wasn't.

6 August 2013, 12:44 AM	#25
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	White

6 August 2013, 12:58 AM	#26
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Black Attached Images

6 August 2013, 04:23 AM	#27
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	White is a nice change of pace from your typical black dial sport watch, go white !!

6 August 2013, 04:38 AM	#28
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I've always thought for dressy white is more appropriate. If you look at the Lange & Sohne watches (which I consider dressy) they are mostly white dial. Having said that, the hottest DJ I've seen recently is, smooth bezel, and black stick dial. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

6 August 2013, 04:52 AM	#29
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Can't go wrong with either one __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

6 August 2013, 05:03 AM	#30
Alexth1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: California Watch: 116234 Posts: 144	Since you're in suits most of the time I would say black, but I would most certainly chose based on the DJ you have now.

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