Rolex sunburst vs. flat colors - opinions?

[IR201]

I started out loving all things sunburst but am now starting to appreciate the flat colors a bit more.

My current 'flat color' collection consists of:

Smurf
Red OP41
White Milgauss
White OP 39 (well technically this has an eggshell sheen to it)

My only remaining sunburst is now the milgauss GV - not sure if it will stick

I've recently traded away the YM 40 blue and blusey, and gifted away the hulk

I really hope this is not just a phase for me and I'm going to pendulum swing back to sunburst!

I am wondering what the YM 40 rhodium would be like...

[Driver8]

Personally I'm with you on flat colour dials. I've never been much of a fan of sunburst, especially on models with ceramic bezels; I really dislike the contrast between the sunburst of the dial, and the flat of the ceramic.

[WalterW]

Flat blue over sunburst hands down . Especially on yellow gold

[DC116710LN]

I generally prefer solid colors to matte or sunburst but there are some exceptions (ex: the olive green dial of the Day-Date)

[BT1985]

I love the matte dials like the black dial Milgauss and the SD43. For sunburst I prefer the chocolate and olive green on the DD 40.





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[doboy007]

Some like skin women, some like heavy women, and some don’t like women. Also tastes change over time.

[Bigmozza]

Sunburst dial for me all day every day never get bored looking at them always put a smile on my face

[jnkay]

I prefer glossy and sunburst dials. They are more interesting in my opinion because they play with the light.

[Dr.Mehr]

Sunburst dials for me when it comes to Rolex. I do have flat dials but only in Tudor.

[zapokee]

Always sunburst for me. Could look at those dials forever.

[ltmgeller]

I'm a big fan of the sunburst dials.

[Rafeeq]

Originally Posted by Bigmozza

Sunburst dial for me all day every day never get bored looking at them always put a smile on my face

Agreed--mighty purty!

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[KBM]

A little of each strikes a nice balance for me.

[alphadweller]

To me it's on a case by case basis, really depends on the piece and the dial colour. There are flat dials I like (Smurf, OP41s) and others I don't (early 116613LB). Same for sunburst, love the Bluesy 126613LB, don't like the YM40 blue dial nor the Hulk when the sun hits the dial.

[Ona]

Originally Posted by doboy007

Some like skin women, some like heavy women, and some don’t like women. Also tastes change over time.

Funny response but the point off it is actually true... preference might change overtime but right now, I'll prefer the flat colour dials.

[Harry-57]

I'm a fan of choice. The more the better.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

I'm a fan of choice. The more the better.

X2

I’d also add that for me, it depends on the reference.

[doboy007]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

Same for sunburst, love the Bluesy 126613LB, don't like the YM40 blue dial nor the Hulk when the sun hits the dial.

I'm exactly the opposite. Love Hulk and YM40 (think it's the best blue sunburst dial in Rolex lineup) but can't stand Bluesy dial. When Bluesy was readily available in the showcases, I intentionally avoided looking at them. Maybe it's because the entire watch itself is too flashy with TT and shiny blue bezel.

[Ny325]

Matte dial for me. I keep it simple.

[Boaters]

I personally love the sunburst only own one the 116610LV but hey life is not over yet..

[kwingy]

I like sunburst but equally I like flat coloured dials too. Sunburst only really looks amazing and photogenic in the sunlight.

[Doood]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

I'm a fan of choice. The more the better.

Yes. This. Love the solid colors, both gloss & matte, and the sunburst. The matte on the SD43 makes the watch. I love the hulk, but might love it more with a solid green dial. If I could take the GMT style green dial and add it to the LV sub, that would be perfection.

[garyk]

I think I’ve only had one but sometimes I cannot take my eyes off it so I vote for sunburst…




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[fleabag]

Sunburst looks great


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[Wrist Watcher]

Sunburst just hits differently, especially on the Hulk and the Bluesy. I love those. I also generally prefer gloss dials over matte dials.