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Eric Chan · 23 November 2015, 08:54 AM

The amount of time spent on this Forum has increased as I anxiously await the arrival of my 116618 LB. There was a thread that caught my eye from about a couple weeks ago where a member posted a thread about the RG Daytona vs. the YG Daytona. The RG Daytona has always been the one for me if I were ever to pick one up in precious metals. The Daytona in RG is absolutely stunning, particularly when paired with the pink dial with black sub dial combination.

However, this specific thread sparked an interest in the YG Daytona for me and upon doing some research, a new found appreciation is now had for this reference. If I were ever to pick up a precious metal Daytona, some serious consideration on my part would need to be put towards this model. The two following dial combinations work the best for this reference in my opinion :

1. Black dial with champagne sub dials, or
2. Champagne dial with black sub dials

Theses dials just bring the watch to life and provide great legibility (some Daytona dials do not) and really complete the watch. Also, the red second hand and outer indices are a fantastic finish.

So, in typical TRF fashion, I would like to hear what members, specifically the ones who own or have owned this reference have to say about these two dial, or any other dial combination for the 116528.

The attached pictures are from the internet. Thanks in advance for reading and participating.

HL65 · 23 November 2015, 08:58 AM

Great watch and one I have had several times. The black dial on this one for me wins. I actually had the lighter dial once years ago and much prefer the black. I did try on RG with pink dial on strap and have to say that light dial combo was killer. That one also looks great with black dial as well of course. They are all nice and offer great options for different tastes.

Naz737 · 23 November 2015, 09:01 AM

Black dial provides some serious contrast. Really can't go wrong with either!

GerardoG · 23 November 2015, 09:03 AM

Both great dials. I own the black with champagne sundials, love the contrast

Eric Chan · 23 November 2015, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

Great watch and one I have had several times. The black dial on this one for me wins. I actually had the lighter dial once years ago and much prefer the black. I did try on RG with pink dial on strap and have to say that light dial combo was killer. That one also looks great with black dial as well of course. They are all nice and offer great options for different tastes.

Thanks, Ken.

The black appears better to me too. However, something about the champagne dial just really pops. Can't really put my finger on it. Really gotta see both of them in person and ideally side by side for a proper comparison.

tkerrmd · 23 November 2015, 09:21 AM

Eric the black is the way to go I think the other dial looks too monochromatic

sickened1 · 23 November 2015, 09:22 AM

Yup, also voted on the black dial.

nick c · 23 November 2015, 09:26 AM

Both are great but the Champagne dial with black sub dials so better looking.

Eric Chan · 23 November 2015, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

Both great dials. I own the black with champagne sundials, love the contrast

Thanks, G. The contrast on the black dial does seem greater to me.

AK797 · 23 November 2015, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

Great watch and one I have had several times. The black dial on this one for me wins. I actually had the lighter dial once years ago and much prefer the black. I did try on RG with pink dial on strap and have to say that light dial combo was killer. That one also looks great with black dial as well of course. They are all nice and offer great options for different tastes.

Agree with Ken, prefer the black dial on this, and on the RG I too like the black dial and also the pink dial and might try and source the pink dial for my one. Hope "someone round here" picks one up soon so I can see more pics of it.

PS not talking to you Eric, you just get that Subc!

Sam Crow · 23 November 2015, 09:36 AM

From just a look at the pics, the black dial certainly is more striking to my eye. As always need to see it on the wrist and in a mirror first. Great looking Daytonas! 👌

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jdw007 · 23 November 2015, 09:40 AM

Platinum

PerioBear · 23 November 2015, 09:47 AM

The black dial wins for me as well. Funny, I was going to mention that you needed a Daytona to round off your collection of yg beauties!

Eric Chan · 23 November 2015, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Eric the black is the way to go I think the other dial looks too monochromatic

Thanks, Tom.

Eric Chan · 23 November 2015, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Agree with Ken, prefer the black dial on this, and on the RG I too like the black dial and also the pink dial and might try and source the pink dial for my one. Hope "someone round here" picks one up soon so I can see more pics of it.

PS not talking to you Eric, you just get that Subc!

Don't worry, Neil. Nothing is going to get in my way on getting the YG Sub. The only thing in the way is time. However, after the Sub arrives and is paid for, then that is a different story.

Good luck on the pink dial. I found a picture on this site from another member who posted it a few years back. Absolutely stunning. My favourite, even over the black and chocolate dial.

kirksingleton · 23 November 2015, 10:25 AM

The black face is awesome

jakologo · 23 November 2015, 10:28 AM

I had the pink dial RG and actually traded it for the black dial YG.
Both are gorgeous but at the time I felt the RG looked a little too "coppery"
especially against my skin tone. No regrets.

BLACKHORSE 6 · 23 November 2015, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

Great watch and one I have had several times. The black dial on this one for me wins. I actually had the lighter dial once years ago and much prefer the black. I did try on RG with pink dial on strap and have to say that light dial combo was killer. That one also looks great with black dial as well of course. They are all nice and offer great options for different tastes.

May I ask why you parted with it?

HL65 · 23 November 2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BLACKHORSE 6

May I ask why you parted with it?

Sold them as at the time only wore my vintage Paul Newman's and other vintage ones. I have toyed with buying one back so who knows.

watchwatcher · 23 November 2015, 10:56 AM

Black for me, Eric.

Mr Daytona · 23 November 2015, 11:17 AM

Sorry, got to go with white panda dial in all yellow gold. Ultimate Daytona in my opinion.

sea-dweller · 23 November 2015, 11:26 AM

Black dial...

WhatTheDeuce · 23 November 2015, 11:53 AM

This may seem counterintuitive, but the red seems to "pop" more with the champagne dial. This is just based on the pics, though.

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Hairdude1 · 23 November 2015, 12:27 PM

I would go black dial

BNA/LION · 23 November 2015, 12:33 PM

Voted... Champagne dial with black sub dials but they are both great!

Davetay · 23 November 2015, 12:57 PM

Didn't own any but i was just looking at it yesterday at an AD. On pictures i feel both look great but when seeing it in actual the champagne dial seems 'lost' cos of the full yellow gold bracelet. The black dial is just so sparkling as compared to the champagne one.

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T01 · 23 November 2015, 01:36 PM

Black, love the contrast!

Eric Chan · 23 November 2015, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PerioBear

The black dial wins for me as well. Funny, I was going to mention that you needed a Daytona to round off your collection of yg beauties!

Thanks Alex.

The thought has crossed my mind at least a couple of times about adding a PM Daytona in the future, but now it will be a decision between the YG and RG models. It just boils down to which dial combo for the YG model. Once that decision is made, I will need to compare that choice to the RG Daytona with pink dial. Now that will be a hard choice.

Willygallardo · 23 November 2015, 04:55 PM

black dial with YG is the way to go :)

Flex368 · 23 November 2015, 05:09 PM

I´m not a fan of white dials at all, but the YG Daytona with white dial is my favorite.

Still I prefer the bezel design and lugs of the WG/RG case.

View Poll Results: Cosmograph Daytona 116528 - Dial Combinations b
Black dial with champagne sub dials	142	69.61%
Champagne dial with black sub dials	29	14.22%
Other	33	16.18%
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23 November 2015, 08:54 AM	#1
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Cosmograph Daytona 116528 The amount of time spent on this Forum has increased as I anxiously await the arrival of my 116618 LB. There was a thread that caught my eye from about a couple weeks ago where a member posted a thread about the RG Daytona vs. the YG Daytona. The RG Daytona has always been the one for me if I were ever to pick one up in precious metals. The Daytona in RG is absolutely stunning, particularly when paired with the pink dial with black sub dial combination. However, this specific thread sparked an interest in the YG Daytona for me and upon doing some research, a new found appreciation is now had for this reference. If I were ever to pick up a precious metal Daytona, some serious consideration on my part would need to be put towards this model. The two following dial combinations work the best for this reference in my opinion : 1. Black dial with champagne sub dials, or 2. Champagne dial with black sub dials Theses dials just bring the watch to life and provide great legibility (some Daytona dials do not) and really complete the watch. Also, the red second hand and outer indices are a fantastic finish. So, in typical TRF fashion, I would like to hear what members, specifically the ones who own or have owned this reference have to say about these two dial, or any other dial combination for the 116528. The attached pictures are from the internet. Thanks in advance for reading and participating. Attached Images

23 November 2015, 08:58 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Great watch and one I have had several times. The black dial on this one for me wins. I actually had the lighter dial once years ago and much prefer the black. I did try on RG with pink dial on strap and have to say that light dial combo was killer. That one also looks great with black dial as well of course. They are all nice and offer great options for different tastes. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

23 November 2015, 09:01 AM	#3
Naz737 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Matt Location: FL, USA Watch: Sub 16610T Posts: 715	Black dial provides some serious contrast. Really can't go wrong with either! __________________ 16610

23 November 2015, 09:36 AM	#11
Sam Crow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Rob Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,233	From just a look at the pics, the black dial certainly is more striking to my eye. As always need to see it on the wrist and in a mirror first. Great looking Daytonas! 👌 Sent from my SM-T330NU using Tapatalk __________________ Photostream on Instagram @samcrow.ca: https://instagram.com/samcrow.ca/

23 November 2015, 09:03 AM	#4
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Both great dials. I own the black with champagne sundials, love the contrast

23 November 2015, 09:21 AM	#6
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Eric the black is the way to go I think the other dial looks too monochromatic

23 November 2015, 09:22 AM	#7
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Yup, also voted on the black dial.

23 November 2015, 09:26 AM	#8
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Both are great but the Champagne dial with black sub dials so better looking.

23 November 2015, 09:40 AM	#12
jdw007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belgium Watch: DSSD D-blue, SubC Posts: 83	Platinum

23 November 2015, 09:47 AM	#13
PerioBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 763	The black dial wins for me as well. Funny, I was going to mention that you needed a Daytona to round off your collection of yg beauties!

23 November 2015, 10:25 AM	#16
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	The black face is awesome

23 November 2015, 10:28 AM	#17
jakologo 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: SoFla Watch: DD40 Posts: 386	I had the pink dial RG and actually traded it for the black dial YG. Both are gorgeous but at the time I felt the RG looked a little too "coppery" especially against my skin tone. No regrets.

23 November 2015, 10:56 AM	#20
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Black for me, Eric.

23 November 2015, 11:17 AM	#21
Mr Daytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mr. Daytona Location: On the water Watch: Panerai Posts: 974	Sorry, got to go with white panda dial in all yellow gold. Ultimate Daytona in my opinion.

23 November 2015, 11:26 AM	#22
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Black dial... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

23 November 2015, 11:53 AM	#23
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	This may seem counterintuitive, but the red seems to "pop" more with the champagne dial. This is just based on the pics, though. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

23 November 2015, 12:27 PM	#24
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I would go black dial __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

23 November 2015, 12:33 PM	#25
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,661	Voted... Champagne dial with black sub dials but they are both great! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

23 November 2015, 12:57 PM	#26
Davetay "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Dave Location: Singapore Watch: Casio G-shock Posts: 116	Didn't own any but i was just looking at it yesterday at an AD. On pictures i feel both look great but when seeing it in actual the champagne dial seems 'lost' cos of the full yellow gold bracelet. The black dial is just so sparkling as compared to the champagne one. Sent from my HM NOTE 1W using Tapatalk

23 November 2015, 01:36 PM	#27
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Black, love the contrast!

23 November 2015, 04:55 PM	#29
Willygallardo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willy Location: Montreal Watch: AP's - Rolex Posts: 972	black dial with YG is the way to go :)

23 November 2015, 05:09 PM	#30
Flex368 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Felix Location: GMT +1 Watch: Yes! Posts: 3,057	I´m not a fan of white dials at all, but the YG Daytona with white dial is my favorite. Still I prefer the bezel design and lugs of the WG/RG case.

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