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aek · 14 January 2013, 05:54 AM

Like the title says, i'm looking for my next watch to buy, and I want it to be a sports steel watch with a white dial. I've looked at royal oak 14790st or 15202 & daytona 16520. What other suggestions do you have? Would be nice to get some thoughts and for those of you who own one, please share some reflections! Thanks!

Grissom · 14 January 2013, 06:02 AM

42mm Explorer II

AK797 · 14 January 2013, 06:05 AM

15300 RO or Cartier Santos, but I would choose Daytona first. RO look better on black/blue dial imho, Dayt looks best on white.

thomaspp · 14 January 2013, 06:11 AM

polar explorer ii, but agree that the RO and daytona would be nicer purchases

lig · 14 January 2013, 06:12 AM

15300 RO or 116520. Both look great in white.

T.S.Eliot · 14 January 2013, 06:18 AM

I would not categorize the AP RO 15202 as a "sports" watch, the 15300 maybe but not the 15202.

The Daytona is grand both old and new.

The 39 AP ROC is also a legend and one of the best ROs designed in my opinion and it comes in white and panda.

Good hunting

kilyung · 14 January 2013, 06:27 AM

AP 15300

Gerardus · 14 January 2013, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grissom

42mm Explorer II

dcash0615 · 14 January 2013, 06:57 AM

Go with either a polar Explorer 42mm 216570 or a Datejust II 41mm 116334 with white stick dial.

TAKUYA · 14 January 2013, 06:58 AM

15300 is between dress and sport, imo. so id pick 15400 or Daytona.

aek · 14 January 2013, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by takuya

15300 is between dress and sport, imo. so id pick 15400 or Daytona.

I have rather small wrists, so i'm afraid 41mm will look to big. AP RO looks bigger than what they are. a 36mm seems to be around 39 imo.

TAKUYA · 14 January 2013, 07:14 AM

I do have small wrist as well (6.25-6.5 inches with the bones) and my 15300 still looks like a dress watch to me, not big or even over size at all. Or if youre afraid that its big, so Daytona should be your choice.

RC2 · 14 January 2013, 07:16 AM

Daytona if you don't like the 42mm watches

j.alex · 14 January 2013, 07:21 AM

Daytona

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samuel019 · 14 January 2013, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcash0615

Go with either a polar Explorer 42mm 216570 or a Datejust II 41mm 116334 with white stick dial.

This! Not sure what your collection consists of but either of these 2 would be my choice with the Exp II 216570 with a slight advantage. Mine happens to be a black dial but no matter the color the Exp rocks. This watch has no cons in my book. Just tons of pros. Good luck

Trouble15 · 14 January 2013, 07:29 AM

216570

mcorliss · 14 January 2013, 07:33 AM

If you want a true sports watch that you can beat up and is very waterproof, you should consider a Breitling. Solid watches and available with white dials. If you want sporty, not sport per say, then go for Daytona.

sstarbuck68 · 14 January 2013, 07:42 AM

16570... Keep it simple.

Particularly if you are worried about over doing it. This wears great! The majority of the case and the bracelet are brushed and have a rugged vibe,

116400... Something different.

This never hooked me, so I moved it on. Can be had on the forums for great prices too, and real solid movement. The polished center links on the bracelet are more bling than sport though IMO...

Good luck.

S

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TAKUYA · 14 January 2013, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sstarbuck68

16570... Keep it simple.

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mikkibarry · 14 January 2013, 07:51 AM

Platinum yachtmaster. That's the ticket.

Sam Philip · 14 January 2013, 07:56 AM

Daytona

dddrees · 14 January 2013, 07:57 AM

The Patek 5711 is an option, but I prefer the blue dial version of this watch more.

I think the AP 15300 is great choice.

The 16520 is certainly very nice as well.

z32turbo · 14 January 2013, 07:57 AM

I'm not a big AP fan so I'd look at and Exp 42 and a Daytona.

The GMT Master · 14 January 2013, 08:20 AM

The latest PP Nautilus with a white dial looks pretty sharp, but I would probably take an AP

GarageBMW · 14 January 2013, 08:20 AM

AP15300 all the way. Find any used one, whatever color it is, and when it is due for service, spend 600$ for dial change for a white one if you can't source a white one now.

Ask yourself, why are the so few 15300 for sale in a year, it's a keeper.One have to hold one in his hands to understand.

DoxaDavid · 14 January 2013, 11:05 AM

For the money, Omega 2538.20 Great White.

Next would be a Polar Explorer II in either case size.

Micha · 14 January 2013, 11:09 AM

Daytona, Milgauss, Explorer Polar.....

nick c · 14 January 2013, 11:16 AM

nauticajoe · 14 January 2013, 11:17 AM

Easy.....Daytona

Time Exposure · 14 January 2013, 11:23 AM

This one

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14 January 2013, 05:54 AM	#1
aek "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Milano Posts: 18	I want to buy a white dialed sports watch, which one? Like the title says, i'm looking for my next watch to buy, and I want it to be a sports steel watch with a white dial. I've looked at royal oak 14790st or 15202 & daytona 16520. What other suggestions do you have? Would be nice to get some thoughts and for those of you who own one, please share some reflections! Thanks!

14 January 2013, 06:02 AM	#2
Grissom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: US, Latin America Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS Posts: 3,349	42mm Explorer II __________________ *(Member NAWCC since 1976)* 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend

14 January 2013, 06:11 AM	#4
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	polar explorer ii, but agree that the RO and daytona would be nicer purchases __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

14 January 2013, 06:18 AM	#6
T.S.Eliot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: K Location: KSA Watch: aholic Posts: 1,499	I would not categorize the AP RO 15202 as a "sports" watch, the 15300 maybe but not the 15202. The Daytona is grand both old and new. The 39 AP ROC is also a legend and one of the best ROs designed in my opinion and it comes in white and panda. Good hunting Attached Images __________________ "Phlebas the Phoenician, a fortnight dead, / Forgot the cry of gulls, and the deep seas swell / And the profit and loss. / A current under sea / Picked his bones in whispers. / As he rose and fell / He passed the stages of his age and youth / Entering the whirlpool. / Gentile or Jew / O you who turn the wheel and look to windward, / Consider Phlebas, who was once handsome and tall as you." Cheers, K

14 January 2013, 06:58 AM	#10
TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2024 SubLV41 sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 53,009	15300 is between dress and sport, imo. so id pick 15400 or Daytona. __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Security Active Instagram @takuyawatches

14 January 2013, 06:05 AM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	15300 RO or Cartier Santos, but I would choose Daytona first. RO look better on black/blue dial imho, Dayt looks best on white.

14 January 2013, 06:12 AM	#5
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,611	15300 RO or 116520. Both look great in white.

14 January 2013, 06:27 AM	#7
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	AP 15300

14 January 2013, 06:57 AM	#9
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,395	Go with either a polar Explorer 42mm 216570 or a Datejust II 41mm 116334 with white stick dial.

14 January 2013, 07:14 AM	#12
TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2024 SubLV41 sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 53,009	I do have small wrist as well (6.25-6.5 inches with the bones) and my 15300 still looks like a dress watch to me, not big or even over size at all. Or if youre afraid that its big, so Daytona should be your choice. __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Security Active Instagram @takuyawatches

14 January 2013, 07:16 AM	#13
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Daytona if you don't like the 42mm watches __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

14 January 2013, 07:21 AM	#14
j.alex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brazil Posts: 554	Daytona Sent from  iPad using Tapatalk

14 January 2013, 07:29 AM	#16
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	216570

14 January 2013, 07:33 AM	#17
mcorliss "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: M Location: Boston Posts: 1,024	If you want a true sports watch that you can beat up and is very waterproof, you should consider a Breitling. Solid watches and available with white dials. If you want sporty, not sport per say, then go for Daytona. Attached Images

14 January 2013, 07:42 AM	#18
sstarbuck68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: VA Posts: 24	16570... Keep it simple. Particularly if you are worried about over doing it. This wears great! The majority of the case and the bracelet are brushed and have a rugged vibe, 116400... Something different. This never hooked me, so I moved it on. Can be had on the forums for great prices too, and real solid movement. The polished center links on the bracelet are more bling than sport though IMO... Good luck. S Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD

14 January 2013, 07:51 AM	#20
mikkibarry "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mikki Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,146	Platinum yachtmaster. That's the ticket.

14 January 2013, 07:56 AM	#21
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Daytona

14 January 2013, 07:57 AM	#22
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	The Patek 5711 is an option, but I prefer the blue dial version of this watch more. I think the AP 15300 is great choice. The 16520 is certainly very nice as well. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

14 January 2013, 07:57 AM	#23
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I'm not a big AP fan so I'd look at and Exp 42 and a Daytona. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

14 January 2013, 08:20 AM	#24
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	The latest PP Nautilus with a white dial looks pretty sharp, but I would probably take an AP

14 January 2013, 08:20 AM	#25
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,896	AP15300 all the way. Find any used one, whatever color it is, and when it is due for service, spend 600$ for dial change for a white one if you can't source a white one now. Ask yourself, why are the so few 15300 for sale in a year, it's a keeper.One have to hold one in his hands to understand.

14 January 2013, 11:05 AM	#26
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	For the money, Omega 2538.20 Great White. Next would be a Polar Explorer II in either case size. __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

14 January 2013, 11:09 AM	#27
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	Daytona, Milgauss, Explorer Polar..... __________________ life is good

14 January 2013, 11:16 AM	#28
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Attached Images

14 January 2013, 11:17 AM	#29
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Easy.....Daytona

14 January 2013, 11:23 AM	#30
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	This one But only if you promise to keep the pushers unscrewed.

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