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SemperFi · 25 February 2015, 06:12 AM

I know that there are numerous Rolex dial colors to choose from among the many models available but for the sake of argument let's limit this discussion to only black and white dials on any given Rolex.
My interest is in which color dial do you prefer when you're dressing up for a night on the town and which dial do you prefer for casual, everyday, just hanging out types of situations?

jjnd08 · 25 February 2015, 06:17 AM

My answer in a picture.

CabbageHead · 25 February 2015, 06:18 AM

E. White dial never

JJL · 25 February 2015, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

I know that there are numerous Rolex dial colors to choose from among the many models available but for the sake of argument let's limit this discussion to only black and white dials on any given Rolex.
My interest is in which color dial do you prefer when you're dressing up for a night on the town and which dial do you prefer for casual, everyday, just hanging out types of situations?

Very tough question, I think a lot depends on the model, metal, etc... but I lean towards white being a little dressier. Possibly because it seems a little softer and more elegant. Plus it's more common to see tool watches in black, whether it's a G-Shock, Casio, or Rolex.

tkerrmd · 25 February 2015, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

I know that there are numerous Rolex dial colors to choose from among the many models available but for the sake of argument let's limit this discussion to only black and white dials on any given Rolex.
My interest is in which color dial do you prefer when you're dressing up for a night on the town and which dial do you prefer for casual, everyday, just hanging out types of situations?

I can't vote because the beauty of these watches is they can all dress up or down I don't think the dial color makes them more dress or more sport

SemperFi · 25 February 2015, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

I can't vote because the beauty of these watches is they can all dress up or down I don't think the dial color makes them more dress or more sport

I agree but which do you prefer?

locutus49 · 25 February 2015, 06:41 AM

With SS Daytona I prefer the black for looks, although it is not as legible for us older folk. I have a meteorite dial that is kinda light grey and not the easiest to read, but looks great.

IMO, white is easiest to read but not my favorite as far as visual impact.

AK797 · 25 February 2015, 07:25 AM

White is dressier, black sportier for me.

watchwatcher · 25 February 2015, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

White is dressier, black sportier for me.

While I generally agree with Neil, some exceptions come to mind...the YMII, EXPII, and the Milguass for instance, very sporty.

Watchvirgin · 25 February 2015, 07:33 AM

White for me!!

SemperFi · 25 February 2015, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

While I generally agree with Neil, some exceptions come to mind...the YMII, EXPII, and the Milguass for instance, very sporty.

No argument there. Love that Exp II Polar as an everyday watch.

FTX I · 25 February 2015, 07:53 AM

I have many white, but black dials are my favorite hands down.

Rolex fan 61 · 25 February 2015, 09:09 AM

White for legibility black for stealth

707soldier · 25 February 2015, 09:12 AM

Black sports
White dress

SemperFi · 26 February 2015, 01:27 AM

I'm thinking of two watch combo's that I'd like to own eventually...just throwing my ideas out there.

DJ II white stick dial and either Explorer II black dial or Tudor Pelagos.

or

DJ II black stick dial and Explorer II Polar.

or

Explorer I (39mm) and Explorer II Polar.

Danex · 26 February 2015, 01:36 AM

I think the answer to the dress/sport question entails more than just the dial color.
Bezel?, bracelet, case, etc.

Danex · 26 February 2015, 01:38 AM

The Explorer I crosses over nicely. The Exp II more sport. DJ is dress.
IMHO

c.capt · 26 February 2015, 01:41 AM

I think you can dress up or down any Rolex.

Annan · 26 February 2015, 01:43 AM

My choices reflect what I own: a white dial TT DJ and a black dial GMTII. While I wear both on casual occasions, the DJ is always my choice for dress up.

watchwatcher · 26 February 2015, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

I'm thinking of two watch combo's that I'd like to own eventually...just throwing my ideas out there.

DJ II white stick dial and either Explorer II black dial or Tudor Pelagos.

or

DJ II black stick dial and Explorer II Polar.

or

Explorer I (39mm) and Explorer II Polar.

Well, those are all great options, for sure. Let me throw out the idea that you look beyond black and white...the DJII blue stick is such a stunner.

SemperFi · 26 February 2015, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Well, those are all great options, for sure. Let me throw out the idea that you look beyond black and white...the DJII blue stick is such a stunner.

I've actually tried it on at an AD. It is beautiful but I just can't get my head around having a blue dial watch. My tastes generally run to black, white, and silver.

watchwatcher · 26 February 2015, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

I've actually tried it on at an AD. It is beautiful but I just can't get my head around having a blue dial watch. My tastes generally run to black, white, and silver.

OK, gotcha. The silver sunburst DJII smooth bezel is one of my faves.

EricM · 26 February 2015, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

White is dressier, black sportier for me.

SemperFi · 26 February 2015, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

OK, gotcha. The silver sunburst DJII smooth bezel is one of my faves.

Yep. I like the smooth bezel DJ II's in SS...no gold or TT for me.

tkerrmd · 26 February 2015, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

I agree but which do you prefer?

ok black for sport white for dress is my preference

Bangel · 26 February 2015, 05:03 AM

Sport - black
Dress- white

Eric Chan · 26 February 2015, 05:22 AM

White dial for dress and black dial for sport is my preference, but would be fine with either of these combinations for dress and sport.

SemperFi · 26 February 2015, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Chan

White dial for dress and black dial for sport is my preference, but would be fine with either of these combinations for dress and sport.

I agree. I could see myself with a DJ II white dial smooth bezel for dress and an Exp II black dial for sport just as well as a DJ II black dial smooth bezel for dress and a Exp II Polar for sport. Not sure which combo I like better.

iancs · 26 February 2015, 06:56 AM

White wins for me.

travisb · 26 February 2015, 07:00 AM

I tend to gravitate toward black dials for sport and dress but there are exceptions of course depending on particular models and manufacturers.

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White Dial For Dress	46	41.44%
White Dial For Sport	26	23.42%
Black Dial For Dress	33	29.73%
Black Dial For Sport	74	66.67%
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25 February 2015, 06:12 AM	#1
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	A Black & White Question I know that there are numerous Rolex dial colors to choose from among the many models available but for the sake of argument let's limit this discussion to only black and white dials on any given Rolex. My interest is in which color dial do you prefer when you're dressing up for a night on the town and which dial do you prefer for casual, everyday, just hanging out types of situations?

25 February 2015, 06:17 AM	#2
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	My answer in a picture. Attached Images

26 February 2015, 01:36 AM	#16
Danex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Dan O Location: Park City, UT Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 741	I think the answer to the dress/sport question entails more than just the dial color. Bezel?, bracelet, case, etc. __________________ -Dan, WIS In Training 116520 Cosmograph Daytona 116622 & 16622 Yacht-Master 114060 & 14060 Submariner

26 February 2015, 01:38 AM	#17
Danex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Dan O Location: Park City, UT Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 741	The Explorer I crosses over nicely. The Exp II more sport. DJ is dress. IMHO __________________ -Dan, WIS In Training 116520 Cosmograph Daytona 116622 & 16622 Yacht-Master 114060 & 14060 Submariner

25 February 2015, 06:18 AM	#3
CabbageHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 369	E. White dial never

25 February 2015, 06:41 AM	#7
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	With SS Daytona I prefer the black for looks, although it is not as legible for us older folk. I have a meteorite dial that is kinda light grey and not the easiest to read, but looks great. IMO, white is easiest to read but not my favorite as far as visual impact.

25 February 2015, 07:25 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	White is dressier, black sportier for me.

25 February 2015, 07:33 AM	#10
Watchvirgin Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Ash_Flash Location: Washington, DC Watch: AP Posts: 901	White for me!!

25 February 2015, 07:53 AM	#12
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	I have many white, but black dials are my favorite hands down.

25 February 2015, 09:09 AM	#13
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	White for legibility black for stealth

25 February 2015, 09:12 AM	#14
707soldier "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: 707soldier Location: California, USA Watch: ROLEX USA Posts: 522	Black sports White dress

26 February 2015, 01:27 AM	#15
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I'm thinking of two watch combo's that I'd like to own eventually...just throwing my ideas out there. DJ II white stick dial and either Explorer II black dial or Tudor Pelagos. or DJ II black stick dial and Explorer II Polar. or Explorer I (39mm) and Explorer II Polar.

26 February 2015, 01:41 AM	#18
c.capt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Hulk Sub Posts: 683	I think you can dress up or down any Rolex. __________________ BALL EHC Airborne · EHC Black \| EBEL 1911 BTR Chrono \| GLASHÜTTE ORIGINAL Senator Navigator Panodate IWC Aquatimer 2000 \| OMEGA SMPc · SM PO 8500 · Speedmaster Apollo XI 35th · Speedmaster GSOTM ROLEX Datejust · Datejust II · Explorer II · Sea Dweller Ceramic 4000 · Submariner LVc \| TUDOR Black Shield

26 February 2015, 01:43 AM	#19
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	My choices reflect what I own: a white dial TT DJ and a black dial GMTII. While I wear both on casual occasions, the DJ is always my choice for dress up. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

26 February 2015, 05:03 AM	#26
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Sport - black Dress- white

26 February 2015, 05:22 AM	#27
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	White dial for dress and black dial for sport is my preference, but would be fine with either of these combinations for dress and sport. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

26 February 2015, 06:56 AM	#29
iancs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: london Watch: Out Posts: 73	White wins for me.

26 February 2015, 07:00 AM	#30
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	I tend to gravitate toward black dials for sport and dress but there are exceptions of course depending on particular models and manufacturers.

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