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29 March 2021, 04:06 AM | #1 |
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Silver or Black Dial for DJ36?
I知 looking to purchase a Datejust 36 with a domed bezel and jubilee bracelet but I知 stuck between the silver or black dial.
For some context this would be a one watch collection for me with little intention of purchasing anything else for a very long time. I have a relatively small wrist at 6.25 inches as well. Any recommendations what colour I should go for to complete my one watch collection! |
29 March 2021, 04:16 AM | #2 |
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I have owned both. Sold the silver dial. Both are great looking. I like the black dial primarily due to legibility in different light settings. White sticks really show up against the black dial.
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29 March 2021, 04:45 AM | #3 |
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Black
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29 March 2021, 04:50 AM | #4 |
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For a one watch collection there is only one choice....
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29 March 2021, 04:51 AM | #5 |
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Black ... the silver will be difficult to see in certain lighting conditions or as your eyes age.
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29 March 2021, 04:56 AM | #6 |
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Black would be my choice. Both nice though.
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29 March 2021, 05:05 AM | #7 |
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Guess I'm in the minority. I'd pick silver dial.
The black dial is excellent too, but I feel would make the watch wear a little smaller (36 is already the smallest I'd go in a watch) plus the cyclops seems to monopolize much of the dial in that configuration, whereas the silver just seems more balanced. |
29 March 2021, 05:10 AM | #8 |
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Thanks for all your input guys! I was leaning towards black myself for the versatility aspect but as TimeAZ mentioned was worried the black may make it wear slightly smaller
Fortunately my small wrists are prepared for this outcome |
29 March 2021, 05:12 AM | #9 |
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Silver. It’s the classic.
Takes on lively champagne hues in the sunlight, too. Also, if you want the watch to wear larger, go for an oyster bracelet. |
29 March 2021, 05:12 AM | #10 |
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I'd go with black. Have you thought about the fluted bezel?
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29 March 2021, 05:13 AM | #11 |
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Black.
Simply clear and elegant legibility superb. |
29 March 2021, 05:15 AM | #12 | |
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Youre right, the black does wear abit smaller. I personally prefer the black though for its versatility. I also like the strong contrast of the black dial and the white indexes and silver hands. Both great dials, to me the choice depends on the bracelet and bezel. I would go silver if I wanted to go fluted and jubilee. I chose black because I think it works better as a more casual all rounder with smooth and oyster. For jubilee and smooth I would still go black as well, and for fluted and oyster its a toss up. |
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29 March 2021, 05:18 AM | #13 | |
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I致e never been the biggest fan of the fluted bezel and feel like that combined with the jubilee might make it a little bit too flash for my liking. I think the combination of the smooth bezel and jubilee go together very well, although from what I致e read it痴 a bit of a faux pas to mix them the combinations up! Lol |
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29 March 2021, 05:18 AM | #14 |
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Black. Much more readable
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29 March 2021, 05:33 AM | #15 |
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Why don’t you go with blue?
A nice in-between? Looks black in some lights, but not as severe. |
29 March 2021, 06:46 AM | #16 |
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29 March 2021, 06:49 AM | #17 |
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I'd go for a black dial. I had a silver one and had it swapped for a blue. Basically it was to hard to read in silver.
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29 March 2021, 07:00 AM | #18 |
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Black.... Far better visibility.
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29 March 2021, 07:01 AM | #19 |
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Black!
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29 March 2021, 07:31 AM | #20 |
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Blue, silver or white dial for DJ. I like to save the black dials for sports models.
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29 March 2021, 07:41 AM | #21 |
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Went with Silver dial and have no issues with legibility,
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29 March 2021, 07:58 AM | #22 |
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Another thing I thought about! Could always get an explorer further down the line.... but I知 not sure I値l ever be in a position to get another watch of this calibre knowing my girlfriend lol
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29 March 2021, 07:59 AM | #23 |
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29 March 2021, 09:00 AM | #24 |
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So 12-4 in favour of black. Seems like a majority to me! Appreciate all the feedback guys!
Wish I could’ve done a poll! |
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I知 sorry, but how does a dial make a watch wear smaller? The specs are the same
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29 March 2021, 09:10 AM | #26 | |
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With the silver DJ, the dial more flows into the bezel with the similarity in colour, perhaps creating the illusion of a slightly bigger watch. Difficult to say without seeing two side by side I suppose. |
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29 March 2021, 09:23 AM | #27 |
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29 March 2021, 09:29 AM | #28 |
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My vote for black as well, Ed.
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29 March 2021, 10:31 AM | #29 | |
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Try it next time youre at an AD it works with any watch not just DJ. Once you see it with the same watch youll notice it even with different watches with the same diameter |
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