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View Poll Results: Which YG DD40 dial?
Green with Romans 54 46.15%
Bright Black with diamond baguettes 63 53.85%
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Old 10 April 2022, 06:21 AM   #1
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YG DD40 dial preference?

I only want one, and since I like the classic YG, I'm torn between the new green with romans, and the bright black that comes with diamond baguettes. Thoughts between those two? Sorry for duplicate post but found out that adding a poll is not an option when editing an existing post. Thanks.
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Old 10 April 2022, 06:24 AM   #2
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Not a Diamond kinda guy but black with Roman would look great too
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Old 10 April 2022, 06:34 AM   #3
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Not a Diamond kinda guy but black with Roman would look great too
I agree, but only way to get bright black on YG DD40 is to have the diamond baguettes. I don't mind them since they look like indices. Thanks.
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Old 10 April 2022, 06:37 AM   #4
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Not a Diamond kinda guy but black with Roman would look great too
Rolex offers the bright black diagonal motif with lume sticks, but I like the more sunburst effect without the motif.
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Old 10 April 2022, 06:38 AM   #5
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Out of these 2 definitely the black with baguettes
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Old 10 April 2022, 07:07 AM   #6
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I tried this on the other day and was blown away by it. So good in person.
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Old 10 April 2022, 07:33 AM   #7
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I just can’t do diamonds. I love some of the new stone dials they have like the turquoise but wish there were no diamonds on the dial.
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Old 10 April 2022, 08:39 AM   #8
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Love the green.
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Old 10 April 2022, 08:46 AM   #9
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Love the green!
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Old 10 April 2022, 08:48 AM   #10
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of the two... black

prefer a silver or gold dial
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Old 10 April 2022, 09:03 AM   #11
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Onyx. Ftw!!!!!!!!
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Old 10 April 2022, 09:05 AM   #12
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Black with baguettes
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Old 10 April 2022, 11:36 PM   #13
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Thanks all! Poll has bright black over green 19 to 16. I don't think I could go wrong with either. Tough choice.

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Old 10 April 2022, 11:45 PM   #14
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I was able to try on a display model of the bright black, which had good contrast and changes from grey to black. Look fwd to seeing pics of green dial.

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Old 10 April 2022, 11:47 PM   #15
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Black, flat green is meh at least that’s what I thought about anny yg.gmt
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Old 11 April 2022, 03:31 AM   #16
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Black diamond baguette.
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Old 11 April 2022, 03:43 AM   #17
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Difficult for me. I don't like dials with Roman numerals, but I'm not crazy about dials with diamonds either. Of those two I would go with the black dial and diamonds.
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Old 11 April 2022, 04:01 AM   #18
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Romans look messy..
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Old 11 April 2022, 05:25 AM   #19
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Definitely the black!
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Old 11 April 2022, 09:20 AM   #20
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Easy choice for me the black with baguettes
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Old 11 April 2022, 02:25 PM   #21
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Of the two black with baguettes.
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I tried this on the other day and was blown away by it. So good in person.
This watch is such a stunner! I came very close to buying one last year but went for the platinum version instead at the last minute. No regrets but wish I had room in my collection for two DD40, I'd definitely add this one.

I am generally not a fan of green dials other than a Hulk.
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Old 11 April 2022, 09:49 PM   #23
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I still like my choice: White dial with gold Roman numerals
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Old 11 April 2022, 09:59 PM   #24
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Silver Motif!!!! Its the nicest one in YG.
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Old 11 April 2022, 11:25 PM   #25
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I voted green with romans, just because the green pops so nicely.
But I prefer diamonds to romans, and sticks to diamonds.
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Old 12 April 2022, 01:33 AM   #26
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Black motif dial!

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Old 12 April 2022, 12:57 PM   #27
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Thanks all. As a few have suggested, the silver, champagne, and white dials are nice, but I simply want more contrast not only against the yg, but my fair skin as well. I've had the silver sunburst on yg skyd, but was too monotone for my tastes. A good split between the green and black dials in poll. Maybe whichever my ad offers first I get, because I really like both and would be happy/thrilled either way. Thanks again.

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Old 12 April 2022, 01:00 PM   #28
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I got the silver sunburst



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I tried this on the other day and was blown away by it. So good in person.
I just got this one myself. It is awesome.
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