Day-Date 128238 - Champagne dial in real life?

[thedane]

There was a discussion how the champagne dial on the new Two-Tone Daytona differs quite a bit in real life compared to the official Rolex photo.

I am wondering if the same goes for the Day-Date 36, ref 128238 - photo below.

Does anyone on the forum have this watch/dial combination? Can you perhaps share some pictures?




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[jgottsman11]

Originally Posted by thedane

There was a discussion how the champagne dial on the new Two-Tone Daytona differs quite a bit in real life compared to the official Rolex photo.

I am wondering if the same goes for the Day-Date 36, ref 128238 - photo below.

Does anyone on the forum have this watch/dial combination? Can you perhaps share some pictures?




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[DJH1977]

Gold watches are quite dynamic compared to photos and also have a "glow" (for lack of a better word) that isn't captured. I think it is difficult to draw conclusions without seeing them in person.

[thedane]

Originally Posted by jgottsman11

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Very nice, thank you :)


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[thedane]

Originally Posted by DJH1977

Gold watches are quite dynamic compared to photos and also have a "glow" (for lack of a better word) that isn't captured. I think it is difficult to draw conclusions without seeing them in person.

Yes, good point


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[jgottsman11]

DJH is right. The dial changes drastically depending on the lighting conditions and it’s best to see it in person to really understand. I will say the 128238 champagne dial is FAR nicer than the 18238 champagne dials in person in my eyes

[Tools]

Champagne dials are one of the worst for viewing in bright light, I shy away from them completely.

[favx]

I agree with it being too bright under the bright light, but when thinking of looks and beauty, it's one of the best actually.

[996marty]

For me they look brilliant

[Ravager135]

Rolex gold looks a thousand times better in person than in photographs. Every time I go into an AD and see a precious metal watch it always blows me away even after seeing them for years now in photos. I am personally not a huge fan of the champagne dials. They are iconic, but I find them difficult to read. They are beautiful though and have a sunburst effect.

[Qiwijack]

Looks amazing

[geoach]

Originally Posted by jgottsman11

DJH is right. The dial changes drastically depending on the lighting conditions and it’s best to see it in person to really understand. I will say the 128238 champagne dial is FAR nicer than the 18238 champagne dials in person in my eyes

I disagree my 18078 from 1980 is darker matching the yellow gold better

[BNA/LION]

I Luv Champagne dials! The gold is beautiful on the President.

[painexpert]

Originally Posted by thedane

There was a discussion how the champagne dial on the new Two-Tone Daytona differs quite a bit in real life compared to the official Rolex photo.

I am wondering if the same goes for the Day-Date 36, ref 128238 - photo below.

Does anyone on the forum have this watch/dial combination? Can you perhaps share some pictures?




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I had a DD champagne dial yellow gold. I had the hardest time reading the dial(getting older). I then bought a white gold DD with white dial and that was so much better for me.

[sys999]

Very hard to read. Don’t care, still love it.