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beyondbeing · 9 March 2013, 03:36 AM

I am new to this forum. I've decided to buy the Datejust 31mm - Steel Fluted Bezel - Jublilee Bracelet
It's going to be for my 40th bday gift (I am a female). However, I am going back and forth between these 2 dials:

Black dial diamond hour markers
vs
Silver dial diamond hour markers

A few things I have in mind are:
I want something that will age well, so it will be wearable even in my 50's
I am wondering if the black dial will show more signs of wear/tear on the bracelet or vice versa?
I am aware of the finger prints will show up more on the black dial, but I am not very concerned about it
I like the elegent feel/look of the silver dial, but the diamonds seem to blend in too much
I like the diamonds showing up more on the black dial, more modern/bold feel, yet feel like it's not as luxurious feel as compared to the silver dial....

Any thoughts/feedback would be appreciated!!

roger 2011 · 9 March 2013, 04:01 AM

Black
here's my wife's 31mm

Spartan · 9 March 2013, 05:21 AM

I got this for my wife about 1 1/2 years ago (random SN) and she loves it!
Great watch for all occasions

Its the 31mm version... Chose the jubilee bracelet over the oyster because
I think it looks stunning with the fluted bezel

Diamonds would be too much, especially as an everyday watch! IMO of course

mmmk604 · 9 March 2013, 05:24 AM

Silver looks stunning in person, here's my 36mm version since I'm male

kcmo · 9 March 2013, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan

I got this for my wife about 1 1/2 years ago (random SN) and she loves it!
Great watch for all occasions

Its the 31mm version... Chose the jubilee bracelet over the oyster because
I think it looks stunning with the fluted bezel

Diamonds would be too much, especially as an everyday watch! IMO of course

Love this! I wear it in 36mm and it is just timeless!

kcmo · 9 March 2013, 05:27 AM

I'm not a big fan of black dials, so between these two, I'd select the silver with diamonds. I think the WG hands against the black dial would be tough to read, especially in a 31mm.

For me, I find that the silver doesn't have enough contrast, so white would be (and is), my choice. Clean, crisp, and versatile.

Spartan · 9 March 2013, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Love this! I wear it in 36mm and it is just timeless!

Thought of getter her the 36mm...Would have been too big for her puny wrists!
price difference was something like 150$ more...thats all!!!
She just loves her 31mm; at first she thought it was too big

She used to have a 25mm LONGINES

kcmo · 9 March 2013, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan

Thought of getter her the 36mm...Would have been too big for her puny wrists!
price difference was something like 150$ more...thats all!!!
She just loves her 31mm; at first she thought it was too big

She used to have a 25mm LONGINES

Wow, I can't believe the price difference is so minimal. As long as she loves it, that's all that matters! I'm wearing mine today

nick c · 9 March 2013, 09:09 AM

watchwatcher · 9 March 2013, 10:36 AM

My vote is silver. Purely subjective, it just speaks to me.

chicfarmer1 · 9 March 2013, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan

I got this for my wife about 1 1/2 years ago (random SN) and she loves it!
Great watch for all occasions

Its the 31mm version... Chose the jubilee bracelet over the oyster because
I think it looks stunning with the fluted bezel

Diamonds would be too much, especially as an everyday watch! IMO of course

Agree with you and with Karis. White with Romans is stunning, always fresh, and easy to read. Love it. (I have it in the 31mm too.)

Runnin' Rebel · 9 March 2013, 11:20 AM

Gone but not forgotten

kcmo · 9 March 2013, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

Agree with you and with Karis. White with Romans is stunning, always fresh, and easy to read. Love it. (I have it in the 31mm too.)

You are so wise, J!

9 March 2013, 03:36 AM	#1
beyondbeing "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1	Black vs Silver dial, diamond hour markers - 31mm I am new to this forum. I've decided to buy the Datejust 31mm - Steel Fluted Bezel - Jublilee Bracelet It's going to be for my 40th bday gift (I am a female). However, I am going back and forth between these 2 dials: Black dial diamond hour markers vs Silver dial diamond hour markers A few things I have in mind are: I want something that will age well, so it will be wearable even in my 50's I am wondering if the black dial will show more signs of wear/tear on the bracelet or vice versa? I am aware of the finger prints will show up more on the black dial, but I am not very concerned about it I like the elegent feel/look of the silver dial, but the diamonds seem to blend in too much I like the diamonds showing up more on the black dial, more modern/bold feel, yet feel like it's not as luxurious feel as compared to the silver dial.... Any thoughts/feedback would be appreciated!!

9 March 2013, 04:01 AM	#2
roger 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London, U.K Watch: Daytona 116509 Posts: 218	hihihihiihi Black here's my wife's 31mm Attached Images

9 March 2013, 05:21 AM	#3
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9 March 2013, 05:24 AM	#4
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	Silver looks stunning in person, here's my 36mm version since I'm male

9 March 2013, 05:27 AM	#6
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I'm not a big fan of black dials, so between these two, I'd select the silver with diamonds. I think the WG hands against the black dial would be tough to read, especially in a 31mm. For me, I find that the silver doesn't have enough contrast, so white would be (and is), my choice. Clean, crisp, and versatile.

9 March 2013, 10:36 AM	#10
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	My vote is silver. Purely subjective, it just speaks to me.

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