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jps3b · 3 June 2018, 02:09 AM

I know I’m in the minority, but this watch (either the WG or the new Pepsi that everyone is going crazy for) never and still doesn’t do anything for me. I don’t like the colors of the bezel, and I definitely find the jubilee bracelet to feminine for me.

Having said that, when I saw the new WG version with the blue dial I was immediately drawn to it. It’s amazing on how such a small detail can make such a big difference on how the watch presents itself.

I guess I’m lucky that I could really care less about the new Pepsi because I wouldn’t be able to acquire one anyways, but the WG with the blue dial is a stunner and if I didn’t already have a Smurf, this would be my next time piece.

That’s the great thing about our hobby/passion for nice time pieces. Everyone is different and we like what we like. Just because I don’t like them doesn’t mean they aren’t incredible watches, on the contrary, I’m one of the only weirdos that doesn’t like the new Pepsi.

All that to basically say: get the WG BLRO with the new blue dial. Absolutely beautiful!!,

hodie9 · 3 June 2018, 02:10 AM

The blue is my vote. It differentiates itself from the SS version. Well that and the bracelet.

RHIII · 3 June 2018, 02:17 AM

I prefer the black dial. I've just never been a fan of the flat blue dials...which is what has kept me off of the WG Sub...now if it was released with a sunburst dial...it would get back on the radar...

lapince · 3 June 2018, 02:21 AM

I usually prefer blue dials but not in this case, I think the black dial gives a nicer contrast.

About Rolex changing the dial for free ROFL, in what world do you live in? Maybe they will change the dial for free once you buy the other one, that might be possible though not sure, but change it for free no chance

Snow-Dweller · 3 June 2018, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MoosicPa

The dial switch nonsense is just rumor. No one has been able to verify this as fact with a Rolex AD or service center. Unless you have some proof of this please stop spreading fake news.

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Originally Posted by desertyank

My AD told me that only a very few of the most recent black dial sales would even be considered for a free change. He only offered the deal to two, and both declined.

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Originally Posted by lapince

I usually prefer blue dials but not in this case, I think the black dial gives a nicer contrast.

About Rolex changing the dial for free ROFL, in what world do you live in? Maybe they will change the dial for free once you buy the other one, that might be possible though not sure, but change it for free no chance

I was told that black dial WG BLROs (like mine) have the option of changing to blue, but that once changed they could never go back to black.

MoosicPa · 3 June 2018, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

I was told that black dial WG BLROs (like mine) have the option of changing to blue, but that once changed they could never go back to black.

Can you give your source for this information? I checked with 3 seperate Rolex AD's I deal with and none of them heard of this option and another poster on here checked with an RSC who also had no information on this option.

101031-28 · 3 June 2018, 02:36 AM

My choice would be the blue dial BLRO. It's a stunning color, goes really well with the red/blue bezel. Got to see it in person at my local AD Basel 2018 presentation, a few weeks ago. Plus with the introduction of the SS BLRO on jubilee, I would much rather have the WG on a blue dial.

You · 3 June 2018, 02:39 AM

Black

lecorsaire · 3 June 2018, 02:42 AM

The black dial of course. If the market price of SS Pepsi’s does not drop over the next year then the WG BLRO will become a much more attractive purchase given that it has the Oyster and can be had for $27-30k in mint condition.

watchmework · 3 June 2018, 02:43 AM

Hmmm, I really like the blue dial from what I’ve seen in the pics.

Toony · 3 June 2018, 03:36 AM

I’m waiting to see the blue in person. No wrong choice really.

thsiao · 3 June 2018, 03:51 AM

I would go for the blue dial.

Duey · 3 June 2018, 04:38 AM

I love Rolex blue dials but after seeing it in person it just looks off. It's like it's missing something. I don't know how to explain it but it's not a Smuf blue or a sunburst blue it just looks off to me it's kind of flat and dull. Maybe it's the contrast to the bezel, because it's not a true blue.

Dompropat · 3 June 2018, 06:23 AM

I think you gotta go black with the pepsi

smym18 · 3 June 2018, 06:24 AM

Blue would be my choice.

LuxuryWoman23 · 3 June 2018, 06:54 AM

Feel that the blues do not match. Would rather go for black then!

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T-Bag · 3 June 2018, 07:33 AM

They both look beautiful. I think that the blue dial will be a very rare sight in the wild.

garethevans · 3 June 2018, 07:45 AM

I’d choose the black face - it’s more striking, looks original, and it just has more presence. The blue face doesn’t quite match up to the blue of the bezel. It’s a great watch and should save you money too over the brand new one. Guessing the black dial might be more collectible in the long run too given that it’s now phased out for the white gold version?

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ap1 · 3 June 2018, 08:08 AM

I’m thinking blue dial but hard to say emphatically before seeing it IRL. Some of those above pics look great with it. I flipped the wg Black Dial as it didn’t hold my attention.

johnnyjazz · 3 June 2018, 09:45 AM

The blue dial is very different and makes the watch look special now. Before, in black, it was special but with the introduction of the ss model the only difference is a bracelet and lets face it, there will be a mod soon to put a ss oyster on that, making it look the same as the wg. If i had the choice it would be blue.

watchtabs · 3 June 2018, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyjazz

The blue dial is very different and makes the watch look special now. Before, in black, it was special but with the introduction of the ss model the only difference is a bracelet and lets face it, there will be a mod soon to put a ss oyster on that, making it look the same as the wg. If i had the choice it would be blue.

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affalterbach · 3 June 2018, 10:07 AM

Get the black in steel and the blue in white gold = problem solved.

psv · 3 June 2018, 12:17 PM

You cannot lose, pick whatever sings. I would probably have gone with the black one now.

SMC84 · 3 June 2018, 12:36 PM

I'd go Black. But I haven't seen the blue in the flesh.

I very recently tried 3 local AD's to hope and locate a leftover black dial with no luck, and they seem to have appreciated slightly vs. 6 months ago on the used market and seem to be moving quickly. If you can find a leftover BNIB, might want to jump on it.

SoCal_Batman · 3 June 2018, 12:43 PM

I'd go black dial all day long, better contrast of colors IMO!

kman82 · 3 June 2018, 12:55 PM

The blue gives it younger and sportier character. The black is classic. Personally I’ll go for the blue.

imgook · 3 June 2018, 01:10 PM

Tough choice for sure, both are beautiful!

eonflux · 3 June 2018, 01:18 PM

Between the 2, the blue dial.

But at this point, if getting a Pepsi, I'd get the SS for the new movement and larger hands.

coxswain · 3 June 2018, 04:44 PM

Blue! The blue dial looked better with the WG Pepsi GMT. The watch with this blue dial looked more vibrant and sportier that the one with the black dial, especially when seen from a little distance. It looked really nice with the greyish gleam of white gold.

But the real problem is: why didn't Rolex equip this watch with the new 3285 movement??:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...highlight=3285

I'm interested in this watch. But I guess I'll have to wait 2 years or so to get it with the new movement.

watchtabs · 3 June 2018, 04:48 PM

Blue.

You want black? Buy the stainless steel. Looks the same.

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3 June 2018, 02:36 AM	#7
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	My choice would be the blue dial BLRO. It's a stunning color, goes really well with the red/blue bezel. Got to see it in person at my local AD Basel 2018 presentation, a few weeks ago. Plus with the introduction of the SS BLRO on jubilee, I would much rather have the WG on a blue dial. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

3 June 2018, 02:42 AM	#9
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	The black dial of course. If the market price of SS Pepsi’s does not drop over the next year then the WG BLRO will become a much more attractive purchase given that it has the Oyster and can be had for $27-30k in mint condition. __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

3 June 2018, 03:51 AM	#12
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,248	I would go for the blue dial. __________________ Instagram @lifeofawis www.lifeofawis.com

3 June 2018, 12:43 PM	#25
SoCal_Batman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: C.R. Location: Los Angeles Watch: ♛ BLNR \| AK Posts: 1,029	I'd go black dial all day long, better contrast of colors IMO! __________________ "The more I see, the less I know for sure." - John Lennon

3 June 2018, 04:48 PM	#30
watchtabs "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Charlie Location: Miami Posts: 1,534	Blue. You want black? Buy the stainless steel. Looks the same. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ I have all the grails I could ever want, but the hunt will always continue .

3 June 2018, 02:09 AM	#1
jps3b "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Watch: 116619 Posts: 1,334	I know I’m in the minority, but this watch (either the WG or the new Pepsi that everyone is going crazy for) never and still doesn’t do anything for me. I don’t like the colors of the bezel, and I definitely find the jubilee bracelet to feminine for me. Having said that, when I saw the new WG version with the blue dial I was immediately drawn to it. It’s amazing on how such a small detail can make such a big difference on how the watch presents itself. I guess I’m lucky that I could really care less about the new Pepsi because I wouldn’t be able to acquire one anyways, but the WG with the blue dial is a stunner and if I didn’t already have a Smurf, this would be my next time piece. That’s the great thing about our hobby/passion for nice time pieces. Everyone is different and we like what we like. Just because I don’t like them doesn’t mean they aren’t incredible watches, on the contrary, I’m one of the only weirdos that doesn’t like the new Pepsi. All that to basically say: get the WG BLRO with the new blue dial. Absolutely beautiful!!,

3 June 2018, 02:10 AM	#2
hodie9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Kyle Location: Salt Lake City Watch: 116500LN,116519LN Posts: 792	The blue is my vote. It differentiates itself from the SS version. Well that and the bracelet.

3 June 2018, 02:17 AM	#3
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	I prefer the black dial. I've just never been a fan of the flat blue dials...which is what has kept me off of the WG Sub...now if it was released with a sunburst dial...it would get back on the radar...

3 June 2018, 02:21 AM	#4
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	I usually prefer blue dials but not in this case, I think the black dial gives a nicer contrast. About Rolex changing the dial for free ROFL, in what world do you live in? Maybe they will change the dial for free once you buy the other one, that might be possible though not sure, but change it for free no chance

3 June 2018, 02:39 AM	#8
You "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 785	Black

3 June 2018, 02:43 AM	#10
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Hmmm, I really like the blue dial from what I’ve seen in the pics.

3 June 2018, 03:36 AM	#11
Toony "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: Gatchaman Posts: 1,873	I’m waiting to see the blue in person. No wrong choice really.

3 June 2018, 04:38 AM	#13
Duey 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,598	I love Rolex blue dials but after seeing it in person it just looks off. It's like it's missing something. I don't know how to explain it but it's not a Smuf blue or a sunburst blue it just looks off to me it's kind of flat and dull. Maybe it's the contrast to the bezel, because it's not a true blue.

3 June 2018, 06:23 AM	#14
Dompropat "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CT Watch: Sub Posts: 357	I think you gotta go black with the pepsi

3 June 2018, 06:24 AM	#15
smym18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,376	Blue would be my choice.

3 June 2018, 06:54 AM	#16
LuxuryWoman23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NL Posts: 20	Feel that the blues do not match. Would rather go for black then! Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

3 June 2018, 07:33 AM	#17
T-Bag "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 365	They both look beautiful. I think that the blue dial will be a very rare sight in the wild.

3 June 2018, 07:45 AM	#18
garethevans "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London Watch: Submariner Posts: 27	I’d choose the black face - it’s more striking, looks original, and it just has more presence. The blue face doesn’t quite match up to the blue of the bezel. It’s a great watch and should save you money too over the brand new one. Guessing the black dial might be more collectible in the long run too given that it’s now phased out for the white gold version? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 June 2018, 08:08 AM	#19
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	I’m thinking blue dial but hard to say emphatically before seeing it IRL. Some of those above pics look great with it. I flipped the wg Black Dial as it didn’t hold my attention.

3 June 2018, 09:45 AM	#20
johnnyjazz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: britain Posts: 712	The blue dial is very different and makes the watch look special now. Before, in black, it was special but with the introduction of the ss model the only difference is a bracelet and lets face it, there will be a mod soon to put a ss oyster on that, making it look the same as the wg. If i had the choice it would be blue.

3 June 2018, 10:07 AM	#22
affalterbach "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: USA Watch: Seiko SUN065P1 Posts: 359	Get the black in steel and the blue in white gold = problem solved.

3 June 2018, 12:17 PM	#23
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	You cannot lose, pick whatever sings. I would probably have gone with the black one now.

3 June 2018, 12:36 PM	#24
SMC84 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & IWC Posts: 208	I'd go Black. But I haven't seen the blue in the flesh. I very recently tried 3 local AD's to hope and locate a leftover black dial with no luck, and they seem to have appreciated slightly vs. 6 months ago on the used market and seem to be moving quickly. If you can find a leftover BNIB, might want to jump on it.

3 June 2018, 12:55 PM	#26
kman82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Singapore Posts: 114	The blue gives it younger and sportier character. The black is classic. Personally I’ll go for the blue.

3 June 2018, 01:10 PM	#27
imgook "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Rob Location: Australia Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 886	Tough choice for sure, both are beautiful!

3 June 2018, 01:18 PM	#28
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,637	Between the 2, the blue dial. But at this point, if getting a Pepsi, I'd get the SS for the new movement and larger hands.

3 June 2018, 04:44 PM	#29
coxswain Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Chicago Posts: 84	Blue! The blue dial looked better with the WG Pepsi GMT. The watch with this blue dial looked more vibrant and sportier that the one with the black dial, especially when seen from a little distance. It looked really nice with the greyish gleam of white gold. But the real problem is: why didn't Rolex equip this watch with the new 3285 movement??: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...highlight=3285 I'm interested in this watch. But I guess I'll have to wait 2 years or so to get it with the new movement.

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