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cop414 · 3 March 2015, 10:27 PM

Tough one, I'd say black followed very closely by silver.

cab56 · 3 March 2015, 11:27 PM

Most of my watches have a black dial. Partly due to preference and partly due to practicality because I find a black dial very easy to read.

I have some brand X watches with a silver dial. I liked them when I bought them, but I found them hard to read and now I rarely wear them.

Having said all this, a few days ago, I tried a DJ2 with a silver dial and I was stunned by how much I liked it on my wrist (I had ignored it on prior visits to my AD).

Next week, I expect to buy either a silver DJ2 or a blue DJ2. The blue one wowed me from the first, but the silver grew on me as more elegant and as a complete contrast to my Submariner.

Good luck shopping.

actionkwj · 4 March 2015, 03:09 AM

I have a blue Sub, so I'm not interested in the blue DJ2, but like you, I'm torn between black and silver. The black looks better in pictures, IMO, but in person the silver sunburst dial is spectacular. Both would go with absolutely anything. I have two other watches - one white dial and another silver dial, so I'll probably go with the black. It's nice to have such a first-world problem, right?

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Originally Posted by cab56

Most of my watches have a black dial. Partly due to preference and partly due to practicality because I find a black dial very easy to read.

I have some brand X watches with a silver dial. I liked them when I bought them, but I found them hard to read and now I rarely wear them.

Having said all this, a few days ago, I tried a DJ2 with a silver dial and I was stunned by how much I liked it on my wrist (I had ignored it on prior visits to my AD).

Next week, I expect to buy either a silver DJ2 or a blue DJ2. The blue one wowed me from the first, but the silver grew on me as more elegant and as a complete contrast to my Submariner.

Good luck shopping.

broulstone · 4 March 2015, 03:17 AM

white

actionkwj · 4 March 2015, 03:19 AM

OK, the newest numbers indicate black-silver-white at 40/35/25. Lots of love for the white, but looks like it's a tough call between black and silver.

If I did the math right, our small sample size of 174 produces a +or- margin of error of 7.3%, so this is basically a toss-up between the black and silver. Never the less, our poll numbers and anecdotal evidence indicate that BLACK is the clear winner and SILVER is a close second.

Nice job everybody.

Chanieish · 4 March 2015, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by actionkwj

OK, the newest numbers indicate black-silver-white at 40/35/25. Lots of love for the white, but looks like it's a tough call between black and silver.

If I did the math right, our small sample size of 174 produces a +or- margin of error of 7.3%, so this is basically a toss-up between the black and silver. Never the less, our poll numbers and anecdotal evidence indicate that BLACK is the clear winner and SILVER is a close second.

Nice job everybody.

Yay stats! Haha. Glad black edged out (my choice) and best of luck with your choice, whatever it may be.

Boothroyd · 4 March 2015, 03:34 AM

I own the Black DJII, smooth bezel. Works really well for work or dress. I imagine dial color preference may have something to do with one's standard wardrobe.

JJL · 4 March 2015, 06:32 AM

Silver and White are neck and neck, but I went with Silver, as mentioned in previous respsonses, there's just something about it in person. Pics just don't do it justice.

actionkwj · 5 March 2015, 03:58 PM

And in the right order too!

actionkwj · 6 March 2015, 04:43 AM

Looks like one of our friendly Rolex ADs did the same poll! So far we've got 230 polled. Come on, TRF, can we get this poll to 300? It's so simple, anyone can play!

Michaelx · 6 March 2015, 05:01 AM

White

Michael

actionkwj · 6 March 2015, 07:31 AM

That's a great diversified collection with flavor in terms of both style and color. Very well done. Looks like the only thing you're missing is blue!

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Originally Posted by Michaelx

White

Michael

Spartacus · 6 March 2015, 05:05 AM

white for me, be bold!

wardman · 6 March 2015, 05:35 AM

Silver but non fluted bezel

gilv · 6 March 2015, 06:08 AM

Here's my vote...

Ravager135 · 6 March 2015, 09:06 AM

I'd go blue or white on this one. Has nothing to do with the other dials offered as any is going to look great. Blue and white dialed watches are just not as common and when done, few brands get them right. I tell people the same thing when asking which dial to get on an Explorer II: if this is your first and only Rolex, then go black. If not, consider white.

lesgold · 7 March 2015, 05:55 AM

I spent a lot of time debating between white or a silver dj2. I eventually chose silver and feel I made the right decision. No picture I have seen of the silver dial truely does its justice as the way it picks up light needs to be seen on the wrist. I vote silver

Solo118 · 7 March 2015, 06:01 AM

I voted black, and if it was me I would get the black dial w/roman numerals.

View Poll Results: Black - White - Silver
Black	112	39.58%
White	70	24.73%
Silver	101	35.69%
Voters: 283. You may not vote on this poll

3 March 2015, 10:27 PM	#1
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	Tough one, I'd say black followed very closely by silver. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

3 March 2015, 11:27 PM	#2
cab56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: Canada Watch: many! Posts: 1,134	Black is basic, silver for variety Most of my watches have a black dial. Partly due to preference and partly due to practicality because I find a black dial very easy to read. I have some brand X watches with a silver dial. I liked them when I bought them, but I found them hard to read and now I rarely wear them. Having said all this, a few days ago, I tried a DJ2 with a silver dial and I was stunned by how much I liked it on my wrist (I had ignored it on prior visits to my AD). Next week, I expect to buy either a silver DJ2 or a blue DJ2. The blue one wowed me from the first, but the silver grew on me as more elegant and as a complete contrast to my Submariner. Good luck shopping.

4 March 2015, 03:17 AM	#4
broulstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Bruce Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: EXP II, DJ,PP5066 Posts: 1,597	white Attached Images __________________ Bruce, 16570 Explorer II, DJ 16234 DJ 16013, 6466, 1947 Rolex Oyster, JLC Grande Reverso 976, PP 5066, Ellipse, Omega Seamaster

5 March 2015, 03:58 PM	#9
actionkwj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san diego Watch: me soak up the sun Posts: 1,245	Black-silver-white 116334 on display And in the right order too! Attached Images

4 March 2015, 03:19 AM	#5
actionkwj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san diego Watch: me soak up the sun Posts: 1,245	OK, the newest numbers indicate black-silver-white at 40/35/25. Lots of love for the white, but looks like it's a tough call between black and silver. If I did the math right, our small sample size of 174 produces a +or- margin of error of 7.3%, so this is basically a toss-up between the black and silver. Never the less, our poll numbers and anecdotal evidence indicate that BLACK is the clear winner and SILVER is a close second. Nice job everybody.

4 March 2015, 03:34 AM	#7
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,258	I own the Black DJII, smooth bezel. Works really well for work or dress. I imagine dial color preference may have something to do with one's standard wardrobe.

4 March 2015, 06:32 AM	#8
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Silver and White are neck and neck, but I went with Silver, as mentioned in previous respsonses, there's just something about it in person. Pics just don't do it justice.

6 March 2015, 04:43 AM	#10
actionkwj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san diego Watch: me soak up the sun Posts: 1,245	Black - Silver - White at an AD Looks like one of our friendly Rolex ADs did the same poll! So far we've got 230 polled. Come on, TRF, can we get this poll to 300? It's so simple, anyone can play! Attached Images

6 March 2015, 05:01 AM	#11
Michaelx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Stuttgart, DE Watch: DeepSea 116660 Posts: 48	White Michael Attached Images

6 March 2015, 05:05 AM	#13
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,745	white for me, be bold!

6 March 2015, 05:35 AM	#14
wardman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PA Watch: Sub-c date Posts: 192	Silver but non fluted bezel

6 March 2015, 06:08 AM	#15
gilv Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 170	Here's my vote...

6 March 2015, 09:06 AM	#16
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	I'd go blue or white on this one. Has nothing to do with the other dials offered as any is going to look great. Blue and white dialed watches are just not as common and when done, few brands get them right. I tell people the same thing when asking which dial to get on an Explorer II: if this is your first and only Rolex, then go black. If not, consider white.

7 March 2015, 05:55 AM	#17
lesgold "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 11	I spent a lot of time debating between white or a silver dj2. I eventually chose silver and feel I made the right decision. No picture I have seen of the silver dial truely does its justice as the way it picks up light needs to be seen on the wrist. I vote silver

7 March 2015, 06:01 AM	#18
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	I voted black, and if it was me I would get the black dial w/roman numerals.

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