What's the current preference on Daytona C dial color?

[broncophil]

I debated for a while and held both in my hands and decided to go for the black one

very happy with my decision

[fishingbear]

White since day 1. Had the opportunity to purchase the black dialed Daytona last November from my AD and passed. Still awaiting mine with white dial to come in.....

[Richmor]

Originally Posted by fishingbear

White since day 1. Had the opportunity to purchase the black dialed Daytona last November from my AD and passed. Still awaiting mine with white dial to come in.....

I too had an opportunity with a black dial on my wrist to purchase and take home. Turn it down and passed for a white.

[lecorsaire]

White since the first day, but I prefer the black dial on the 116520. I've asked many of my friends both enthusiasts and laymen in regards to watches and they overwhelmingly prefer the black dial. I don't think the poll results here are typical of the majority of potential buyers.

Why do I prefer the white dial? The contrast. It is the closest in resemblance to the coveted vintage models. Also on the GM you can be sure that a white dial is an authentic 116500LN and not a 116520 with an aftermarket bezel. One would have to take a 16520 white dial, replace the bezel, and replace the bracelet and it still won't have the 4130 or engraved rehaut. It's much more unlikely for anyone to bother doing that. Down the road, buyers of 2nd hand black dial 116500LNs will need to see pictures of the case with bracelet removed before buying, especially if sold without papers since they're the same apart from the bezel.

Currently on multi-year waiting list for the white dial but I have paper documentation from the AD not just my name written down on a piece of paper.

[BrownDog09]

Originally Posted by lecorsaire

White since the first day, but I prefer the black dial on the 116520. I've asked many of my friends both enthusiasts and laymen in regards to watches and they overwhelmingly prefer the black dial. I don't think the poll results here are typical of the majority of potential buyers.

Why do I prefer the white dial? The contrast. It is the closest in resemblance to the coveted vintage models. Also on the GM you can be sure that a white dial is an authentic 116500LN and not a 116520 with an aftermarket bezel. One would have to take a 16520 white dial, replace the bezel, and replace the bracelet and it still won't have the 4130 or engraved rehaut. It's much more unlikely for anyone to bother doing that. Down the road, buyers of 2nd hand black dial 116500LNs will need to see pictures of the case with bracelet removed before buying, especially if sold without papers since they're the same apart from the bezel.

Currently on multi-year waiting list for the white dial but I have paper documentation from the AD not just my name written down on a piece of paper.

The snailed subdials are matte on the black dial 500s now so the dial is different on those too.


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[MCO1]

Originally Posted by BrownDog09

The snailed subdials are matte on the black dial 500s now so the dial is different on those too.


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Agreed...at first glance the dial on the previous black looks the same but as you say there are very subtle differences.

[lecorsaire]

Originally Posted by BrownDog09

The snailed subdials are matte on the black dial 500s now so the dial is different on those too.


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You're right! Wow can't believe I didn't notice it until now. I have to look more closely! I saw an aftermarket 116520 in one of the windows on 47th St. and it looked identical to the 116500LN. You learn something new every day!

[RustyRoses]

Black, but I am a Speedmaster fan....

[Andy355]

My honest opinion when I tried them both on last June back to back

Black - maybe too subtle, didn't excite me. sales lady loved it

White - not subtle and looked a bit like it was made of plastic

Left kind of disappointed as thought I would love the white one - I do on pics. Maybe it just takes some getting used to. I would have been disappointed anyhow as they were not for sale!

[nauticajoe]

White

[beer]

have to say im surprised at the results

i indeed went with "white since day 1" but am used to being in the minority with watch related opinions

[Steve36Efc]

Black dial for me.

[A.S.R]

White

[oldsalt]

White for me...

[Rol604]

Black dial on Daytona has always been hard to read

[Kenrocks]

White for me:




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[submorstua]

Black for me. Beautiful.

[GB-man]

Rolex press photos made me crave the white out of the gate but in my hand the white dial doesn't pop the same for me. I'm very biased to dark dials though so it is what it is.





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[lecorsaire]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Rolex press photos made me crave the white out of the gate but in my hand the white dial doesn't pop the same for me. I'm very biased to dark dials though so it is what it is.





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Is it just the angle of the photo or does the black dial appear larger in person? I know with the 520s the black dial appears a little smaller.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by lecorsaire

Is it just the angle of the photo or does the black dial appear larger in person? I know with the 520s the black dial appears a little smaller.

I believe it's the angle. I don't find one to wear larger than the other.



Maybe a better angle here

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[lecorsaire]

Beautiful shots oldsalt and Kenrocks! I'm glad you guys are enjoying them and they're not sitting in a safe somewhere!

[oldsalt]

Originally Posted by lecorsaire

Beautiful shots oldsalt and Kenrocks! I'm glad you guys are enjoying them and they're not sitting in a safe somewhere!

Thanks..... just can't decide what to wear today...

[WatchWeb]

I love both. I have GMT LN & Sub LVC so I'd pick white to have variety in a trio

[Kenrocks]

Just saw this and thought I would share ... hoping one day this will be the decision I'm making :)


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[SpeedyTuomas]

Black for ceramic, white for previous models.

[MVP]

I'd be curious to know the vote break down from only actual 500 owners. I was down for a white and when I put it on my wrist for the first time immediately changed my mind for a black. If I didn't currently own one, I bet I would still be lusting over the white as I think the white comes across as more interesting in photos.

[marcopome]

We have just the same point of view on the Daytona SS


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