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Old 10 November 2007, 10:51 AM   #1
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SS Daytona: White or Black

If you could choose, which one would you get? Next week, I might have a chance to choose between them (both on black leather straps, both new), and if I do, I can get only one. Help, please.
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Old 10 November 2007, 10:53 AM   #2
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Black for me especially if I already had an Exp II white face.
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Old 10 November 2007, 10:55 AM   #3
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Sorry, at one time it would have been the white but now I can't decide.

BUY both.
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Old 10 November 2007, 11:19 AM   #4
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I had black and I have white. Tough choice.
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Old 10 November 2007, 11:21 AM   #5
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Old 10 November 2007, 11:24 AM   #6
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Old 10 November 2007, 11:57 AM   #7
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Old 10 November 2007, 01:02 PM   #8
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The stainless Daytona doesn't come "new" on a black leather strap. White gold ones do, though.

Are you quite certain that the watches you've seen are stainless steel?
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Old 10 November 2007, 01:45 PM   #9
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The stainless Daytona doesn't come "new" on a black leather strap. White gold ones do, though.

Are you quite certain that the watches you've seen are stainless steel?
My thoughts exactly.
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Old 10 November 2007, 02:20 PM   #10
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The stainless Daytona doesn't come "new" on a black leather strap. White gold ones do, though.

Are you quite certain that the watches you've seen are stainless steel?
Exactly. My guess is if you did a pole it would be pretty even as to color.
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Old 10 November 2007, 02:36 PM   #11
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I chose white.. but how are you getting on strap?
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Old 10 November 2007, 04:42 PM   #12
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How is it you get to choose between 2 colors? must be really lucky if the AD has both colors and no waiting list...

or are you talking about the WG version?



Anywayzz... I prefer black...
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Old 10 November 2007, 06:16 PM   #13
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black face but meteorite if given a choice.
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Old 10 November 2007, 08:07 PM   #14
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With a black leather-strap, I think white would be wonderful! But black is also beautiful :) Tough choice!!! Still you are a lucky SOB!!! I think really hard about buying a white-faced TT Daytona... (maybe I should buy a car instead...) :))) BUT I LOVE ROLEX!!!!!!!
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Old 10 November 2007, 09:06 PM   #15
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Welcome to TRF!

I for my part definately prefer the WHITE Cos, if we are talking STEEL Daytonas!

But the ones you saw cannot be steel Daytonas, since they don't come on a leather strap.










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Old 17 November 2007, 03:11 PM   #16
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First, I didn't get chance to buy any. Here is the story...
One of my local AD's had an 'event' last weekend; representatives from Rolex, Breitling, Raymond Weil, JLC and Cartier were talking about new watches, giving away freebies (got myself Breitling t-shirt) etc. Everyone who showed up entered the raffle to buy one of the two watches: White or Black SS Daytona, on leather straps, for approx $7,100 each. They had only two watches, for that event, locked behind the glass. They also said you can't buy or order these, except...then and there, as Rolex is suppling AD's for special events only. Well, if it was a sales pitch...they got me.
They had other 'interesting' stuff as well, like new Cartier line, Raymond Weil's that won't show up until next year, $60K 'leopard-gold-and-diamonds" Rolex etc. Anyway, I didn't get lucky, so I guess someone else is wearing them.
Anyone else happened to be there? I don't want to mention AD's name, but the event was last weekend (Nov 9-10) in downtown Bellevue, WA.
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Old 17 November 2007, 04:14 PM   #17
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Still sounds a bit suss.
If you wanted to buy a SS bracelet for an SS Daytona it would cost you US$1925.00.
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Old 17 November 2007, 07:17 PM   #18
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Whoa Bo! I did not expect so many variations of Daytonas!!
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Old 17 November 2007, 08:51 PM   #19
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I didnt think SS came on strap? I have had silver and black dialed daytonas and I prefer the black, it is so stealth.
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Old 17 November 2007, 10:18 PM   #20
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If you could choose, which one would you get? Next week, I might have a chance to choose between them (both on black leather straps, both new), and if I do, I can get only one. Help, please.
If you can get only ONE, and like both the Black and the White Cos, get this one:





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I didnt think SS came on strap? I have had silver and black dialed daytonas and I prefer the black, it is so stealth.
No, the SS Cos does NOT come on a leather strap. The ones pictured in my previous post are all either YELLOW or WHITE gold ones!

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Old 17 November 2007, 10:28 PM   #21
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It depends if you have another watch with either a black or white dial.
I have a GMT with black dial, so I would choose the white Daytona...
Both are exquisite though.
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Old 17 November 2007, 11:17 PM   #22
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Black hands down!
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Old 17 November 2007, 11:24 PM   #23
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I got lucky. I got a black one. I have a black TT Daytona also. I will not ever part with either one, as the TT was a special birthday watch and the 116520 is the Grail watch. I may decide to collect some other watches now. No other Rolex seems to interest me. I am starting to think about Glashutte, Tag, and Panerai.
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Old 17 November 2007, 11:28 PM   #24
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I had a Black one and would go Black again anytime
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Old 18 November 2007, 12:25 AM   #25
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try it on ur wrist before you decide. cause last time i decided to get my 1st explorer ii white dial. but after i put on both, blakc and white. i have chosen the black dial. so try it 1st
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Old 18 November 2007, 01:28 AM   #26
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Most of my Rollies are with dark colored dials. I like the white because it's a little different in my collection.
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