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SW0000 · 7 November 2014, 11:13 AM

I have a couple of sport rolexes with black dials and am considering getting a Daytona for something different. I have seen both dials and like both, though White dial might be slightly easier to read. That said, I don't own a white dial but none available at my AD with no time line for getting one in. Does anyone know if one holds it's value more than the other for future trade in US? He will sell me the black dial one if I want it so just trying to determine which to get. thanks for your thoughts.

Keith1 · 7 November 2014, 11:17 AM

If it were me, I would go with white. As you wrote, it's easier to read, and you already have a couple of black dials.

SWISSAHOLICS · 7 November 2014, 11:18 AM

Based on your collection, I would go white. Good luck.

red1108nyc · 7 November 2014, 11:23 AM

Easier to read is white. Black is also very charming. Can't go wrong either way!

here you can see:

SW0000 · 7 November 2014, 11:24 AM

Tough decision. Your feedback is helpful. Thanks.

jjnd08 · 7 November 2014, 11:29 AM

White dial. Something different for your collection, and u love a crisp, white, rolex dial.

I'm sure there are some on here. Or reach out to Dennis at Goldwatchco, I bought mine from him.

watchwatcher · 7 November 2014, 11:31 AM

I find the white more legible.

anothernewphone · 7 November 2014, 11:33 AM

viper9669 · 7 November 2014, 11:34 AM

White Daytona👍would be a great addition.

BonitaBeast · 7 November 2014, 11:35 AM

Black and white both awesome dials on the SS Dayt. As an addition to your collection I would try to find a white dial dayt since you already have a few black dial watches.

ralfcom · 7 November 2014, 11:36 AM

I have owned the black and now own the white because it is easier to read, hope that helps.

Cinquecento · 7 November 2014, 11:39 AM

Black dial.

sea-dweller · 7 November 2014, 11:46 AM

I like the white myself and that will likely be my next Rolex...

Urosfan · 7 November 2014, 12:01 PM

White dial

VICI · 7 November 2014, 12:09 PM

I kinda like the black. Makes the watch pop more

tkerrmd · 7 November 2014, 12:23 PM

If it's an AD you order the white dial Daytona it arrives you buy it and you get what you want that is why there are Rolex AD's

That being said I prefer the black dial

Seaswirl · 7 November 2014, 12:29 PM

I prefer the black, but there really isn't a wrong decision here.

nick c · 7 November 2014, 12:30 PM

White

jbsmith · 7 November 2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith1

If it were me, I would go with white. As you wrote, it's easier to read, and you already have a couple of black dials.

X2. That's why I picked white. I also liked the black and red text on white dial better.

CWIN · 7 November 2014, 01:27 PM

tkerrmd · 7 November 2014, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CWIN

Man that is nice Chris!

CWIN · 7 November 2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Man that is nice Chris!

Thanks Tom! It's not this though

BAM! Hahah.

Davey Boy · 7 November 2014, 02:10 PM

White For Sure.

Davey Boy · 7 November 2014, 02:10 PM

White For Sure.

sturgeon123456 · 7 November 2014, 02:12 PM

White

aleeboy · 7 November 2014, 02:13 PM

Daytona looks better with black. Legibility comments are accurate though.

psv · 7 November 2014, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CWIN

What is that? Y serial? I love the early white dial 116520's with more matte grey subdials vs the very shiny silver ones these days.

Great shot!

CWIN · 7 November 2014, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by psv

What is that? Y serial? I love the early white dial 116520's with more matte grey subdials vs the very shiny silver ones these days.

Great shot!

Thanks! It's a V serial.

Touring · 7 November 2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Easier to read is white. Black is also very charming. Can't go wrong either way!

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I find the white more legible.

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Originally Posted by ralfcom

I have owned the black and now own the white because it is easier to read, hope that helps.

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Originally Posted by VICI

I kinda like the black. Makes the watch pop more

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Originally Posted by jbsmith

X2. That's why I picked white. I also liked the black and red text on white dial better.

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Originally Posted by aleeboy

Daytona looks better with black. Legibility comments are accurate though.

Having owned both, agree with all of the above. The black dial's contrast does make it "pop". However, it is very difficult to read. The white dial is nice - not as striking as the black dial but still very nice - and is much more legible.

(For what it's worth, I sold the black dial and the white dial is still in the collection)

Eric Chan · 7 November 2014, 02:58 PM

White dial. I was in a similar situation a few years ago when I was on he market for a SS Daytona. Went with he white dial as I had many black and dark coloured dials and not too many whites. Tough choice because the black dial is very sharp.

7 November 2014, 11:13 AM	#1
SW0000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 40	Rolex Daytona-Black or White in SS? I have a couple of sport rolexes with black dials and am considering getting a Daytona for something different. I have seen both dials and like both, though White dial might be slightly easier to read. That said, I don't own a white dial but none available at my AD with no time line for getting one in. Does anyone know if one holds it's value more than the other for future trade in US? He will sell me the black dial one if I want it so just trying to determine which to get. thanks for your thoughts.

7 November 2014, 11:18 AM	#3
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Based on your collection, I would go white. Good luck. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

7 November 2014, 11:29 AM	#6
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	White dial. Something different for your collection, and u love a crisp, white, rolex dial. I'm sure there are some on here. Or reach out to Dennis at Goldwatchco, I bought mine from him. Attached Images

7 November 2014, 11:39 AM	#12
Cinquecento "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: At home Posts: 523	Black dial. __________________ - 116718 GMT II Black Dial - 116680 Yacht-Master II SS - 16610 Submariner Y Serial - 116520 Daytona Black Dial

7 November 2014, 01:27 PM	#20
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	__________________ *Instagram* @cwin

7 November 2014, 11:17 AM	#2
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	If it were me, I would go with white. As you wrote, it's easier to read, and you already have a couple of black dials.

7 November 2014, 11:23 AM	#4
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Easier to read is white. Black is also very charming. Can't go wrong either way! here you can see:

7 November 2014, 11:24 AM	#5
SW0000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 40	Tough decision. Your feedback is helpful. Thanks.

7 November 2014, 11:31 AM	#7
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I find the white more legible.

7 November 2014, 11:33 AM	#8
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209

7 November 2014, 11:34 AM	#9
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	White Daytona👍would be a great addition.

7 November 2014, 11:35 AM	#10
BonitaBeast "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ / Philippines Posts: 189	Black and white both awesome dials on the SS Dayt. As an addition to your collection I would try to find a white dial dayt since you already have a few black dial watches.

7 November 2014, 11:36 AM	#11
ralfcom "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Ralf Location: FL. Watch: enthusiast Posts: 502	I have owned the black and now own the white because it is easier to read, hope that helps.

7 November 2014, 11:46 AM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I like the white myself and that will likely be my next Rolex...

7 November 2014, 12:01 PM	#14
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	White dial

7 November 2014, 12:09 PM	#15
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	I kinda like the black. Makes the watch pop more

7 November 2014, 12:23 PM	#16
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	If it's an AD you order the white dial Daytona it arrives you buy it and you get what you want that is why there are Rolex AD's That being said I prefer the black dial

7 November 2014, 12:29 PM	#17
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	I prefer the black, but there really isn't a wrong decision here.

7 November 2014, 12:30 PM	#18
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	White

7 November 2014, 02:10 PM	#23
Davey Boy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Alabama Watch: 2006 Submariner LV Posts: 669	White For Sure.

7 November 2014, 02:10 PM	#24
Davey Boy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Alabama Watch: 2006 Submariner LV Posts: 669	Daytona White For Sure.

7 November 2014, 02:12 PM	#25
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	White

7 November 2014, 02:13 PM	#26
aleeboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Russel Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 755	Daytona looks better with black. Legibility comments are accurate though.

7 November 2014, 02:58 PM	#30
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	White dial. I was in a similar situation a few years ago when I was on he market for a SS Daytona. Went with he white dial as I had many black and dark coloured dials and not too many whites. Tough choice because the black dial is very sharp. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

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