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jetdoug · 11 September 2015, 05:07 AM

So I've had my SS Daytona for 3 months now and have decided that I love everything about it except the shiny/reflective subdials. I find them distracting and simply not aesthetically pleasing. Did the SS model ever have matte/brushed subdials?

Solo118 · 11 September 2015, 05:12 AM

Yes, the 16520 had black subdials which were not too shiny.

tkerrmd · 11 September 2015, 05:18 AM

not the new model so would need to go to PM dials...

although I have both and see nothing wrong with the subs on the SS model...

psv · 11 September 2015, 05:34 AM

This is the one and only reason I currently don't own a ss Daytona. Rolex made this change gradually, the answer might be to locate a stand-alone Daytona dial, either black or white, which comes from an early model, e.g. Y or F serial, and exchange it. The sub-dials on those early watches were a lot less glossy.

AK797 · 11 September 2015, 05:35 AM

I have this on my AP ROC, it's no bother.

jjnd08 · 11 September 2015, 06:10 AM

I loved the subdials of the SS Daytona.

They silver rings looked like they were set lower than the middle white part. It gave the dial a look of having different dimensions.

KBM · 11 September 2015, 06:10 AM

It really depends on the lighting. 95% of the time, I think the subdials look great. On the other 5%, they can be a little distracting.

jrs146 · 11 September 2015, 06:14 AM

I kind of like the shine. Sometimes when the light hits it right you can see a variety of colors.

The Daytona in general is a very shiny watch. Especially with the highly polished bezel and the PCLs

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REFZ · 11 September 2015, 06:36 AM

I think the shiny subdials look great on a black dial.

Charlie3755 · 11 September 2015, 10:07 PM

I did not like the silver on the white - too stark for my tastes. In hindsight I should have sourced a Zenith dial with the black sub dials and changed the dial out instead if giving up on the watch entirely.

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landroverking · 11 September 2015, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlie3755

I did not like the silver on the white - too stark for my tastes. In hindsight I should have sourced a Zenith dial with the black sub dials and changed the dial out instead if giving up on the watch entirely.

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The problems is the 4030 and 4130 movements have different layouts.

Charlie3755 · 11 September 2015, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by landroverking

The problems is the 4030 and 4130 movements have different layouts.

Thanks. I just learned something. Interesting that the dealer that I bought the watch from was the one that made that suggestion to me.

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Sam Crow · 11 September 2015, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by psv

This is the one and only reason I currently don't own a ss Daytona. Rolex made this change gradually, the answer might be to locate a stand-alone Daytona dial, either black or white, which comes from an early model, e.g. Y or F serial, and exchange it. The sub-dials on those early watches were a lot less glossy.

FWIW, here's a shot of my F series - I've never compared it against a newer one, so can't comment on the difference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie3755

I did not like the silver on the white - too stark for my tastes. In hindsight I should have sourced a Zenith dial with the black sub dials and changed the dial out instead if giving up on the watch entirely.

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Different movement, wouldn't fit. I like the Zenith dial too.

ROLEX* · 11 September 2015, 10:47 PM

sell if off and get a submariner

Charlie3755 · 11 September 2015, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLEX*

sell if off and get a submariner

That's exactly what I did.

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RichM · 11 September 2015, 10:53 PM

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ap1 · 11 September 2015, 10:55 PM

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Agree, not shiny

WWC · 11 September 2015, 10:58 PM

There are versions with the single tick dial that have the less shiny subdials. That's the one I have and prefer it to the shinier ones

You can refer to this link for more info. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=150925

trumpedaces · 12 September 2015, 08:02 AM

I got rid of mine for just that reason. Now I want a Zenith model with the black subdials. First world problems I know lol

Charlie3755 · 12 September 2015, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by trumpedaces

I got rid of mine for just that reason. Now I want a Zenith model with the black subdials. First world problems I know lol

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RolexAuthority · 12 September 2015, 08:08 AM

Go single tick problem solved

Scoobs · 12 September 2015, 08:21 AM

Agree 100% with OP and struggled with same issue. As such my SS white got very little wrist time. I also personally found the white dial to be really bland

But like many here, I swapped in a Panda dial. Totally transforms the watch IMO, and now it rarely leaves my wrist. The Panda dial resolves 2 of the issues often raised - legibility and the shiny dials. At least it did for me

psv · 15 September 2015, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by trumpedaces

I got rid of mine for just that reason. Now I want a Zenith model with the black subdials. First world problems I know lol

I had one of those. Great looking, especially in photos, but very poor legibility in real life.

Kevan · 15 September 2015, 07:34 AM

I love mine, as I previously posted... "it gleams".

The watch gleamed in the dealers and continues to do so, without appearing rude, did you try the watch on before purchase. Because I always ask myself - "am I going to be happy with this in 1, 5 or 10 years time?"

The answer when considering the Cellini... was "no", so I walked away. The Daytona SS white just screamed to be bought. I also have a white faced DJ with white gold Roman numerals, the watch is so clean it.... "gleams'.

AS1 · 15 September 2015, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by WWC

There are versions with the single tick dial that have the less shiny subdials. That's the one I have and prefer it to the shinier ones

You can refer to this link for more info. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=150925

exactly. I had the single tick 116520 and the less blingy, showy subdials definitely make a difference.

Kevan · 15 September 2015, 07:50 AM

I love mine, as I previously posted... "it gleams".

The watch gleamed in the dealers and continues to do so, without appearing rude, did you try the watch on before purchase. Because I always ask myself - "am I going to be happy with this in 1, 5 or 10 years time?"

The answer when considering the Cellini... was "no", so I walked away. The Daytona SS white just screamed to be bought. I also have a white faced DJ with white gold Roman numerals, the watch is so clean it.... "gleams'.

Muzz · 15 September 2015, 09:13 AM

Love the sub dials, isn't a bother to me and I would be happy with either the current or a Zenith.

red1108nyc · 15 September 2015, 09:27 AM

Looks ok here on my A serial 16520!

dardeca · 15 September 2015, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jetdoug

So I've had my SS Daytona for 3 months now and have decided that I love everything about it except the shiny/reflective subdials. I find them distracting and simply not aesthetically pleasing. Did the SS model ever have matte/brushed subdials?

Sorry to hear you dissatisfaction with the Daytona. Please send to me...I'll be happy to take it off your hands!

GradyPhilpott · 15 September 2015, 10:14 AM

I can't handle the shiny subdials, either.

It's really a shame that Rolex doesn't offer more dial options for the SS Daytona.

11 September 2015, 05:07 AM	#1
jetdoug "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: ATL Posts: 5	Daytona 'shiny' subdials So I've had my SS Daytona for 3 months now and have decided that I love everything about it except the shiny/reflective subdials. I find them distracting and simply not aesthetically pleasing. Did the SS model ever have matte/brushed subdials?

11 September 2015, 06:10 AM	#6
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I loved the subdials of the SS Daytona. They silver rings looked like they were set lower than the middle white part. It gave the dial a look of having different dimensions. __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

11 September 2015, 06:14 AM	#8
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	I kind of like the shine. Sometimes when the light hits it right you can see a variety of colors. The Daytona in general is a very shiny watch. Especially with the highly polished bezel and the PCLs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

11 September 2015, 06:36 AM	#9
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	I think the shiny subdials look great on a black dial. __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

11 September 2015, 10:53 PM	#16
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,770	Could go Panda __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

11 September 2015, 05:12 AM	#2
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	Yes, the 16520 had black subdials which were not too shiny.

11 September 2015, 05:18 AM	#3
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	not the new model so would need to go to PM dials... although I have both and see nothing wrong with the subs on the SS model...

11 September 2015, 05:34 AM	#4
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	This is the one and only reason I currently don't own a ss Daytona. Rolex made this change gradually, the answer might be to locate a stand-alone Daytona dial, either black or white, which comes from an early model, e.g. Y or F serial, and exchange it. The sub-dials on those early watches were a lot less glossy.

11 September 2015, 05:35 AM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I have this on my AP ROC, it's no bother.

11 September 2015, 06:10 AM	#7
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	It really depends on the lighting. 95% of the time, I think the subdials look great. On the other 5%, they can be a little distracting.

11 September 2015, 10:07 PM	#10
Charlie3755 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Mark Location: USA Posts: 974	I did not like the silver on the white - too stark for my tastes. In hindsight I should have sourced a Zenith dial with the black sub dials and changed the dial out instead if giving up on the watch entirely. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 September 2015, 10:47 PM	#14
ROLEX* "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: ROLEXROLEXRO Location: ROLEXROLEXROLE Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 761	sell if off and get a submariner

11 September 2015, 10:58 PM	#18
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,438	There are versions with the single tick dial that have the less shiny subdials. That's the one I have and prefer it to the shinier ones You can refer to this link for more info. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=150925 __________________ Royal Oak 15500ST Master Calendar METEORITE Q1552540 \| Luminor GMT PAM 00335 Aquanaut 5167A-001 \| Nautilus 5712/1A-001 Cosmograph DAYTONA 116520 \| DEEPSEA 126660 \| Explorer 214270 \| GMT Master II BLRO 16710 \| GMT Master II VTNR 126720 \| Submariner LV 16610 \| Sky-Dweller 326139 \| Prince Oysterdate 90630

12 September 2015, 08:02 AM	#19
trumpedaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: New York, NY Watch: BLNR Posts: 416	I got rid of mine for just that reason. Now I want a Zenith model with the black subdials. First world problems I know lol

12 September 2015, 08:08 AM	#21
RolexAuthority Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: London Posts: 1,233	Go single tick problem solved

12 September 2015, 08:21 AM	#22
Scoobs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: David Location: Sydney Watch: Daytona & Sub C Posts: 206	Agree 100% with OP and struggled with same issue. As such my SS white got very little wrist time. I also personally found the white dial to be really bland But like many here, I swapped in a Panda dial. Totally transforms the watch IMO, and now it rarely leaves my wrist. The Panda dial resolves 2 of the issues often raised - legibility and the shiny dials. At least it did for me

15 September 2015, 07:34 AM	#24
Kevan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England/Dubai Watch: the one on my arm. Posts: 923	I love mine, as I previously posted... "it gleams". The watch gleamed in the dealers and continues to do so, without appearing rude, did you try the watch on before purchase. Because I always ask myself - "am I going to be happy with this in 1, 5 or 10 years time?" The answer when considering the Cellini... was "no", so I walked away. The Daytona SS white just screamed to be bought. I also have a white faced DJ with white gold Roman numerals, the watch is so clean it.... "gleams'.

15 September 2015, 07:50 AM	#26
Kevan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England/Dubai Watch: the one on my arm. Posts: 923	I love mine, as I previously posted... "it gleams". The watch gleamed in the dealers and continues to do so, without appearing rude, did you try the watch on before purchase. Because I always ask myself - "am I going to be happy with this in 1, 5 or 10 years time?" The answer when considering the Cellini... was "no", so I walked away. The Daytona SS white just screamed to be bought. I also have a white faced DJ with white gold Roman numerals, the watch is so clean it.... "gleams'.

15 September 2015, 09:13 AM	#27
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Love the sub dials, isn't a bother to me and I would be happy with either the current or a Zenith.

15 September 2015, 09:27 AM	#28
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Looks ok here on my A serial 16520!

15 September 2015, 10:14 AM	#30
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I can't handle the shiny subdials, either. It's really a shame that Rolex doesn't offer more dial options for the SS Daytona. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

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