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Vikasa · 17 February 2016, 12:10 AM

Hey guys,

Just about to pull the trigger on my first Rolex...
The story so far, when I graduated 10 years ago I bought my first "luxury" watch this was a Tag Heuer Aquaracer Day Date Chronograph. When I got married, I bought a watch to "tux it up" so what followed was a Cartier Tank Solo XL on a black leather strap. Upon getting married the woman of my dreams bought me a Tag Heuer Carrera on a brown leather strap. I've now got a nice little collection that I can rotate.

Now I've just opened another business I've decided to treat myself to something special; and after researching through you lovely folk I narrowed it down to this little beauty; Datejust II; only thing is can't decide between black and silver, what do you guys think? Or any other suggestions?

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Galion · 17 February 2016, 08:29 AM

The black dial is my favorite SS Datejust II model.

Boothroyd · 17 February 2016, 08:42 AM

I like the black as a daily wearer.

Kneecough · 17 February 2016, 08:44 AM

I like the silver, but my favorite is the rhodium dial with Arabic numerals.

jbenjamin1 · 17 February 2016, 08:45 AM

Black. I didn't think it would be as versatile a piece with the fluted bezel and all but it just goes with everthing.

nick c · 17 February 2016, 08:48 AM

Black dial congrats in advance

HogwldFLTR · 17 February 2016, 08:50 AM

Blue seems really popular; it is for me. The dial changes a lot depending on the light going from black to royal blue.

polk1 · 17 February 2016, 08:50 AM

silver

sickened1 · 17 February 2016, 08:50 AM

I like the silver dial more. Congrats in advance on whichever you choose.

pinkelle21 · 17 February 2016, 08:55 AM

Black for sure!😎

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Urosfan · 17 February 2016, 09:38 AM

Blue is my favorite , then silver

LazyDaniel · 17 February 2016, 09:47 AM

Blue for sure

AboutTime · 17 February 2016, 09:48 AM

Silver!!

Danny83 · 17 February 2016, 09:55 AM

Black out of the 2

SemperFi · 17 February 2016, 10:02 AM

Either one is a winner! Congrats in advance!

HiloBeMagical · 17 February 2016, 10:02 AM

On that model, the silver. Black Rolex dials are a bit too tool-watchy for a nice dress watch, imo. Understand that this opinion is worth exactly what you're paying for it.

Get the one that speaks to you. If neither do, wait.

Then get the silver. ;)

Hilo

vette5451 · 17 February 2016, 10:06 AM

Silver

sleddog · 17 February 2016, 10:06 AM

Black would be my choice also. To me, it gives the watch depth/substance, instead of the mono look of steel and silver..... Each to their own however, and neither would be a bad choice!

brandrea · 17 February 2016, 10:10 AM

Congrats in advance. The black might be a bit more understated than the white, but both are superb choices!

AK797 · 17 February 2016, 10:12 AM

Black with SS, Silver with gold.

GFONG · 17 February 2016, 10:12 AM

Blue -- silver -- black

Rolex addict · 17 February 2016, 10:17 AM

Congrats and welcome!!!

bplusr · 17 February 2016, 10:38 AM

Personally I prefer the white dial with the flutted bezel.

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Balsquat · 17 February 2016, 10:40 AM

Silver dial for sure.

watchwatcher · 17 February 2016, 11:49 AM

The silver is second only to the blue sticks...so that is my vote. Both look fantastic on you, however. Congrats in advance.

KNY · 17 February 2016, 11:49 AM

Can't really go wrong with either choice. Personally, I love the look of the black and the blue, but they're all fantastic!

G.Costanza · 17 February 2016, 11:55 AM

Black!

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Rogdogg · 17 February 2016, 11:58 AM

I would go with the black dial.

Ravager135 · 17 February 2016, 12:23 PM

Can't lose here. I'd give the slight edge to the silver dial since you will likely end up getting another Rolex and black dials are more ubiquitous. Figure if you get the silver dial Datejust II now, you can get a Submariner or GMT-Master II down the road with a black dial.

sea-dweller · 17 February 2016, 01:04 PM

Black all the way...

17 February 2016, 12:10 AM	#1
Vikasa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: U.K. Posts: 4	Incoming Datejust II Hey guys, Just about to pull the trigger on my first Rolex... The story so far, when I graduated 10 years ago I bought my first "luxury" watch this was a Tag Heuer Aquaracer Day Date Chronograph. When I got married, I bought a watch to "tux it up" so what followed was a Cartier Tank Solo XL on a black leather strap. Upon getting married the woman of my dreams bought me a Tag Heuer Carrera on a brown leather strap. I've now got a nice little collection that I can rotate. Now I've just opened another business I've decided to treat myself to something special; and after researching through you lovely folk I narrowed it down to this little beauty; Datejust II; only thing is can't decide between black and silver, what do you guys think? Or any other suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 February 2016, 08:42 AM	#3
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,258	I like the black as a daily wearer. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

17 February 2016, 08:50 AM	#7
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	Blue seems really popular; it is for me. The dial changes a lot depending on the light going from black to royal blue. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

17 February 2016, 10:06 AM	#18
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Black would be my choice also. To me, it gives the watch depth/substance, instead of the mono look of steel and silver..... Each to their own however, and neither would be a bad choice! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

17 February 2016, 11:58 AM	#28
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I would go with the black dial. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

17 February 2016, 08:29 AM	#2
Galion "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PE - BR Posts: 558	The black dial is my favorite SS Datejust II model.

17 February 2016, 08:44 AM	#4
Kneecough "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,792	I like the silver, but my favorite is the rhodium dial with Arabic numerals.

17 February 2016, 08:45 AM	#5
jbenjamin1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jay Location: NY Metropolitan Watch: Many Posts: 741	Black. I didn't think it would be as versatile a piece with the fluted bezel and all but it just goes with everthing.

17 February 2016, 08:48 AM	#6
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Black dial congrats in advance

17 February 2016, 08:50 AM	#8
polk1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex, Tudor, Tag Posts: 83	silver

17 February 2016, 08:50 AM	#9
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	I like the silver dial more. Congrats in advance on whichever you choose.

17 February 2016, 08:55 AM	#10
pinkelle21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: california coast Watch: rolex 116300 Posts: 741	Black for sure!😎 Sent using Pied piper compression app

17 February 2016, 09:38 AM	#11
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Blue is my favorite , then silver

17 February 2016, 09:47 AM	#12
LazyDaniel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Daniel Location: New York City Watch: 116500LN Posts: 166	Blue for sure

17 February 2016, 09:48 AM	#13
AboutTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N California Posts: 909	Silver!!

17 February 2016, 09:55 AM	#14
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Black out of the 2

17 February 2016, 10:02 AM	#15
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Either one is a winner! Congrats in advance!

17 February 2016, 10:02 AM	#16
HiloBeMagical "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Fort Worth Watch: Rolex 6205 Posts: 243	On that model, the silver. Black Rolex dials are a bit too tool-watchy for a nice dress watch, imo. Understand that this opinion is worth exactly what you're paying for it. Get the one that speaks to you. If neither do, wait. Then get the silver. ;) Hilo

17 February 2016, 10:06 AM	#17
vette5451 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: KY Watch: My Six Posts: 139	Silver

17 February 2016, 10:10 AM	#19
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,088	Congrats in advance. The black might be a bit more understated than the white, but both are superb choices!

17 February 2016, 10:12 AM	#20
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Black with SS, Silver with gold.

17 February 2016, 10:12 AM	#21
GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	Blue -- silver -- black

17 February 2016, 10:17 AM	#22
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	Congrats and welcome!!!

17 February 2016, 10:38 AM	#23
bplusr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: DFW Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 89	Personally I prefer the white dial with the flutted bezel. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

17 February 2016, 10:40 AM	#24
Balsquat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 227	Silver dial for sure.

17 February 2016, 11:49 AM	#25
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	The silver is second only to the blue sticks...so that is my vote. Both look fantastic on you, however. Congrats in advance.

17 February 2016, 11:49 AM	#26
KNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: TBD Posts: 292	Can't really go wrong with either choice. Personally, I love the look of the black and the blue, but they're all fantastic!

17 February 2016, 11:55 AM	#27
G.Costanza "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Atlanta Posts: 171	Black! Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

17 February 2016, 12:23 PM	#29
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	Can't lose here. I'd give the slight edge to the silver dial since you will likely end up getting another Rolex and black dials are more ubiquitous. Figure if you get the silver dial Datejust II now, you can get a Submariner or GMT-Master II down the road with a black dial.

17 February 2016, 01:04 PM	#30
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Black all the way... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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