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Ruddiger · 26 March 2016, 01:33 AM

Howdy,

I know this watch is listed with a matte "black" dial which has often been referred to on TRF as "dark charcoal", however, when I look at it at the AD the matte dial looks dark brown in color. Whenever I ask my daughter or the salesperson if they see it too they look at me like I am crazy.

That said, I know there was at least one older post on this from 2008 that stated the same thing, mainly that the dial looks chocolate brown. Admittedly color can often be in the eye of the beholder and while I am not at all color blind (my brother is) there are times I have seen colors differently than others (I had a charcoal coat that looked more "blue" to me than grey).

So, does anyone else see this as a dark brown dial also? If not, is there a known variance in the color of the dial? For what its worth this is the only "black" dial I see this on.

Take care,

Ruddiger

Ps- I was hesitant to post this since I am admittedly a Browns Fan and didn't want to be accused of pandering to my Avatar but, as my 11 year old daughter aptly pointed out, "thats not a reason to buy the watch" and its also not the reason for the post as I am actually partial to the Z-Blue.

peterskinner · 26 March 2016, 02:27 AM

Wore a GV for five years; it always seemed black to me. Perhaps it depends on light, and personal perception. But...it's black. Black.

springbar · 26 March 2016, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruddiger

So, does anyone else see this as a dark brown dial also? If not, is there a known variance in the color of the dial? For what its worth this is the only "black" dial I see this on.

Rolex doesn't make many matte black dials, and none of the others have a green filter attached. So I'm not surprised that you only experience this effect with the Milgauss.

Your vision might be slightly deuteranomalous, making the faintly green-tinted dial appear more brownish.

Andad · 26 March 2016, 04:14 PM

In some lighting conditions my GV dial has looked a very dark brown.

Cru Jones · 26 March 2016, 04:48 PM

Yes, it can look brown in certain lighting, and the crystal at certain angles isn't as crystal clear as the non-GV model (but, then again, the green from the side is so cool and unique, it's all just part of the fun of the GV).

aperna · 26 March 2016, 11:41 PM

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Ruddiger · 27 March 2016, 12:42 AM

Howdy,

Thanks for the replies. Nice to know I'm not the only one who sees it. I definitely agree the green sapphire crystal must be the main culprit.

Take care,

Ruddiger

26 March 2016, 01:33 AM	#1
Ruddiger 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 443	Milgauss 116400GV dial looks brown? Howdy, I know this watch is listed with a matte "black" dial which has often been referred to on TRF as "dark charcoal", however, when I look at it at the AD the matte dial looks dark brown in color. Whenever I ask my daughter or the salesperson if they see it too they look at me like I am crazy. That said, I know there was at least one older post on this from 2008 that stated the same thing, mainly that the dial looks chocolate brown. Admittedly color can often be in the eye of the beholder and while I am not at all color blind (my brother is) there are times I have seen colors differently than others (I had a charcoal coat that looked more "blue" to me than grey). So, does anyone else see this as a dark brown dial also? If not, is there a known variance in the color of the dial? For what its worth this is the only "black" dial I see this on. Take care, Ruddiger Ps- I was hesitant to post this since I am admittedly a Browns Fan and didn't want to be accused of pandering to my Avatar but, as my 11 year old daughter aptly pointed out, "thats not a reason to buy the watch" and its also not the reason for the post as I am actually partial to the Z-Blue.

26 March 2016, 04:14 PM	#4
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,529	In some lighting conditions my GV dial has looked a very dark brown. __________________ E

26 March 2016, 02:27 AM	#2
peterskinner "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: East Sussex U Posts: 1,351	Wore a GV for five years; it always seemed black to me. Perhaps it depends on light, and personal perception. But...it's black. Black.

26 March 2016, 04:48 PM	#5
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Yes, it can look brown in certain lighting, and the crystal at certain angles isn't as crystal clear as the non-GV model (but, then again, the green from the side is so cool and unique, it's all just part of the fun of the GV).

26 March 2016, 11:41 PM	#6
aperna "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Watch: all of them Posts: 661

27 March 2016, 12:42 AM	#7
Ruddiger 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 443	Howdy, Thanks for the replies. Nice to know I'm not the only one who sees it. I definitely agree the green sapphire crystal must be the main culprit. Take care, Ruddiger

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