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brucethemanlee · 29 June 2016, 02:23 PM

I was fortunate to attend another Rolex Basel 2016 event...this time with the primary goal to see which Daytona ceramic color I really wanted to have...(I know these are mock ups but it was all about getting a "feel" for the Daytona)

Brought my BLNR as companion piece to see what was the best one-two punch!

Never hurts to try on whenever the opportunity presents itself as it will be years (if ever) a Daytona white/black ceramic will sit in a display case for someone to try on :)

1) When new Daytonas were announced at Basel
- I said for sure I'm getting WHITE

2) When I saw tried it on for the first time
- I said 50/50 WHITE/BLACK...can't decide....oh no!!!

3) When I tried on tonight
- 60% black (having a BLNR black + black Daytona = cool!)
- although having a BLNR + white daytona is nice contrasting cool combo too

The tide is slowing turning to black! But still tough descision

I suppose these are good problems to have...

Muzz · 29 June 2016, 02:25 PM

If I had a black dial already i would be leaning towards the white dial.

richamby · 29 June 2016, 02:30 PM

+2

sensui · 29 June 2016, 02:33 PM

To me I gravitate toward the white on the 116500.... I like the black better in 116520. With your blnr I'd definitely do white.

Daryl · 29 June 2016, 02:37 PM

white

benzng · 29 June 2016, 03:13 PM

get both! :)

TickTopia · 29 June 2016, 03:33 PM

Black

Lange1 · 29 June 2016, 03:40 PM

No reason why not all black.

Old Expat Beast · 29 June 2016, 03:41 PM

I wouldn't be concerned about how they match side-by-side, as you'll never wear them together anyway. More important should be the one you prefer by itself.

Danny83 · 29 June 2016, 03:44 PM

White

a-new-hope · 29 June 2016, 04:10 PM

White for me all day long

catsclaw · 29 June 2016, 04:33 PM

black

superstarmar · 29 June 2016, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I wouldn't be concerned about how they match side-by-side, as you'll never wear them together anyway. More important should be the one you prefer by itself.

Agreed!!!
I'm with Adam on this one ...

I have a BLNR and I'm leaning towards the black
dial myself ... It doesn't matter on if you need a
White dial or not ... Do you really want and like a
White dial is the question ???
Every time I look at a nice white dialed watch and
try it on the honeymoon is over while trying it on...
White dialed timepieces just seem to wash out
instantly for some reason . Basically meaning it loses
Its luster very quickly and becomes old and boring ... IMHO
Best wishes ...

sahcivan · 29 June 2016, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old expat beast

i wouldn't be concerned about how they match side-by-side, as you'll never wear them together anyway. More important should be the one you prefer by itself.

x2

Secretariat · 29 June 2016, 04:47 PM

If I did not have a BLNR, I'd probably get the Black. If I already have a BLNR, I'd probably get the White. And lastly, if you any other White dialed watch, I'd get the Black.

HL65 · 29 June 2016, 04:54 PM

Have a BLNR and also went black and prefer the black. Get the one you want!

FLYINGWATCHMEN · 29 June 2016, 06:16 PM

Go for the BLNR

HL65 · 29 June 2016, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYINGWATCHMEN

Go for the BLNR

He has a BLNR and is deciding which Daytona.

JRT · 29 June 2016, 07:35 PM

Get either white or black Daytona 500, which is available for you from your AD. Then you can start to think keeping or flipping it.

Fongball · 29 June 2016, 07:40 PM

I like the white. I also have a BLNR, but it did not factor into the equation.

Lol-x · 29 June 2016, 07:41 PM

I had seen all the photos and had my heart set on the white dial DaytonaC !!!!!!!!

Today I went to the AD and saw the whole 2016 display model range.

Well you wouldn't believe it...................

The black dial is super awesome, it is so sparkling, it completely eclipsed the white dial Daytona C.

Don't tell anyone, but the black dial Daytona C is the shisnits!!!!

1William · 29 June 2016, 08:48 PM

I prefer the white dial.

beshannon · 29 June 2016, 09:07 PM

I buy watches I can read the best.

That is why I have a Daytona white dial and a BLNR

DJExplorer · 29 June 2016, 09:48 PM

Absolute killer combo is the BLNR and White dial Daytona.

schwartz914 · 29 June 2016, 09:52 PM

white!

AK797 · 29 June 2016, 10:29 PM

I prefer black but white does seem bigger if that matters to you.

brandrea · 29 June 2016, 10:43 PM

Full disclosure have not seen them in the flesh .... But in pictures the white dial appears more readable to me, and that is paramount for any watch, especially the Daytona (with its busy dial).

WAK4 · 29 June 2016, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I wouldn't be concerned about how they match side-by-side, as you'll never wear them together anyway. More important should be the one you prefer by itself.

Quote:

Originally Posted by superstarmar

Agreed!!!
I'm with Adam on this one ...

I have a BLNR and I'm leaning towards the black
dial myself ... It doesn't matter on if you need a
White dial or not ... Do you really want and like a White dial
:

Have to agree here as well...should go with what you like and want to wear more than having the "mix" unless that is absolutely important to you. Otherwise, the white may very well just sit unworn since it's not what you really want. I know from experience...

cabbleking · 29 June 2016, 11:16 PM

The white dial all the way .

mykes · 29 June 2016, 11:23 PM

White

29 June 2016, 02:23 PM	#1
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	BLNR + Daytona White(?) or Black(?) I was fortunate to attend another Rolex Basel 2016 event...this time with the primary goal to see which Daytona ceramic color I really wanted to have...(I know these are mock ups but it was all about getting a "feel" for the Daytona) Brought my BLNR as companion piece to see what was the best one-two punch! Never hurts to try on whenever the opportunity presents itself as it will be years (if ever) a Daytona white/black ceramic will sit in a display case for someone to try on :) 1) When new Daytonas were announced at Basel - I said for sure I'm getting WHITE 2) When I saw tried it on for the first time - I said 50/50 WHITE/BLACK...can't decide....oh no!!! 3) When I tried on tonight - 60% black (having a BLNR black + black Daytona = cool!) - although having a BLNR + white daytona is nice contrasting cool combo too The tide is slowing turning to black! But still tough descision I suppose these are good problems to have... Attached Images

29 June 2016, 02:37 PM	#5
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29 June 2016, 04:54 PM	#16
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	Have a BLNR and also went black and prefer the black. Get the one you want! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

29 June 2016, 06:16 PM	#17
FLYINGWATCHMEN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Europe Posts: 576	Go for the BLNR __________________ instagram: FLYINGWATCHMEN

29 June 2016, 07:41 PM	#21
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	I had seen all the photos and had my heart set on the white dial DaytonaC !!!!!!!! Today I went to the AD and saw the whole 2016 display model range. Well you wouldn't believe it................... The black dial is super awesome, it is so sparkling, it completely eclipsed the white dial Daytona C. Don't tell anyone, but the black dial Daytona C is the shisnits!!!! __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

29 June 2016, 02:25 PM	#2
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	If I had a black dial already i would be leaning towards the white dial.

29 June 2016, 02:30 PM	#3
richamby "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Ric Location: USA Posts: 179	+2

29 June 2016, 02:33 PM	#4
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	To me I gravitate toward the white on the 116500.... I like the black better in 116520. With your blnr I'd definitely do white.

29 June 2016, 03:13 PM	#6
benzng "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Benson Location: ASIA Posts: 270	get both! :)

29 June 2016, 03:33 PM	#7
TickTopia 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Wild West, USA Posts: 1,418	Black

29 June 2016, 03:40 PM	#8
Lange1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Francisco Posts: 315	No reason why not all black.

29 June 2016, 03:41 PM	#9
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,823	I wouldn't be concerned about how they match side-by-side, as you'll never wear them together anyway. More important should be the one you prefer by itself.

29 June 2016, 03:44 PM	#10
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	White

29 June 2016, 04:10 PM	#11
a-new-hope "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: london Posts: 84	White for me all day long

29 June 2016, 04:33 PM	#12
catsclaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 102	black

29 June 2016, 04:47 PM	#15
Secretariat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Michael Location: Philippines Posts: 1,730	If I did not have a BLNR, I'd probably get the Black. If I already have a BLNR, I'd probably get the White. And lastly, if you any other White dialed watch, I'd get the Black.

29 June 2016, 07:35 PM	#19
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	Get either white or black Daytona 500, which is available for you from your AD. Then you can start to think keeping or flipping it.

29 June 2016, 07:40 PM	#20
Fongball "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Tim Location: California Posts: 38	I like the white. I also have a BLNR, but it did not factor into the equation.

29 June 2016, 08:48 PM	#22
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	I prefer the white dial.

29 June 2016, 09:07 PM	#23
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I buy watches I can read the best. That is why I have a Daytona white dial and a BLNR __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

29 June 2016, 09:48 PM	#24
DJExplorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: GA Posts: 403	Absolute killer combo is the BLNR and White dial Daytona.

29 June 2016, 09:52 PM	#25
schwartz914 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Location: NY Watch: Rolex Posts: 917	white!

29 June 2016, 10:29 PM	#26
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I prefer black but white does seem bigger if that matters to you.

29 June 2016, 10:43 PM	#27
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,075	Full disclosure have not seen them in the flesh .... But in pictures the white dial appears more readable to me, and that is paramount for any watch, especially the Daytona (with its busy dial).

29 June 2016, 11:16 PM	#29
cabbleking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: usa Posts: 27	The white dial all the way .

29 June 2016, 11:23 PM	#30
mykes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Canada Watch: 16200 Posts: 22	White

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