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Maiden · 15 December 2017, 11:54 AM

Hi I have done a search but cant determine when Rolex changed the glacier blue to the ice blue dial for the platinum daydate. Does anyone know what year this occurred? It looks like it might have happened with the introduction of the Day Date 40 which was 2016 I believe? Does anyone know the year. I am also looking for the 36mm version.
Thanks

Maiden · 15 December 2017, 08:34 PM

Just bumping this up, 200 views and nothing yet.
thx

meganfox17 · 15 December 2017, 09:03 PM

I thought the Presidents' Platinum Cal 3255 with the new Ice Blue dial was first introduced in Baselworld 2015...

powerfunk · 15 December 2017, 09:47 PM

I'm not convinced they're different. I think "ice blue" is just the name Rolex uses now.

Granted, the shade has changed a lot. But, it changed between a few hues even when it was still called "glacier." I don't think "ice" is any different than a late "glacier" dial.

Early glacier:

Later glacier:

I could definitely be wrong, though. Rolex uses the terms "glacier blue" and "ice blue" separately on this page:

Quote:

Glacier blue, another distinctive Rolex colour, has also varied over the years...

PVD is directly derived from thin film technology developed originally by NASA for its space programmes. This highly versatile technique allows intense colour to be added to metallic finishes by mixing virtually any inorganic material with metals. It can produce an infinite range, expanding the spectrum obtained from electroplating with luxurious tones such as sky blue, ice blue, pink...

garymj · 16 December 2017, 04:06 AM

When I tried on a platinum DD2 a few years back, the blue dial was a lot paler blue to my 2008 platinum DD36 and also the new DD40 a few months back.

garymj · 16 December 2017, 04:07 AM

should of said darker

capote · 16 December 2017, 05:05 AM

They are both baby blue, but that namn wouldn´t sell

G.D.BeanCounter · 16 December 2017, 07:01 AM

I don't have much to add, other than the DD40 ice blue seems to be more blue than the DDII which seems to have a hint of sea foam green at different angles.

AK797 · 16 December 2017, 07:36 AM

Ice blue and glacier blue are interchangeable. That blue is only on the platinum models and may change hue slightly from year to year.

crazycarlitos · 16 December 2017, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Ice blue and glacier blue are interchangeable. That blue is only on the platinum models and may change hue slightly from year to year.

I m not sure that is correct...

AFAIK ice blue is more blue that glacier blue.

Not sure when the change took effect

fskywalker · 3 June 2018, 09:41 PM

Recently sourced the OEM blue diamond dial from the platinum 118206 for my WG DD, wonder if correct name is ice blue or glacier blue. Here besides a silver dial for color comparison:

JayAK · 4 June 2018, 03:34 AM

The blue one looks silver to my eyes and the silver looks white-ish...

Could be my phone or the lighting in your photo...

fskywalker · 4 June 2018, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JayAK

The blue one looks silver to my eyes and the silver looks white-ish...

Could be my phone or the lighting in your photo...

That dial besides the glacier one is definitely silver, know as replaced it with this white dial:

which is currently on my 18239:

The glacier blue may look silver / light green in some angles as the color is very light. Here another picture of it:

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fskywalker · 5 June 2018, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayAK

The blue one looks silver to my eyes and the silver looks white-ish...

Could be my phone or the lighting in your photo...

Here a couple of additional pictures on different lighting... goes from silver to blueish to green!

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fskywalker · 4 August 2018, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayAK

The blue one looks silver to my eyes and the silver looks white-ish...

Could be my phone or the lighting in your photo...

Now installed

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AbqRolexFan · 4 June 2018, 08:32 AM

Not sure what it's called officially, but it sure looks like glacier blue to me. Here's a pic I took of my Platinum Daytona against an actual glacier.

sensui · 4 June 2018, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AbqRolexFan

Not sure what it's called officially, but it sure looks like glacier blue to me. Here's a pic I took of my Platinum Daytona against an actual glacier.

Wow doesn't get much more direct than that as comparison. Nice shot.

mmmmp · 4 June 2018, 10:09 AM

Interesting topic, but completely subjective. I worked as a feature film Colorist for 25 years, so I have some knowledge in this field.

Regardless of what Rolex decides to call it, there are additional parameters when discussing color beyond shades, or hue or professionally speaking the 'Chroma Phase'. Also, there is the 'Sauration', the amount or intensity of color and the "Luminence" and "Set-Up" which are, respectively, the amount of 'White' and 'Black' level present. Also, reflected light (movie screen) and direct light (TV screen) affect the colorimetry and should be considered when viewing an image.

These are universal video / film terms but can also be applied to electronic photos.

So, long story short - the blues being discussed are different but it seems like a case of different white and black levels (contrast) than different hue/tint/phase values. I refer to the pix of the watch not the silver dial photo.

Not sure I'm articulating this properly.

Regardless of what Rolex calls it, and more *important than anything* color is wildly subjective an the display device used is critical when discussing color parameters. (Our color corrections suites at work all had $75K Sony broadcast monitors. Even the room lighting used color corrected light bulbs at $60.00 each.

Sorry for the length of this - if anyone wants more info on this interesting topic, please PM me anytime.

Mark

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77T · 4 June 2018, 10:15 AM

Ice Blue is the name Rolex uses for that DD dial.

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scarlet knight · 4 June 2018, 10:41 AM

We are going to Alaska shortly. I will think of the glacier blue there.

LightOnAHill · 4 June 2018, 12:02 PM

Thanks Mark! That was awesome to read and think about

mmmmp · 4 June 2018, 02:30 PM

Thank you for the compliment. Nice to know folks actually read my posts all the way through.
Best,
Mark

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jaySL350 · 4 August 2018, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mmmmp

Thank you for the compliment. Nice to know folks actually read my posts all the way through.
Best,
Mark

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Thanks for that Mark,,,
very insightful,,,,,

returntorolex · 4 August 2018, 11:44 AM

My impression is Rolex moved to the darker shade with the introduction of the DDII.

mmmmp · 4 August 2018, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jaySL350

Thanks for that Mark,,,
very insightful,,,,,

Thanks again. I should have touched on the huge difference in cell phone screens but that post was long enough! I'll say one thing: TRF members on this thread have *excellent* color perception.

Mark

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mikkolopez · 5 June 2018, 02:04 AM

I like the blue dial, glacier or ice, a lot.

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opawlows · 4 August 2018, 02:55 AM

That dial looks great in the 18239!

Chris B · 4 August 2018, 05:46 PM

Just for info, I had a stripped screw replaced on my 36mm in 2012 and they were calling it Ice Blue at the time. Not that it really matters I suppose, a rose by any other name ..

fskywalker · 5 August 2018, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris B

Just for info, I had a stripped screw replaced on my 36mm in 2012 and they were calling it Ice Blue at the time. Not that it really matters I suppose, a rose by any other name ..

Rolex did a typo on the receipt by saying “gold bracelet repair” being a platinum 118206

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Chris B · 5 August 2018, 02:45 AM

The screws in a PL DD strap are white gold

15 December 2017, 11:54 AM	#1
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	Glacier Blue vs Ice Blue Dial Hi I have done a search but cant determine when Rolex changed the glacier blue to the ice blue dial for the platinum daydate. Does anyone know what year this occurred? It looks like it might have happened with the introduction of the Day Date 40 which was 2016 I believe? Does anyone know the year. I am also looking for the 36mm version. Thanks __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

15 December 2017, 08:34 PM	#2
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	Just bumping this up, 200 views and nothing yet. thx __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

3 June 2018, 09:41 PM	#11
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,179	Glacier Blue vs Ice Blue Dial Recently sourced the OEM blue diamond dial from the platinum 118206 for my WG DD, wonder if correct name is ice blue or glacier blue. Here besides a silver dial for color comparison: __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

4 June 2018, 08:32 AM	#16
AbqRolexFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 244	Not sure what it's called officially, but it sure looks like glacier blue to me. Here's a pic I took of my Platinum Daytona against an actual glacier. __________________ 126610LV, 126710BLNR, 126600, 126334, Omega Black & Orange Planet Ocean 600M, Omega Black Ceramic 300M

4 June 2018, 10:15 AM	#19
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,013	Ice Blue is the name Rolex uses for that DD dial. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

15 December 2017, 09:03 PM	#3
meganfox17 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kuala Lumpur , Ma Posts: 2,011	I thought the Presidents' Platinum Cal 3255 with the new Ice Blue dial was first introduced in Baselworld 2015...

16 December 2017, 04:06 AM	#5
garymj "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: wales Posts: 60	When I tried on a platinum DD2 a few years back, the blue dial was a lot paler blue to my 2008 platinum DD36 and also the new DD40 a few months back.

16 December 2017, 04:07 AM	#6
garymj "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: wales Posts: 60	should of said darker

16 December 2017, 05:05 AM	#7
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	They are both baby blue, but that namn wouldn´t sell

16 December 2017, 07:01 AM	#8
G.D.BeanCounter Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Sky DayDate 2 Posts: 1,317	I don't have much to add, other than the DD40 ice blue seems to be more blue than the DDII which seems to have a hint of sea foam green at different angles.

16 December 2017, 07:36 AM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Ice blue and glacier blue are interchangeable. That blue is only on the platinum models and may change hue slightly from year to year.

4 June 2018, 03:34 AM	#12
JayAK "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: 116618LN Posts: 609	The blue one looks silver to my eyes and the silver looks white-ish... Could be my phone or the lighting in your photo...

4 June 2018, 10:09 AM	#18
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	Interesting topic, but completely subjective. I worked as a feature film Colorist for 25 years, so I have some knowledge in this field. Regardless of what Rolex decides to call it, there are additional parameters when discussing color beyond shades, or hue or professionally speaking the 'Chroma Phase'. Also, there is the 'Sauration', the amount or intensity of color and the "Luminence" and "Set-Up" which are, respectively, the amount of 'White' and 'Black' level present. Also, reflected light (movie screen) and direct light (TV screen) affect the colorimetry and should be considered when viewing an image. These are universal video / film terms but can also be applied to electronic photos. So, long story short - the blues being discussed are different but it seems like a case of different white and black levels (contrast) than different hue/tint/phase values. I refer to the pix of the watch not the silver dial photo. Not sure I'm articulating this properly. Regardless of what Rolex calls it, and more important than anything color is wildly subjective an the display device used is critical when discussing color parameters. (Our color corrections suites at work all had $75K Sony broadcast monitors. Even the room lighting used color corrected light bulbs at $60.00 each. Sorry for the length of this - if anyone wants more info on this interesting topic, please PM me anytime. Mark Sent from my SM-A520W using Tapatalk

4 June 2018, 10:41 AM	#20
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	Glacier Blue looks great We are going to Alaska shortly. I will think of the glacier blue there.

4 June 2018, 12:02 PM	#21
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	Thanks Mark! That was awesome to read and think about

4 June 2018, 02:30 PM	#22
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	Thank you for the compliment. Nice to know folks actually read my posts all the way through. Best, Mark Sent from my SM-A520W using Tapatalk

4 August 2018, 11:44 AM	#24
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,661	My impression is Rolex moved to the darker shade with the introduction of the DDII. __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

5 June 2018, 02:04 AM	#26
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	I like the blue dial, glacier or ice, a lot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ At my age now ... I have SEEN everything, I have HEARD everything, I have even DONE everything, I just don't REMEMBER everything.

4 August 2018, 02:55 AM	#27
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/PAM Posts: 1,271	That dial looks great in the 18239!

4 August 2018, 05:46 PM	#28
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Just for info, I had a stripped screw replaced on my 36mm in 2012 and they were calling it Ice Blue at the time. Not that it really matters I suppose, a rose by any other name ..

5 August 2018, 02:45 AM	#30
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	The screws in a PL DD strap are white gold

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