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mjr24 · 9 October 2018, 04:07 PM

Right now I have a GMT Master II, one of the new Breitling Navitimer GMTs (with the new in-house Breitling movement), and a Breitling Bentley 6.75. All three have black dials.

I have decided to get rid of my Bentley 6.75 because I feel the Navitimer and the 6.75 are redundant (and I feel the Navitimer is more versatile as I can wear with metal bracelet or leather straps). I rarely ever wear the 6.75 as a result. I wear the GMT Master II with suits (since the Breitlings are too big, I feel) and casually.

Anyways, I think I've decided to replace that with a two-tone gold/silver Datejust II. I feel the gold might give be something "different" versus the watches I already have. Fluted dial is a must.

What are your guys thoughts on the slate dial with green lettering versus the black dial with Arabic numbers? I feel the black dial with Arabic looks cleaner than the black dial with roman numbers as that looks way too cluttered. However, I almost feel another black-dialed watch is still going to be redundant despite the presence of the gold.

Then I noticed the slate dial.....even though it has roman numerals I don't feel it looks cluttered like the black dialed one. Plus, the slate dial seems to match the steel coloring of the bracelet pretty good. I just feel it might be cleaner (plus the green color of the lettering reminds me of the Rolex logo colors).

Thoughts on these two colors? I know it's personal preference.....

peterpl · 9 October 2018, 04:14 PM

I would prefer the Arabic numerals in this case instead of the romans. They look nice.

jimcameron · 9 October 2018, 04:19 PM

No. 1

brucethemanlee · 9 October 2018, 04:20 PM

Black for me

The 9 marker on the slate version looks completely out of place

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Kostas · 9 October 2018, 04:28 PM

Romans ! The original Wimbledon !

Seibei · 9 October 2018, 04:58 PM

Arabic all day.

GMT Aviator · 9 October 2018, 05:53 PM

I bought the Ivory baton dial one.

Manu74 · 9 October 2018, 06:00 PM

Slate!

mmmmp · 9 October 2018, 07:14 PM

Slate. It reflects the light in all kinds of lighting. Plus, it's restrained. I have the Wimbledon dial, which I love, but it's not for everybody. Good luck whatever you decide.

Mark

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mailman · 9 October 2018, 07:21 PM

Slate

1st amg · 9 October 2018, 09:24 PM

Romans all the way, they add a little nostalgia and history to this style of watch.

DLRIDES · 9 October 2018, 09:28 PM

Arabic dial

IMO - Romans are outdated ...................

1William · 9 October 2018, 10:06 PM

I prefer the slate gray.

Nikrnic · 9 October 2018, 10:31 PM

I got my DJ41 3 weeks ago

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subprimero · 9 October 2018, 10:37 PM

Black arabic.

KeithP · 9 October 2018, 11:16 PM

Ooooh I love both of those, and DJIIs generally. I’ve actually though about these two a lot as I’m also a bit of a “TT guy”- they both look equally great to me, and the tie breaker is full lume of the Arabics.
Hard to go wrong either way.

samson66 · 9 October 2018, 11:24 PM

I'll take the door on the right. Prefer the romans and love that slate color in TT

JayHantz · 9 October 2018, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjr24

Then I noticed the slate dial.....even though it has roman numerals I don't feel it looks cluttered like the black dialed one. Plus, the slate dial seems to match the steel coloring of the bracelet pretty good. I just feel it might be cleaner (plus the green color of the lettering reminds me of the Rolex logo colors).

I feel like in your description you are kind of hinting which one you really like. If it is the Wimbledon dial, then go for that. I think that is looks good and it has a great historical aspect with Rolex.

Devildog · 9 October 2018, 11:36 PM

Slate Romans all day every day. The 9 o'clock baton balances the date window nicely.

gops · 9 October 2018, 11:43 PM

The more I know about Rolex, the more I appreciate the Wimbledon dial.....Not many casual buyers will want green on their watches but an enthusiast would....

mustbeme · 9 October 2018, 11:57 PM

The last time I brought home an Arabic dial, my teenage son told me it looked like it was from TJ Maxx. Sold it immediately so there's my $.02

rmlovett1 · 9 October 2018, 11:58 PM

The slate dial looks nice...very different in a good way!

dimag333 · 10 October 2018, 12:01 AM

I just went wimbeldon, cant for the life of me figure out how to post pics

steve

watchwatcher · 10 October 2018, 12:17 AM

My vote...Wimbledon.

encarter13 · 10 October 2018, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

My vote...Wimbledon.

X2

mmmmp · 10 October 2018, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikrnic

I got my DJ41 3 weeks ago

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That sir, is an outstanding photo! Viewed on my Samsung phone - it's 'retina killing' in the BEST POSSIBLE WAY.

Well done.
Mark

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MikeyV · 10 October 2018, 02:55 AM

Between those two, definitely the black.

Mystro · 10 October 2018, 02:59 AM

I tried on the DJII wimbledon a few years back and it was amazing. It was THE watch that opened my eyes to wanting to own the DJII. The color green and Rolex just go together. It is a stunner in real life and the pics dont do it justice IMO.

kentheevil · 10 October 2018, 03:25 AM

I used to have the Wimbledon TT and LOVED it. Traded it for the greytheme AP however, it's the watch I misses the most and I think I miss it more than my twotone sub gmt-c and Deepsea. Always find myself considering getting it back every now and then.

vladamir15 · 10 October 2018, 03:58 AM

Black 100%. I would go with the roman though

9 October 2018, 04:07 PM	#1
mjr24 Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 587	Datejust II....which of these two colors would you pick? Right now I have a GMT Master II, one of the new Breitling Navitimer GMTs (with the new in-house Breitling movement), and a Breitling Bentley 6.75. All three have black dials. I have decided to get rid of my Bentley 6.75 because I feel the Navitimer and the 6.75 are redundant (and I feel the Navitimer is more versatile as I can wear with metal bracelet or leather straps). I rarely ever wear the 6.75 as a result. I wear the GMT Master II with suits (since the Breitlings are too big, I feel) and casually. Anyways, I think I've decided to replace that with a two-tone gold/silver Datejust II. I feel the gold might give be something "different" versus the watches I already have. Fluted dial is a must. What are your guys thoughts on the slate dial with green lettering versus the black dial with Arabic numbers? I feel the black dial with Arabic looks cleaner than the black dial with roman numbers as that looks way too cluttered. However, I almost feel another black-dialed watch is still going to be redundant despite the presence of the gold. Then I noticed the slate dial.....even though it has roman numerals I don't feel it looks cluttered like the black dialed one. Plus, the slate dial seems to match the steel coloring of the bracelet pretty good. I just feel it might be cleaner (plus the green color of the lettering reminds me of the Rolex logo colors). Thoughts on these two colors? I know it's personal preference..... Attached Images

9 October 2018, 05:53 PM	#7
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	I bought the Ivory baton dial one. Attached Images

9 October 2018, 07:21 PM	#10
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Slate __________________ JJ

9 October 2018, 09:28 PM	#12
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,672	Arabic dial IMO - Romans are outdated ................... __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

9 October 2018, 11:36 PM	#19
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,797	Slate Romans all day every day. The 9 o'clock baton balances the date window nicely. __________________ Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.

9 October 2018, 04:14 PM	#2
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	I would prefer the Arabic numerals in this case instead of the romans. They look nice.

9 October 2018, 04:19 PM	#3
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	No. 1

9 October 2018, 04:20 PM	#4
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	Black for me The 9 marker on the slate version looks completely out of place Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 October 2018, 04:28 PM	#5
Kostas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,274	Romans ! The original Wimbledon !

9 October 2018, 04:58 PM	#6
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Arabic all day.

9 October 2018, 06:00 PM	#8
Manu74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Mark Location: Europe Watch: BLRO \| LV \| SkyD Posts: 1,404	Slate!

9 October 2018, 07:14 PM	#9
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	Slate. It reflects the light in all kinds of lighting. Plus, it's restrained. I have the Wimbledon dial, which I love, but it's not for everybody. Good luck whatever you decide. Mark Sent from my SM-A520W using Tapatalk

9 October 2018, 09:24 PM	#11
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,406	Romans all the way, they add a little nostalgia and history to this style of watch.

9 October 2018, 10:06 PM	#13
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	I prefer the slate gray.

9 October 2018, 10:31 PM	#14
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I got my DJ41 3 weeks ago Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

9 October 2018, 10:37 PM	#15
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,434	Black arabic.

9 October 2018, 11:16 PM	#16
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	Ooooh I love both of those, and DJIIs generally. I’ve actually though about these two a lot as I’m also a bit of a “TT guy”- they both look equally great to me, and the tie breaker is full lume of the Arabics. Hard to go wrong either way.

9 October 2018, 11:24 PM	#17
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,791	I'll take the door on the right. Prefer the romans and love that slate color in TT

9 October 2018, 11:43 PM	#20
gops "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: SoCal Posts: 171	The more I know about Rolex, the more I appreciate the Wimbledon dial.....Not many casual buyers will want green on their watches but an enthusiast would....

9 October 2018, 11:57 PM	#21
mustbeme "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 41	The last time I brought home an Arabic dial, my teenage son told me it looked like it was from TJ Maxx. Sold it immediately so there's my $.02

9 October 2018, 11:58 PM	#22
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	The slate dial looks nice...very different in a good way!

10 October 2018, 12:01 AM	#23
dimag333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: IN Posts: 1,979	I just went wimbeldon, cant for the life of me figure out how to post pics steve

10 October 2018, 12:17 AM	#24
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	My vote...Wimbledon.

10 October 2018, 02:55 AM	#27
MikeyV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: N. California Watch: DateJust 41 TT Posts: 549	Between those two, definitely the black.

10 October 2018, 02:59 AM	#28
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,509	I tried on the DJII wimbledon a few years back and it was amazing. It was THE watch that opened my eyes to wanting to own the DJII. The color green and Rolex just go together. It is a stunner in real life and the pics dont do it justice IMO. __________________

10 October 2018, 03:25 AM	#29
kentheevil "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Ken Kelvins Location: bkk Watch: 116610LV Posts: 587	I used to have the Wimbledon TT and LOVED it. Traded it for the greytheme AP however, it's the watch I misses the most and I think I miss it more than my twotone sub gmt-c and Deepsea. Always find myself considering getting it back every now and then.

10 October 2018, 03:58 AM	#30
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,581	Black 100%. I would go with the roman though Attached Images __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

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