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Old 21 July 2020, 06:46 AM   #1
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Which Rolex
Narrowed it down to these two from my AD. Would like to hear some wisdom on dial color and practicality from the members. Black vs Silver?
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Old 21 July 2020, 06:47 AM   #2
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Whichever you think looks better and you can see better. Personally, I like the black.
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Old 21 July 2020, 06:51 AM   #3
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Old 21 July 2020, 06:51 AM   #4
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It’s a personal choice.

If I was picking one I’d go for the silver dial. I am a fan of the Rolex illuminating hour markers. I’m not a big fan of diamonds on a mens watch.

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Old 21 July 2020, 06:54 AM   #5
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Black! But go silver for the road less travel!
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Old 21 July 2020, 06:55 AM   #6
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I don't own either and haven't seen either in person, but from photos/videos I find the silver dial WG Daytona to be quite beautiful
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Old 21 July 2020, 06:55 AM   #7
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Diamonds with a rubber strap? No way, very tacky. Silver for me.
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Old 21 July 2020, 06:56 AM   #8
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They have them in stock?
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Old 21 July 2020, 06:58 AM   #9
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I didn’t see the diamonds. 100% silver. I was close to either one, that put me over.
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Old 21 July 2020, 06:58 AM   #10
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Do not have one but I like the silver best.


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Old 21 July 2020, 07:08 AM   #11
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I like the contrast



Plus it almost matches the wg hue
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Old 21 July 2020, 07:19 AM   #12
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The Grey/Steel dial is the best Daytona dial!
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Old 21 July 2020, 07:20 AM   #13
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the grey/steel dial is the best daytona dial!
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Old 21 July 2020, 07:22 AM   #14
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Old 21 July 2020, 07:27 AM   #15
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Old 21 July 2020, 07:37 AM   #16
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Hands down the steel dial!
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Old 21 July 2020, 07:43 AM   #17
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Ok, now let’s go steel dial vs gold?




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Old 21 July 2020, 07:47 AM   #18
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At this price, the bracelet should be pm as well.. imo
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Old 21 July 2020, 07:48 AM   #19
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Can’t do steel bracelets


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Old 21 July 2020, 08:04 AM   #20
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Old 21 July 2020, 08:07 AM   #21
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Hmmm. Which ice cream do you prefer: Chocolate or Cookies n Cream? Then, I’ll answer.
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Old 21 July 2020, 08:36 AM   #22
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When I look at these two choices, the main thing that comes to mind is legibility...in the light it is probably about even. In the dark, you may miss the lume on the black one with diamonds...if so, the silver wins.
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Old 21 July 2020, 08:40 AM   #23
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If you get one and have to have the OF strap swapped out, watch out (pun not intended) for the lugs to get very badly scratched. Very commonly reported problem.
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Narrowed it down to these two from my AD. Would like to hear some wisdom on dial color and practicality from the members. Black vs Silver?
I like the black dial as a a rule but I have to admit, the silver looks good on this model.
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Old 21 July 2020, 08:44 AM   #25
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At this price, the bracelet should be pm as well.. imo
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Old 21 July 2020, 08:44 AM   #26
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You can’t go wrong with either the YG or WG panda dials on OF. Both are stunning, for me the YG edges out the WG in this case.

Definitely not the black dial with stones.
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Old 21 July 2020, 09:17 AM   #27
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Silver with the stick markers.
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Old 21 July 2020, 10:12 AM   #28
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I love the silver. One of my favorite modern references.
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Old 21 July 2020, 10:15 AM   #29
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I'm not opposed to diamonds but this particular combo does nothing for me. I don't know if you've seen the silver dial in person but it's outstanding!
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Old 21 July 2020, 10:36 AM   #30
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