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rolexdd40yg · 1 January 2022, 05:54 AM

The DD 40 Yellow Gold Black diagonal motif dial or the Daytona 116508 Green dial will draw more attention ?

Chiboy · 1 January 2022, 05:57 AM

The Daytona by a country mile.

inadeje · 1 January 2022, 06:00 AM

Daytona hands down, but as always with watch geeks. The general population has no idea nor interest in rare Rolex.

kieselguhr · 1 January 2022, 06:01 AM

By color alone, the glint of a green dial would naturally catch more attention.

zengineer · 1 January 2022, 06:02 AM

What kind of attention are you hoping for?

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t65tampa · 1 January 2022, 06:08 AM

I have a yellow gold Submariner 116618 black dial, yellow gold Daytona 116508 black dial with gold subdials, and a yellow gold Day-Date 40 w/ white Roman dial. The Day-Date 40 is significantly flashier or prominent compared to the gold sport watches I have. To my eye at least. I have no problem wearing a bold gold watch at all, but even to me, the DD40 stands out more than my others. I'm not sure if the dial makes any difference - it's the bezel, bracelet, and case flash that stands out the most.

logo · 1 January 2022, 06:14 AM

This is basic physics. “Catch attention” = what gets seen. To see, you need light. What will reflect more light?

Fluted bezel and president bracelet do this FAR more than a Daytona with flat bezel and flat oyster links. The DD reflects the light in every direction, making it more likely to “catch attention.”

Not to mention that gold/black has a higher contrast ratio than gold/green, so again gold/black more likely to catch attention.

If your question is what do watch nerds prefer, well on TRF that’s the Daytona by far.

joli160 · 1 January 2022, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by logo

This is basic physics. “Catch attention” = what gets seen. To see, you need light. What will reflect more light?

Fluted bezel and president bracelet do this FAR more than a Daytona with flat bezel and flat oyster links. The DD reflects the light in every direction, making it more likely to “catch attention.”

Not to mention that gold/black has a higher contrast ratio than gold/green, so again gold/black more likely to catch attention.

If your question is what do watch nerds prefer, well on TRF that’s the Daytona by far.

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DoctorA · 1 January 2022, 06:18 AM

Green is unique

Robf52 · 1 January 2022, 06:24 AM

The sunburst green on the Daytona is killer.

cm13 · 1 January 2022, 06:53 AM

DayDate for sure. Light reflection off the bezel and the presidential bracelet would do it.

The green dial of the Daytona is beautiful of course but it doesn't overpower your eye more than the fact that it's a full PM watch...

envuks · 1 January 2022, 07:07 AM

Both will draw eyes just based on them being yellow gold. I’d say the DD will be a bit more flashy with the president bracelet and fluted bezel given how they catch the light.

I would say it’s not a huge difference between these two though

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HL65 · 1 January 2022, 07:39 AM

If one is worried about attention neither of these are good choices. With that said the green dial on YG certainly pops a lot more than black dial IMHO. Thus it would draw a bit more attention.

Benzsiam · 1 January 2022, 08:38 AM

For Rolex, Green always get more attention.

214270Explorer · 1 January 2022, 09:01 AM

Weird post.
Are you deliberately wanting to draw attention, or downplay it?
Either watch will not downplay.

minibus135 · 5 January 2022, 09:31 AM

I think the DD will actually pull in more eyes because the fluted bezel shines more as well the bigger contrast with the dial

NYG1121 · 5 January 2022, 09:36 AM

The DD is blinding from a mile away. The daytona is only when you look closely at dial

dukie748 · 5 January 2022, 09:42 AM

Don't think the dial makes much difference, it's the yellow gold that grabs the attention.

GoingPlaces · 5 January 2022, 09:43 AM

IMO the Day Date with it's president bracelet and fluted dial will stand out more than the Daytona even with the green dial. DD can be spotted across the street.

I have a YG DD40 white dial and YG black dial Daytona and while they both "pop" the DD seems have more impact. I don't think a green dial would make enough of a difference.

HideMyWalletPlease · 5 January 2022, 09:50 AM

The green dial on the Daytona is a non- factor for flash. From a few feet away at an angle it looks black. You can tell it’s green when you get closer and look dead on. They are all great watches. I think the DD is flashier because it reflects more light. Flash aside. I love gold Daytonas. The green dial is an amazing piece to have in the collection. If you are offered the watch at or near retail, that would be my choice.

If you have the ability to get your choice of these pieces in todays market then you’re a lucky guy.

GMT Aviator · 5 January 2022, 09:53 AM

The fluted bezel of the DD will draw far more attention.

Like others have said, its about how it sparkles light all over the place.

afmars · 5 January 2022, 09:55 AM

I’m going to disagree with the majority and say DD40. The size, bracelet, and bezel demand much more attention than the Daytona, and only WIS will notice the green dial from more than a few feet away.

Cru Jones · 5 January 2022, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by afmars

I’m going to disagree with the majority and say DD40. The size, bracelet, and bezel demand much more attention than the Daytona, and only WIS will notice the green dial from more than a few feet away.

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uallah · 5 January 2022, 09:56 AM

The Day Date is a blingy watch and will generate a lot of attention from the Public. However, the Daytona will absolutely draw more attention from watch connoisseurs.

nosignalbmwdriver · 5 January 2022, 01:57 PM

So they’ll ignore a day date 40? lol

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Originally Posted by uallah

The Day Date is a blingy watch and will generate a lot of attention from the Public. However, the Daytona will absolutely draw more attention from watch connoisseurs.

Al1969 · 5 January 2022, 10:12 AM

Not sure getting attention is a good thing. Definitely not this attention https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=836163

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Comewatchme · 5 January 2022, 10:16 AM

I've always thought of the Rolex submariner Hulk, the green look to me gives me more compliment.

mile2424 · 5 January 2022, 10:23 AM

I'd argue the DD will grab more attention because of the bracelet alone. Especially with a black dial, that's a pretty harsh combo, or should I say has more contrast between the darker face and bracelet.

stark1 · 5 January 2022, 01:21 PM

Aside from the green and gold, the design of the Daytona is much more recognizable to the masses. The DD has the fluted bezel going for it (very bling bling), but not sure how iconic it really is for the average person.

NYG1121 · 5 January 2022, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by stark1

Aside from the green and gold, the design of the Daytona is much more recognizable to the masses. The DD has the fluted bezel going for it (very bling bling), but not sure how iconic it really is for the average person.

I agree with this but the other way around

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1 January 2022, 05:54 AM	#1
rolexdd40yg "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: California Posts: 272	What watch will drag more attention on the wrist The DD 40 Yellow Gold Black diagonal motif dial or the Daytona 116508 Green dial will draw more attention ?

1 January 2022, 05:57 AM	#2
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	The Daytona by a country mile. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

1 January 2022, 06:00 AM	#3
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,906	Daytona hands down, but as always with watch geeks. The general population has no idea nor interest in rare Rolex. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

1 January 2022, 06:01 AM	#4
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	What watch will drag more attention on the wrist By color alone, the glint of a green dial would naturally catch more attention.

1 January 2022, 06:02 AM	#5
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,588	What kind of attention are you hoping for? Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk

1 January 2022, 06:08 AM	#6
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,257	I have a yellow gold Submariner 116618 black dial, yellow gold Daytona 116508 black dial with gold subdials, and a yellow gold Day-Date 40 w/ white Roman dial. The Day-Date 40 is significantly flashier or prominent compared to the gold sport watches I have. To my eye at least. I have no problem wearing a bold gold watch at all, but even to me, the DD40 stands out more than my others. I'm not sure if the dial makes any difference - it's the bezel, bracelet, and case flash that stands out the most. __________________ t65tampa

1 January 2022, 06:14 AM	#7
logo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: North America Posts: 2,348	This is basic physics. “Catch attention” = what gets seen. To see, you need light. What will reflect more light? Fluted bezel and president bracelet do this FAR more than a Daytona with flat bezel and flat oyster links. The DD reflects the light in every direction, making it more likely to “catch attention.” Not to mention that gold/black has a higher contrast ratio than gold/green, so again gold/black more likely to catch attention. If your question is what do watch nerds prefer, well on TRF that’s the Daytona by far.

1 January 2022, 06:18 AM	#9
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Green is unique __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

1 January 2022, 06:24 AM	#10
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 5,071	The sunburst green on the Daytona is killer. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

1 January 2022, 06:53 AM	#11
cm13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 80	DayDate for sure. Light reflection off the bezel and the presidential bracelet would do it. The green dial of the Daytona is beautiful of course but it doesn't overpower your eye more than the fact that it's a full PM watch...

1 January 2022, 07:07 AM	#12
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	Both will draw eyes just based on them being yellow gold. I’d say the DD will be a bit more flashy with the president bracelet and fluted bezel given how they catch the light. I would say it’s not a huge difference between these two though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

1 January 2022, 07:39 AM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	If one is worried about attention neither of these are good choices. With that said the green dial on YG certainly pops a lot more than black dial IMHO. Thus it would draw a bit more attention. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

1 January 2022, 08:38 AM	#14
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,001	For Rolex, Green always get more attention. Attached Images __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

1 January 2022, 09:01 AM	#15
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	Weird post. Are you deliberately wanting to draw attention, or downplay it? Either watch will not downplay. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

5 January 2022, 09:31 AM	#16
minibus135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: David Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Starbucks Posts: 17	I think the DD will actually pull in more eyes because the fluted bezel shines more as well the bigger contrast with the dial

5 January 2022, 09:36 AM	#17
NYG1121 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NE Posts: 2,898	The DD is blinding from a mile away. The daytona is only when you look closely at dial __________________ Instagram @awristcheck

5 January 2022, 09:42 AM	#18
dukie748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Here + There Posts: 756	Don't think the dial makes much difference, it's the yellow gold that grabs the attention.

5 January 2022, 09:43 AM	#19
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	IMO the Day Date with it's president bracelet and fluted dial will stand out more than the Daytona even with the green dial. DD can be spotted across the street. I have a YG DD40 white dial and YG black dial Daytona and while they both "pop" the DD seems have more impact. I don't think a green dial would make enough of a difference.

5 January 2022, 09:50 AM	#20
HideMyWalletPlease "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Houston Posts: 1,090	The green dial on the Daytona is a non- factor for flash. From a few feet away at an angle it looks black. You can tell it’s green when you get closer and look dead on. They are all great watches. I think the DD is flashier because it reflects more light. Flash aside. I love gold Daytonas. The green dial is an amazing piece to have in the collection. If you are offered the watch at or near retail, that would be my choice. If you have the ability to get your choice of these pieces in todays market then you’re a lucky guy.

5 January 2022, 09:53 AM	#21
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	The fluted bezel of the DD will draw far more attention. Like others have said, its about how it sparkles light all over the place.

5 January 2022, 09:55 AM	#22
afmars "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: BLRO Posts: 738	I’m going to disagree with the majority and say DD40. The size, bracelet, and bezel demand much more attention than the Daytona, and only WIS will notice the green dial from more than a few feet away.

5 January 2022, 09:56 AM	#24
uallah "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Location: Brentwood, CA Posts: 23	The Day Date is a blingy watch and will generate a lot of attention from the Public. However, the Daytona will absolutely draw more attention from watch connoisseurs.

5 January 2022, 10:12 AM	#26
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	Not sure getting attention is a good thing. Definitely not this attention https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=836163 https://sfist.com/2022/01/03/52-year...ea-restaurant/ __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

5 January 2022, 10:16 AM	#27
Comewatchme Banned Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Heaven Watch: Me Posts: 35	I've always thought of the Rolex submariner Hulk, the green look to me gives me more compliment.

5 January 2022, 10:23 AM	#28
mile2424 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: California Posts: 369	I'd argue the DD will grab more attention because of the bracelet alone. Especially with a black dial, that's a pretty harsh combo, or should I say has more contrast between the darker face and bracelet.

5 January 2022, 01:21 PM	#29
stark1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northeast Watch: Rolex/AP/ALS/Omega Posts: 1,503	Aside from the green and gold, the design of the Daytona is much more recognizable to the masses. The DD has the fluted bezel going for it (very bling bling), but not sure how iconic it really is for the average person.

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