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View Poll Results: DateJust 36 126281RBR Everose Gold and Steel
Bright Black set with Diamonds 39 33.91%
Rose-Color set with Diamonds 76 66.09%
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Old 17 October 2024, 12:15 AM   #1
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Wife got the Call but...

My wife has her eye on these two watches and can't decide which to choose. And to top it off, we got the call today for the black dial edition...

I know the group can't make the decision for her, but she asked me to post and collect the thoughts of the group...

So, which should it be...

Black Dial
Rose Dial

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Old 17 October 2024, 12:23 AM   #2
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Does she have any other pieces? If it’s a daily the black dial might be a better one and done as it can go with more. That said, the sunburst dials with Roman markers are stunning in person so the rose dial still gets my vote.
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Old 17 October 2024, 12:23 AM   #3
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I find the rose dial classier
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Old 17 October 2024, 12:28 AM   #4
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Rose dial would be my choice out of the 2 for a lady. I also think it is more subtle with just the diamond bezel instead of diamonds on the dial as well.
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Old 17 October 2024, 12:32 AM   #5
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A female colleague of mine has the rose-dial DJ - 'in the flesh', so to speak, it looks exceptionally elegant.
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Old 17 October 2024, 12:47 AM   #6
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Does she have any other pieces? If it’s a daily the black dial might be a better one and done as it can go with more. That said, the sunburst dials with Roman markers are stunning in person so the rose dial still gets my vote.
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268655 - Yatchmaster 36 Rose gold, black dial on oysterflex
178273 - Datejust 31 stainless jubilee with white dial
116244 - Datejust 36 stainless oyster with diamond bezel and MOP dial
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Old 17 October 2024, 12:49 AM   #7
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A female colleague of mine has the rose-dial DJ - 'in the flesh', so to speak, it looks exceptionally elegant.
We think so too! But on the same breath, she was thinking its a dailywear rotating in with her Yatchmaster. See other reply I made for her Rolex collection. She also has a nice Jaeger Reverso.
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I prefer the black dial for the contrast. I suspect the RG might be seen as slightly more feminine though.
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Old 17 October 2024, 01:22 AM   #10
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Rose gold is a tad classier, more understated, and a little more contemporary.
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Old 17 October 2024, 01:23 AM   #11
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Rose dial looks for me that much better
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Old 17 October 2024, 01:26 AM   #12
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Seen the rose dial without the diamond bezel in person. Must say it is a nice one
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The black dial does seem to make the diamond bezel “pop” a little more in those photos. Thanks Matt for posting those!
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Old 17 October 2024, 01:31 AM   #14
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Yes.
She has;
268655 - Yatchmaster 36 Rose gold, black dial on oysterflex
178273 - Datejust 31 stainless jubilee with white dial
116244 - Datejust 36 stainless oyster with diamond bezel and MOP dial
Based on that mix I strongly recommend black. Provides something different (for the related category).

My wife is dark haired and the black dial looks fantastic for a dressier night out. She also has MOP, white dial and silver dial watches, which are great but more “daytime” watches (not really, but simplifying).
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Old 17 October 2024, 02:15 AM   #15
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that's them...
You have both?
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From those live pics (not stock photos), I think the black dial looks much better.
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Huge fan of the light dial! I like the black dial too but it makes the diamonds "pop" a little too much. My wife and I prefer understated watches. She can't go wrong with either option. Fantastic looking pieces.
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Rose dial is stunning
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Old 17 October 2024, 03:14 AM   #19
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Wow the black looks amazing on her wrist! Has she tried the rose on?


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Old 17 October 2024, 03:17 AM   #20
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Black with diamond is beautiful and it contrasts with the RG. I'd totally get that instead.
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Old 17 October 2024, 03:51 AM   #21
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I prefer the black dial
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Asked wife, who owns the 36 green dial with diamond bezel version.
Says for her, Sundust all the way out of those two.
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I think that on this case black looks better
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Old 17 October 2024, 05:45 AM   #24
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That’s a tough choice, both options have their own appeal! The black dial is timeless and versatile, perfect for any occasion. It offers a classic, understated look that can be dressed up or down. On the other hand, the rose dial brings a unique warmth and elegance, giving off a more distinctive vibe. It could add a bit of flair to her collection, especially if she’s looking for something a little different.

It really depends on what she wants from the piece, timeless versatility or a standout, sophisticated statement. Either way, she can’t go wrong!
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I've been looking to one day buy my mother a Rolex, and I'll have her try on Rolexes whenever we find ourselves having time to stop into a retailer. And one of the things she puts a lot of importance on is her skin tone in relation to the metals and dial colors. What looks good on her are chocolate dials, purple dials, and rose gold. Stainless steel only and silver dials would be the opposite spectrum. So I think whatever your wife feels looks best for her on her wrist is important. I picked the rose in this instance.
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Asked wife, who owns the 36 green dial with diamond bezel version.
Says for her, Sundust all the way out of those two.
Sundust? Is that the rose gold?
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Yes.
She has;
268655 - Yatchmaster 36 Rose gold, black dial on oysterflex
178273 - Datejust 31 stainless jubilee with white dial
116244 - Datejust 36 stainless oyster with diamond bezel and MOP dial

Black one based on what she already owns


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I have always liked this model with the Slate Dial as opposed to the Black or the Rose. Call it the middle of the road or the choice in between these two options as an alternative. Whenever I have seen this dial in the case at an AD, it seemed to be the right configuration.... It also goes well with the pieces she already has.
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Yes.
She has;
268655 - Yatchmaster 36 Rose gold, black dial on oysterflex
178273 - Datejust 31 stainless jubilee with white dial
116244 - Datejust 36 stainless oyster with diamond bezel and MOP dial
Given this collection…me personally, I’d go black dial
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Rose/Sundust for me.
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