What do you think of the SS Daytona black dial? [Archive] - Rolex Forums

sngricky

17 July 2007, 01:59 AM

cully

17 July 2007, 04:51 AM

Welcome sngricky
Congratulations on a great watch:thumbsup: lets see some pics.
cheers:cheers: paul

roadcarver

17 July 2007, 04:52 AM

I saw one in person, RogerF's, and I found it hard to read (my opinion). Better to get a white dial Daytona.

Rubenonfire

17 July 2007, 07:07 AM

Agree with Vernon. A beautiful watch if you like chronos, but difficult to read on account of the black dial. I think MOST chronos are hard to read, but the black dial on the Daytona complicates it a bit more. Congrats on a great watch, though! :thumbsup:

mike

17 July 2007, 10:38 AM

Welcome!:cheers:

LOL! First Rolex!! Man what do you do for an encore??:chuckle:

Big congrats on landing one hard to find and very desirable piece!:thumbsup:

Black or white you've got a fantastic watch! Well done and wear it in the best of health.

As you can please post a photo of that beauty!:cheers:

David1971

17 July 2007, 05:12 PM

Congrats!
Pics please.
:cheers: -David

walds11

17 July 2007, 05:32 PM

Congrats. I like all Daytonas.

JJ Irani

17 July 2007, 05:38 PM

I was always under the impression that the white Daytona looked better than the black....until I saw them both. The black wins by a mile!! :thumbsup:

Alcan

17 July 2007, 07:47 PM

Hi there, welcome aboard! :cheers:

You sure picked a dandy for your first Rolex!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

frostie

17 July 2007, 10:56 PM

congratulations great watch and wear it in good health.

sngricky

25 July 2007, 08:43 AM

sngricky

25 July 2007, 08:45 AM

Will be going back home this weekend, so can take out my cameras and snap a few shots to share. Cheers!!!:cheers:

mike

25 July 2007, 09:07 AM

Will be going back home this weekend, so can take out my cameras and snap a few shots to share. Cheers!!!:cheers:

Big congrats! Can't wait to see it!:cheers:

nickp

26 July 2007, 11:41 AM

I was always under the impression that the white Daytona looked better than the black....until I saw them both. The black wins by a mile!! :thumbsup:

Thats what I like to hear :)

oldman2005

29 July 2007, 07:10 AM

The black dial is more in demand in Asia, and personally I think the black dial looks better than the white one. Congrat on the Daytona.

alglez

29 July 2007, 03:42 PM

SS DAytona goes with white dial!!

SSD

30 July 2007, 04:22 AM

Any Daytona is a winner in my book, but I think the black dial is better looking (JMO)! Congrats on an excellent timepiece! Now, on with the photos!:cheers::thumbsup:

mc1010

30 July 2007, 05:18 AM

Thanks so much for the encouragement everyone, i got it cheap i think, 18,600 from Dickson. There is a pre-owned shop selling the same for 18,500 so i got mine comparatively cheap.

It also proves the value of the watch as the pre-owned store told me that its the first one they seen in months and its the very first time they have a stainless steel, black dial one. Got a Explorer 1 for my missus and thinking of going after a Yachtmaster black dial next. Though black dials aren't as readily visible as a white one, i still find that its very cool.

Cheers all!!

Wow! You've got a great looking watch! Just saw one in an AD last week. They're selling it for US$12,500 here (if my conversion is right, you got yours around US$12,250). It was not on display. I asked why and the salesperson told me that rarely do people ask to see it. I guess the SS Daytona is not so popular here. Was thinking of getting one actually (the white one, which they say is available in another of their store) but someone mentioned here in the forum that the MSRP for an SS Daytona is US$7,900. Would try to look for a cheaper AD in Hong Kong and maybe get lucky.

Enjoy your watch in the best of health!

sngricky

2 August 2007, 02:08 AM

Gaijin

2 August 2007, 02:09 AM

Beauties. Where are you going? Or is it classified?

NyOO768

2 August 2007, 04:04 AM

Between the White and Black Dial Daytona, I like the look of the Black Dial. Although, it is a little harder to read than the white, I enjoy being on the dark side of the moon!!

Rodentman

2 August 2007, 05:49 AM

SPACE-DWELLER

2 August 2007, 06:12 AM

sngricky

2 August 2007, 12:43 PM

Beauties. Where are you going? Or is it classified?

Oh, just going to Hong Kong for a short trip, i heard Rolex watches are cheap in Denmark, Switzerland?

Hope you like the pics. :)
:cheers:

sngricky

2 August 2007, 12:44 PM

Between the White and Black Dial Daytona, I like the look of the Black Dial. Although, it is a little harder to read than the white, I enjoy being on the dark side of the moon!!

Same here, i like it more in black, awesome!!!
There is a difference of more than 1000 (some told me even more) between the black dial and the whitel dial.

JJ Irani

2 August 2007, 06:05 PM

If it's a WHITE Daytona, it's gotta look something like this!! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/TTMOPDTwhitedial.jpg

ohlins

2 August 2007, 06:15 PM

whether it's 1 mile or 2 miles.......the ss daytona in white is my choice......

leopardprey

2 August 2007, 10:18 PM

Tried on a White Gold Model, with Black Face. Very very nice. Liked the weight.

SPACE-DWELLER

3 August 2007, 08:04 AM

Oh, just going to Hong Kong for a short trip, i heard Rolex watches are cheap in Denmark, Switzerland?

Hope you like the pics. :)
:cheers:

Sorry, no. Rolex is NOT cheap in Denmark :thumbsdow

kcmo

3 August 2007, 08:51 AM

If it's a WHITE Daytona, it's gotta look something like this!! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/TTMOPDTwhitedial.jpg

JJ I have just been eyeing this watch! I really like it! Will have to see it in person at an AD and try it on:thumbsup: Beautiful!

JJ Irani

3 August 2007, 06:05 PM

Thanks, Karis....and while you're about it, take a long, hard look at this cracker with a champagne MOP dial!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/TTDaytonaMOPDial.jpg

kcmo

5 August 2007, 07:01 AM

Thanks, Karis....and while you're about it, take a long, hard look at this cracker with a champagne MOP dial!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/TTDaytonaMOPDial.jpg

I actually am not crazy about champagne dials. Looks better on other people!

I tried on the white dial TT Daytona today! Stunning, but I'm not sure the gold goes too well with my jewelry which is pretty much platinum/white gold.

I would REALLY love to try the white dial all stainless model, but of course I know it's tough to find! :banghead:

frostie

5 August 2007, 09:37 AM

the majority of rolex watches have a black dial. Why not purchasing something different? Actually i believe that the white dial is more easy to read

jjs

11 August 2007, 08:55 AM

The SS Daytona is a nice piece, but not for me. I don't like the polished center links and bezel. I don't like the lack of a date and I have no use whatsoever for a chronograph. I had one on 2 occasions and sold them both. I think a lot of the appeal is the scarcity.

I agree - the Daytona IMHO is not the best looking chronograph out there but the appeal is in the hype :chuckle:

Having said that - white dial looks cleaner, easier to read but when I tried both on at a 2nd hand dealer - black looks classier even though u can't read the time :crying: The dealer did say white more popular in US / Europe and black more popular in Asia / Australia - they would pay a little more for a black dial.

By the way - i did manage to order one through AD for RRP :read: Ahh - now the wait. :banghead:
White was my 1st choice but ended up with a black dial.

walds11

11 August 2007, 09:23 AM

I think the Daytons is the best looking chrono out there, period!!! My opinion.

Henri Laurie

11 August 2007, 04:46 PM

I have to agree, I had lunch with lingerie model Caprice 2 weeks ago... yeah... I know !! anyway, she was wearing a white face Daytona (white gold)... looked really cool on a womens arm... the regular 40mm that is.

I myself have a new GMT Master II (SS)... I am mad about it, it by far the bext Rolex I have ever owned or seen, the ceramic bezel is beautiful and I love the overall feel and weight of the watch... a perfect Rolex in my opinion.

The only thing that takes some getting used to is the small scratches that appear on the polished center links of the bracelet... I think I'll just manage it over time with Cape Cod Metal Polishing Cloths... if you use them carefully, they are awesome

Cheers
Henri

Henri Laurie

11 August 2007, 04:49 PM

Wow JJ, these pictures are beautiful... love the dial

Henri

frostie

11 August 2007, 11:45 PM

white daytona looks really classy. I dont like the way the black dial daytona looks. I think it is harder to read

nickp

13 August 2007, 08:05 AM

Just wondering for those of you who say its harder to read, harder to read how? I have my Black Dial SS Daytona and have no problems at all reading it

google

29 August 2007, 12:05 PM

i second that, black dial and its easy to read. then again i can barely read

S2000 Driver

29 August 2007, 12:42 PM

Hi all, as promised, posting some pictures now to share. Sorry for the picture quality as i didn't have much time to take it as i am going overseas. :)

Attaching also the Explorer 1 that i got for my wife. :)

And I see you've already had it personalized with SNGRICKY.

Very nice. :chuckle:

Congratulatons!

:thumbsup:

joekim13

18 September 2007, 03:05 AM

im a bit biased but i prefer the black w/ red hour and minute hand :)

TDH

18 September 2007, 04:51 AM

Congrats:thumbsup:....daytonas seem to be in flavor right now:chuckle:

apmoffatt

29 September 2007, 12:09 AM

Nice piece. How long did you wait for it?

espdenver

29 September 2007, 11:58 AM

I purchased my first Rolex today. I was trading up from a Cartier Roadster and wanted something fantastic.

I settled! on the SS daytona, black.

Check me out.

frostie

29 September 2007, 12:13 PM

welcome to TRF the daytona suits you

Gaijin

29 September 2007, 03:12 PM

I purchased my first Rolex today. I was trading up from a Cartier Roadster and wanted something fantastic.

I settled! on the SS daytona, black.

Check me out.

Did you get it just cold walking into a Rolex Dealer?

LioK

29 September 2007, 09:41 PM

I saw the GMT 2 and its nice, it has risen in price to 10,500 SGD in Singapore. Not a bad piece but i still like the Daytona better.

Was that for the TT or the SS GMT2? Just curious cos already looking around for another.:lol:

SPACE-DWELLER

4 October 2007, 05:11 AM

I purchased my first Rolex today. I was trading up from a Cartier Roadster and wanted something fantastic.

I settled! on the SS daytona, black.

Check me out.

Welcome to TRF! :cheers:

On second thoughts, I like the White Cos better!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t245/Wiseled/Daytona/DSC00184.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t245/Wiseled/Daytona/DSC00179.jpg

:chuckle:

Gaijin

4 October 2007, 11:53 AM

Launch Mini

4 October 2007, 11:56 AM

vh_bu98

4 October 2007, 01:19 PM

I've seen both. Both are great, but for my eyesight, the white dial was much easier to read.
Have a chance to grab a white one now.
Not 100% I really want one in the collection though.
Decisions, decisions decisions:banghead:

If you have a chance at MSRP, I would definitly do it. I'm on the waiting list for one myself, but I doubt I'll get the call anytime soon.

SPACE-DWELLER

4 October 2007, 08:47 PM

I'd take either one, but the White to me is stunning. Also I have some other black dial Rolex, so this is a nice change. :read:

Love your's Bo! :thumbsup: :clap:

Oh wait. I have the same one. :thumbsup: :bye:

That were exactly my thoughts, too, Tom :cheers:

A White Cos would match my black SD perfectly in the sense that I get a totally different look when I change between them.

I told my AD that I would prefer getting the White Cos but that I of course would not reject an offer with the Black Cos.

:cheers:

watchgeek

5 October 2007, 01:06 AM

i agree that both are amazing looking watches, but it's great to have a white sports model

Welshwatchman

6 October 2007, 03:26 AM

I think the SS Daytona Black is a very nice watch, both technically and aesthetically.

It would be even more appealing with white subials (a la 6262/3/5/9) but what can you do?

Blue Bull

6 October 2007, 06:57 AM

Please do accept my appology for arriving late on this thread ...... er,umm, but important people arrives late !!!!!! :dummy::chuckle::chuckle:

To be (white) or not to be (black) ?.That is the question ..... Hmmm :thinking::thinking:

Black = Darth Vader
White = Han Solo or Luke Skywalker

Black = Exquisite
White = Destinctive

Black = Classy/mysterious
White = Fresh/clean/open

Black = Pics dont do it justice
White = Like in the pics

Black = Scarce
White = Common(Well,relatively:chuckle:)

Black= Republican/Hawk
White = Democrat/Daisy
(Please see the funny side .... :dummy::chuckle:)

:cheers:

Floridadogg

11 February 2008, 03:52 AM

Black dial 116520 owner here. I had a choice and picked black.

bewithabob

8 March 2008, 11:10 PM

Both are gorgeous, but the Black SS...

After receiving my new meteorite a few weeks ago, a good friend noticed what I was wearing and told me that he had a Black SS Daytona he no longer wanted in his collection (he has a thing for 47mm Pans).

He wore it only once, and it had all the protective plastics box and goodies intact. Call an ambulance! After I picked myself up off the floor, one thing lead to another and I acquired my second Daytona in less than a month.

tphan

9 March 2008, 11:14 AM

When it come to Rolex...my old man is the JUDGE...admitted himself the blk ss daytona is one beautiful classy Rolex.

mickeydainish

9 March 2008, 05:12 PM

I love the white... very distinctive, but I would go for the Black dial... I guess I am just wired that way!!! Tah!!

oasisash78

9 March 2008, 06:37 PM

What do you think of the SS Daytona black dial? Just got mine today, i find it to be quite light and very sparkly inspite of the fact that its only Stainless Steel (i may be biased as its my first Rolex watch) Seems it retains its value much better than the half-gold or even full gold counterparts.

I saw the GMT 2 and its nice, it has risen in price to 10,500 SGD in Singapore. Not a bad piece but i still like the Daytona better.

Hi, you mind sharing with me where did you get your SS Black Daytona in Singapore? New or pre-owned? How much? I'm looking for one in Singapore as well, but the prices are way above MSRP in the US.

topcat30093

11 March 2008, 06:50 PM

Did you get it just cold walking into a Rolex Dealer?
X2:thumbsup:
I have got my name on the waiting list for a Daytona & I'm leaning towards the black dial, as part of the deal will mean me having to flip my GMT IIc.
And I do like a black face on at least one of my watches.
That and the fact that it was part of the deal that I struck with "She who must be obeyed":chuckle:
Though I know that a poll I ran recently came out with the white dial on top.
I don't know if thats because most members would of already have got a black dial & would like a change or in fact that the white dial is more easier to read, over to those who are fortunate to have one of each.:thumbsup:
"Answers please"

Gaijin

11 March 2008, 07:02 PM

X2:thumbsup:
I have got my name on the waiting list for a Daytona & I'm leaning towards the black dial, as part of the deal will mean me having to flip my GMT IIc.
And I do like a black face on at least one of my watches.
That and the fact that it was part of the deal that I struck with "She who must be obeyed":chuckle:
Though I know that a poll I ran recently came out with the white dial on top.
I don't know if thats because most members would of already have got a black dial & would like a change or in fact that the white dial is more easier to read, over to those who are fortunate to have one of each.:thumbsup:
"Answers please"

I have seen White and Black side by side in the wild. The White is way easier to read. :agree:

I am glad I got White because I have 2 other Black dial Rolex. :read:

I got the White because it is what was offered to me at MSRP from my AD. I would have taken the Black, but I am glad I got the White. It is just a beautiful stunning Dial! :clap:

topcat30093

11 March 2008, 10:57 PM

Kansaivet, Thanks for the info, I wish that I was more clear cut with this one, I'm just so undecided, I suppose that I will just have to wait and see what comes, i know that I have always got the opportunity to get the dial changed, if I don't like what it.

mking0714

12 March 2008, 06:45 AM

Congrats on your first Rolex............
You apparenly lucked out too!.
It's like getting a Ferrari right after getting your driver's license!.
But beware.....once you have a black daytona, it doesn't end there........
You will want the collection........you'll be thinking of a white one........
just a matter of time.......
Once you get the white, you won't have to worry on which one is better......you'll have both.
Good Luck!.

Morgan

sngricky

18 March 2008, 02:24 PM

It seems easier to get in Singapore although it always commands a premium here. Not that much waiting needed although even if you placed an order here and wait, you would pay about the same. The price has just recently gone up, its 21k SGD right now for a new black face SS and from what i heard, all the ADs are going to adjust their prices soon following the adjust ment in the US.

You can still get them by paying the "premium" prices by going to the AD and getting it here. Even some pre-owned ones are available but at about 18,500 SGD so it seems that resale value are very very good. There was one SS with the inverted dial and white face that the pre-owned guy was trying to sell me at 16k SGD, would that be a good price? Its white face though so not very appealing to me but it has the rare inverted dial.

I just recently saw a TT one with champagne face and diamonds at a pre-owned dealer, bought it immediately as i fell in love with it and it has zenith movement and price was great. Bought it so i could alternate between the 2 watches, they look very good side by side and complements each other.

sngricky

18 March 2008, 02:27 PM

Hi Oasisash78,

Sure. For black dial, SS, Its about 21 k plus right now for new, 18.5k for pre-owned( i think can negotiate down a little). All prices are in SGD. Fetching good prices now the Daytona, even the pre-owned guy was kind of reluctant to sell it to me, i got my TT with diamonds at 13k SGD and comes with 1 year shop warranty.

sngricky

18 March 2008, 02:29 PM

And I see you've already had it personalized with SNGRICKY.

Very nice. :chuckle:

Congratulatons!

:thumbsup:

Thank you, so sorry to miss your post, didn't sign in here for a while.
Thanks :)

sngricky

18 March 2008, 03:45 PM

And I see you've already had it personalized with SNGRICKY.

Very nice. :chuckle:

Congratulatons!

:thumbsup:

Thank you, so sorry to miss your post, didn't sign in here for a while.
Thanks :)

Jonesy

4 April 2008, 03:48 AM

One day I will own a daytona. Congrats on nice watch.

sngricky

8 April 2008, 12:44 PM

One day I will own a daytona. Congrats on nice watch.

Thats a very good wish to have and a goal to look forward to, its always a sense of accomplishment when you worked hard and earned it, the feeling when you put it on your hands is something some would say is better than sex. :cheers:

Markg

8 April 2008, 01:32 PM

I was always under the impression that the white Daytona looked better than the black....until I saw them both. The black wins by a mile!! :thumbsup:

i agree! but it is hard to read....

timackerman

8 April 2008, 02:08 PM

I am of the opinion that ANY Daytona is a GOOD Daytona! :thumbsup:

marshallr47

11 April 2008, 03:49 AM

Congrats on a great watch. I do like the black but I have the white face. The white face just makes it jump out imho. Great find though.

Dommar41

26 April 2008, 06:14 AM

Tried on a White Gold Model, with Black Face. Very very nice. Liked the weight.

When (or, more likely, if) I have a spare £12,000 burning a hole in my pocket (that seems to be the going rate here if you want to jump the queue), that is what I shall buy. :thumbsup:

Dom

brainbizz

26 April 2008, 09:50 AM

a picture is worth a thousand words

HDHNTER

29 April 2008, 12:27 PM

What do you think of the SS Daytona black dial? Just got mine today, i find it to be quite light and very sparkly inspite of the fact that its only Stainless Steel (i may be biased as its my first Rolex watch) Seems it retains its value much better than the half-gold or even full gold counterparts.

I saw the GMT 2 and its nice, it has risen in price to 10,500 SGD in Singapore. Not a bad piece but i still like the Daytona better.

The black is sweet. Would love to have one. :thumbsup:

brutusclo

15 June 2008, 06:41 AM

very nice. did you have to wait long to get it? were you on a list?

wean_sg

27 July 2008, 01:14 AM

Very nice Daytona Ricky! Black dial would be my choice too. Hope you're lovin' every minute with it.

Daytonas in Singapore are readily available in the ADs, but are always sold above list prices of SGD$12,929. Expect to pay around S$19,000 for a black dial and slightly lesser for a white dial here.

Nice watch you got for your missus as well, on some days she can wear the daytona and you can wear the explorer 1.

kudosguy

27 July 2008, 06:13 AM

I prefer the black to the white.

finn

28 July 2008, 05:52 PM

I got my white SS Daytona a month ago in Singapore during my Vacation. Of course I have to pay premium for it S$17000 and I bought another rolex for my wife for a great price at about 20% below retails.

I had a few quotes from Singapore ADs about S$18000 before. But decide to try my luck walking in to ADs only sell Rolex next to Singapore RSC.

I was surprise that they have at least 3 SS daytona in that shop. I think of getting the black dial before I walk in the shop as it seem more popular now ..... but after wearing both side by side on my hands I picked the white dial as it more readable and different :eek: I have a hard time reading the black... but again, I will get one black and one white it they sell them at retail prices.

...I ask the AD if they have another white dial for me to pick, he smiles and turn around and take out another white SS daytona. I wonder how many they have. I know almost all the ADs in Singapore have at least a SS daytona. But that AD probably have quite a few.

here are a few of my white dial SS day to share
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/2709504786_e5b7f6c11a_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/2709501992_7e958e904b_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/2709500868_c3d13703d2_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/2708683751_030427ff74_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/2615883440_7cc1f4ab36_b.jpg

rnmkr61

9 August 2008, 03:45 PM

I have the black and love it. $9300 US new. From dealer friend

kiasunkiasi

10 August 2008, 12:57 AM

Great pictures, what camera are you using to take those?

FXSTS

12 September 2008, 06:31 AM

I agree...I prefer the white dial, but love the Daytona!!!

James T

12 September 2008, 06:41 AM

What do you think of the SS Daytona black dial? Just got mine today, i find it to be quite light and very sparkly inspite of the fact that its only Stainless Steel (i may be biased as its my first Rolex watch) Seems it retains its value much better than the half-gold or even full gold counterparts.

I saw the GMT 2 and its nice, it has risen in price to 10,500 SGD in Singapore. Not a bad piece but i still like the Daytona better.

congrats and really great for a 1st time rollie owner - daytona right away :thumbsup:

rolexman777

15 September 2008, 03:19 AM

CONGRATS ...I noticed a green sticker on the back was this NOS Z serial it definitely is
not an M serial and most likely no inner bezel engraving

jdH

15 September 2008, 08:09 PM

MC1010 you can't get a SS daytona in HK in MSRP. They will show the SS daytona to you if the price is right

bermuda

23 September 2008, 06:57 AM

Well, I like both the Black and the White Faced Daytona.

But for what it's worth: In some parts of the world, there IS a premium on the grey market on the BLACK Face Daytona.

There seems to be fewer of them out there.

I read somewhere that its the white face daytona that sells at more of a premiums ( or was it that the black one is more popular and fetches a premium in east / far east and the white one in the west ?)

Rolexshirts

23 September 2008, 11:58 AM

I love the SS black dial my favorit

superman

23 September 2008, 12:48 PM

What do you think of the SS Daytona black dial? Just got mine today, i find it to be quite light and very sparkly inspite of the fact that its only Stainless Steel (i may be biased as its my first Rolex watch) Seems it retains its value much better than the half-gold or even full gold counterparts.

I saw the GMT 2 and its nice, it has risen in price to 10,500 SGD in Singapore. Not a bad piece but i still like the Daytona better.

you kidding? that would be my first daytona!!! well in about 20 yrs or so??? goodjob on that bud!:cheers:

CLARK

fisk

1 October 2008, 06:48 PM

I like the white dial better

Watch_Me

5 October 2008, 01:19 AM

I think the white dial is a little more classy/dressy looking while the black dial is more sporty. I personally prefer the black dial

davewolfs

5 October 2008, 03:14 PM

Not sure if this is the right place to ask, but other then having to pay $3k over MSRP is there anyway to get this watch these days in the US? I have no problems putting myself on a waiting list if I actually do get a call a few years later ;)

Some Pair

6 October 2008, 04:37 AM

CONGRATS! Wear and enjoy proudly....
This White Dial Daytona is on my wishlist for sure! :thumbsup:

Sharo

15 October 2008, 10:27 AM

Hi, nice watch, I got a black daytona SS today from Melbourne Rolex AD and its a V series 09 production. So the V series are out...? anyone seen another V series

kitkat

15 October 2008, 11:20 AM

Hi! Sharo. Any photos of the V series SS Black Daytona? Any differences with the M series? Thank you.

Sharo

15 October 2008, 01:15 PM

Hi
Is this the M or V version?

Starwalker

15 October 2008, 10:46 PM

I love the BLACK DIAL!!!!! it's more elegant, a little more formal, yet everyday...a little more seductive, a little more enticing........i guess it's subjective.....i asked some one the same question....and the asked me back..."what color lingerie do you like on yur women?"....ANSWER: BLACK!

cikez5252

17 October 2008, 09:59 AM

Agreed! LOL

Greenring

18 October 2008, 12:02 AM

I had a choice and picked the white pill. Just easier on my eyes. The black dial has a mystique of its own... :smokin:
Hard to go wrong either way. :thumbsup:

bewithabob

3 May 2009, 08:39 AM

Meteorite! Or Black. Or Both! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=34267

camfam

8 May 2009, 01:47 PM

It's my only hesitation, but I love the style and the new movement.

Cam

lawyerwatchfan

15 May 2009, 11:16 AM

When looking to purchase my SS Daytona recently, my AD had both a white dial model and one in black. Although I liked both, I selected the white dial because I found it easier to read. Personally, I had difficulty reading the chrono registers on the black dial.

mbording

29 July 2009, 11:24 PM

The only white dial Rolex I like, is the Daytona - whether it being vintage or new. And IMHO a daytona should be white, unless you DLC a black face Daytona :)

pain888

30 July 2009, 03:55 AM

i just got mines wg white face black strap. arabic numbers . looks very clean black is hard to read

ger

31 July 2009, 10:40 AM

Great lines on this watch.:bye:

webbug

31 July 2009, 08:56 PM

I have the black dial and always liked it but now I have another Rolex with a black dial (GMT).

I'm planning to change the Daytona SS dial to White and keep the black one. I can always change to black whenever I want.

tthopp05

22 August 2009, 02:04 AM

Congrats,I like the black myself

alfanator

22 August 2009, 03:19 PM

I had a white one but sold it because i thought it was hard to read. Got a black one coming shortly. I generall find black dials easier to read, is that not the case for daytonas?

Gaijin

22 August 2009, 06:01 PM

I have both and find the white one way easier to read.

TSW

22 August 2009, 06:08 PM

Wanted the black dial at first until i tried on the white witch i think its easier to read aswell.

AhSiahKia

4 September 2009, 12:08 PM

Thanks so much for the encouragement everyone, i got it cheap i think, 18,600 from Dickson. There is a pre-owned shop selling the same for 18,500 so i got mine comparatively cheap.

I just got my Daytona Blackdial at SGD$16,200. It seems that the prices have fallen quite a bit perhaps due to the economic downturn. Grey Dealers are selling BNIB for SGD$15.5k - 15.8k.

AhSiahKia

4 September 2009, 12:15 PM

I got my white SS Daytona a month ago in Singapore during my Vacation. Of course I have to pay premium for it S$17000 and I bought another rolex for my wife for a great price at about 20% below retails.

I had a few quotes from Singapore ADs about S$18000 before. But decide to try my luck walking in to ADs only sell Rolex next to Singapore RSC.

I was surprise that they have at least 3 SS daytona in that shop. I think of getting the black dial before I walk in the shop as it seem more popular now ..... but after wearing both side by side on my hands I picked the white dial as it more readable and different :eek: I have a hard time reading the black... but again, I will get one black and one white it they sell them at retail prices.

...I ask the AD if they have another white dial for me to pick, he smiles and turn around and take out another white SS daytona. I wonder how many they have. I know almost all the ADs in Singapore have at least a SS daytona. But that AD probably have quite a few.

I think I know which AD you went to. Probably Watch Palace at Lucky Plaza. I understand that in Asia, Daytona Black Dials are the craze. White Dials are less popular, but more popular in Europe and States.

I had also heard that in Japan, the Yakuza are also crazy about the Daytonas and wear them as a mark of their rank in the hierarchy. Can anyone verify if this is true? Japanese are willing to pay sky high prices for these Daytonas.

I am keen to get a white Daytona. I think it looks good as well.

deserted

4 September 2009, 12:54 PM

Go black , can't wait for mine to return from RSC.

cosmocraig

18 April 2010, 04:26 AM

Just paid for my black dial SS daytona today, should recieve it by tuesday

Price wise it was £725 above the current list price which I thought was fair enough seeing as most people selling them in the UK above the list are looking for £1000+ premiums

I love the white dial as well and I'd love to eventually get a white gold daytona with the white face as I think the red details make it really interesting

Anyone ever heard of a SS black face w/red dials...my friend has one and I'm lead to beleive there are only 2 in the world...

mpkRolex

18 April 2010, 01:21 PM

What do you think of the SS Daytona black dial? Just got mine today, i find it to be quite light and very sparkly inspite of the fact that its only Stainless Steel (i may be biased as its my first Rolex watch) Seems it retains its value much better than the half-gold or even full gold counterparts.

I saw the GMT 2 and its nice, it has risen in price to 10,500 SGD in Singapore. Not a bad piece but i still like the Daytona better.

Daytona is the only Rolex I would buy in white which I have:cheers:...All others in black for me please :thumbsup:

welem

11 July 2010, 01:30 PM

i think the ss black dial daytona is a nice watch indeed, but over hyped and definitely over priced

much prefer the TT version just like the one JJ posted or the grey dial TT, but then again, each person has different taste...

x014003

11 July 2010, 11:37 PM

I picked one up about 6 months ago. A series, black face. Yes, at times the watch is difficult to read, but I think that's due more to my recent need for reading glasses (too many years of sitting in front of a computer) than to the watch itself. Granted, it will never be as easy to read as a Sub or Explorer, but this is still a legible watch. I had a SD for 10 years before I sold it (essentially traded for a mint vintage 1016, but that's another story), then I saw this beauty and had to pull the trigger. MUCH more comfortable to wear than the SD, and it fits under a shirt cuff.

pic of actual watch courtesy of nbtimes, the person I purchased the watch from.