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DR.Golf · 14 July 2014, 09:34 AM

Just picked up a 5205 R Black. Still in the box unopened. Love the model, found a great deal, just not sure the black dial is the way to go. I think the black face is more formal. I am thinking about the desirability going forward.

Is the black just a trend and is the white the way to go for desirability and potential "having the right piece"

Thoughts?

HL65 · 14 July 2014, 09:52 AM

Black is hot in that watch! Not that the white isn't as it is super nice as well. Show us a picture of it!

conkers · 14 July 2014, 09:54 AM

Black is the way forward!

Time Exposure · 14 July 2014, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Show us a picture of it!

x2!
Too stupid to memorize reference numbers. Too lazy to Google it. Too important to withhold my opinion. Too full of $hit to be taken seriously :)

perpetualman88 · 14 July 2014, 10:25 AM

I am in the minority but I love the white dial :)

goog53 · 14 July 2014, 12:09 PM

Not many pics of the black dial on this forum. I'd keep her. Pics Please

samsam · 14 July 2014, 12:18 PM

I prefer the white. Goes better with browns, and you can switch strap colors freely.

JUSTROLEXES · 14 July 2014, 12:37 PM

Black is Hot and sure it's my pick on that model

lipjin · 14 July 2014, 12:45 PM

Black dial watches are more versatile IMHO - I'd go with black.

Pics from the internet

el1125 · 14 July 2014, 02:03 PM

On this one

MrJ320 · 14 July 2014, 02:05 PM

For the 5205R version I prefer the black dial. For the 5205G version I prefer the grey/lighter color dial.

The 5205R with black dial provides a great contrast with the RG on the dial.

samuelhuntington · 14 July 2014, 03:24 PM

Open that baby up! The black is soooo nice. Congrats!

AK797 · 14 July 2014, 08:06 PM

White dial, gold case and brown strap is very classical but on this the black is just sexy and sizzles, depends which way you play.

Time Exposure · 14 July 2014, 09:59 PM

Black POPS. Didn't take more than a glance. Besides, what color is the sky when you see the moon? I rest my case.

iazrollie · 15 July 2014, 12:03 AM

The gold 12 o'clock marker bugs me. The black dial g doesn't show it as much, nor does the white faced r.

Passionata · 15 July 2014, 12:37 AM

blk is fine
congrats

SearChart · 15 July 2014, 12:44 AM

Congrats!

Jabberjaw · 15 July 2014, 12:50 AM

Pics or it didn't happen ...

HauteHorlogerie · 15 July 2014, 01:04 AM

Black is younger I feel, more sporty and sexy. White is more elegant, timeless and maybe a little "older" feeling..though the 5205R is a great watch for any demographic/age.

I'd go black though....

Congrats!

Kyu · 15 July 2014, 02:33 AM

Most of my watches are black , slate and blueblack for my PP so I'd vote white

It just seems fresh , I'm looking into a white dial PP also just haven't decided which model :p

GB-man · 15 July 2014, 02:45 AM

Both crackers. I'd probably lean white here.

kb24 · 15 July 2014, 05:07 AM

black.. its more versatile and you would be able to match it easily onto any outfit compared to white.

I've noticed the trend of older men preferring white over black..

incontrol · 15 July 2014, 07:50 AM

The black seems to really pop! I do not think there are any wrong choices here. Good luck!

autohorology · 18 July 2014, 09:05 AM

My comments on the 5205R after owning one since May...it's a lovely watch in proper lighting. However, the watch doesn't look good at all in direct sunlight. The sun somehow drowns out the whole appearance of the dial. Also wish the moonphase disc was more blue like the images, but it looks black most of the time.

I'd suggest swapping out the strap also. I have a whole different opinion of the watch after getting rid of the ugly shiny aligator strap it came with and swapping for a matte black strap with deployment clasp. Amazing what a simple change can do.

CassiusNZ · 19 August 2014, 12:52 PM

Blackkkk!!! *Drool*

That will be my next one after the 5712r debate raging atm!

braningan · 19 August 2014, 03:24 PM

Black is hot!!

benlee · 19 August 2014, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by autohorology

My comments on the 5205R after owning one since May...it's a lovely watch in proper lighting. However, the watch doesn't look good at all in direct sunlight. The sun somehow drowns out the whole appearance of the dial. Also wish the moonphase disc was more blue like the images, but it looks black most of the time.

My white dial looks just great under Sunlight.

blcblc · 19 August 2014, 05:32 PM

Black

ND10 · 19 August 2014, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

My white dial looks just great under Sunlight.

selpo · 19 August 2014, 09:15 PM

White for me!! Benlee's photo made my decision easier as to which watch is going to be my first PP, now all l have to do is convince my boss- er, my wife!!

14 July 2014, 09:34 AM	#1
DR.Golf "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 395	5205 R Black or White dial Just picked up a 5205 R Black. Still in the box unopened. Love the model, found a great deal, just not sure the black dial is the way to go. I think the black face is more formal. I am thinking about the desirability going forward. Is the black just a trend and is the white the way to go for desirability and potential "having the right piece" Thoughts?

14 July 2014, 09:52 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,472	Black is hot in that watch! Not that the white isn't as it is super nice as well. Show us a picture of it! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

14 July 2014, 12:37 PM	#8
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATE-JUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 49,412	Black is Hot and sure it's my pick on that model __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

14 July 2014, 12:45 PM	#9
lipjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: HK Watch: AP ROC, Nautilus Posts: 1,657	Black dial watches are more versatile IMHO - I'd go with black. Pics from the internet __________________ "We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right" -Nelson Mandela "It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices" -Dumbledore Instagram: horolj_

14 July 2014, 02:03 PM	#10
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	Black On this one

14 July 2014, 09:54 AM	#3
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,009	Black is the way forward!

14 July 2014, 10:25 AM	#5
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,057	I am in the minority but I love the white dial :)

14 July 2014, 12:09 PM	#6
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,061	Not many pics of the black dial on this forum. I'd keep her. Pics Please

14 July 2014, 12:18 PM	#7
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	I prefer the white. Goes better with browns, and you can switch strap colors freely.

14 July 2014, 02:05 PM	#11
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	For the 5205R version I prefer the black dial. For the 5205G version I prefer the grey/lighter color dial. The 5205R with black dial provides a great contrast with the RG on the dial.

14 July 2014, 03:24 PM	#12
samuelhuntington "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: new hampshire Watch: 5167, 16570, 5513 Posts: 493	Open that baby up! The black is soooo nice. Congrats!

14 July 2014, 08:06 PM	#13
AK797 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,278	White dial, gold case and brown strap is very classical but on this the black is just sexy and sizzles, depends which way you play.

14 July 2014, 09:59 PM	#14
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	Black POPS. Didn't take more than a glance. Besides, what color is the sky when you see the moon? I rest my case.

15 July 2014, 12:03 AM	#15
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	The gold 12 o'clock marker bugs me. The black dial g doesn't show it as much, nor does the white faced r. __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

15 July 2014, 12:37 AM	#16
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	blk is fine congrats __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

15 July 2014, 12:50 AM	#18
Jabberjaw Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bay Area Posts: 292	Pics or it didn't happen ...

15 July 2014, 01:04 AM	#19
HauteHorlogerie Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: My house Watch: 519LN \| 64A Posts: 1,241	Black is younger I feel, more sporty and sexy. White is more elegant, timeless and maybe a little "older" feeling..though the 5205R is a great watch for any demographic/age. I'd go black though.... Congrats!

15 July 2014, 02:33 AM	#20
Kyu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: yes.. it's Kyu Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116759SANR Posts: 1,499	Most of my watches are black , slate and blueblack for my PP so I'd vote white It just seems fresh , I'm looking into a white dial PP also just haven't decided which model :p

15 July 2014, 02:45 AM	#21
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,905	Both crackers. I'd probably lean white here.

15 July 2014, 05:07 AM	#22
kb24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Philippines Watch: AP ROC 26320 Black Posts: 280	black.. its more versatile and you would be able to match it easily onto any outfit compared to white. I've noticed the trend of older men preferring white over black..

15 July 2014, 07:50 AM	#23
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	The black seems to really pop! I do not think there are any wrong choices here. Good luck! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

18 July 2014, 09:05 AM	#24
autohorology "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Brian Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Daytona Posts: 889	My comments on the 5205R after owning one since May...it's a lovely watch in proper lighting. However, the watch doesn't look good at all in direct sunlight. The sun somehow drowns out the whole appearance of the dial. Also wish the moonphase disc was more blue like the images, but it looks black most of the time. I'd suggest swapping out the strap also. I have a whole different opinion of the watch after getting rid of the ugly shiny aligator strap it came with and swapping for a matte black strap with deployment clasp. Amazing what a simple change can do.

19 August 2014, 12:52 PM	#25
CassiusNZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Galveston, TX Posts: 216	Blackkkk!!! Drool That will be my next one after the 5712r debate raging atm!

19 August 2014, 03:24 PM	#26
braningan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 571	Black is hot!!

19 August 2014, 05:32 PM	#28
blcblc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 2,282	Black

19 August 2014, 09:15 PM	#30
selpo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 549	White for me!! Benlee's photo made my decision easier as to which watch is going to be my first PP, now all l have to do is convince my boss- er, my wife!!

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