Daytona 115600LN White or Black

[envuks]

I prefer the black dial with the ceramic bezel. I prefer the white dial with the steel bezel....sounds like you’ve got the best of both worlds with these options

[Muxi]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

i went with White and then eventually picked up Black as well!!

This option has been bugging me lately. I have a white c500 as daily and seriously thinking of getting the black.

[Car32]

I had a white dial DaytonaC for about 1.75 years before being able to pick up the black. At first I liked the white better, it was no contest. However the the black has grown on me in the last 6 months to the point that I begrudgingly prefer the black over the white. There’s just something about that black bezel with the black dial that makes it intoxicating.

Both are keepers and slated to to hand down to the children, but if I could only have one watch, it would be the black. If I could only have one Daytona, it would be the white as black faces are more common and already have a BLNR so the white mixes it up.

[subtona]

black is far nicer of the two in my humble opinion but the white is more legible.

i sold the black because of legibility but based on looks alone, easily my favorite rolex of all time.


it is really disappointing to find a watch so nice only to be impacted by legibility... my eyes aren't perfect but i do not wear nor need glasses throughout the day... i do need a bit of light to read a menu in a dark restaurant.

[Navarino]

Originally Posted by flickroll

Went to the store and one look is all it took. I figured I already have an as new white 115620 and I would also like a black faced Daytona. So once I saw it in all black I thought it was absolutely exquisite so I said ‘OK, it’s mine!’. No regrets, looks gorgeous on my wrist. Plus just over $13k out the door including tax, can’t beat that.

AD told me be sure you want the black one because the demand is so high they don’t get enough ceramic Daytona’s to allow me to buy another one (like a white faced one) anytime soon.

They removed all stickers and filled out the warranty card. This they said is a small measure to try to keep people from flipping them. I said no worries there as this one is a keeper, either for me or perhaps for my son.

Anyway, I’m a happy camper and I really appreciate all of the thoughts, opinions, and comments today. Everyone helped out a lot

Congrats!!! I knew if you went to check it out physically you wouldn't be leaving without purchasing it!

[flickroll]

Originally Posted by envuks

I prefer the black dial with the ceramic bezel. I prefer the white dial with the steel bezel....sounds like you’ve got the best of both worlds with these options

+1. Now that I have my Black on Black on my wrist, don’t know what I was thinking. Can’t go wrong either way but I am VERY happy with my 115600LN-002 Daytona. It is stunning. Personally I think the whole
watch just pops. I like my white 115620, but this one is just WOW. The white engraving on the ceramic blends perfectly with the sub dials. Bad pic, but here ya go

[flickroll]

Originally Posted by Carry The Interest

Congrats!!! I knew if you went to check it out physically you wouldn't be leaving without purchasing it!

Right you were!

[stanc1]

I like them both but the white is what i'll prefer buying.

[WBA_Daytona]

Hi guys! Had the same dilemma and in the end as I couldn't decide I ended up with both! It is the same watch but the dial color makes it a completely different one. Both are gorgeous!

Many thanks to my AD which is also a friend of mine!

[Md001]

Just go with the white dial, i feel white dials are easily read only if that also matters to you.

[lawrence1]

congrats! That is one watch i hope i can get ... one day. I am on a few "lists" but i'm not getting my hopes up as these are pretty much unobtainium now and I would like to buy one from an AD.

[Jack T]

Personally, I much prefer the 116520 white index dial over either ceramic; but if you can't resist a ceramic, I'd go for the black dial - it is quite sharp.

[swish77]

Originally Posted by lecorsaire

Honestly the white one is really the one to have. They are both stunning watches but the market backs up my opinion. It’s also why Rolex chose to promote the Daytona in their YouTube ad with the white. Daytonas always look best when there is contrast. Also when the bezel color matches the sub dials like it does on the white.

Well, the white version might be shown in a YouTube video, but the black version is definitely the star of the official Rolex brochure on the reference.

[mixxmaster]

White, I’m basically a sucker for white dial

[Boaters]

They are both beauties but black IMPO.

[dwatcher]

Black remains a better pick for me

[RyanO]

Originally Posted by flickroll

My AD just called and he has a new black face 115600LN that he is holding for me to inspect and possibly purchase. I was holding out for a white face version, but out of frustration after waiting close to 2 years for a white face version (I turned down 2 or 3 black faced ones he got) I very recently purchased an as new 116520 white face model with that still has a few stickers on it. It has a 2016 warranty card so is one of the last 116520's produced. To me the 116520 white face and stainless bezel is sharper looking than the 115600LN white face, but then the ceramic bezel contrasts nicely with the white face.

So now I am in a quandary as to what to do. I think I have the answer: buy the 115600LN Black and keep the 116520. A guy can't have too many Daytonas....that model is by far my favorite Rolex! And while I also have a 24k version with black face, for me the stainless Daytonas are the sharpest. Another option is sell the 116520 and buy a white 115620LN when he gets one. I love em all!

Opinions/thoughts welcome. I guess what I am really looking for is opinions on white vs black 115600's. Thanks

I recently got the black dial and love it. I realize this wasn't mentioned in your post, but if you decide you want to unload your gold daytona, pm me!

[flickroll]

Can’t decide which one I like the most:

[Drewkeffler]

The black 500 is just so beautiful to look at, i will choose the black 500 over the white with hesitating.

[Rogdogg]

If I was buying one myself as my only Daytona I think I would go with the white dial.
If I already had a white dial model with SS bezel I would go with the black.

You said that you have already turned down some black dials waiting for the white.

Do you know for sure that you are next in line for a white dial? If you've been waiting 2 years already and your not top of the list you could be waiting a whole lot longer too.

[lamnyc]

You have the two best Daytona. Black dial looks great with black bezel. White dial looks great with steel.

[flickroll]

Originally Posted by Rogdogg

Do you know for sure that you are next in line for a white dial? If you've been waiting 2 years already and your not top of the list you could be waiting a whole lot longer too.

I was next in line for whichever one the AD got in stock....as you know white ones are more difficult to come by. Originally I wanted the white dial and turned down black dials to get a white dial. Finally after waiting 2 years I gave up on the ceramic white dial and just before Christmas bought the 115620 in white which I like a LOT and to me is a classic. AD called again this week saying he just got another ceramic/black dial and would I be interested. Since I already had the 115620 in white, I went for it. Now that I have it I think it is stunning to say the least. I am now no longer on the Daytona waiting list for any ceramic Daytona with this AD. You get only one from them, I chose black, so if I want a white one I’ll have to go elsewhere. But I am tickled pink with both of the watches, and I am through buying Daytona’s since I now have 3. Through for now at least

Here’s numero tres:

[037]

Black ceramic, white stainless and gold Newman dial make for a great lineup. Definitely solid choices. Congrats on all three.

Of the ADs I've asked about the 116500, all have said they receive more white than black dials but demand for white is exponentially higher. So, black might anecdotally be more rare. I like the black dial better myself.

[1665fan]

Black 500, patrizzi 520, and cream 116520 and you’ll be fine....I am lol

[Token74]

Black dial. White is too stark for my taste. Originally ordered white but black came in first so went with it, and glad I did on reflection.

Both nice though, can’t really go wrong!

White is smarter and wears a little larger. So depends on what look you’re after.


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[Daytonaman799]

I prefer white in the ceramic and black in the older model but like wine watches are something each person decides on their own what they like.

[travisb]

The black 116500 is my personal favorite of all the watches you mentioned.
I'd keep what you have and make the addition.

[flickroll]

Now that I’ve had the black on black Daytona for almost a week I can now say, ‘what the hell was I thinking’? I originally wanted the black/white version, but now that I have the black/black I absolutely love it. It really POPS!! Don’t get me wrong, the black/white version is wonderful as well, but I can honestly say I am very happy I wound up with the black/black. It’s stunning. Oh...after over 5 days of ownership the accuracy is within 0.5 seconds!!