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Esoteric · 13 June 2016, 07:08 AM

Hi Daytona Dreaming, great handle btw! I would try on both (if you have that opportunity) and see which you prefer, simple as that. Often watches look very different in the flesh versus photos online or in print so trying one on might help inform your decision.

I have a white on order (but have yet to see one in person), but I saw a black Daytona last week in san Francisco and it looked stunning. I would be happy with either, and I wouldn't unduly worry about legibility, or production volumes, etc. But it is a tough call! My own decision was influenced by the fact that I have several Rolex's with Black Dial and wanted a bit of variety, also all the AD's I spoke with who had seen both watches had expressed a preference for the white dial.

I am relatively new to watch collecting but my one piece of advice to you would be to buy the watch you like and don't think about resale value or what other people like! Best of luck with the decision.

13 June 2016, 07:08 AM	#2
Esoteric "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: San Francisco Posts: 169	Hi Daytona Dreaming, great handle btw! I would try on both (if you have that opportunity) and see which you prefer, simple as that. Often watches look very different in the flesh versus photos online or in print so trying one on might help inform your decision. I have a white on order (but have yet to see one in person), but I saw a black Daytona last week in san Francisco and it looked stunning. I would be happy with either, and I wouldn't unduly worry about legibility, or production volumes, etc. But it is a tough call! My own decision was influenced by the fact that I have several Rolex's with Black Dial and wanted a bit of variety, also all the AD's I spoke with who had seen both watches had expressed a preference for the white dial. I am relatively new to watch collecting but my one piece of advice to you would be to buy the watch you like and don't think about resale value or what other people like! Best of luck with the decision.